TP-Link ARCHER AX72 - AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Gigabit Wi-Fi for 8K Streaming
5400 Mbps Wi-Fi for faster browsing, streaming's, and downloading, all at the same time.

Fully Featured Wi-Fi 6
Equips with the top structure of 4T4R and HE160 on the 5 GHz band to enable 4.8 Gbps ultra-fast connection.

Connect 100+ Devices
Supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA to reduce congestion and quadruple the average throughput.

Extensive Coverage
6× antennas and Beamforming ensure broad coverage.

HomeShield
TP-Link's premium security services keep your home network safe with cutting-edge features for network and IoT protection.

More Vents, Less Heat
Improved vents area unleashes the full power of the whole machine.

USB Sharing
1× USB 3.0 port enables easy media sharing and private cloud building.

Easy Setup
Set up the router in minutes with Tether app.

HIGH-END Wi-Fi 6 FOR EVERYONE.
AX5400 Dual-Band 6-Stream Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades Everything
The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.

Warp Speed for Smooth 8K Streaming
Drastically improved speeds enable streaming, fast downloading, and gaming, all at the same time. Need to go faster?
Hop on 5 GHz with full speed-boosting features to stream multiple 8K videos without lagging.

Extensive Wi-Fi Coverage with Advanced Technology
Enjoy stable Wi-Fi connections, even in the kitchen and bedroom. High-Power FEM, 6× Antennas, Beamforming, and 4T4R structures combine to adapt Wi-Fi coverage to perfectly fit your home and concentrate signal strength towards your devices.

Connect 100+ Devices
Easily handle dozens of devices streaming and gaming at the same time — OFDMA and MU-MIMO combine to future-proof your home network by providing greater capacity to connect more devices.

OFDMA
Enables different devices to share one transmission stream, increasing efficiency.

MU-MIMO
Transmits data to different devices simultaneously using multiple streams.

Designed to Be Cool
The slant rectangle atop the scaled armor design provides a contemporary aesthetic. The vent design takes up 167 cm² (25 in²) of its top surface for improved heat dissipation, unleashing the whole machine's full power.

TP-Link HomeShield:
Advanced Security for Unlimited Clients
HomeShield protects all connected clients against DDoS, malicious sites, and port intrusion, delivering a safe network environment for your data and privacy.

Enhanced IoT Security
HomeShield identifies IoT devices, including cameras and voice assistants, to block all potential security holes and secure your privacy.

DDoS Attack Prevention
HomeShield will record abnormal incoming traffic, and the device will automatically block requests from enlisted IPs.

Robust Parental Controls
Manage online time and block inappropriate content to keep your family safe online.

Leading Security by Avira®
Avira, an award-winning tech company, relied on by 500 million users, powers HomeShield and continually updates it, ensuring your network stays carefree.

TP-Link OneMesh™: Flexibly Create Whole Home Wi-Fi with Archer AX72
Want to build a whole-home Wi-Fi? Archer AX72 supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.

Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether App or the powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer AX72 in minutes. The Tether App allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.

Specifications:

WIRELESS

Standards
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz

Wi-Fi Speeds
AX5400
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi Range
3 Bedroom Houses

6× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand Wi-Fi range

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage

4T4R
Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission

Wi-Fi Capacity
High

Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

4×4 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

6 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

HARDWARE

Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core CPU

Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports

USB Support
1× USB 3.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server

Buttons
Wi-Fi On/Off Button
Power On/Off Button
LED On/Off Button
WPS Button
Reset Button

Power
12 V ? 2.5 A

SECURITY

Wi-Fi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home Network Scanner

Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6

Service Kits
HomeShield

OneMesh™
OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new Wi-Fi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.

Parental Controls
HomeShield Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly and Monthly Reports

WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP

Quality of Service
QoS by Device

Cloud Service
Auto Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Server

IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN

DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

What's in the box
1 x Wi-Fi Router Archer AX72
1 x Power Adapter
1 x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Quick Installation Guide