- Gigabit WiFi for 8K Streaming – 5400 Mbps WiFi for faster browsing, streamings, and downloading, all at the same time.†
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Fully Featured Wi-Fi 6 – Equips with the top structure of 4T4R and HE160 on the 5 GHz band to enable a 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 unleash the full power of the whole machine.
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Whole-Home Coverage with OneMeshTM – Works alongside TP-Link OneMeshTM products to create a flexible Mesh network
- USB Sharing – 1× USB 3.0 port enables easy media sharing and private cloud building.
- Easy Setup – Set up the router in minutes with the Tether app.
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.
Qualcomm Next-Gen CPU
Responsive Processing Powering Stable Network
Equipped with a next-gen high-efficiency 64-bit Qualcomm CPU, Archer AX72 processes data responsively and reduces the latency within the network, delivering a robust yet stable network.
Connect More,
Stay Fast
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. Its 167 cm² (25 in²) area dedicated to heat dissipation, unleashes the full power of the whole machine.
TP-Link HomeShield:
Advanced Security for Your Everyday Devices
With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced security features delivering a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.
TP-Link OneMesh™: Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi 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.
Learn more about OneMesh™
Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link’s 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.
Learn more about the Tether app >
| WIRELESS |
| Standards |
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
| WiFi Speeds |
AX5400
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax) |
| WiFi 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 WiFi range
High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage
4T4R
Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission |
| WiFi 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
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| 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 |
| WiFi 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
Learn More>
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| OneMesh™ |
OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
Learn More>
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| 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 |
| Management |
Tether App
Webpage
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| OTHER |
| System Requirements |
Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser
Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)
Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Environment |
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
| TEST DATA |
| WiFi Transmission Power |
CE:
<20dBm{2.4GHz}
<23dBm{5.15GHz~5.35GHz}
<30dBm{5.47GHz~5.725GHz}
FCC:
<24dBm{5.25GHz~5.35GHz&5.47GHz~5.725GHz }
<30dBm{2.4GHz &5.15GHz~5.25GHz&5.725GHz~5.825GHz } |
| WiFi Reception Sensitivity |
2.4GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-94.5dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-72.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-69.5dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
5GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-97dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-74dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-95dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-70dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS9:-66dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS0:-86dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS9:-61dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
11ax HE80 MCS0:-88dBm
11ax HE80 MCS11:-58dBm
11ax HE160 MCS0:-85.5dBm
11ax HE160 MCS11:-55dBm |
| PHYSICAL |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) |
10.7 × 5.8 × 1.9 in
(272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm) |
| Package Contents |
Wi-Fi Router Archer AX72
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide |
†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
‡Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, 1024-QAM, or HE160 require clients to also support the corresponding features.160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable on the 5 GHz band in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions.
§Archer AX72 can connect 64 devices on the 5 GHz band, and 48 devices on the 2.4 GHz band. Performance may vary depending on the applications and environmental factors.
*HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.
**Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.
***This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.
****Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.
