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

Wi-Fi Standards & Speeds:

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Supports both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands.
  • 5 GHz: Up to 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
  • 2.4 GHz: Up to 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi Range:

• Optimal for 3-bedroom houses, providing reliable coverage and high speeds across multiple devices.

Antenna & Coverage Features:

• 6× Fixed High-Performance Antennas: Provides strong coverage and signal boosting in all directions for large areas.
• Beamforming: Enhances signal strength directed at devices to improve range.
• High-Power FEM: Strengthens signal coverage by improving transmission power.
• 4T4R: Multiple streams in the same band improve transmission reliability and bandwidth efficiency.

Wi-Fi Capacity & Technologies:

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Allocates devices to either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands to reduce congestion and improve performance.
• 4×4 MU-MIMO: Simultaneous communication with multiple MU-MIMO clients to ensure smooth performance across multiple devices.
• OFDMA: Optimizes bandwidth usage and reduces latency by communicating with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients simultaneously.
• Airtime Fairness: Ensures a balanced use of airtime by preventing any single device from hogging the bandwidth.
• DFS: Access to additional bands to minimize interference and congestion.
• 6 Streams: Enables high bandwidth for multiple connected devices, improving performance.

Security Features:

• SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding: Provides robust protection for your network.
• HomeShield Security:
  • Real-time IoT Protection
  • Malicious Site Blocker
  • Intrusion Prevention System
  • DDoS Attack Prevention
  • Home Network Scanner
• Wi-Fi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
• VPN Support:
  • OpenVPN, PPTP, and L2TP VPN server and client support.

Hardware:

• Processor: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU for efficient operation.
• Ethernet Ports:
  • 1× Gigabit WAN Port
  • 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
• USB Support: 1× USB 3.0 Port for file sharing, media serving, and more (supports NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32).
• Buttons:
  • Wi-Fi On/Off, Power On/Off, LED On/Off, WPS, Reset

Power:

• 12 V ⎓ 2.5 A

Software Features:

• OneMesh™: Expands your Wi-Fi coverage across your home without needing to replace your existing devices, creating a flexible, whole-home mesh network.
• Parental Controls:
  • Custom profiles, content filtering, Family Time, Bedtime, and much more to manage internet usage for children.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize bandwidth for specific devices or applications.
• Cloud Services: Auto firmware upgrades, TP-Link ID, DDNS.
• NAT Forwarding: Supports Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, UPnP, Virtual Server.
• IPTV: Features like IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN for IPTV setups.
• Management: Can be controlled via the Tether App or a web interface.

Test Data:

• Wi-Fi 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)
• Wi-Fi Reception Sensitivity:
  • 2.4GHz: Sensitivity ranges from -94.5dBm (11ac VHT20 MCS0) to -64.5dBm (11ax HE20 MCS11)
  • 5GHz: Sensitivity ranges from -97dBm (11ac VHT20 MCS0) to -55dBm (11ax HE160 MCS11)

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 10.7 × 5.8 × 1.9 inches (272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm)
• Package Contents:
  • Archer AX72 Wi-Fi Router
  • Power Adapter
  • RJ45 Ethernet Cable
  • Quick Installation Guide

System Requirements:

• Browsers: Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+
• Modem: Required for internet access (DSL or cable depending on your ISP).

Certifications:

• FCC, CE, RoHS certified for safety and compliance.