Archer AX72: AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Gigabit WiFi for 8K Streaming – 5400 Mbps WiFi for faster browsing, streamings, 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 a 4.8 Gbps ultra-fast connection.
Connect More 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 the Tether app.
EasyMesh-Compatible - Flexibly creates a Mesh network by connecting to an EasyMesh-compatible router for seamless whole-home coverage

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.

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.

Home Network Scanner
Real-time network scanner to detect potential threats and security issues.

Parental Controls
Manage time online and block inappropriate content keeping your family safe online.

Quality of Service
Assign your favorite devices to have the fastest connections for top performance.

Flexibly Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi
If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh-compatible router/range extender to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.

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.

Protect Your Children
Block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.

New Connection Notification
You will be notified by your phone when new devices connect. Kick-off any suspicious connections and block them. It’s as simple as that.

Easy Firmware Upgrade
Tired of upgrading firmware? OTA updates enable easy firmware upgrades with a click in the management panel. To keep your security and functions always up-to-date, just turn on the auto-schedule.

SECURITY

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 Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server

VPN Client
• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client

WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

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

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

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6

Service Kits
HomeShield

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.

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

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°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F)
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