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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Archer AX73 |
Special Feature | Beamforming, QoS, WPS, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
Compatible Devices | Router |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Home |
Included Components | Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi Router Archer AX73, Quick Installation Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- Gigabit WiFi for 8K Streaming – Up to 5400 Mbps WiFi for faster browsing, streaming, gaming and downloading, all at the same time.Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
- Full Featured WiFi 6 Router– Equipped with 4T4R and HE160 technologies on the 5 GHz band to enable max 4.8 Gbps ultra-fast connections.Power:12 V ⎓ 2.5 A
- Connect More Devices – Supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA to reduce congestion and 4X the average throughput
- Extensive Coverage - Enjoy stable WiFi connections, even in the kitchen and bedroom. High-Power FEM, 6× Antennas, Beamforming, and 4T4R structures combine to adapt WiFi coverage to perfectly fit your home and concentrate signal strength towards your devices
- More Vents, Less Heat – Improved vented areas help unleash the full power of the router
- USB Sharing – 1× USB 3.0 port enables easy media sharing and private cloud storage
- TP-Link HomeShield - TP-Link's premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- Works with all internet service providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, etc.( a modem is required for most internet service providers)
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1. Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage and quantity of connected devices 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. 2. Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and other features including OFDMA, 1024-QAM, MU-MIMO 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. 3. HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information. 4. This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification. 5. Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required. 6. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
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WiFi signal | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
User interface | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | — | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | WiFi |
number of ports | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 5378 megabits per second | — | — | 5400 megabits per second | 6579 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 A | — | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AC |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band | tri band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 2.5 Gbps | 1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 megabits per second |
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Set up and manage your Archer router in minutes with the intuitive Tether App with guided setup instructions.
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Product Dimensions | 10.73 x 5.8 x 1.94 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
ASIN | B08TH4D3QV |
Item model number | Archer AX73 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,535 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #19 in Computer Routers |
Date First Available | January 22, 2021 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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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 StreamingDrastically 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 TechnologyEnjoy 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. Up to 4x more capacity to 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.Designed to Be CoolThe slant rectangle atop of 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 ClientsHomeShield protects all connected clients against DDoS, malicious sites, and port intrusion, delivering a safe network environment for your data and privacy.TP-Link OneMesh: Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi with Archer AX73Want to build a whole-home Wi-Fi. Archer AX73 supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.
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Customers like the value, coverage, authentication, and wifi signal of the networking router. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, has great features, and covers their entire home without interruptions. That said, they're satisfied with connectivity, performance, and ease of setup. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers like the performance of the router. They mention that it is easy to set up, has better speed, and stability of signal. They also say that it has great response times for all devices connected, and that it works great for large families that use wifi a lot.
"...It has exceeded expectations. The set-up was a snap, the speed impressive, and range surpasses that of the old system to the point that I no longer..." Read more
"...4 Months Update:Working perfectly for 4 months. No issues.2 year updateStill works as new with no issues" Read more
"...Much better speed and stability of signal. It was easy to set up and I have always liked the Tether app on the phone...." Read more
"...The Wi-Fi is very quick and outperforms my internet connection. I haven’t noticed any issues with latency either...." Read more
Customers like the wifi signal of the router. They say it covers all the house, has more reliable connections, and does not drop wireless connections. It does a fine job with local networking file transfers and has large WiFi coverage. Some mention that it has a built-in gig switch and has good solid signal strength on both 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi.
"...I have 3 heavy internet users at home. No heating issues, range is good.4 Months Update:Working perfectly for 4 months...." Read more
"...have a two story house with a basement and I am getting an excellent signal at all levels with the router located on the top floor...." Read more
"...The WiFi 6 technology definitely makes a noticeable difference in connection stability, especially when multiple devices are connected...." Read more
"...Devices could not stay connected. They get disconnected frequently, sometimes even within minutes of reconnection...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the networking router simple, fast, and intuitive. They also mention that the interface is good and the password entry is easy via the app.
"...It has exceeded expectations. The set-up was a snap, the speed impressive, and range surpasses that of the old system to the point that I no longer..." Read more
"...Both of them are easy to configure. They also have support for dynamic DNS so you can easily host your basic website in your home network...." Read more
"...Much better speed and stability of signal. It was easy to set up and I have always liked the Tether app on the phone...." Read more
"...The setup was a breeze, and the router's coverage throughout my home is excellent, even reaching areas that were previously dead zones...." Read more
Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's well worth the price, and the extenders are not too expensive.
"...It's reasonably priced and worth every penny IMHO. No more random disconnects from the PS5 or excessive stuttering...." Read more
"...Great purchase!" Read more
"...For the money not worth it plus did not last long. Trying unplugging and resetting it was just done without warning...." Read more
"...Easy and fast to install. Well worth the money if you’re looking for something to make your wifi work better. My WiFi range is way better now." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it covers every place without the need for any boosters, provides complete house coverage without interruptions, and fills the gaps in coverage. The router has a superb range by itself and covers their entire 1200 square-foot home without even flinching. It seems to handle all their devices and is a great addition on their home office table.
"...Range:This device has a superb range by itself and covers my home pretty easily...." Read more
"...The setup was a breeze, and the router's coverage throughout my home is excellent, even reaching areas that were previously dead zones...." Read more
"...This not only increases the coverage vastly, but also offers seamless handovers and transitions of Wi-Fi services as you change your position in..." Read more
"This router works really well with a terrific range...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the router. They say it has great coverage, and there are no hiccups with streaming devices or smart devices. Some say that the router has no fall-out or performance issues.
"...upstairs closet is staying connected everywhere I roam, and connects without difficulty to the Ring doorbell in the front, my irrigation system and..." Read more
"...For several weeks, I experienced NO fall-out, or performance issues. The range is pretty darn good also...." Read more
"...I’ve had it for 2 weeks and no glitches so far." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the router had a malfunction and began forcing itself into a reboot state(permanent blinking orange light)...." Read more
Customers like the authentication of the networking router. They say it has great features, advanced features for more technical users, and lots of features on the app. They also appreciate the web UI controls with access to every single function, device monitoring, and even WPS setup. Customers also love the options within the software and easy of integration as well as the authentication. They mention that the app is intelligent and it even tells you how much speed.
"...and was impressed by the speed, ease of set-up, quality, and features...." Read more
"...Its feature set and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to any network setup...." Read more
"...PPTP, IPv6 support for you dual-stackers out there and a bunch of router Admin features..." Read more
"The router is absolutely great. Beautiful interface, speed, capability, and services...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the router. Some mention that it provides reliable and decent speeds, while others say that it's defective and not so reliable.
"...a home we'd remodeled and was impressed by the speed, ease of set-up, quality, and features...." Read more
"...While the AX5400 provides reliable and decent speeds, there's a slight gap when compared to the AX6000...." Read more
"...wait that long to give credit to a product, but after having a defective product, the burden of proof has shifted...." Read more
"Upgraded my Wi-Fi. Works perfect, strong and powerful. Too many antennas, and not easy to hide...." Read more
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My only complaint is that it requires yet another app on my phone. I already had the TP-Link Deco app for the mesh system, and needed to install the Tether app for this one. Would much have preferred to manage both systems via just the Deco app. But that's an annoyance because I like fewer apps that do more across a manufacturer. Who knows, maybe TP-Link will fix that someday.
Even with that minor annoyance, this is a 5-star router with features that exceed the price point.
This router however finds the right balance in all the features which I was looking to upgrade. I was looking in the range of about $100 and tried to AX3000. However, it heats up too fast and then starts to thermal throttle the speed and doesn't even stay connected with the clients like a laptop or mobile devices. I have tried a Netgear router from Costco AX4300 but fall short when around 20 devices are connected to it and don't support the mesh networking.
Features which I wanted and like:
Range:
This device has a superb range by itself and covers my home pretty easily. I see I have a good wifi signal at all ends of my home and I live in a 2-floor apartment with the router placed upstairs.
Mesh:
I like to receive a good network in my backyard as well and so I have added a RE505X which costs another 80 bucks but saves money on my mobile data plan as I don't invest in an unlimited data plan. There is only 1 SSID that is broadcasted and it automatically switches based on where I am in the home.
Heat:
Some routers heat up and create a fire hazard and also have the probability of breaking down sooner than I like them to. This is not the case with this one and it stays relatively cooler and never experienced any slowing down of the network. I have touched it to check several times and it's good.
Setup:
The setup was really easy. The basic setup can be done in minutes and there is no RnD required. The tether app is pretty cool for basic setup. I also have requirements for static IP based on mac address and port forwarding. Both of them are easy to configure. They also have support for dynamic DNS so you can easily host your basic website in your home network. For this, I need static IP address reservation and port forwarding.
Parental controls:
This is a real plus that allows me to block youtube or any site whenever I need to get my kid away from the TV.
Reboot schedule:
I like to have a reboot schedule which is good this router has it and very easy to set up.
LED lights:
This router allows to turn off led lights and I like it that way once the setup is complete.
Summary:
I think its a router for average home with right balance of ease of use and price and features.
Note: I have not been paid for this review and have bought the router with my own money.
2 Weeks Update:
Going strong with over 20 devices connected, no disconnections reported by anyone in device. I have 3 heavy internet users at home. No heating issues, range is good.
4 Months Update:
Working perfectly for 4 months. No issues.
2 year update
Still works as new with no issues
The range of features offered by the AX5400 is quite impressive. The parental controls and device prioritization options are very handy, allowing me to manage and optimize my network for various tasks. The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, making customization a straightforward process.
However, I did notice that the speeds were not as fast as I expected when compared to higher-end models like the TP-Link AX6000. While the AX5400 provides reliable and decent speeds, there's a slight gap when compared to the AX6000. In heavy usage scenarios, I noticed that the speed occasionally dipped more than it did with the higher-tier router.
Overall, the TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router is a solid choice for most households. Its feature set and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to any network setup. However, if you're looking for top-of-the-line speeds, you might want to consider investing in the AX6000 model for that extra boost in performance.
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The AX5400 has very solidly filled my need to replace a failing Linksys.
My issues with the other routers that I tried were that they didn't seem to like Starlink who is my ISP. They would not reconnect, would drop connections and it had been a pattern that had worried me.
The AX5400 has solved all of my issues!
It connects quickly and solidly, deals with the quirks of Starlink while providing a much wider WIFI coverage inside and out of our house.
It was easy to setup and handled the 21 different devices that I use here.
Works well with everything from Pis and Alexas, FireTvs, our cell phones and high speed desktops.
It allowed old extenders and newer ones to very easily connect.
Definitely satisfied with the value and performance!
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- Super easy/fast setup
- Handles many many connected devices very well
- Companion iOS app works well and has the features I need/want
Cons:
- Expensive
- Looks audacious (I don't like the way it looks...you may, regardless, it's OUT THERE)
- Not all named devices show up properly in the routing table (i.e. My wireless cameras have network names but the router only sees the IP address. You can name devices manually though)
- Local network throughput is much lower than I hoped for (Note: I may have other local network issues contributing to this but low speeds show up between wireless and wired clients)
- Internet scheduling is broken (i.e. You can NOT setup a schedule that goes from 11PM to 7AM; you can setup a schedule from 7PM to 12PM or from 12AM to 7AM though. In other words, you can't have a schedule that refers to both AM and PM in the same schedule)
Background:
I got this router for one main reason...my ISP provided MODEM/router was struggling to keep up with the demands of my growing connected devices. I was encountering three problems: 1) Devices would keep disconnecting from the MODEM/router; 2) Connected devices would "contend" over internet access which caused issues with browsing and streaming; 3) I had to reboot the MODEM/router weekly so it could regain its sanity
I was looking to solve the above problems and an additional benefit I was looking forward to was related to parental controls by setting up schedules, quotas, and remote disconnect of devices.
Experience/Process:
I ran some tests before buying this router and determined that my internet speed/bandwidth was not my issue. So I researched a router that had multiple antennae and beefed up processing power. The setup was super easy and the app used to manage the router has the basic features I was looking for. I have a complex network with multiple routers, switches, and connected devices (both wired and wireless). With full home automation, smart appliances, five family members all with multiple connected devices, and relentless visiting of friends and extended family members, I expected the transition from old to new to be a little more painful. This was not the case. I followed the simple directions and after a couple of reboots I have done almost nothing to adjust/tweak the new router. The new router has been running for a few weeks now and shows no signs of requiring a reboot. No devices have disconnected and browsing/streaming experience is excellent now. Although there is a fair amount of gaming in the house, all gaming devices (consoles and PC's) are wired so I can't speak to wireless latency quality.
Overall Impressions:
I'm super happy with the router because now I can use the internet without thinking about it again...it just works and it's fast. The price tag was pretty hefty though and I'd care less if the access scheduling worked properly and I had better throughput when transferring files between local network clients. That said, scheduling and local file transfers were not the reasons I bought this router and both scheduling and local file transfers are still better than my ISP provided MODEM/router. In the end, it still feels like a win. If you have many connected devices and your internet experience has gotten worse over time, this is probably a great option for you. If you're looking for a wireless gaming router, I have no reason to believe it would not perform as expected but...all of my gaming devices are wired.
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Overall I still give this router a 2 thumb up for the no fuss setup as well as it value for money.