TP-LINK AX72 AX5400 - 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

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

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)

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

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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.

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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

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

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