SeekerTP-Link Archer AX5400 Pro
TP-Link's Archer AX5400 Pro is a highly capable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with multi-gig connectivity, parental controls, and network security software. It delivered strong throughput (if less-strong file-transfer performance) in our tests.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Dual-Band AX5400 WiFi 6: Experience the sheer performance of Archer AX72 Pro with WiFi 6 speeds up to 4804 Mbps at 5GHz Band, and 574 Mbps at 2.4GHz Band. Stream stutter-free 8K/4K videos and enjoy lag-free online gaming.¹
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port: Archer AX72 Pro has 1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port along with 1 x gigabit WAN/LAN port and 3 x gigabit LAN ports for all your expansion needs
- Maximized Coverage: 6 x high-performance antennas boost WiFi signals throughout your home and Beamforming technology detects devices to concentrate signals towards them, providing a strong and reliable WiFi to every corner of your house.¹
- Fast and Efficient: MU-MIMO and OFMDA technology works to boost throughput and efficiency of your WiFi network. MU-MIMO communicates with your router to provide multiple data streams simultaneously, greatly increasing the number of connected devices and OFDMA enables sharing a single data stream between multiple devices to further enhance the efficiency of each data stream.²
- Remote Access with VPN: Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device, support VPN server and VPN client
- Enhanced Cybersecurity: TP-Link's premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Network Security Scan 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. QoS 4. Weekly/Monthly Reports 5. IoT Device Identification. HomeShield Pro paid service adds more robust protections and features for dollar 5.99 per Month, 1-Month Free Trial.⁴
- Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant: Control your router via voice commands such as turning on and off your guest WiFi. Make your life smarter and easier with Amazon Alexa compatibility.
- Works with All Internet Service Providers: Works with all internet service providers, such as Comcast, Charter, AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, Starlink, etc. (a modem is required for most internet service providers)
PROS
+ Easy to install and manage
+ Strong throughput and signal strength performance
+ Comes with HomeShield parental control and security software
+ Mesh-ready
+ Multi-gig WAN/LAN
CONS
- Some features require a subscription
- Not the fastest file-transfer performance
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By PCMag on August 16, 2023
TP-Link's Archer AX5400 Pro is a highly capable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with multi-gig connectivity, parental controls, and network security software. It delivered strong throughput (if less-strong file-transfer performance) in our tests.
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