TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

The TP-Link Archer AX73 Wi-Fi 6 router delivers solid 5GHz Wi-Fi performance and good parental controls, but it lacks multi-gig ports and link aggregation.

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TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Dual- 1

Product details

  • 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 services keep 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 ads more robust protections and features for, 5.99/Month, 1-Month Free Trial
  • 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)

PROS

+ Good 5GHz throughput performance
+ Easy to install
+ HomeShield parental controls and network security tools included

CONS

- Middling 2.4GHz performance and signal range
- Some HomeShield features require a subscription
- No multi-gig ports

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 15, 2021
The TP-Link Archer AX73 Wi-Fi 6 router delivers solid 5GHz Wi-Fi performance and good parental controls, but it lacks multi-gig ports and link aggregation.
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