TP-Link Archer AX90 AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

The TP-Link Archer AX90 is a capable Wi-Fi 6 router equipped with multi-gig ports, strong parental controls, and decent but not record-breaking throughput speeds.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Faster AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi - 4804 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
  • Ultra Connectivity - 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 1× 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port plus 3× Gigabit LAN ports and two USB ports ensure max flexibility and boosted throughput; The 2.5 Gbps WAN or LAN port and 1 Gbps WAN, LAN port cannot be used as the WAN port at the same time
  • Maximized Coverage - Eight high-gain antennas equipped with Beamforming ensure long range coverage Operating Temperature: 0℃-40℃ (32℉ -104℉)
  • More Devices with Less Lag - OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology deliver data to multiple devices, simultaneously
  • TP-Link HomeShield – TP-Link's premium security services keep your home network safe with cutting-edge features for network and IoT protection, including free features 1. Network Security Scan 2. Parental Controls: basic features are free 3. QoS 4. Weekly or Monthly Reports 5. IoT Device Identification. Subscribe to HomeShield Pro if needed, dollar 5.99 per Month, 1-Month Free Trial.
  • Refined Security - WPA3 reinforces Wi-Fi encryption for improved security
  • TP-Link OneMesh Supported - Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi with Archer AX90 by adding a OneMesh supported Range Extender, like RE505X
  • 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

+ Quick installation
+ Solid performance on 5GHz band
+ Multi-gig WAN/LAN
+ Strong parental controls

CONS

- Expensive
- Some features require a subscription
- Middling file transfer performance

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 12, 2021
The TP-Link Archer AX90 is a capable Wi-Fi 6 router equipped with multi-gig ports, strong parental controls, and decent but not record-breaking throughput speeds.
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