Archer AX72

Name: TP-Link Archer AX72
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: Archer AX72

AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 router

An AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with Gigabit Ethernet. Mesh ready: add more units later to cover a bigger home.

Overview

An AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with Gigabit Ethernet.

Mesh ready: add more units later to cover a bigger home.

We handle supply, setup and Wi-Fi coverage planning.

Wireless
Standards and Protocols	Wi-Fi 6 · IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHzIEEE 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 AntennasMultiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areasBeamformingConcentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi rangeHigh-Power FEMImproves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage4T4R
WiFi Capacity	High · Dual-BandAllocate devices to different bands for optimal performance4×4 MU-MIMOSimultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clientsOFDMASimultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clientsAirtime FairnessImproves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupationDFSAccess an extra
Working Modes	Router ModeAccess Point Mode

Security
Network Security	SPI FirewallAccess ControlIP & MAC BindingApplication Layer Gateway · HomeShield Security · Real-Time IoT ProtectionMalicious Site BlockerIntrusion Prevention SystemDDoS Attack PreventionHome Network Scanner
Guest Network	1× 5 GHz Guest Network1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server	• OpenVPN Server• PPTP VPN Server• L2TP VPN Server• WireGuard VPN Server
VPN Client	• Open VPN Client• PPTP VPN Client• L2TP VPN Client• WireGuard VPN Client
WiFi Encryption	WPAWPA2WPA3WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Hardware
Processor	1 GHz Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports	1× Gigabit WAN Port4× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support	1× USB 3.0 PortSupported Partition Formats:NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32Supported Functions:Apple Time MachineFTP ServerMedia ServerSamba Server
Power	12 V ⎓ 2.5 A
Buttons	Wi-Fi On/Off ButtonPower On/Off ButtonLED On/Off ButtonWPS ButtonReset Button

Software
Protocols	IPv4IPv6
Service Kits	HomeShield · Learn More>
EasyMesh	Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX55 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-cl
Parental Controls	HomeShield Parental Controls · Custom ProfilesProfessional Content Filter LibraryFamily TimeBedtimeOff TimeTime RewardsFamily Online Time RankingPause the InternetWeekly and Monthly Reports
WAN Types	Dynamic IPStatic IPPPPoEPPTPL2TP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device
Cloud Service	Auto Firmware UpgradeTP-Link IDDDNS
NAT Forwarding	Port ForwardingPort TriggeringDMZUPnPVirtual Server
IPTV	IGMP ProxyIGMP SnoopingBridgeTag VLAN
DHCP	Address ReservationDHCP Client ListServer
DDNS	TP-LinkNO-IPDynDNS
Management Features	Tether AppWebpage

Other
Network Services Enabled by Default	Web Server · Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS) · • Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP · DNS · DNS · • Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP · DHCP Server · IP address assignment (DHCP) · • Port: 67 Protocol: UDP · App management · Manage and configure device through app · • Port: 20001 Protocol: T
Certifications	FCC, CE
Environment	Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensingStorage 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:-94.5dBm11ac VHT20 MCS8:-72.5dBm11ac VHT40 MCS0:-92.5dBm11ac VHT40 MCS9:-69.5dBm11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm11ax HE20 MCS11:-64.5dBm11ax HE40 MCS0:-92.5dBm11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm5GHz:11ac VHT20 MCS0:-97dBm11ac VHT20 MCS8:-74dBm11ac VHT40 MCS0:-95dBm11ac VHT40 MCS9:-70dBm11ac VHT80 MCS

Physical
Dimensions (W×D×H)	10.7 × 5.8 × 1.9 in(272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm)