Overview

TP-Link Archer AX72 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Overview 

The TP-Link Archer AX72 is a powerful and reliable Wi-Fi 6 router that delivers lightning-fast speeds and stable performance for all your devices. With its advanced technology, it can provide speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps, making it perfect for streaming 4K content, online gaming, and video conferencing. It also features OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, which allows for more efficient communication between the router and multiple devices, resulting in a more stable and reliable connection.

The router also comes equipped with a powerful 1.5GHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance even with multiple connected devices. It also has Easy Setup and Easy Management through the Tether App. It also has parental control to keep your children safe online and make sure that you can customize their internet access as per your needs.

The router also includes Dual-Band capability, which means it can provide a fast and stable connection on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. This allows you to experience faster internet speeds and less interference from other devices, such as microwaves and Bluetooth devices.

The Archer AX72 also comes with Alexa and Google assistant compatibility which means you can connect your smart home devices and control them through voice commands. Additionally, it has a built-in antivirus software that can protect your devices from malware and other threats.

The sleek and stylish design of the router makes it a great addition to any home or office. With its modern and minimalistic aesthetic, it will blend seamlessly into any space. Its advanced features, dual-band capability, Alexa and Google assistant compatibility and built-in antivirus software make the TP-Link Archer AX72 an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high-performance and reliable Wi-Fi 6 router.

Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades Everything 

The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.

Warp Speed For Smooth 8K Streaming

Drastically improved speeds enable streaming, fast downloading, and gaming, all at the same time. Need to go faster? Hop on 5 GHz with full speed-boosting features, to stream multiple 8K videos without lagging.

Extensive Wi-Fi Coverage With Advanced Technology

Enjoy stable Wi-Fi connections even in the kitchen and bedroom. High-Power FEM, 6× Antennas, Beamforming, and 4T4R structures combine to adapt Wi-Fi coverage to perfectly fit your home and concentrate signal strength towards your devices.

Responsive Processing Powering Stable Network

Equipped with a next-gen high-efficiency 64-bit Qualcomm CPU, Archer AX72 processes data responsively and reduces the latency within the network, delivering a robust yet stable network.

Connect More Stay Fast

Easily handle dozens of devices streaming and gaming at the same time — OFDMA and MU-MIMO combine to future-proof your home network by providing greater capacity to connect more devices.

Improved Cooling Design Consistent Full Output

The slant rectangle atop the scaled armor design provides a contemporary aesthetic. Its 167 cm² (25 in²) area dedicated to heat dissipation, unleashes the full power of the whole machine.

^†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.

^‡Use of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including OFDMA, 1024-QAM, or HE160 require clients to also support the corresponding features.160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable on the 5 GHz band in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions.

^§Archer AX72 can connect 64 devices on the 5 GHz band, and 48 devices on the 2.4 GHz band. Performance may vary depending on the applications and environmental factors.

^*HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information.

^**Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.

^***This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.

^****Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.

Features

Interface –
1× 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN Port
4× 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Ports
1x USB 3.0

Button –
Wi-Fi On/Off Button
Power On/Off Button
LED On/Off Button
WPS Button
Reset Button

External Power Supply – 12VDC/2.5A

Wireless Standards –
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz

Wireless Frequency – 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz

Wireless Speeds –
AX5400
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

Wireless Capacity –

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

Wireless Security –
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Wireless Modes –
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

Guest Network –
2.4 GHz Guest Network
5 GHz Guest Network

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

Software Features –

Protocols –
IPv4 & IPv6

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.

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

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

Dimensions (W x D x H) – 272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm

Warranty – 36 Months

What’s Included

1x TP-Link Archer AX72 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router
1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x Quick Installation Guide

Downloads

Datasheet

Support Page