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TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage
Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Archer AX73 |
Special Feature | Beamforming, QoS, WPS, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones, Tablets, Game Consoles, Streaming Devices |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming |
Included Components | Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi Router Archer AX73, Quick Installation Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- 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 service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- 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)
Product voltage: 100

This product is compatible with outlets that support 100 volts and might require a converter when used outside of the United States.
Top Brand: TP-Link
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.73 x 5.8 x 1.94 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
ASIN | B08TH4D3QV |
Item model number | Archer AX73 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
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Date First Available | January 22, 2021 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
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Product Description
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 StreamingDrastically 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 TechnologyEnjoy 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. Up to 4x more capacity to 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.Designed to Be CoolThe slant rectangle atop of the scaled armor design provides a contemporary aesthetic. The vent design takes up 167 cm² (25 in²) of its top surface for improved heat dissipation, unleashing the whole machine's full power.TP-Link HomeShield: Advanced Security for Unlimited ClientsHomeShield protects all connected clients against DDoS, malicious sites, and port intrusion, delivering a safe network environment for your data and privacy.TP-Link OneMesh: Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi with Archer AX73Want to build a whole-home Wi-Fi. Archer AX73 supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.
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Customers find the router easy to set up with a very responsive interface, and appreciate its functionality, particularly how it works with extenders. They praise its speed, with one customer noting 1-gigabit transfer capabilities, and its coverage, which reaches extreme corners of second-floor rooms. The signal strength and connectivity receive mixed feedback - while some report better range, others experience drops and random disconnections. Value for money opinions are divided between those who find it well worth the price and those who consider it not worth it.
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Customers find the router easy to set up, with multiple customers noting it's easier than previous models. One customer specifically mentions that the phone software is painless to use.
"...settings, including a predefined network name and password, for easy initial setup...." Read more
"...Both of them are easy to configure. They also have support for dynamic DNS so you can easily host your basic website in your home network...." Read more
"Easy to set up, has worked for months, ran into a strange software issue it seems, Jerry A at TPlink support was able to easily help and assess the..." Read more
"...It took just several minutes to set up the new router...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the router's functionality, reporting that it performs well with all devices and works effectively with extenders.
"...4 Months Update: Working perfectly for 4 months. No issues. 2 year update Still works as new with no issues" Read more
"Easy to set up, has worked for months, ran into a strange software issue it seems, Jerry A at TPlink support was able to easily help and assess the..." Read more
"...DEFECTIVE PRODUCT The product worked well initially but became completely unusable after two months. Devices could not stay connected...." Read more
"Easy to set up, works great. Good value...." Read more
Customers praise the router's speed, noting it is fast with stable internet performance and increased 5G speeds, with one customer reporting wireless 1gigabit transfer capabilities.
"...You will see, though, very high speeds depending on the quality of your wireless card (in my tests, I used the TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card)..." Read more
"...with this one and it stays relatively cooler and never experienced any slowing down of the network...." Read more
"...Absolutely zero drop outs, incredible range, lower wireless latency, pretty much better in every way than most standard ISP or old routers you never..." Read more
"...app (even with support attempts from TP-Link) but this model connected in seconds...." Read more
Customers find this router to be a solid entry-level WiFi 6 device.
"...Overall the TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 router is a great home routing device and a strong contender in this segment of products...." Read more
"...With that, it's been a damn great router! We have gigabit, but as stated earlier the actual effective range of those high speeds was next to none...." Read more
"...The TP-Link AX5400 seems like a solid, well-made router and its 6 antennas provide excellent WiFi coverage throughout my entire home...." Read more
"This is a very good router! For months, I’ve had problems with my PlayStation five being compatible with my Starlink router...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the router's coverage, which extends to extreme corners of the second floor and reaches all rooms in large houses.
"...Mesh means that all your routers connect with each other, forming a mesh of coverage rather than having one router that acts as a single point of..." Read more
"...Range: This device has a superb range by itself and covers my home pretty easily...." Read more
"...Setup was easy, features seem solid, coverage has been pretty good. Read on for more detail:..." Read more
"...That being said I’m still EXTREMELY happy with this device. The coverage is fantastic and I’m frequently getting peak bandwidth." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the router's signal strength, with some reporting excellent range and far-reaching coverage, while others mention issues with the router dropping signal and losing connection for 5-10 seconds.
"...TP-Link claims that this supports large wifi coverage and good signal strength to all devices with their beamforming and 4T4R technologies...." Read more
"...I see I have a good wifi signal at all ends of my home and I live in a 2-floor apartment with the router placed upstairs. Mesh:..." Read more
"...Devices could not stay connected. They get disconnected frequently, sometimes even within minutes of reconnection...." Read more
"...Range is decent, always put them in the middle of your house if you can...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the router's value for money, with some finding it well worth the price and considering it a solid investment, while others feel it's not worth the money.
"...want, at least 800 Mb for wired, and decent coverage/speed for the price point via wireless through this device...." Read more
"Easy to set up, works great. Good value...." Read more
"...However, the "advanced" services such as family / parental control costs a monthly fee to use...." Read more
"Excellent router! Delivers outstanding speed and performance at a reasonable and relatively low cost. I am quite pleased with my purchase." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the router's connectivity, with some being able to connect many devices while others report random disconnections and daily internet loss.
"...Mesh means that all your routers connect with each other, forming a mesh of coverage rather than having one router that acts as a single point of..." Read more
"...The router broke on its own. I didn't do anything to the router before it broke. Not even a reconfiguration...." Read more
"...Going strong with over 20 devices connected, no disconnections reported by anyone in device. I have 3 heavy internet users at home...." Read more
"...It also seems to handle multiple devices without issue and I have not noticed any slowdown from being powered on too long or too many intense..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseThe TP-Link AX5400 is a WiFi 6 router with dual band and long range wireless capabilities. Also known as the Archer AX73, the WiFi 6 technology allows this product to achieve speeds up to 5400 Mbps as a theoretical maximum. Even though actual speeds will probably be lower than that, it will still be fast enough to perform bandwidth demanding tasks such as large file transfers over the network or Ultra High Definition streaming on your local home network.
Installation is super easy, it’s basically plug and play. You connect the router to your internet modem, and then connect your devices via the WiFi networks. The A5400 will come with default wireless settings, including a predefined network name and password, for easy initial setup. It is strongly recommended to change these settings to your own, for security reasons. Management can be done either via the smartphone app or (very happy about this one) the web interface. More about that later.
Aesthetically, you will notice that this router has a rather interesting rectangular design, and it is equipped with 6 (!!!) antennas. Yes, you read that right: 6 antennas. TP-Link claims that this supports large wifi coverage and good signal strength to all devices with their beamforming and 4T4R technologies. Even though I have no practical way of measuring the performance of these technologies, I can attest to the fact that the AX5400’s coverage is excellent and I didn’t notice any dead spots at home (including the devices located outside my home, such as wifi cameras and doorbells). In case you do experience dead spots, you can add an extra TP-Link mesh device compatible with the AX5400 to solve the issue. I talk more about mesh networking below.
One of the major features of the AX5400 is mesh networking. Mesh means that all your routers connect with each other, forming a mesh of coverage rather than having one router that acts as a single point of connection. Your wireless device will always connect automatically to the mesh router that provides the strongest signal. This is called Roaming. Much like in telecom/mobile networks, your Wi-Fi devices might change positions and move around your house. This means that the wireless signal between your device and the router gets weaker with distance. With mesh routers your device will automatically connect to a different router unit that offers a stronger signal, without interrupting the running service and streams. This not only increases the coverage vastly, but also offers seamless handovers and transitions of Wi-Fi services as you change your position in your house. In other words, you get Wi-Fi Roaming capabilities that will vastly improve the reliability of your wireless connection. That, of course, means that you need another TP-Link mesh capable device to achieve this functionality. TP-Link provides a list of mesh devices compatible with the AX5400 on their website.
So far I have no complains regarding the AX5400’s performance. The Wi-Fi is very quick and outperforms my internet connection. I haven’t noticed any issues with latency either. One remark I want to make here is that, even though older WiFi cards will still be able to connect and operate with the AX5400, you will need a Wi-Fi 6 compatible wireless card to make the most out of the mesh system. Making the most out of it doesn’t mean that you will experience speeds close to 5.4 Gbps. These speeds are a theoretical maximum, they are achieved in the lab and they are impossible to see in the average home network setup. You will see, though, very high speeds depending on the quality of your wireless card (in my tests, I used the TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card), the distance from the router and the obstacles that separate you from it. Bottom line: it’ll be fast, but be realistic with your expectations.
But probably one of the things I’m most happy about this router is the availability of a web interface for management. Being the owner/user of the otherwise great TP-Link Deco system, one of my main complaints was the lack of a web interface for network configuration. As a power user, I find it hard to configure my network equipment via the small screen of a smartphone. You can access the web interface by typing the router’s management IP (you can find it listed as Gateway on your computer’s network settings) in your browser. You’ll have to first set up a local password (or create an account with TP-Link) before accessing the router configuration.
Once you log in, the first screen you’ll see is the home screen, or a summary screen if you like. You can see the internet status, the router status and some shortcut button to common functions, your mesh devices (if you have any) and the connected client devices. This last bit is quite interesting, since you’ll be able to see the connected devices, their real time speed (up/down), the interface they’re connected to (ethernet, 2.4G or 5G), their “negotiated” max bandwidth, how long they’ve been connected to the router and, finally, a “block” button to deny the device access to the network. Below, I’m going through some of the functions that I find interesting, but I will omit the ones that are so common you can find them virtually in every router out there.
On the Wireless screen you’ll find your WiFi settings. You can turn on or off OFDMA, TWT, Smart Connect and, of course, the Wireless radio itself. OFDMA (simultaneous transmission to different devices within the same transmission window) will significantly increase the traffic speed with compatible devices (your device must support OFDMA), TWT will help increase your device’s battery life by maintaining the connection with the router and allowing the device to go to sleep (aka not forcing the device to send keep alive messages to the router too frequently), while Smart Connect optimized the connectivity of the router’s radio bands with the client devices.
TP-Link offers a security platform with the AX5400, similar to what they offer with the rest of their flagship devices, HomeShield. The user will get some basic functionality out of the box, and additional sophisticated features and analytics are available with a subscription service.
The last screen on the web interface is the Advanced screen, where all the advanced options are located. Power users will definitely appreciate some of these. The first thing that caught my eye was Lan —> Link Aggregation. You can aggregate (combine) up to two Ethernet ports into one (logical) network port, aggregating their bandwidth as well. Of course, you’ll need to aggregate ports on the other end of the connection as well, but that is the other side of the problem. Pretty cool. The router also supports direct DynDNS logins, for those of you who still use a DynDNS client on your computer. Another cool section is Routing. You can use your own static routes defined in the router’s config if you need to direct specific traffic to specific destinations. Use this only if you know what you’re doing, otherwise a bad routing config will probably block your access and traffic. The router comes with a USB port, which is nothing unusual. What is very cool, though, is the fact that the USB port supports (except for mass storage devices) Apple’s Time Machine. Just connect a storage device to the AX5400’s USB port, enable Time Machine in settings, and voila! No need for one of those old Apple AirPort Extreme routers anymore. NAT is, of course, present in this device as well, for your port forwarding needs. Security features include a Firewall, ACLs and MAC spoofing protection (by binding IPs to specific MACs). You have your standard VPN server built in, supporting both OpenVPN and PPTP, IPv6 support for you dual-stackers out there and a bunch of router Admin features (firmware update, backup, remote management, system logs etc.). Last but not least, you can switch the mode of the device between a Router (the device will route traffic and provide routing services) and an Access Point (the device will become a wireless gateway for clients, but you will need to connect it to a router for routing services - this is used mostly to expand the WiFi network).
Overall the TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 router is a great home routing device and a strong contender in this segment of products. I’m very happy with it for the time I’ve been using it, and I definitely recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 starsThe TP-Link AX5400 is a WiFi 6 router with dual band and long range wireless capabilities. Also known as the Archer AX73, the WiFi 6 technology allows this product to achieve speeds up to 5400 Mbps as a theoretical maximum. Even though actual speeds will probably be lower than that, it will still be fast enough to perform bandwidth demanding tasks such as large file transfers over the network or Ultra High Definition streaming on your local home network.An excellent device
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
Installation is super easy, it’s basically plug and play. You connect the router to your internet modem, and then connect your devices via the WiFi networks. The A5400 will come with default wireless settings, including a predefined network name and password, for easy initial setup. It is strongly recommended to change these settings to your own, for security reasons. Management can be done either via the smartphone app or (very happy about this one) the web interface. More about that later.
Aesthetically, you will notice that this router has a rather interesting rectangular design, and it is equipped with 6 (!!!) antennas. Yes, you read that right: 6 antennas. TP-Link claims that this supports large wifi coverage and good signal strength to all devices with their beamforming and 4T4R technologies. Even though I have no practical way of measuring the performance of these technologies, I can attest to the fact that the AX5400’s coverage is excellent and I didn’t notice any dead spots at home (including the devices located outside my home, such as wifi cameras and doorbells). In case you do experience dead spots, you can add an extra TP-Link mesh device compatible with the AX5400 to solve the issue. I talk more about mesh networking below.
One of the major features of the AX5400 is mesh networking. Mesh means that all your routers connect with each other, forming a mesh of coverage rather than having one router that acts as a single point of connection. Your wireless device will always connect automatically to the mesh router that provides the strongest signal. This is called Roaming. Much like in telecom/mobile networks, your Wi-Fi devices might change positions and move around your house. This means that the wireless signal between your device and the router gets weaker with distance. With mesh routers your device will automatically connect to a different router unit that offers a stronger signal, without interrupting the running service and streams. This not only increases the coverage vastly, but also offers seamless handovers and transitions of Wi-Fi services as you change your position in your house. In other words, you get Wi-Fi Roaming capabilities that will vastly improve the reliability of your wireless connection. That, of course, means that you need another TP-Link mesh capable device to achieve this functionality. TP-Link provides a list of mesh devices compatible with the AX5400 on their website.
So far I have no complains regarding the AX5400’s performance. The Wi-Fi is very quick and outperforms my internet connection. I haven’t noticed any issues with latency either. One remark I want to make here is that, even though older WiFi cards will still be able to connect and operate with the AX5400, you will need a Wi-Fi 6 compatible wireless card to make the most out of the mesh system. Making the most out of it doesn’t mean that you will experience speeds close to 5.4 Gbps. These speeds are a theoretical maximum, they are achieved in the lab and they are impossible to see in the average home network setup. You will see, though, very high speeds depending on the quality of your wireless card (in my tests, I used the TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000 PCIe WiFi Card), the distance from the router and the obstacles that separate you from it. Bottom line: it’ll be fast, but be realistic with your expectations.
But probably one of the things I’m most happy about this router is the availability of a web interface for management. Being the owner/user of the otherwise great TP-Link Deco system, one of my main complaints was the lack of a web interface for network configuration. As a power user, I find it hard to configure my network equipment via the small screen of a smartphone. You can access the web interface by typing the router’s management IP (you can find it listed as Gateway on your computer’s network settings) in your browser. You’ll have to first set up a local password (or create an account with TP-Link) before accessing the router configuration.
Once you log in, the first screen you’ll see is the home screen, or a summary screen if you like. You can see the internet status, the router status and some shortcut button to common functions, your mesh devices (if you have any) and the connected client devices. This last bit is quite interesting, since you’ll be able to see the connected devices, their real time speed (up/down), the interface they’re connected to (ethernet, 2.4G or 5G), their “negotiated” max bandwidth, how long they’ve been connected to the router and, finally, a “block” button to deny the device access to the network. Below, I’m going through some of the functions that I find interesting, but I will omit the ones that are so common you can find them virtually in every router out there.
On the Wireless screen you’ll find your WiFi settings. You can turn on or off OFDMA, TWT, Smart Connect and, of course, the Wireless radio itself. OFDMA (simultaneous transmission to different devices within the same transmission window) will significantly increase the traffic speed with compatible devices (your device must support OFDMA), TWT will help increase your device’s battery life by maintaining the connection with the router and allowing the device to go to sleep (aka not forcing the device to send keep alive messages to the router too frequently), while Smart Connect optimized the connectivity of the router’s radio bands with the client devices.
TP-Link offers a security platform with the AX5400, similar to what they offer with the rest of their flagship devices, HomeShield. The user will get some basic functionality out of the box, and additional sophisticated features and analytics are available with a subscription service.
The last screen on the web interface is the Advanced screen, where all the advanced options are located. Power users will definitely appreciate some of these. The first thing that caught my eye was Lan —> Link Aggregation. You can aggregate (combine) up to two Ethernet ports into one (logical) network port, aggregating their bandwidth as well. Of course, you’ll need to aggregate ports on the other end of the connection as well, but that is the other side of the problem. Pretty cool. The router also supports direct DynDNS logins, for those of you who still use a DynDNS client on your computer. Another cool section is Routing. You can use your own static routes defined in the router’s config if you need to direct specific traffic to specific destinations. Use this only if you know what you’re doing, otherwise a bad routing config will probably block your access and traffic. The router comes with a USB port, which is nothing unusual. What is very cool, though, is the fact that the USB port supports (except for mass storage devices) Apple’s Time Machine. Just connect a storage device to the AX5400’s USB port, enable Time Machine in settings, and voila! No need for one of those old Apple AirPort Extreme routers anymore. NAT is, of course, present in this device as well, for your port forwarding needs. Security features include a Firewall, ACLs and MAC spoofing protection (by binding IPs to specific MACs). You have your standard VPN server built in, supporting both OpenVPN and PPTP, IPv6 support for you dual-stackers out there and a bunch of router Admin features (firmware update, backup, remote management, system logs etc.). Last but not least, you can switch the mode of the device between a Router (the device will route traffic and provide routing services) and an Access Point (the device will become a wireless gateway for clients, but you will need to connect it to a router for routing services - this is used mostly to expand the WiFi network).
Overall the TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 router is a great home routing device and a strong contender in this segment of products. I’m very happy with it for the time I’ve been using it, and I definitely recommend it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseThere are many routers claiming to be fast and support the max speed of the wifi 6 protocol. However, most routers fall short terribly. Some heat up like a toaster like AX3000 and some don't have the processing power i.e. the required number of CPUs to quickly process the packets by 20+ devices. Further, some are $300+ which kind of brings the affordability into play.
This router however finds the right balance in all the features which I was looking to upgrade. I was looking in the range of about $100 and tried to AX3000. However, it heats up too fast and then starts to thermal throttle the speed and doesn't even stay connected with the clients like a laptop or mobile devices. I have tried a Netgear router from Costco AX4300 but fall short when around 20 devices are connected to it and don't support the mesh networking.
Features which I wanted and like:
Range:
This device has a superb range by itself and covers my home pretty easily. I see I have a good wifi signal at all ends of my home and I live in a 2-floor apartment with the router placed upstairs.
Mesh:
I like to receive a good network in my backyard as well and so I have added a RE505X which costs another 80 bucks but saves money on my mobile data plan as I don't invest in an unlimited data plan. There is only 1 SSID that is broadcasted and it automatically switches based on where I am in the home.
Heat:
Some routers heat up and create a fire hazard and also have the probability of breaking down sooner than I like them to. This is not the case with this one and it stays relatively cooler and never experienced any slowing down of the network. I have touched it to check several times and it's good.
Setup:
The setup was really easy. The basic setup can be done in minutes and there is no RnD required. The tether app is pretty cool for basic setup. I also have requirements for static IP based on mac address and port forwarding. Both of them are easy to configure. They also have support for dynamic DNS so you can easily host your basic website in your home network. For this, I need static IP address reservation and port forwarding.
Parental controls:
This is a real plus that allows me to block youtube or any site whenever I need to get my kid away from the TV.
Reboot schedule:
I like to have a reboot schedule which is good this router has it and very easy to set up.
LED lights:
This router allows to turn off led lights and I like it that way once the setup is complete.
Summary:
I think its a router for average home with right balance of ease of use and price and features.
Note: I have not been paid for this review and have bought the router with my own money.
2 Weeks Update:
Going strong with over 20 devices connected, no disconnections reported by anyone in device. I have 3 heavy internet users at home. No heating issues, range is good.
4 Months Update:
Working perfectly for 4 months. No issues.
2 year update
Still works as new with no issues
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseEasy to set up, has worked for months, ran into a strange software issue it seems, Jerry A at TPlink support was able to easily help and assess the issue with a replacement router on the way
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseI had an issue setting up the 5G network for some reason but I was able to get ahold of support and Chris was able to take a look at things and get my wifi fixed. I just did a speed test and I'm getting 125gbs down (which is great for you who don't know) I was rocking 300 with my ethernet connected on my last router. Excited to see what I get with this router.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseReplaced a 9 year old router. Has all the basic features and most advanced features you will need. Range is decent, always put them in the middle of your house if you can. I am getting about 500MB throughput, but not quite, on a 500MB fiber connection. Use the higher channel numbers for better bandwidth. I was getting about 200MB on the old AC router.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025Style: AX5400Verified Purchasebought this router over 2 years ago and never had a problem. Excellent connectivity and excellent range.
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- rifaReviewed in Canada on July 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Replace your ISP router IMMEDIATELY if you havent, especially for MP games over Wifi
Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseIve been having Wifi connection problems over the last month and a half and couldnt really figure out why. I have Rogers 1GB with the XB7 modem/router. I live in a two floor apartment, my room is upstairs and the XB7 is downstairs (about roughly 4 meters or so away with a concrete floor in between). I have my PC connected to the 5Ghz network since im the only one in the house that needs to transfer large files and also play games. I knew over wifi is not ideal and sacrificing speed/performance but i just made it work the best i can.
roughly a month and a half ago, my Wifi got even worse. the 231.26mbD/148.13mbU was actually worse than when i got the internet. i was getting roughly 350mbD and 170mbU and to put that into context, i would be able to download games on Steam at roughly ~30-40mb/s. After it got worse, my downloads would be between 15-25/mbs. It wouldnt have been as bad if it wasnt for the constant High Latency/Packet Loss/Latency Variation that i would be getting in every single multiplayer match. MP Games became unplayable. First tried resetting the modem/router, didnt work. Then i upgraded my 10 year old Wifi5 card to a Wifi6. That brought my speed back up to what i used to get BUT the Packet Loss/Latency Issue was still plaguing me. I was about to throw in the towel and called Rogers because I knew it wasnt on my end. I was avoiding buying a new router because of how pricy it is but i wanted to try one last Hail Mary so that Rogers couldnt gaslight me into thinking i was the problem.
I should have done this a long time ago. I genuinely did not believe based on my current living situation that this was possible. 16 Minutes to download a 70gb game over Wifi? It would be done before I can get my Tim Hortons coffee 2 blocks away and make it back home. The latency and packet burst issues are more or less gone in MP games. Second game on MW3 10v10 i was able to drop an EMP and go 22k/6d with my Kastov 762, something i havent been able to do in MONTHS. The biggest change i noticed with this router is the STABILITY. The first hour or so with it was pretty rough (setup pains and all) but since then its been rock solid. even when the wifi speeds slows down, the drop is barely noticeable (think 650mb/s to 500-550mb/s).
By far this has been one of the best decisions ive made this year so if you are in a similar position, just do it. We pay a lot of money for internet in Canada, we might as well squeeze the most out of it.
rifaReplace your ISP router IMMEDIATELY if you havent, especially for MP games over Wifi
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2024
roughly a month and a half ago, my Wifi got even worse. the 231.26mbD/148.13mbU was actually worse than when i got the internet. i was getting roughly 350mbD and 170mbU and to put that into context, i would be able to download games on Steam at roughly ~30-40mb/s. After it got worse, my downloads would be between 15-25/mbs. It wouldnt have been as bad if it wasnt for the constant High Latency/Packet Loss/Latency Variation that i would be getting in every single multiplayer match. MP Games became unplayable. First tried resetting the modem/router, didnt work. Then i upgraded my 10 year old Wifi5 card to a Wifi6. That brought my speed back up to what i used to get BUT the Packet Loss/Latency Issue was still plaguing me. I was about to throw in the towel and called Rogers because I knew it wasnt on my end. I was avoiding buying a new router because of how pricy it is but i wanted to try one last Hail Mary so that Rogers couldnt gaslight me into thinking i was the problem.
I should have done this a long time ago. I genuinely did not believe based on my current living situation that this was possible. 16 Minutes to download a 70gb game over Wifi? It would be done before I can get my Tim Hortons coffee 2 blocks away and make it back home. The latency and packet burst issues are more or less gone in MP games. Second game on MW3 10v10 i was able to drop an EMP and go 22k/6d with my Kastov 762, something i havent been able to do in MONTHS. The biggest change i noticed with this router is the STABILITY. The first hour or so with it was pretty rough (setup pains and all) but since then its been rock solid. even when the wifi speeds slows down, the drop is barely noticeable (think 650mb/s to 500-550mb/s).
By far this has been one of the best decisions ive made this year so if you are in a similar position, just do it. We pay a lot of money for internet in Canada, we might as well squeeze the most out of it.
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JorgeReviewed in Mexico on June 1, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseExcelente producto. Al día de hoy después de un año no tengo queja alguna. Me sirve demasiado para cortar el internet a ciertas horas y limitar su uso ya que tengo hijos y no quiero que vean cosas no acordes a su edad.
- Tom ChewReviewed in Singapore on January 28, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good on the 5Ghz, so-so on the 2.4Ghz at long distance
Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseThe router work great and cover the dead spot from my previously router (EA8100). For some reason, it does not seem to like the older generation WIFI standard on the 2.4GHz band, giving out lower then expected speed at longer distance.
Overall I still give this router a 2 thumb up for the no fuss setup as well as it value for money.
- Hubert LoReviewed in Singapore on November 15, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing router!
Style: AX5400Verified PurchaseI ordered this router after reading the reviews here and I'm glad I did!
It's an amazing router and it has improved my Wifi speeds by a lot. There is now no lag at all.
Big thanks to the seller and Amazon too for the speedy delivery!
- Jashim UddinReviewed in Saudi Arabia on May 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars cool
Style: AX5400Verified Purchaseits cool....exactly what was promised
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