TP-LINK Archer AX73 Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router (Archer AX73)

The ultra-fast next-generation 802.11ax (WiFi 6) Dual-band WiFi router delivers speeds of up to 5400 Mbps for lag-free and smooth 4K/8K UHD video playback and ultra-fast file sharing. The increasing number of personal and IoT devices connected to the network has led to an overall load on the network that is already pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. The latest standard, 802.11ax, now called WiFi 6, offers future-proof technology, better network efficiency, faster WiFi connections, better coverage and longer battery life for network-connected devices, which in turn greatly improves the networking experience.

The Archer AX73 comes with a Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, plus a single USB-A 3.0 port to easily connect any additional devices you need. The router is easy to deploy via Bluetooth without a PC using the manufacturer's own Tether application. The free app is available for Android and iOS devices. For more on the app and deployment, see

WiFi 6's revolutionary combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies delivers up to four times better network capacity and efficiency in busy environments. Previous generation 802.11ac WiFi (WiFi 5) can only handle one device at a time on each network channel, which is not an efficient use of the available bandwidth. The OFDMA technology in WiFi 6 splits each channel into smaller subchannels, allowing signals from multiple devices to be combined and transmitted at the same time. This in turn reduces latency and delivers a smoother and more enjoyable Wi-Fi experience for the user.

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Features:

• 1.5 GHz Triple-Core processor
• WiFi speeds up to 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and WiFi speeds up to 4804 Mbps at 5.0 GHz
• Dual-band - two simultaneous transmission bands on two different frequencies (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for a combined wireless speed of up to 5.4 Gbps
• With speed comes increased network coverage and reliability.
• Fully 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax standards
• Secure and stable, supporting 64/128-bit WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise security
• Two external antennas provide good network coverage.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature allows you to encrypt your wireless network and connect devices at the touch of a button.
• Up to 200 simultaneous WiFi users.
  
• Ports: 1 x WAN 1G/100M/10M, 4 x LAN RJ-45 1G/100M/10M, 1 x USB-A 3.0
• Gigabit's wireless network allows even large files to be transferred quickly between machines.
  
• Easy setup and management. Operating system independent - browser-based management or TP-Link Tether mobile app
• QoS feature gives more bandwidth for speed-intensive activities such as online games and video.
• IPv6 support: IPv6 is a new network protocol that will replace the IPv4 protocol currently used by all devices. IPv6 support for the network device will therefore enable the device to work with future technologies.
• Dynamic name services supported: TP-Link, DynDns, NO-IP
• VPN support: OpenVPN and PPTP Server
• TP-Link OneMesh™ compatible
• A separate power switch and a button to turn off and on the wireless network.
• A separate button to turn off the LED lights.
• Amazon Alexa and IFTTT compatible
• Size: 272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm
  
• Package content: Archer AX73 router, power supply, Ethernet cable, quick start guide