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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Archer GX90 |
Special Feature | Beamforming, QoS, WPS, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
Compatible Devices | router |
Frequency | 5 |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming |
Included Components | Wi-Fi Router Archer GX90, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
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- Game Band: Tri-Band structure provides a 4.8 Gbps Game Band exclusive for your gaming rigs and bings pure immersion. 4804 Mbps (5GHz, HE160) + 1201 Mbps (5GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4GHz)
- Game Accelerator: Detect and optimize gaming streams, to ensure your gaming stays immersive
- Ultra Connectivity: 1 × 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port + 1 × 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port + 3 × Gigabit LAN ports and 2 x USB ports ensure max flexibility and boosted throughput
- Expansive Coverage: 8 detachable high-performance antennas, Beamforming, high-power FEM, 4T4R combine to deliver WiFi coverage up to a 4-bedroom house
- More Devices with Less Lag: OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology deliver data to multiple devices, simultaneously
- Powerful Processing: 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU ensures your network performance always at peak run
- 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.
- TP-Link OneMesh Supported: Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi with Archer GX90 by adding a OneMesh supported Range Extender, like RE505X
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1. Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and quantity of connected devices 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. 2. Use of 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and its features including OFDMA, HE160, and 1024-QAM requires clients to also support corresponding features. The 160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions 3. Use of MU-MIMO and WPA3 requires clients to also support corresponding features. 4. Any revision to a supported game may influence Game Accelerator's ability to support it. 5. 2.5 Gbps internet speed requires compatible service plans from ISPs. 6. The 802.11ax white paper defines standardized modifications to both the IEEE 802.11 physical layers (PHY) and the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) layer as enabling at least one mode of operation capable of supporting the improvement of at least four times the average throughput per station (measured at the MAC data service access point) in a dense deployment scenario. 7. This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11AX specification. 8. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
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WiFi signal | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
User interface | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 3.9 |
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connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | — | — | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 6579 megabits per second | — | 5400 megabits per second | — | 5378 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | — | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 N, 802 11 G |
frequency band class | tri band | tri band | tri band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 2500 Mbps |
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Fuels Your Victory With Powerful Tri-band
Archer GX90 provides 3 distinct bands with combined speed up to warp 6579 Mbps. A fully featured Gaming Band is equiped with 4T4R and HE160 technology, offering all your gaming rigs at top speed 4804 Mbps and preventing interference from other devices.¹
Connects up to 100 Devices
More connected gaming rigs require more than just speeds. Archer GX90 provides astonishing capacity that fuels your victory together with your crew by using latest Wi-Fi 6 and OFDMA technology that ensure up to 100 devices connection ¹²
Prioritize Gaming Traffic with Game Accelerator
Automatically detects and optimizes gaming streams, to ensure your gaming stays immersive, and keep your network as fast as your reaction speed.[8]
Ensure your accounts and system stay safe
- HomeCare-HomeCare security system provides malicious site checker, portintrusion prevention, and infected device isolation, delivering comprehensive antivirus protection that ensures your total security while gaming online.
- Refined Security—WPA3 reinforces Wi-Fi encryption for improved security⁴
WiFi Speeds (up to) | 5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160); 5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax); 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax) |
WiFi Capacity | 4×4 MU-MIMO; OFDMA; Airtime Fairness; DFS; 8 Streams |
WiFi Encryption | WPA3, WPA2, WPA, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
Network Security | HomeCare; SPI Firewall; Access Control; IP & MAC Binding; Application Layer Gateway |
Guest WiFi | 2× 5 GHz Guest Network, 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
Parental Controls | Custom Profiles; Content Filtering; App Block; URL Filtering; Time Limit; Time Schedule (Bedtime); Log Insight |
VPN | Supports OpenVPN and PPTP |
USB Support | 1 x USB 3.0 and 1 X USB 2.0; Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; Supported Functions: Apple Time Machine, FTP Server, Media Server and Samba Server |
Ethernet Ports | 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port + 1× 1 Gbps WAN/LAN port + 3× Gigabit LAN ports |
Buttons | Wi-Fi On/Off Button, Power On/Off Button, LED On/Off Button, WPS Button, Reset Button |
Quality of Service | Game Accelerator QoS; QoS by Device; QoS by Application(HomeCare) |
NAT Forwarding | Port Forwarding; Port Triggering; DMZ; UPnP |
Protocols | IPv4 and IPv6 |
Management | Tether App; Webpage |
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Product Dimensions | 8.35 x 8.35 x 2.04 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.43 pounds |
ASIN | B08TGKX9MT |
Item model number | Archer GX90 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,162 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #39 in Computer Routers |
Date First Available | January 22, 2021 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Customers are happy with the performance, connectivity, quality, ease of installation, and coverage of the networking router. For example, they mention it works great from the start, has a good signal, and delivers more reliable connections. They appreciate the easy setup and the great coverage.
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Customers like the connectivity of the router. They say it provides faster and more reliable connections, especially in crowded areas. They mention that it does not drop wireless connections, and that the WiFi signal is very good. Customers also appreciate that it has a guest WiFi network and password for their guests.
"...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 have 3 heavy internet users at home. No heating issues, range is good.4 Months Update:Working perfectly for 4 months...." Read more
"...of this TP-Link AX5400 router which is really fast and has extended range...." Read more
"...After getting tired of slow, weak signal, and dropped connections, I picked up this TP-Link AX5400 a few months ago, and I've been extremely pleased..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the router. They say it works much faster than their old router, has no more lag on their devices, and works great from the start. They also say the setup went perfectly, and they have not had a serious bottleneck. Customers also say that the router provides download speeds 3 times faster than an older router.
"...The Wi-Fi is very quick and outperforms my internet connection. I haven’t noticed any issues with latency either...." Read more
"...4 Months Update:Working perfectly for 4 months. No issues.2 year updateStill works as new with no issues" Read more
"...happier with the performance of this TP-Link AX5400 router which is really fast and has extended range...." Read more
"...Super fast, reaches all over a multi-story house, easy set up and no more glitching or lags...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the networking router to be easy. They mention that it has a very easy interface that gives them extra visibility and control over their network. Some say that the router is easy to set up offline, with no tether account. They also appreciate the ease of transition to their own modem and router, and the fact that it makes life simpler.
"...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
"...Setup was also relatively easy with TP-Link's Tether app with one caveat...." Read more
"...The setup was a breeze, and the router's coverage throughout my home is excellent, even reaching areas that were previously dead zones...." Read more
"...Super fast, reaches all over a multi-story house, easy set up and no more glitching or lags...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They say it's well-made, reliable, and outstanding. They also say it has a robust Wi-Fi 6 network that is good for streaming. Some customers mention that the router is expensive but impressive.
"...While the AX5400 provides reliable and decent speeds, there's a slight gap when compared to the AX6000...." 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
"...Summary: If you have 400 Mb or slower internet, this is a solid buy, as far as I can tell after reading dozens of reviews, no worse than anything..." Read more
"...I installed this only a few days ago, so it is too early to judge its stability. But I can comment on some other things...." Read more
Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's a good value for the money, worth the investment, and a great purchase. Some reviewers also mention that the extenders are not too expensive.
"...My download speeds are fast and my game no longer lags. Very good investment." Read more
"...The extenders are not too expensive, so we will see if that fixes it...." Read more
"...I’m blown away by this router. It’s a little pricier, but it also kind of “future-proofs” you for quite a few years...." Read more
"...Good piece of hardware for the price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. For example, they mention it covers every place with no need for any boosters, it fills the gaps in coverage, and it's very easy to set up. Some say that it covers their entire 1200 square-foot home without even flinching. Overall, most are happy with the performance and coverage of this router.
"...This not only increases the coverage vastly, but also offers seamless handovers and transitions of Wi-Fi services as you change your position in..." Read more
"...Range:This device has a superb range by itself and covers my home pretty easily...." Read more
"...The setup was a breeze, and the router's coverage throughout my home is excellent, even reaching areas that were previously dead zones...." Read more
"...No dead-spots anywhere in our house now...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the technical support provided by the networking router. Some find it great, knowledgeable, and helpful, while others say it's worthless, poorly trained, and useless. They also mention that the documentation is poor.
"...The basic setup can be done in minutes and there is no RnD required. The tether app is pretty cool for basic setup...." Read more
"This router is very easy to set up. A few features were a bit hidden, but the manual is easy to follow & I was able to work through it...." Read more
"...this router - strong signals, no WiFi drops and plenty of information on every device. I am very happy with this purchase." Read more
"...NOT ANYMORE..!! 4 HOURS STRAIGHT NO CONNECTION LOSS..THE APP IS SO INTELLIGENT IT EVEN TELLS YOU HOW MUCH SPEED IS BEING UESD ON EACH..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that it has great features, is easy to use, and has access to every single function. However, others say that the software for managing the thing is awkward, could be simplified, and is bugged.
"...PPTP, IPv6 support for you dual-stackers out there and a bunch of router Admin features..." Read more
"...Its feature set and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to any network setup...." Read more
"...that the problem with this is hardware related since the software has not changed at all since my last firmware upgrade which was months ago...." Read more
"...WPA3 security, wifi 6 (ax), OFDMA, and TWT are excellent modern features that make this router more future proof than any I've had in the past...." Read more
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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.
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.
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
Top reviews from other countries
- Super easy/fast setup
- Handles many many connected devices very well
- Companion iOS app works well and has the features I need/want
Cons:
- Expensive
- Looks audacious (I don't like the way it looks...you may, regardless, it's OUT THERE)
- Not all named devices show up properly in the routing table (i.e. My wireless cameras have network names but the router only sees the IP address. You can name devices manually though)
- Local network throughput is much lower than I hoped for (Note: I may have other local network issues contributing to this but low speeds show up between wireless and wired clients)
- Internet scheduling is broken (i.e. You can NOT setup a schedule that goes from 11PM to 7AM; you can setup a schedule from 7PM to 12PM or from 12AM to 7AM though. In other words, you can't have a schedule that refers to both AM and PM in the same schedule)
Background:
I got this router for one main reason...my ISP provided MODEM/router was struggling to keep up with the demands of my growing connected devices. I was encountering three problems: 1) Devices would keep disconnecting from the MODEM/router; 2) Connected devices would "contend" over internet access which caused issues with browsing and streaming; 3) I had to reboot the MODEM/router weekly so it could regain its sanity
I was looking to solve the above problems and an additional benefit I was looking forward to was related to parental controls by setting up schedules, quotas, and remote disconnect of devices.
Experience/Process:
I ran some tests before buying this router and determined that my internet speed/bandwidth was not my issue. So I researched a router that had multiple antennae and beefed up processing power. The setup was super easy and the app used to manage the router has the basic features I was looking for. I have a complex network with multiple routers, switches, and connected devices (both wired and wireless). With full home automation, smart appliances, five family members all with multiple connected devices, and relentless visiting of friends and extended family members, I expected the transition from old to new to be a little more painful. This was not the case. I followed the simple directions and after a couple of reboots I have done almost nothing to adjust/tweak the new router. The new router has been running for a few weeks now and shows no signs of requiring a reboot. No devices have disconnected and browsing/streaming experience is excellent now. Although there is a fair amount of gaming in the house, all gaming devices (consoles and PC's) are wired so I can't speak to wireless latency quality.
Overall Impressions:
I'm super happy with the router because now I can use the internet without thinking about it again...it just works and it's fast. The price tag was pretty hefty though and I'd care less if the access scheduling worked properly and I had better throughput when transferring files between local network clients. That said, scheduling and local file transfers were not the reasons I bought this router and both scheduling and local file transfers are still better than my ISP provided MODEM/router. In the end, it still feels like a win. If you have many connected devices and your internet experience has gotten worse over time, this is probably a great option for you. If you're looking for a wireless gaming router, I have no reason to believe it would not perform as expected but...all of my gaming devices are wired.
Overall I still give this router a 2 thumb up for the no fuss setup as well as it value for money.