TP-Link ARCHER AX72 Wireless Router Gigabit ARCHER AX72

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.

Connect
100+ Devices
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.

OFDMA
Enables different devices to share one transmission stream, increasing efficiency.‡

MU-MIMO
Transmits data to different devices simultaneously using multiple streams.**

Designed to Be Cool
The 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 Clients
HomeShield protects all connected clients against DDoS, malicious sites, and port intrusion, delivering a safe network environment for your data and privacy.

Enhanced IoT Security
HomeShield identifies IoT devices, including cameras and voice assistants, to block all potential security holes and secure your privacy.

DDoS Attack Prevention
HomeShield will record abnormal incoming traffic, and the device will automatically block requests from enlisted IPs.

Robust Parental Controls
Manage online time and block inappropriate content to keep your family safe online.

Leading Security by Avira®
Avira, an award-winning tech company, relied on by 500 million users, powers HomeShield and continually updates it, ensuring your network stays care-free.

TP-Link OneMesh™: Flexibly Create Whole Home
WiFi with Archer AX72
Want to build a whole-home Wi-Fi? Archer AX72 supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.

Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether App or the powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer AX72 in minutes. The Tether App allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.

Antenna



Antenna design



External


Antennas quantity



6


Design



On/off switch



Yes


Product colour



Black


Product type



Portable router


Features



Built-in processor



Yes


Processor cores



2


Processor frequency



1000 MHz


Management features



MIMO



Yes


MU-MIMO technology



Yes


Quality of Service (QoS) support



Yes


Reset button



Yes


Web-based management



Yes


WPS push button



Yes


Network



Cabling technology



10/100/1000Base-T(X)


Dynamic DNS (DDNS)



Yes


Ethernet LAN



Yes


Ethernet LAN data rates



10, 100, 1000


Ethernet LAN interface type



Gigabit Ethernet


Networking standards



IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g


Port forwarding



Yes


Port triggering



Yes


Support Samba (storage)



Yes


Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridge



Yes


Operational conditions



Operating relative humidity (H-H)



10 - 90 %


Operating temperature (T-T)



0 - 40 °C


Storage relative humidity (H-H)



5 - 90 %


Storage temperature (T-T)



-40 - 70 °C


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.94 kg


Ports & interfaces



Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



4


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity



1


USB port



Yes


Power



Power source type



DC


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



1.49 kg


Product Depth



14.72 cm


Product Height



4.92 cm


Product Width



27.25 cm


Protocols



DHCP client



Yes


Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)



Yes


Security



Access Control List (ACL)



Yes


DMZ support



Yes


DoS attack prevention



Yes


Filtering



Yes


Firewall



Yes


IP address filtering



Yes


MAC address filtering



Yes


Network address translation (NAT)



Yes


Parental control



Yes


Security algorithms



WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3


Vendor information



Brand Name


TP-Link


Warranty



1 Year(s)


WAN connection



DSL WAN



Yes


Ethernet WAN



Yes


WAN connection type



RJ-45


Wireless LAN features



Modulation



OFDM, 1024-QAM


Top Wi-Fi standard



Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi band



Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)


WLAN data transfer rate (first band)



4804 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (max)



5400 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (second band)



574 Mbit/s