An AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with a 1.5 GHz triple-core CPU, 4T4R antennas, HE160 on 5 GHz.
- AX5400
- 2 bands
- 1 Gbps port
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Fastest wired port
1 Gbps
Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.
Bands
2 bands
Speed class
AX5400
Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.
LAN ports
4 ports
1x gigabit WAN, 4x gigabit LAN; static link aggregation available with 2 LAN ports · Recorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.
Size
W 10.7 × D 5.8 × H 1.9 in · 273 × 147 × 49 mm
Connections · In the box · Works with
Connections
- Ethernet
- 1x gigabit WAN, 4x gigabit LAN; static link aggregation available with 2 LAN ports
In the box
Archer AX73 router, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide
Works with
- Works with any cable or DSL modem and any internet provider; OneMesh compatible with TP-Link OneMesh range extenders for whole-home Wi-Fi
- Managed with the TP-Link Tether app (Android/iOS) or a web browser
Is it for you?
An AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with a 1.5 GHz triple-core CPU, 4T4R antennas, HE160 on 5 GHz, five gigabit ports and a USB 3.0 port for media sharing and parental controls through TP-Link HomeShield.
Choose it if these matter
- AX5400 with HE160 and 4T4R on 5 GHz is a full-featured Wi-Fi 6 radio setup for the price class
- Six antennas with beamforming and high-power FEMs give broad coverage for a mid-range router, rated by the maker for three-bedroom houses
- Gigabit WAN plus four gigabit LAN ports with link aggregation, and a USB 3.0 port that supports Time Machine backups and Samba media sharing
- HomeShield parental controls, content filtering and time scheduling are included at the free basic tier
Skip it if these rule it out
- Gigabit ports only: no 2.5G or multi-gig WAN/LAN, which caps it below the full 4.8 Gbps wireless rate when wired
- AX5400 sums both bands' theoretical maximums and needs HE160-capable clients to reach the top 5 GHz rate; real throughput is far lower
- HE160 on 5 GHz may be unavailable in some regions for regulatory reasons
- TP-Link's product page links an Amazon search rather than a direct listing, so the exact model has to be searched when buying
Good for: Budget · Streaming · Lots of smart devices · Large homes
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: Archer AX73.
Selected package
TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router
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Source specs & exact version
TP-Link Archer AX73 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router
Archer AX73
Recorded model: Archer AX73
Specifications checked 2026-11-09.
- Wi-Fi class
- AX5400: 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ax, HE160) plus 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (maker's theoretical rates)
- Ethernet ports
- 1x gigabit WAN, 4x gigabit LAN; static link aggregation available with 2 LAN ports
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Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneArcher AX73 AX5400 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router |  RT6600ax Wi-Fi 6 Router |  Archer AX55 AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Speed class | AX5400Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | AX6600 (tri-band: 4804 + 1201 + 574 Mbps)Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | AX3000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. |
| Bands | 2 bands | Not recorded | 2 bands |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| LAN ports | 4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. | 3 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. | 4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. |
| Wired port counts & rates | 1x gigabit WAN, 4x gigabit LAN; static link aggregation available with 2 LAN ports | Not recorded | 1x gigabit WAN port, 4x gigabit LAN ports |
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Full specifications (14)
- Wi-Fi class
- AX5400: 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz (802.11ax, HE160) plus 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz (maker's theoretical rates)
- Wireless standards
- Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
- Processor
- 1.5 GHz triple-core CPU
- Antennas
- 6x fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming, 4T4R and high-power FEM
- Ethernet ports
- 1x gigabit WAN, 4x gigabit LAN; static link aggregation available with 2 LAN ports
- USB
- 1x USB 3.0 port; FTP, Samba and media server, Apple Time Machine
- Parental controls
- HomeShield parental controls with profiles, content filter, family time and bedtime scheduling
- Wireless encryption
- WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
- VPN
- Open VPN client, PPTP VPN client, L2TP VPN client
- Typical power consumption
- 8.7 W in networked standby with all ports connected
- Power
- 12 V DC 2.5 A
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 10.7 x 5.8 x 1.9 in (272.5 x 147.2 x 49.2 mm)
- In the box
- Archer AX73 router, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide
- Certifications
- FCC, CE
Downloads & support
Setup: No driver needed: it is a router. Setup is done with the Tether app or the web interface, and firmware upgrades automatically by default.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: TP-Link specifications · tp-link.com. Photos: TP-Link · static.tp-link.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.