TP-Link AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX73)- Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, High-Speed ax Router for Streaming, Long Range Coverage

There 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

Speeds reached almost 900Mbps with etisalats most basic plan. Ping is as low as 5ms when next to the router. Make sure to get Cat6 ethernet cable for best results. Easy to setup and the app has many great features if you want to block some websites and other security features.

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Tengo contratados 125 Megas de internet con Izzi y el modem de la compañía me daba muchos problemas de conexión, y este TPLink Archer AX73 me resolvió todos mis problemas de Wifi en casa. Mi casa es de 110 m2 y de 2 pisos, construcción de block y concreto, el router lo tengo ubicado al centro de la casa en 1ra planta debajo de las escaleras, la señal Wifi llega sin ningún problema a toda la casa, la señal 2.4ghz llega casi a full speed (105-115 megas) en la primera planta, y en la segunda como a un 80 o 70% (80-90 megas), pero la señal 5ghz es una maravilla, cada rincón de la casa incluso hasta fuera del cerco de la casa llega a full speed, (120-125 megas), somos 3 personas en casa y cerca de 15 dispositivos conectados (alexa, 3 Tvs, 3 celulares, tablets, laptop, consolas de videojuegos, etc), las habitaciones estan en 2da planta y tenemos 2 consolas PS5 arriba, el Wifi 6 que trae el AX73 es 'día y noche' en comparación al Wifi del modem de Izzi, las PS5 ya no tienen Lag aunque esten jugando las dos al mismo tiempo CoD Warzone (con Ping entre 30 y 40 ya en partida) y con otras Tv's reproduciendo streaming HD de Netflix y celulares conectados (con la opción OFDMA y MU-MIMO activas). En principio tuve problemas con la red 2.4ghz, la señal se iba constantemente, y la velocidad de la red era muy lenta, no obtenía de la 2.4ghz mas de 40 megas y eso estando al lado del router, ya alejado no subía de 10-15 megas, busqué información y encontré en una página de TPLink que uno de sus técnicos sugería cambiar el tipo de señal de 802.11b/g/n/ax a 802.11b/g/n, lo hice y con solo quitar el "ax" de la red 2.4ghz las velocidades subieron a las que mencioné al principio de mi reseña y la señal dejó de desconectarse, por otro lado la red 5ghz nunca me dió problemas, dejo fotos de como lo tengo programado. También les recomiendo que en la app Tether le pongan una "programación de reinicio" 1 vez por semana mínimo, se puede programar para que sea por la madrugada, esto sirve para liberar el caché del router y que el internet siempre sea fluido.

The 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.