TP-Link Archer AX73

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX5400
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
Mesh: OneMesh
VPN server: OpenVPN, PPTP

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TP-Link Archer AX73 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

OneMesh.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls. HomeShield Pro for extras.

TP-Link Archer AX73 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer AX73
Model number	Archer AX73
Hardware version	V2.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2021
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030702327

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX5400
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,378 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,804 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	6-stream (4T4R on 5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Antennas	6
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba), FTP server, media server, Apple Time Machine
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Link aggregation	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Triple-core 1.5 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Triple-core 1.5 GHz
RAM	512 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with OneMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	OneMesh

Software & security

Some security or parental features need HomeShield Pro, a paid subscription.

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Tether app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Pro plan is paid; Basic plan free
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 662 g. Released in 2021.

Dimensions	272.5 x 147.2 x 49.2 mm
Weight	662 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 2.5 A DC adapter
Power consumption	8.7 W
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from TP-Link's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.