TP-Link Archer AXE300

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE16000
Bands: Quad-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 3
Mesh: OneMesh
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP

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TP-Link Archer AXE300 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, quad-band

Up to 9,608 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 4,804 Mbps on 6 GHz.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 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 AXE300 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer AXE300
Model number	Archer AXE300
Hardware version	V1.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2022
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030708039

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, quad-band: a clear 6 GHz lane for newer devices.

It offers up to 9,608 Mbps on 5 GHz and 4,804 Mbps on 6 GHz. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class	AXE16000
Bands	Quad-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	15,560 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,148 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4804 + 4804
6 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	16-stream (quad-band, 4T4R / 4x4 MU-MIMO)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 200 connected devices.

Max devices	200
Antennas	8
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 10 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G RJ45/SFP+ combo (WAN/LAN), 1x 10G RJ45 (WAN/LAN), 1x 2.5G (WAN/LAN). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. An SFP port takes fiber modules or direct-attach cables.

WAN ports	1x 10G RJ45/SFP+ combo (WAN/LAN), 1x 10G RJ45 (WAN/LAN), 1x 2.5G (WAN/LAN)
LAN ports	4x 1G (dedicated LAN); plus the three WAN/LAN ports (2x 10G, 1x 2.5G) usable as LAN
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	3
SFP ports	1x 10G SFP+ (shared with RJ45 combo port)
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, FTP), media server, Time Machine
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Dual-WAN failover	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM	1,024 MB
Flash storage	256 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	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Free Basic Plan; fees apply for HomeShield Pro
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
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 1.7 kg. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	232 x 232 x 68 mm
Weight	1,700 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC / 5 A adapter
Power consumption	60 W
Wall mountable	Yes
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.