TP-Link Deco XE5300

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE5300
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 2,400 sq ft
Mesh: Deco (AI-Driven Mesh)
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP

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TP-Link Deco XE5300 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 2,402 Mbps on 6 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,400 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 200 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 3 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Deco.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

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

TP-Link Deco XE5300 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Deco XE5300
Model number	XE5300
Hardware version	V3.6
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Pack options	3-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030707568

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 2,402 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	AXE5300
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,300 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	516 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
6 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 per band (6 streams total across three bands)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,400 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 200 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,400 sq ft
Max devices	200
Antennas	4
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G (any of the 3 ports, WAN/LAN auto-sensing).

WAN ports	1x 1G (any of the 3 ports, WAN/LAN auto-sensing)
LAN ports	3x 1G per unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing, so 2 LAN when one is WAN)
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

It works with other Deco units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Deco (AI-Driven Mesh)
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

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

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

Management	Deco app (local and remote management)
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec
Security suite	TP-Link HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Free Basic Plan included; fees apply for the HomeShield Pro Plan.
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Dimensions	105 x 105 x 169 mm
Color	White/Black
Power	12 V / 2 A DC adapter (100-240 V input)
Power consumption	25.96 W
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

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