TP-Link TL-WR3012X

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 1,500 sq ft
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP

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TP-Link TL-WR3012X at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Rooms and RVs

1,500 sq ft per unit. Up to 80 devices.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 1 LAN port. USB port.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN.
Travel

USB-C powered

186 g. WireGuard VPN on the go.

TP-Link TL-WR3012X full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Roam 6 AX3000 Travel Router
Model number	TL-WR3012X
Hardware version	V1
Type	Travel Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840460604611

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4-stream

Coverage

Sized for a hotel room, RV or small apartment rather than a whole house.

Rated for up to 80 connected devices.

Coverage (per unit)	1,500 sq ft
Max devices	80
Antennas	2
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	1x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing, USB tethering, 3G/4G/5G USB modem
Cellular / tethering	USB tethering and 3G/4G/5G USB modem mode (via USB port)

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard and OpenVPN) covers every device on the network.

Management	Tether app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	stock only (OpenWrt not supported)
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

Pocket-sized and powered over USB-C, so a laptop or power bank can run it.

It weighs 186 g.

Dimensions	119 x 90.3 x 34 mm
Weight	186 g
Color	Black
Power	5V/3A via USB-C (included adapter; also 5V/9V/12V PD power bank), no built-in battery
Operating temperature	0-40 °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.