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

Q: Compared to asus rog rapture gt-ax11000 and netgear nighthawk x10 ad7200, who is better?

Well the Netgear is "old" tech now. Wireless AD is fast but only operates at super short distances. 15feet or less. Line of sight. The Asus has it smoked. It has more horsepower than the ax6000 but really only because of the triband. Having 3 bands let's them put that big 11000 number in the name instead of 6000. 4800 per 5ghz band, 1200 for the 2.4ghz. The numbers are theoretical. It really depends what your looking for and willing to spend. The Asus is triband. Meaning 2.4ghz and 2 5ghz networks. Tplink is dual. 2.4ghz and 1 5ghz network. They are both going to be comparable in speeds. The tplink has 8 gig Ethernet ports. Asus only has 4. Range should be comparable. The Asus is more customizable and geared towards gamers. Tplink is more jack of all trades. With the 15% back with the prime card, the tp link is about $180 cheaper. I chose the tplink cause of price and didn't need the triband. Plus was familiar with the brand having previously owned the ac1750.

Q: How many devices can this router handle?

I'm running about 50 wireless connection. and 20 ports through 2 switches. with me running Youtube and my wife is playing WEB games and I'm watching Netflix. Also running Netflix a lot since Covid19, I don't experience any streaming problems. When I mentioned switches I'm running a 24 connection and a 9 connection routers. So multiple connections I have no problemS, On the router you have 8 Ports.

Q: Other say it Disconnect frequently need to reboot the router but I usually don’t reboot my router will it still disconnect the Device from the route?

I do have it setup to auto reboot once per-month. That time hasn't come yet. I have not had to reboot this router since I got everything setup. Been running fine for 3 weeks. I like it. It doubled our internet download speed and increased the upload by about 1/3. I have not had disconnects of my devices. I have about 70 or so devices connected at all times. Most of these are smart home type things.

Q: Is there a way to tell how much data individual devices are using with this wifi router?

If you access the QOS section of the web interface (not the tether app), you can see individual device usage.

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Brand
TP-Link
Model Name
Archer AX73
Special Feature
Beamforming
Frequency Band Class
Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard
802.11ac
Compatible Devices
Laptops Game

⚡5400 Mbps blazing speed

📶6 high-gain antennas for max coverage

🔒Advanced WPA3 security & HomeShield

Description

🚀 Elevate your home network to pro-level speed and security — don’t get left buffering!

UNRIVALED HOME COVERAGE - 6 powerful antennas + Beamforming tech deliver stable, long-range WiFi that reaches every corner of your home.
BLAZING GIGABIT WI FI SPEED - Stream 8K, game, and download simultaneously with up to 5400 Mbps ultra-fast WiFi 6 performance.
SMART MULTI DEVICE SUPPORT - MU-MIMO & OFDMA reduce congestion, supporting 4X average throughput for all your connected devices.
NEXT LEVEL NETWORK SECURITY - TP-Link HomeShield offers real-time network scans, parental controls, and IoT protection to keep your digital life safe.
EFFORTLESS MEDIA SHARING CONTROL - USB 3.0 port for private cloud storage and an intuitive app for seamless router management on the go.

The TP-Link AX5400 Archer AX73 is a cutting-edge WiFi 6 router delivering up to 5400 Mbps dual-band gigabit speeds, powered by 6 high-gain antennas and advanced beamforming for extensive home coverage. It supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA for smooth multi-device connectivity, includes a USB 3.0 port for media sharing, and features TP-Link’s HomeShield security suite to protect your network and IoT devices. Ideal for streaming 8K content, gaming, and smart home setups.

Specifications

Color	Black
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Control Method	App
Data Transfer Rate	5378 Megabits Per Second
AntennaType	Fixed
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	2.5E+3 Megabits Per Second
Voltage	100240 Volts
Frequency	5 GHz
Wireless Compability	802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11ac
Is Modem Compatible	Yes
Controller Type	iOS
Antenna Location	Gaming, Home
Compatible Devices	Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones, Tablets, Game Consoles, Streaming Devices
Number of Antennas	6
LAN Port Bandwidth	10/100/1000 Mbps
Security Protocol	WPA2, WPA3, WPA2-Enterprise
Is Electric	Yes
Operating System	Proprietary operating system developed by TP-Link
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Number of Ports	5
Additional Features	Beamforming, QoS, WPS, Parental Control
Item Weight	1.46 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	10.73"L x 5.8"W x 1.94"H