Compare Product: Archer AX23 vs Archer AX53

Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz

Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz

AX1800
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

AX3000
5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

2-3 Bedroom Houses

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4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

2-3 Bedroom Houses

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4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage

High

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Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

High

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Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Router Mode
Access Point Mode

Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home Network Scanner

1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

OpenVPN
PPTP

OpenVPN
PPTP VPN

WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• WireGuard VPN Client
（Only V2 Support）

Dual-Core CPU

Dual-Core CPU

1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports

1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports

WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button

Wi-Fi/WPS Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button

12 V ⎓ 1.5 A

12 V ⎓ 2 A

IPv4
IPv6

IPv4
IPv6

OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
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OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
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All OneMesh Products>

Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX23 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-click setting and flexible scalability.
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Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX53 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-click setting and flexible scalability.
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URL Filtering
Time Controls

HomeShield Parental Controls

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Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly and Monthly Reports

Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP

Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP

QoS by Device

QoS by Device

OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP

Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP

IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN

IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN

Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>

Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>

HomeShield
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Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)

Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)

FCC, CE, RoHS

CE, RoHS

Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

CE:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)

CE:
<20dBm (2.4GHz); <23dBm (5.15GHz~5.35GHz); <30dBm (5.47GHz~5.725GHz)

EU Version
5G
11a 6Mbps: -96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0: -95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8: -71dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -66dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS9:-62dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -64dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -60dbm
11ax HE80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-59dbm

2.4G
11g 6Mbps:-96dbm
11g 54Mbps:-75dbm
11n HT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11n HT20_MCS7:-75dbm
11n HT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11n HT40_MCS7: -72dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -67dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -65dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -62dbm

US Version
5G
11a 6Mbps: -96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0: -95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8: -71dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -66dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-62dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -64dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -60dbm
11ax HE80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-59dbm

2.4G
11g 6Mbps:-96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -67dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -65dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -62dbm

2.4GHz:
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-74dB
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dB
11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm
5GHz:
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-75dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS9:-67dBm
11ac VHT160_MCS0:-88dBm
11ac VHT160_MCS9:-63dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-97dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-91dBm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-61dBm
11ax HE160_MCS0:-87dBm
11ax HE160_MCS11:-58dBm

10.2 × 5.3 ×1.5 in
(260.2 × 135.0 × 38.6 mm)

10.2 × 5.3 × 1.6 in
(260.2 × 135 × 41.6 mm)

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX23
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

Wireless Router Archer AX53
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide