Compare Product: Archer GX90 vs Archer AX90 vs Archer AX73

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

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

AX6600
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

AX6600
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax)
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

AX5400
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

4 Bedroom Houses

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8× Detachable 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

4T4R
Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission

4 Bedroom Houses

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8× 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

4T4R
Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission

3 Bedroom Houses

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6× 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

4T4R
Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission

Very High

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Tri-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

4×4 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

8 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Very High

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Tri-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

4×4 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

8 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

High

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Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

4×4 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

6 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Router Mode
Access Point Mode

Router Mode
Access Point Mode

Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeCare™ Antivirus

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Malicious Site Checker
Port Intrusion Prevention
Infected Device Isolation
Notification and Log

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security

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

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security

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

2× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

1× 5 GHz-1 Guest Network
1× 5 GHz-2 Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

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

OpenVPN
PPTP

OpenVPN
PPTP

OpenVPN
PPTP

• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client

• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client

• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client

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

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

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

1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU

1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU

1.5 GHz Triple-Core CPU

1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN Port
1× Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
3× Gigabit LAN Ports

1× 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN Port
1× 1 Gbps WAN/LAN Port
3× 1 Gbps LAN Ports

1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports

Static Link Aggregation (LAG) available with 2× LAN ports

1× USB 3.0 Port
1× USB 2.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server

1× USB 3.0 Port
1× USB 2.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server

1× USB 3.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server

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

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

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

12 V ⎓ 5 A

12 V ⎓ 3.3 A

12 V ⎓ 2.5 A

IPv4
IPv6

IPv4
IPv6

IPv4
IPv6

Game Accelerator
Detects and optimizes gaming streams to keep latency as low as possible

Game Statistics
Check real-time latency, system utilization, and game duration on a redesigned dashboard to tweak every detail

Game Protector
Keep your accounts and system safe with HomeCare™ antivirus protection

HomeCare™

HomeShield
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HomeShield
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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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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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HomeCare™ Parental Controls

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Custom Profiles
Content Filtering
App Block
URL Filtering
Time Limit
Time Schedule (Bedtime)
Log Insight

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

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

Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP

Game Accelerator QoS.
GeForce NOW™ QoS
QoS by Device

HomeCare™ QoS

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QoS by Application

QoS by Device

QoS by Device

Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

Auto Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

Auto Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP

Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Server

Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Server

IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN

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

Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>

Tether App
Webpage

Tether App
Webpage

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)

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

FCC, CE, RoHS

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

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

Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Port: 80/443   Protocol: TCP

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DNS
DNS
• Port: 53   Protocol: TCP & UDP

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DHCP Server
IP address assignment (DHCP)
• Port: 67   Protocol: UDP

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App management
Manage and configure device through app
• Port: 20001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 30001   Protocol: TCP
• Port: 20002   Protocol: UDP

CE:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5.15GHz~5.35GHz)
<30dBm(5.47GHz~5.725GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5.15GHz~5.25GHz & 5.725GHz~5.825GHz)
<24dBm(5.25GHz-5.35GHz & 5.47GHz-5.725 GHz)

CE:
<20dBm{2.4GHz}
<23dBm{5.15GHz~5.35GHz}
<30dBm{5.47GHz~5.725GHz}
FCC:
<24dBm{5.47GHz~5.725GHz }
<30dBm{2.4GHz &5.15GHz~5.25GHz&5.725GHz~5.825GHz }

CE:
<20dBm{2.4GHz}
<23dBm{5.15GHz~5.35GHz}
<30dBm{5.47GHz~5.725GHz}
FCC:
<24dBm{5.25GHz~5.35GHz&5.47GHz~5.725GHz }
<30dBm{2.4GHz &5.15GHz~5.25GHz&5.725GHz~5.825GHz }

5 GHz-1:
11a 6Mbps:-93dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-76dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS8:-69dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-90dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS9:-65dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS0:-87dBm, 11ac VHT80 MCS9:-62dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-93dBm,11ax HE20 MCS11:-62dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-90dBm,11ax HE40 MCS11:-59dBm
11ax HE80 MCS0:-87dBm,11ax HE80 MCS11:-56dBm
5 GHz-2 (Gaming Band):
11a 6Mbps:-96dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-77dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-95dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-93dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS11:-62dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS0:-90dBm, 11ac VHT80 MCS11:-59dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS0:-84dBm, 11ac VHT160 MCS11:-53dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-93dBm,11ax HE20 MCS11:-62dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-90dBm,11ax HE40 MCS11:-59dBm
11ax HE80 MCS0:-87dBm,11ax HE80 MCS11:-57dBm
11ax HE160 MCS0:-84dBm,11ax HE160 MCS11:-54dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-96dBm, 11g 54Mbps:-77dBm
11n HT20 MCS0:-95dBm, 11n HT20 MCS7:-76dBm
11n HT40 MCS0:-93dBm, 11n HT40 MCS7:-73dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-95dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS8:-73dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS9:-68dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm,11ax HE20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-95dBm,11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm

2.4GHz:
11n HT20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
5GHz-1:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-92dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-61dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-58dBm
11ax HE80 MCS11:-55dBm
5GHz-2:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-61dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-58dBm
11ax HE80 MCS11:-55dBm
11ax HE160 MCS11:-53dBm

2.4GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-94.5dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-72.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-69.5dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
5GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-97dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-74dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-95dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-70dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS9:-66dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS0:-86dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS9:-61dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
11ax HE80 MCS0:-88dBm
11ax HE80 MCS11:-58dBm
11ax HE160 MCS0:-85.5dBm
11ax HE160 MCS11:-55dBm

8.3 × 8.3 × 2.0 in
(212 × 212 × 51.8 mm)

12.2 × 8.1 × 6.8 in
(311 × 207 × 174 mm)

10.7 × 5.8 × 1.9 in
(272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm)

Wi-Fi Router Archer GX90
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX90
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX73
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide