SECURITY
Network Security 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
Guest Network 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server • OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• WireGuard VPN Server
WiFi Encryption WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

HARDWARE
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons Wi-Fi/WPS Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 1 A

SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
Service Kits HomeShield
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EasyMesh 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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Parental Controls HomeShield Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly and Monthly Reports
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
Cloud Service Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Tether App
Webpage
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OTHER
System Requirements 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)
Certifications CE, RoHS
Environment Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power CE:
<20dBm (2.4GHz); <23dBm (5.15GHz~5.35GHz); <30dBm (5.47GHz~5.725GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity 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

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 10.2 × 5.3 × 1.6 in
(260.2 × 135 × 41.6 mm)
Package Contents Wireless Router Archer AX53
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

WIRELESS
Standards Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds AX3000
5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi Range 2-3 Bedroom Houses
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
WiFi Capacity High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

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

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point Mode