The TP-Link Archer AXE75, also known as the TP-Link AXE5400, is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. It has five 1Gbps network ports and one USB 3.0 port. It also supports WPA3 security and TP-Link's OneMesh technology, allowing you to configure a mesh network with TP-Link's other OneMesh-compatible devices. You can set up and manage the router using TP-Link's Tether app or the web interface, where you can also configure some parental controls. This router is compatible with TP-Link's HomeShield service; it has free and paid subscription tiers featuring additional network security features and a broader suite of parental controls.
Note: We've removed the Wi-Fi coverage tests as we explore better ways to convey these results to users.
Our Verdict
The TP-Link AXE5400 is a good option for apartments, condos, or small homes. It delivers solid speeds, suitable for multiple users streaming high-bitrate 4k content or downloading large files quickly. There's support for Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), which provides better speeds in congested wireless environments, and four 1Gbps LAN ports for hardwiring your devices. Its footprint is reasonable as well, so you can fit it on a small corner shelf (provided there's enough vertical clearance for its antennas) or use the screw head slots on the bottom to mount it unobtrusively to a wall or the ceiling.
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Wi-Fi 6E and DFS support.
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Very good top speeds.
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Lacks support for multi-gigabit wired networking.
The TP-Link AXE5400 is a decent choice for use in a multi-level home. It delivers very good top speeds using the 6Ghz band and has decent range, making it suitable for multiple users streaming high-bandwidth 4k content simultaneously or quickly downloading large files. However, both the 6GHz and 5GHz bands slow down significantly when you're far from the router. Thankfully, it's compatible with other TP-Link routers with OneMesh technology, so you can configure a mesh network if you find performance lacking or have a particularly large home.
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Wi-Fi 6E and DFS support.
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Can add additional mesh access points to improve range.
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Very good top speeds.
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6GHz and 5GHz bands slows down at longer distances.
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Lacks support for multi-gigabit wired networking.
The TP-Link AXE5400 has very good top speeds that are suitable for a gigabit internet connection. It also supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), giving you access to less congested channels for better speeds in noisy wireless environments.
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Wi-Fi 6E and DFS support.
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Very good top speeds.
The TP-Link AXE5400 has decent range performance. Both the 6GHz and 5GHz bands slow down at longer distances. Like the majority of TP-Link's current routers, it's compatible with OneMesh technology, which allows you to configure a mesh network to improve performance.
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Can add additional mesh access points to improve range.
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6GHz and 5GHz bands slows down at longer distances.
- Updated Jan 21, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Jan 16, 2025: Early access published.
- Updated Jan 14, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Dec 16, 2024: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Dec 03, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the TP-Link Archer AXE75. While there aren't any variants, this model is also known as the TP-Link AXE5400. TP-Link also uses this model number for other products, including a wireless USB adapter, a gaming-focused router, the TP-Link Archer GXE75, and for one of their Deco-series routers, the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 (also known as the Deco XE75 Pro).
You can see our unit's label here.
Compared To Other Routers
The TP-Link AXE5400 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, 1Gbps network ports, and a USB 3.0 port. While it's fast enough for a gigabit internet connection, this model underperforms relative to other stand-alone Wi-Fi 6E routers; its highest and lowest speeds are lower across the 5GHz and 6GHz bands. Its range performance is comparable to the more barebones TP-Link Archer AX10 and TP-Link Archer A8, Wi-Fi 6 and 5 routers, respectively; if you live in an apartment or condo with lots of signal congestion, though, the AXE5400's 6GHz band and DFS support can offer additional functionality that these routers lack. Ultimately, this isn't the best option for users who prioritize speed above all else.
See our recommendations for the best long-range Wi-Fi routers, the best Wi-Fi routers for large homes, and the best Wi-Fi 6 routers.
The TP-Link Archer AXE75 and TP-Link Deco XE5300 are tri-band Wi-Fi 6E routers with DFS support. The main difference is their usage for mesh networks. Whereas the XE5300 comes as a three-pack for use in a mesh network, the AXE75 is sold as a standalone router but is configurable with other OneMesh-compatible devices for use in a mesh network. As a result, the XE5300 delivers more consistent and higher speeds over a longer range, making it ideal for larger multi-floor homes. By contrast, for people who live in a small apartment or condo, the AXE75's standalone configuration delivers comparable short-range performance to the XE5300.
The TP-Link Archer AXE75 and ASUS RT-AXE7800 are tri-band Wi-Fi 6E routers with DFS support, but the ASUS performs better and has a better selection of network ports. The ASUS delivers higher speeds over short and long ranges, whereas the TP-Link offers performance comparable to Wi-Fi 6 routers. The ASUS also provides a 2.5Gbps port that can be used for a WAN or LAN connection, while the TP-Link network ports cap out at 1Gbps. However, the ASUS model's aggressive design may not be to everyone's taste.
While the TP-Link Archer AXE75 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router and the TP-Link Archer AX10 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, they deliver similar performance overall. Therefore, the main advantage of the AXE75 over the AX10 is in noisy wireless environments like apartment or condo buildings, as it has access to the less congested 6GHz band and support for DFS. Otherwise, both routers are compatible with other TP-Link models with OneMesh technology, which makes them configurable as a mesh network to improve coverage and performance in larger environments like a multi-story home.
The TP-Link Archer AXE75 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 are standalone tri-band routers. While both have access to the 2.4GHz, the 5GHz, and the 6GHz bands, the NETGEAR model is Wi-Fi 7 capable, resulting in faster speeds than the Wi-Fi 6E TP-Link model. Overall, the NETGEAR is the better choice for both large and small environments, as it performs better over short and long ranges, offering much faster speeds that are well-suited for a multi-gigabit internet connection.
Test Results
This router supports Apple Time Machine, media sharing, and other server functions, using its USB 3.0 port.
This router has a pair of screw head slots on the bottom, so you can easily mount it to your wall or ceiling.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
This is a standalone router, so the mesh satellite position line on this graph isn't applicable.
Wi-Fi 6E gives you access to the 6GHz band, providing faster speeds and less signal interference than previous wireless standards. You'll need devices that support Wi-Fi 6e to take advantage of these benefits, though.