TP-Link Archer AX73 User Manual

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Chapter 1
Get to Know About Your Router
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link AX router, with next-generation 802.11ax Wi-Fi Technology, achieves Wi-
Fi performance at its ultimate level. The revolutionary combination of OFDMA and
1024QAM improve throughput by 4 times and dramatically increase the whole network
capacity and efficiency. It’s also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its
intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app.
1. 2. Appearance
1. 2. 1. Top Panel
The router’s LEDs (view from left to right) are located on the front. You can check the
router’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
(Power)
On The system has started up successfully.
Flashing
The system is starting up or the firmware is being upgraded. Do
not disconnect or power off your router.
Off Power is off.
(2.4 GHz Wireless)
On The 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
Off The 2.4 GHz wireless band is disabled.

TP-Link Archer AX73 Specifications

General

Modulation	1024-QAM, OFDM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	5400 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	4804 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	574 Mbit/s
MU-MIMO technology	Yes
Memory card slot(s)	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Antennas quantity	6
Processor cores	3
Processor frequency	1500 MHz
SIM card slot	No
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Product type	Portable router
Product color	Black
Output current	2.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	DC
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
Supported network protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability certificates	RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE
Package depth	265 mm
Package width	415 mm
Package height	90 mm
Package weight	1490 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	147.2 mm
Width	272.5 mm
Height	49.2 mm