The TP-Link Archer AX72 is a dual-band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 router designed to handle the demands of a modern connected home. It delivers combined speeds up to AX5400, with 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, powered by a Qualcomm Next-Gen 64-bit 1GHz dual-core CPU. To maintain a stable connection across your space, it uses six fixed omnidirectional antennas equipped with beamforming and 4T4R technology. This hardware allows the router to support over 100 devices simultaneously, utilizing 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA to ensure that multiple smartphones, laptops, and smart home gadgets can communicate efficiently without lagging. For wired connectivity, you have one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, while a USB 3.0 port adds versatility by supporting media servers, FTP, Samba, and Apple Time Machine across various file systems like NTFS and exFAT. The black chassis measures 272.5 x 147.2 x 49.2 mm and includes physical buttons for Wi-Fi, power, and LED control. Security is handled through WPA3 encryption and the HomeShield suite, which provides real-time IoT protection and a malicious site blocker to keep your network safe. You can also set up a VPN server or client using OpenVPN, PPTP, or L2TP, and expand your coverage further by integrating the device into a TP-Link OneMesh network.