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General

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Series

Slate1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it in its Slate travel router line.

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GL-AXT18001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Page title Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router.

Archer AX21 V51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page is for hardware version V5 (support page: Archer AX21(US) V5.6). The maker's US pages also carry V3 and V4. V3 has a USB 2.0 port, 12 V 2 A power and 260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm, and is end of life. V4 lists 260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm. This entry covers V5 only, the version Amazon sells.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 February 20225Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/wi-fi-6-travel-router-gl-axt1800-is-coming-soon/20005Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff post of 2022-02-07 titled Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router (GL-AXT1800) is Coming Soon. A launch press release followed on 2022-04-28. The staff estimated a launch around May.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The product page is live and the maker's store lists it at 119.99 USD. The price is not stored.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The V5 page has a Buy Now button and the support page lists firmware 1.1.2 built 2025-08-14. The maker's US end-of-sale list (V9) gives an end-of-sale notice date of 2026-08-18 and an end-of-sale date of 2027-02-14 for versions 4.6 and 5.6, so it is still sold.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260921/US%20EOS_List_Home%20-%20V9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Archer AX21 versions 4.6 and 5.6 (US): end-of-sale notice 2026-08-18, end of sale 2027-02-14. Versions 1.20, 1.26, 2.0, 2.6 and 3.6 had end-of-sale dates from 2024-05-29 to 2024-11-30. Stored as available until the end-of-sale date passes.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

GL.iNet Slate 711Measurementrtings.com/router/tools/compare/gl-inet-slate-ax-gl-axt1800-vs-gl-inet-slate-7-gl-be3600/42772/100291Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) is the Wi-Fi 7 successor to the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800).

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B2J7WSDKRead 15 October 2026Color: Black. The maker names no colour. The Amazon listing also gives 245 g, two fixed antennas and up to 120 devices, which match the maker's page.

Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The product photos show a black unit. The page gives no colour name.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a Wi-Fi 6 travel router and lists it under Travel Routers.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Standalone router, compatible with TP-Link OneMesh extenders and EasyMesh.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

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Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi routers for homes.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Protocol: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Standards and protocols: Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

AX18001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dual-band combined Wi-Fi speed of 1800 Mbps (600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps for 5 GHz). The model number reads AXT1800, which is the AX1800 class.

AX18001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds: AX1800, 5 GHz 1201 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AGL.iNet Slate AX

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 600Mbps (2.4 GHz), 1200Mbps (5 GHz). The datasheet says 2x2 for both bands and the page prints no channel widths. An 802.11ax radio with 2 streams at 40 MHz has a link rate of 574 Mbps and at 80 MHz it has 1201 Mbps. The maker's 600 and 1200 are the rounded class figures, so 574 and 1201 are stored. The widths are worked out from the stream count and the rates and are not printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 600Mbps (2GHz) and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 1200Mbps (5GHz). See the product page note for how the rates and widths were set.

BTP-Link Archer AX21

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The overview shows Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz at 40 MHz, 2x2, 574 Mbps and Wi-Fi 6 5 GHz at 80 MHz, 2x2, 1201 Mbps. WiFi Capacity lists 4 streams in total.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Enhance Wi-Fi performance with MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS color. BSS color is not a field option.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights: MU-MIMO, OFDMA and BSS Coloring.

OFDMA, Beamforming, Target Wake Time, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Capacity: OFDMA and Airtime Fairness. The overview lists Beamforming and Target Wake Time. Smart Connect is in the datasheet. MU-MIMO is not listed and is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Smart Connect assigns each device to the best available band, stored as band_steering. Target Wake Time and OFDMA are listed in the highlights.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas. The text calls them retractable antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas.

41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range: 4x Fixed High-Performance Antennas.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page calls the four antennas fixed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

1201Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Able to connect to up to 120 devices simultaneously.

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AGL.iNet Slate AX

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	1	Not available
RJ45	2	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C power port and 1 x MicroSD card slot (max 512GB). Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate. The card slot is not a data port in this table.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 2 x LAN, 1 x WAN at 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A. SD Card Slot: TF card, maximum 512 GB.

BTP-Link Archer AX21

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	1
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN Port and 4x Gigabit LAN Ports. The V5 page lists no USB port.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

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EasyMesh, TP-Link OneMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The overview says to add EasyMesh-compatible devices. The specifications list OneMesh as supported. The datasheet says it is compatible with EasyMesh but has no Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026EasyMesh: Supported. The footnote says it is compatible with standardized EasyMesh but has not obtained the Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026One router is sold.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Internet setup works in the web Admin Panel or in the GL.iNet app.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1 in a browser and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp cloud services are separate and optional.

No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/47481Read 14 October 2026Archer AX21(US) V5.60 Quick Installation Guide: method two sets the router up in a web browser at tplinkwifi.net and asks only for a login password. The TP-Link ID is optional for more cloud service.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Internet setup methods are Ethernet, Repeater, Tethering and Cellular. The Network Mode page covers the router modes.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS, Parental controls2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Network settings list Multi-WAN, which switches to another internet connection if the current one fails, and a Guest Network. Applications list Dynamic DNS and Parental Control. IPTV, VLAN, an IoT network and QoS are not listed for this model.

Guest network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. IPTV lists IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN, so VLAN is not stored. QoS by Device, DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS) and Parental Controls (URL Filtering, Time Controls) are listed. The router has no paid service and the page names no subscription.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Parental Controls: URL Filtering, Time Controls. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard VPN Server. The V5 product page lists only OpenVPN and PPTP servers. The datasheet is newer and is used, and the V5 firmware notes mention L2TP/IPSec VPN and a VPN kill switch.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client & server, WireGuard client & server.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard VPN Client. The V5 product page lists no VPN client row.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026The local network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav with an external USB hard disc.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Tethering section: connect a mobile device or a USB dongle to the USB port. Cellular section: plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Supported models table, GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card yes.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026WPA3 protocol. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

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Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade and OTA Firmware Upgrade.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm IPQ60001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor. The maker prints no chip maker name. Deskmodder names it Qualcomm IPQ6000.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.9Reviewdeskmodder.de/blogRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Qualcomm IPQ6000, 1.2 GHz quad-core, 512 MB DDR3L and 128 MB NAND flash. These match the maker's figures.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.

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CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.2GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: IPQ6000 Quad-core, @1.2 GHz.

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RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB / NAND Flash 128MB.

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Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3L 512MB / NAND Flash 128MB.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

Yes8Maker product pageforum.gl-inet.com/t/gl-axt1800-fan-and-fan-connector-specs/68056Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff reply of 2026-04-14 on the maker's forum: the blower fan has a 40 x 40 x 6 mm size limit and is rated 5 VDC, with a minimum start temperature of 75 C or 70 C. Opening the unit voids the warranty.9Reviewdeskmodder.de/blogRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-07-11: a fan is built in and it only starts at 70 C or more.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026A Type-C power port with a Type-C power supply.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page lists a power adapter in the package.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

5 V, 4 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/4A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/4A power supply.

12 V, 1.5 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Power: 12 V, 1.5 A.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

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18W1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 202612 V times 1.5 A is 18 W. Package Content lists a power adapter.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

4.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: normal operating consumption <4.5W. Published as an upper bound.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

8.75W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <8.75W. Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: operating at full capacity <8.75W.

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Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width125Height36Depth82mm(4.9 × 1.4 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm / 245g. The datasheet labels it L*W*H, so it is stored as width, depth and height. The page does not say if the antennas are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm (L*W*H) / 245g.

Width261.1Height41Depth134.5mm(10.3 × 1.6 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 10.3 x 5.3 x 1.6 in (261.1 x 134.5 x 41 mm). Stored as width, depth and height. The page does not say whether the antennas are folded.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

245g(8.6 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm / 245g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026245 g.

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Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/47481Read 14 October 2026Q5 says to keep the antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall. No bracket is named.

Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

2AFIW-AXT18003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-AXT1800.

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Other certifications

CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, CCC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, Rosh (printed so, RoHS), WEEE and CCC.

FCC, CE, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), User manual, Ethernet cable, Thank you card, Warranty card, Power adapter, Converter (based on your shipping country)3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Slate AX (GL-AXT1800), 1 x User manual, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Converter (based on your shipping country). The datasheet lists no thank you card and no converter.

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX21, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi Router Archer AX21, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Links

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Product page

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-axt18001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/axt1800_datasheet_20260428.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-AXT1800 ver.20260428.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1073552Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Archer AX21(US) V5.6.

Manual

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt18003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) User Guide for firmware 4, with a page dated October 2, 2026.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1091824Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/109182Read 14 October 2026Archer AX21 Installation and User Guide, listed on the V5 support page. The viewer page is linked and the guide text was not read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty.7Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 15 October 2026From June 1, 2024 every GL.iNet router bought through Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress has a two-year warranty. Not for refurbished products or products bought in China.

2years5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi routers bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty.

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