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General

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Series

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

Roam1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The page names the product Roam 6. Roam is the maker's travel router line.

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

Deco X20, Deco X20(1-pack), Deco X20(2-pack), Deco X20(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page is titled Deco X20, AX1800 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The maker sells several hardware versions (V1 to V5) under this name. The spec rows on this page match the current V5 datasheet (2 internal antennas), so the product describes the current US hardware. Earlier versions differ, for example the V1 US datasheet lists 4 internal antennas and a 12 V 1.5 A adapter.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(1-pack).7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(2-pack).8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Mfr Part Number Deco X20(3-pack).

TL-WR1512X1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Page title TL-WR1512X, Roam 6 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router. The support page lists the US model as hardware version V1.60.

GTIN / EAN

840030701122, 840030701115, 8400307003306Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 1-pack listing (sold with TP-Link as manufacturer): Model Number Deco X20(1-pack), UPC 840030701122.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Amazon US 2-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(2-pack), UPC 840030701115.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Amazon US 3-pack listing: Model Number Deco X20(3-pack), UPC 840030700330, Global Trade Identification Number 00840030700330.

8404606017339Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 840460601733.

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

14 May 202012Press articleinternet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1252442.htmlRead 23 October 2026INTERNET Watch, 14 May 2020: TP-Link Japan announces the Deco X20 2-pack for sale on 25 June 2020. This is the first dated announcement found. The US page was live ten days later.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The US page is live with a BUY NOW link, a V5 datasheet and a V5 guide dated 2025, and firmware released in 2026. One Australian retailer and one UK listing mark some packs discontinued, but the US site and Amazon US still sell it.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Buy Now link to Amazon US.

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.

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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

White6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026Additional details: Color White. Tom's Guide also says the units are available only in white.

Black9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Color: Black.

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.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System. Packs hold identical Deco X20 units.

Travel router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The maker lists it as a travel router and in its Portable Travel Routers menu.

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.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi, Deco.

Home6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026The statement files the model under Home Networking, Routers.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 row. IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Standards: Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11n/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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX1800, 5 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax), 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

AX15001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX1500.

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

ATP-Link Deco X20

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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The page prints 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and says 4 Streams in total, with Dual-Band. It prints no per-band streams or channel widths. The only split that gives 4 streams in total is 2 streams on each band: 574 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz on 2.4 GHz (4 streams would need a 20 MHz channel and leave none for 5 GHz) and 1201 Mbps is 2 streams at 80 MHz on 5 GHz (1 stream at 160 MHz would make the total 3). Expert Reviews confirms 2x2 MIMO and no 160 MHz support on the 5 GHz radio. No band is a dedicated backhaul: the page lists one Dual-Band system and Tom's Guide says there is no dedicated backhaul channel.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Deco X20_V5_Datasheet, Wireless: Signal Rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz. Wireless Standards 802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g/n/ax on 2.4 GHz. The datasheet prints no streams or widths.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review says the Deco X20 is dual-band and has no dedicated second 5 GHz backhaul channel. It lists four internal antennas, which matches the V1 hardware and not the V5 datasheet.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review published 23 April 2021: each node has a single 5 GHz radio with a claimed 1,201 Mbps, no 160 MHz support and 2x2 MIMO.

BTP-Link Roam 6 AX1500 (TL-WR1512X)

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 4	2	40	300	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 20265 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax) and 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps (802.11n). The page prints 4 Streams in total and no streams or channel widths per band. The 2.4 GHz radio is 802.11n, so it is stored as Wi-Fi 4. The reception sensitivity table lists 5 GHz widths up to HE80, so 1201 Mbps at 80 MHz is 2 streams. 300 Mbps at 40 MHz is 2 streams for 802.11n. Together they give the 4 streams the maker prints. The streams and widths per band are worked out and are not printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Signal Rate: 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps at 5 GHz. The 5 GHz sensitivity table covers HE20, HE40 and HE80 only.

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-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Beamforming, MU-MIMO and OFDMA are listed in the WiFi Capacity and WiFi Range rows. BSS Color and 1024-QAM are named in the text but are no option here. The page says Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands, but Expert Reviews says there is no band-splitting option, so band steering is not stored.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review says the only thing missing is a band-splitting option.

Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Capacity: High Dual-Band, which allocates devices to different bands. Stored as band_steering together with the Smart Connect note from the support page.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 (build 20260430, published 2026-07-03) notes: Supported the Smart Connect function. Stored as band_steering. The product page and datasheet do not name it.

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

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

29Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Number of Antennas 2. The comparison table lists External Antennas. The maker's product photo shows two external antennas.10Press articletelepolis.pl/tech/sprzet/tp-link-tl-wr1512x-router-podroznyRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-07-27 on the Polish launch: two external antennas. It also gives 119 x 90 x 34 mm, 187 g and a USB 3.0 port.

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

21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20262x Antennas (Internal), matching the V5 datasheet. The V1 datasheet and Tom's Guide count 4.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

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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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

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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.

204m²6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 2026The listing's Item Highlight says covers up to 2200 sq. ft. for the 1-pack. Converted to 204 m2 (204.4). The maker's own page prints no 1-pack area, only 1-3 bedroom houses.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 4000 sq. ft. for the 2-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 372 m2 (371.6) in the 2-pack row.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026Item Highlight: covers up to 5800 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The maker's page says the same. Converted to 539 m2 (538.8) in the 3-pack row.

139m²9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Product description, written by the maker: Wi-Fi coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft. Converted to 139 m2 (139.35). The maker's own pages print no coverage.

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.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Connect Over 150 Devices, repeated in the capacity graphic as connections for up to 150 devices. The footnote says the quantity of connected devices is not guaranteed. Stored as 150. The maker states it for the system and not per pack.

601Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Overview: Connect up to 60 Devices.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026About this item: up to 60 devices simultaneously.

Ports and modem

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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.

ATP-Link Deco X20

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 2x Gigabit Ports per Deco unit, with WAN/LAN auto-sensing. There is no USB port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Ethernet Port: 2 Gigabit ports per Deco unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing).

BTP-Link Roam 6 AX1500 (TL-WR1512X)

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

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1 x Gigabit WAN Port and 1 x Gigabit LAN Port. The datasheet says the first one is a WAN/LAN port. The page USB Support row says 1 x USB 2.0 Port. That conflicts with the datasheet, the quick installation guide and the label in the maker's product photo, which all say USB 3.0. The same USB 2.0 and 12V/1.5A rows are printed on the maker's TL-WR1502X US page, so they look copied. USB 3.0 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x Gigabit WAN/LAN Port, 1 x Gigabit LAN Port, 1 x USB 3.0 Port and 1 x Type-C Power Port. USB 3.0 is stored at the 5 Gbps data rate. The Type-C power port is not a data port.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026TL-WR1512X(US) 1.0 quick installation guide, Interface Description: the WAN port is the internet port by default and can be set manually as a LAN port. One LAN port. One USB 3.0 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.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology and says all Deco models work together.

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

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

19Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Item details: Unit Count 1 Count. The package lists one router.

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.

204 to 539m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 20266Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D67556WRead 23 October 20267Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08D5X9GWCRead 23 October 20268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B085Z35GY6Read 23 October 2026

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Package Content lists 1, 2 or 3 identical Deco X20 units. Tom's Guide says each unit is set up as host or satellite during installation.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Each Deco X20 unit is set up as the host or a satellite in the installation process.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026TP-Link Mesh Technology: optional Ethernet backhaul works together with the wireless links to link Deco units.

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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 app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud Service: OTA Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID. The port 80/443 web server entry is a service port. Tom's Guide and Expert Reviews say the browser page at tplinkdeco.net is a status page only, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide covers setup and management in the app.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The browser page at tplinkdeco.net shows a network map and status. Nothing can be changed there, and the setup used the Deco app and a TP-Link ID.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-deco-x20-reviewRead 23 October 2026The system cannot be managed through a web portal. A basic console shows the state of the network and changes need the mobile app.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Setup works with the Tether app or a web browser.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/113336Read 15 October 2026Chapter 1: log in via the Tether app or the web management page.

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

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Cloud Service lists TP-Link ID. The V5 guide setup step 2 says to log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 2: open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you do not have one, create one first.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Setup by web browser asks only for a new router password. Binding a TP-Link ID is described as optional.

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 point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Working Mode: Router, Access Point.

Router, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Working Modes: Router, Access Point, Range Extender, USB Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem, Client and Hotspot (WISP). Client mode is stored as media_bridge, see the quick installation guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Modes: Router, USB Modem (3G/4G/5G), USB Tethering, Hotspot, Access Point, Range Extender and Client.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Network Modes table: Client mode connects a wired-only device such as a smart TV, media player or game console to a Wi-Fi network. This is stored as media_bridge. The table also lists Router, USB Tethering, 3G/4G/5G USB Modem, Hotspot, Access Point and Range Extender.

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, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Guest Network on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), HomeShield QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls with Bedtime, Off Time and Pause the Internet, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The Deco App User Guide says content filter, website blocking and a no-internet bedtime are free, and only more flexible settings need the subscription. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists no IoT network and no VPN.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 23 October 2026Deco App User Guide FW1.10.0, Parental Controls: filter inappropriate content, block specific websites and a no-internet bedtime are available to all. More flexible settings, such as app blocking, need the HomeShield subscription. The QoS section (More > QoS) names no subscription. The guide covers all Deco models and says features vary by model.

Guest network, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Guest Network: one 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz network. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. DDNS: TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS. No IPTV, VLAN or IoT network is listed for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Security: Guest Network and Parental Controls. Software: Parental Controls Supported, QoS by Device and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). The basic parental controls of HomeShield are free, see the HomeShield page.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 notes: Supported the Load Balance function for Multi-WAN. Stored as dual_wan. Firmware 1.2.0 or later is needed.

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

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WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard.

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

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WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard. The product page lists the same four as client protocols.

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.

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File server, Cellular modem2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026The USB 3.0 port shares photos, videos and music across the home network and gives remote access through the router's FTP server. The USB Modem (3G/4G/5G) and USB Tethering modes use the same port.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The USB 3.0 port connects a 3G/4G/5G USB modem, a mobile device or a USB storage device.

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

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. Enterprise is not stored. The datasheet lists only WPA2/PSK and WPA3-Personal, and the troubleshooting guide treats enterprise as a way to join an enterprise Wi-Fi as a client.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA2/PSK, WPA3-Personal encryptions.

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

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026HomeShield, with Network Security, Real-Time IoT Protection, Malicious Site Blocker and Intrusion Prevention System.

HomeShield9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026The product description says it includes HomeShield with network security tools, parental controls and IoT protection. The maker's product page and datasheet do not name HomeShield for this model.

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.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. The free and paid tiers share the name HomeShield.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.

Basic free, full paid8Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026The essential HomeShield features and basic Parental Control are free with the router. Security+ and Total Security are paid tiers. The page does not list this model, so the Amazon listing is used for the link to HomeShield.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Legal disclaimer: HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features, and advanced features require a paid subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Software: Online Upgrade is listed under Easy Setup by Deco App.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026Section 2, step 9: set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware. The note says Auto Update is enabled by default for some versions.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 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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31 December 20296Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026UK PSTI statement signed 7 September 2026, Home Networking, Routers, Portable Router: TL-WR1512X V1 has a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. The date is a minimum. The statement says a non-EOL period may be refreshed to extend it, and it applies to the UK.

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.

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Voice Control: pair with Alexa to control Deco X20 with simple voice commands.

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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.

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CPU cores

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CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The package lists a power adapter and the unit has a power slot.

USB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The Power Port is for the USB-C charger provided in the package.

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

12 V, 1.2 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.2 A (US version). The EU version is 12 V 1 A and the IN version 12 V 1.5 A. The V5 guide's FCC statement names the US adapter T120120-2B4 (12 V, 1.2 A). The adapter input is 100-240 V 50-60 Hz 0.6 A. The V1 US datasheet lists 12 V 1.5 A and the V4 US datasheet 12 V 1.5 A, so the rating depends on the hardware version.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026The FCC compliance statement names the I.T.E power supply model T120120-2B4. The model name encodes 12 V and 1.2 A, which matches the V5 datasheet.

5 V, 3 A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The guide recommends the provided adapter or a 5V/3A adapter. The US product page prints 12V/1.5A in its spec row and a 9V/12V power bank note. That conflicts with this guide, the label in the maker's product photo (5V 3A), the UK and Australian pages and the Amazon listing, so 5 V, 3 A is stored. The adapter's own rating is not published.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026About this item: power the router via the USB-C port using the included adapter or any 5V/3A PD power source.

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

14.4W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 202612 V x 1.2 A is 14.4 W (US version).

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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.

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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.

14.71W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 14.71 W max (US/IN version), 11.8 W max (EU version). The V1 datasheet says 13.5 W, V2 13.2 W, V3 14.73 W and V4 18.17 W, so the value depends on the hardware version.

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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.

ATP-Link Deco X20

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	522.1
15.24	Main unit	255.4
22.86	Main unit	112.7
27.432	Main unit	51.1
15.24	Satellite	294.5
15.24	Satellite	65.5
12.192	Satellite	150.5

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Tom's Guide (Brian Nadel, review last updated 14 February 2024, tested in 2021 on the original hardware) used a three-pack in a 100-year-old 3,500 sq. ft. home, Keysight (Ixia) IxChariot set to a busy network and a test notebook as the client. The client model, firmware and band are not named. The review's spec box labels the 15 ft figure as peak performance. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 522.1 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 255.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 112.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 51.1 Mbps. Satellite rows come from the older method: a satellite a floor above the router with the receiving system '50-feet farther away' gave 294.5 Mbps, a satellite 40 ft from the router with the test station 'another 50-feet away' on the same floor gave 65.5 Mbps, and a second satellite downstairs with a system 40 ft away gave 150.5 Mbps. The distances are read as the distance from the satellite to the client. The review also gives 556.5 Mbps through a wall 20 ft from the router and 320.5 Mbps with the client a floor above. Those are not stored, because the through-wall field is defined at 25 ft.

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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.

28.956m9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The review gives a range of 95 feet (28.956 m), the best for a mesh router it had seen under these conditions.

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

10.2W9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026While the system was moving data in the saturation test the Deco X20 used 10.2 watts. The review's yearly cost of about 34 dollars for three devices at 13 cents per kWh matches 10.2 W for each unit, so the figure is for one unit.

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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.

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).

Width119Height34Depth90.3mm(4.7 × 1.3 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 119 x 90.3 x 34 mm (4.7 x 3.6 x 1.3 in). The datasheet says this includes the antennas and foot pad. It does not say if the antennas are folded. Older maker pages for this model printed 104 x 90 x 28 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 20264.9 x 3.6 x 1.3 in (119 x 90.3 x 34 mm, including antenna and foot pad). The inch figure for the width is printed as 4.9 and does not match 119 mm, so the metric figure is stored. The product page prints 4.7 in.

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.

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187g(6.6 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 20266.6 oz / 187 g. The datasheet does not say if this includes the power adapter. Polish launch coverage also gives 187 g and the Amazon US listing gives an item weight of 6.72 ounces.

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

No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-x20Read 23 October 2026The units have cooling slots underneath but no mounting inserts for hanging on a wall. Third parties sell plastic brackets.

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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.

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Other certifications

CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, RoHS, VCCI1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, JPA, JRF, VCCI. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS.

FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Certification: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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

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Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router TL-WR1512X, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide, Wi-Fi Info Card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router TL-WR1512X, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide and Wi-Fi Info Card.

Links

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Product page

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x201Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x20Read 23 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512x1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109812Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/110981Read 23 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1074132Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026TL-WR1512X V1 datasheet for hardware version V1.60, copyright 2025.

Manual

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1109793Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/110979Read 23 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1133364Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/113336Read 15 October 2026Portable Router User Guide (For web), listed under Manual on the TL-WR1512X support page. The guide is shared by the maker's portable routers and says features vary by model, so it is not used for model-specific features.

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.

2years5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 23 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site. Amazon US also lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi Router products bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty term. The Amazon US listing says 2 Year Manufacturer.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 2 Year Manufacturer.

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