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Roam is the maker's travel router line.","model_numbers":"Page title TL-WR1512X, Roam 6 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router. The support page lists the US model as hardware version V1.60.","form_factor":"The maker lists it as a travel router and in its Portable Travel Routers menu.","wifi_standard":"Standards: Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.","wifi_speed_class":"WiFi Speeds row: AX1500.","wifi_radios":"5 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.","wifi_features":"WiFi Capacity: High Dual-Band, which allocates devices to different bands. Stored as band_steering together with the Smart Connect note from the support page.","max_connected_devices":"Overview: Connect up to 60 Devices.","ports":"Ethernet 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.","operating_modes":"Working 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.","management":"Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.","network_features":"Guest 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.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.","vpn_client_protocols":"VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.","wifi_security":"WiFi 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.","dimensions_mm":"Dimensions (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.","other_certifications":"Certifications: FCC, CE."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/document/107413/","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["spec_sheet_url","ports","wifi_radios","operating_modes","network_features","vpn_server_protocols","vpn_client_protocols","usb_applications","wifi_security","automatic_updates","dimensions_mm","weight_g","other_certifications","in_the_box"],"notes":{"spec_sheet_url":"TL-WR1512X V1 datasheet for hardware version V1.60, copyright 2025.","ports":"Ports: 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.","wifi_radios":"Signal Rate: 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps at 5 GHz. The 5 GHz sensitivity table covers HE20, HE40 and HE80 only.","operating_modes":"Modes: Router, USB Modem (3G/4G/5G), USB Tethering, Hotspot, Access Point, Range Extender and Client.","network_features":"Security: 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.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard.","vpn_client_protocols":"VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard. The product page lists the same four as client protocols.","usb_applications":"The 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.","wifi_security":"Wireless Security: WPA2/PSK, WPA3-Personal encryptions.","automatic_updates":"Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS.","dimensions_mm":"4.9 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.","weight_g":"6.6 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.","other_certifications":"Certification: FCC, CE, RoHS.","in_the_box":"Package Contents: Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router TL-WR1512X, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide and Wi-Fi Info Card."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/document/34444/","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["ports","power_supply","power_input","operating_modes","account_required","usb_applications","management"],"notes":{"ports":"TL-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.","power_supply":"The Power Port is for the USB-C charger provided in the package.","power_input":"The 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.","operating_modes":"Network 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.","account_required":"Setup by web browser asks only for a new router password. Binding a TP-Link ID is described as optional.","usb_applications":"The USB 3.0 port connects a 3G/4G/5G USB modem, a mobile device or a USB storage device.","management":"Setup works with the Tether app or a web browser."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/document/113336/","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","management"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Portable 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.","management":"Chapter 1: log in via the Tether app or the web management page."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr1512x/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","wifi_features","network_features"],"notes":{"release_date":"US support page for hardware V1.60: firmware 1.0.0 build 20250916 was published on 2025-10-20 and is marked First firmware released. The images on the product page carry upload dates of 2025-10-21 in their file names, and an archived Australian product page exists from 2025-11-13. Polish press reported the EU launch on 2026-07-27. The month of the first US firmware is used.","wifi_features":"Firmware 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.","network_features":"Firmware 1.2.0 notes: Supported the Load Balance function for Multi-WAN. Stored as dual_wan. Firmware 1.2.0 or later is needed."}},{"url":"https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_updates_until","segment"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"UK 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.","segment":"The statement files the model under Home Networking, Routers."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warranty/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"US 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."}},{"url":"https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_suite_cost"],"notes":{"security_suite_cost":"The 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."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6R","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["gtins","colors","units_in_pack","external_antenna_count","coverage_m2","max_connected_devices","security_suite","security_suite_cost","power_input","warranty_years"],"notes":{"gtins":"Item details: UPC 840460601733.","colors":"Color: Black.","units_in_pack":"Item details: Unit Count 1 Count. The package lists one router.","external_antenna_count":"Specifications: Number of Antennas 2. The comparison table lists External Antennas. The maker's product photo shows two external antennas.","coverage_m2":"Product 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.","max_connected_devices":"About this item: up to 60 devices simultaneously.","security_suite":"The 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_suite_cost":"Legal disclaimer: HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features, and advanced features require a paid subscription.","power_input":"About this item: power the router via the USB-C port using the included adapter or any 5V/3A PD power source.","warranty_years":"Warranty Description: 2 Year Manufacturer."}},{"url":"https://www.telepolis.pl/tech/sprzet/tp-link-tl-wr1512x-router-podrozny","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["external_antenna_count"],"notes":{"external_antenna_count":"Article of 2026-07-27 on the Polish launch: two external antennas. 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