Technical specifications for the AC5400 identify a 1.8GHz Quad-Core CPU and a 4x4 MU-MIMO radio architecture. The wired backplane is unique for its inclusion of 8 Gigabit LAN ports with support for link aggregation, alongside a single Gigabit WAN port. The radio configuration is distributed across one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands, providing a theoretical combined wireless throughput of 5334 Mbps.
Material analysis confirms a specific high-gain antenna array (8 external) and a heavy heatsink layout required for the thermal demands of a triple-radio system. Performance notes indicate the use of Airtime Fairness and Smart Connect algorithms to manage mixed-generation device traffic. Maintaining vertical clearance for the passive cooling vents is required to ensure long-term stability of the Broadcom-based silicon.
Hardware capabilities:
- Wired connectivity: 8x Gigabit LAN ports.
- Wireless: Tri-band 802.11ac.
- Processing: Dedicated co-processor for traffic management.
The TP-Link Archer GE650 is recommended for users transitioning from legacy AC standards to the modern Wi-Fi 7 protocol and 5Gbps wired speeds.
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