The TL-WR3002X is a portable Wi-Fi 6 networking node featuring a 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port and a USB 3.0 port with NCM/RNDIS support for mobile phone tethering. Performance metrics indicate support for 160MHz channel widths, enabling AX3000-class wireless speeds. Technical specifications list integrated support for WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols. The chassis is designed for vertical orientation to facilitate heat dissipation from the high-performance Wi-Fi 6 chipset.
Functional features include:
- Power Specification: USB-C powered, requiring 5V/3A.
- Connectivity: 2.5G Multi-Gig port plus standard Gigabit LAN.
- VPN Capability: Native WireGuard client for high-throughput encrypted tunnels.
Aggregated data confirms that the device lacks the open-source firmware flexibility of OpenWrt-based competitors, operating instead on a proprietary TP-Link firmware stack. Operational insight suggests setting the WireGuard MTU to 1420 to prevent packet fragmentation on restricted public networks. The unit does not contain an internal battery and requires a continuous external power source.
For travelers who prioritize deep customization and an open-source OS, the Beryl AX serves as a direct alternative with a similar port configuration. This router is part of the vpn-routers hardware classification.
