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title: TP-Link EX521 AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router
date: 2025-08-21T11:45:41Z
modified: 2026-05-19T13:02:47Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-ex521-ax3000-dual-band-wifi-6-router/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Dual-Band WiFi 6: Speeds up to 3000 Mbps—2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.*\\n 	Boosted Coverage: Four high-performance antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable WiFi throughout your home.\\n 	More Connections: OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies increase capacity and enable simultaneous transmission to more devices.**\\n 	EasyMesh Compatible†: Create a smart mesh network with seamless coverage and greater flexibility based on standard mesh technology.\\n 	Enhanced Security: WPA3 encryption, Multi-SSID, and Parental Controls provide personalized and safer online experience.\\n 	Gigabit Wired Connections: 1x GE WAN port and 4x GE LAN ports provide fast and flexible internet access.\\n 	Easy Setup: Set up your network in minutes with the powerful Aginet app.\\n 	Remote Management: TAUC (TP-Link Aginet Unified Cloud), and TR-069, TR-098, TR-181, TR-111, TR-143 protocols are supported."
wpid: 549689
product_brand:
  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Networking
  - Routers
featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EX521A.jpg"
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| HARDWARE FEATURES |  |
| --- | --- |
| External Power Supply | 12V/1.5A |
| Interface | 1× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 WAN Port 3× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 LAN Ports |
| Button | Power On/Off Button, Reset Button, Wi-Fi/WPS Button |
| Antenna | Four high-performance external antennas |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 7.2 × 3.7 × 1.3 in (182.7 × 94.0 × 33.3 mm) |



| WIRELESS FEATURES |  |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Signal Rate | **AX3000** 5 GHz: Up to 2402 Mbps 2.4 GHz: Up to 574 Mbps |
| Wireless Functions | Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WMM, Wireless Statistics |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryptions |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4 GHz |
| Transmission Power | CE:<20dBm (2.4GHz); <23dBm (5.15GHz–5.35GHz); <30dBm (5.47GHz–5.725GHz) |
| Multi-SSID | 2× 5 GHz Multi-SSID 2× 2.4 GHz Multi-SSID |
| Wireless Schedule | Support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wireless Schedule |
| Mesh Technology | EasyMesh compatible, and support 802.11k/v/r |



| SOFTWARE FEATURES |  |
| --- | --- |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP(Multi-EWAN) |
| DHCP | Server, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation |
| Port Forwarding | Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ |
| Quality of Service | Hardware QoS, Flow Classification |
| Dynamic DNS | DynDns, NO-IP |
| VPN Pass-Through | IPSec, PPTP, L2TP |
| Access Control | Parental Controls, White List, Black List |
| Firewall Security | DoS, SPI Firewall, IP and MAC Address Binding |
| Management Features | Local management: WebGUI, Aginet app (for end users) Remote management :Aginet ACS, TR-069, TR-098, TR-181, TR-111,TR-143 for service providers Aginet APP for end user (need to log in wtih TP-Link ID and bind your device to it) Cloud management: TP-Link Aginet Unified Cloud (TAUC) |
| Advanced Features | TX Beamforming, MU-MIMO, DL/UL OFDMA, Airtime Fairness |
| Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Operating Modes | Router, Access Point |
| VPN Server | PPTP, OpenVPN, IPSec |