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product_id: 708307565
title: "TL-WR3002X | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Travel Router | Multi-Gig Portable | OpenVPN, WireGuard | Easy Public Sharing | Hotel/Cruise/Travel Approved | Phone Tether | USB 3.0"
brand: "tp-link"
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# 2402 Mbps max 5GHz speed Multi-Gigabit 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port OpenVPN & WireGuard VPN encryption TL-WR3002X | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Travel Router | Multi-Gig Portable | OpenVPN, WireGuard | Easy Public Sharing | Hotel/Cruise/Travel Approved | Phone Tether | USB 3.0

**Brand:** tp-link
**Price:** A$185
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Pocket-Sized Powerhouse: Travel Wi-Fi That Keeps You Ahead of the Curve

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TL-WR3002X | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Travel Router | Multi-Gig Portable | OpenVPN, WireGuard | Easy Public Sharing | Hotel/Cruise/Travel Approved | Phone Tether | USB 3.0 by tp-link
- **How much does it cost?** A$185 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/708307565-tl-wr3002x-dual-band-wi-fi-6-ax3000-travel-router)

## Best For

- tp-link enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tp-link brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Power On The Go:** Compact design powered via USB-C or any 5V PD power bank—your personal Wi-Fi hub in your pocket, always ready.
- • **Seamless Device Management:** Control your network with the intuitive Tether App, featuring captive portal login, parental controls, and Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility.
- • **Blazing Fast AX3000 Wi-Fi 6:** Experience ultra-smooth streaming and gaming with speeds up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz bands.
- • **Next-Level Security with VPN:** Protect your data on public Wi-Fi with built-in OpenVPN and WireGuard support for private, encrypted browsing 24/7.
- • **Versatile Multi-Mode Connectivity:** Switch effortlessly between Router, Hotspot, and Repeater modes to stay connected anywhere—hotel, cruise, or conference.

## Overview

The TP-Link TL-WR3002X is a compact, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 travel router delivering up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. It supports multi-gigabit wired connections with a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, offers versatile modes including Router, Hotspot, and Repeater, and ensures robust security with OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN encryption. Powered via USB-C, it’s designed for seamless connectivity on the go, ideal for professionals needing secure, high-speed internet anywhere.

## Description

Powerful Wi-Fi in Your PocketThe compact and powerful TL-WR3002X Travel Router lets you create a personal, secure Wi-Fi network anywhere. With Wi-Fi 6 technology, you can enjoy more capacity for connected devices and faster wireless speed. TL-WR3002Xprovides encryption and authentication with OpenVPN & WireGuard. Our travel router offers versatile network modes to adapt to any scenario, including acting as a repeater for public Wi-Fi. Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, attending conferences, or joining virtual meetings on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, our portable wifi router has got you covered.The TL-WR3002X travel router features an MTK dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU. Its compact dimensions (4.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 inches) make it easy to carry anywhere. Included with the purchase is the TL-WR3002X router, an RJ45 Ethernet cable, a power adapter, a USB cable, and a quick installation guide. It supports 2x2 streams on both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands and offers advanced features such as beamforming, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Target Wake Time (TWT), DFS,HT160, AP mode, and QoS (Quality of Service). Other advanced features include access control, IPv6, guest networks, LED control, port forwarding, SPI firewall, dual factor authentication (2FA), RE mode, dynamic DNS, and VPN pass-through.The router also includes key features through the Tether App, such as parental controls like URL content filtering and the ability to block specific websites. It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant and provides cloud services for automatic firmware updates. Designed to function in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 104°F and humidity levels between 10% and 90%(non-condensing), it is ideal for a wide range of environments.For security, the router includes DoS protection, an SPI firewall, IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, domain filtering, and IP/MAC address binding. It also holds regulatory certifications from FCC/CE for safety and reliability.

Review: Access point - I recently picked up this router to use as an access point for my upstairs, and it’s been great. Setup was fast and straightforward—took only a few minutes. Once it was up and running, the difference in speed was immediately noticeable. My devices connect quickly, streaming is smoother, and dead spots are basically gone. Overall, a solid, fast, and easy-to-use router that made a big improvement in my home Wi-Fi. As you can see the speed difference before and after using this router.
Review: Solid performer - [updated] I updated from a TP-Link Archer C7. I have an Arris SB8200 modem. Here are a few notes. The AX55 signal strength seems a little better, especially in the 5 GHz band. It also adds 802.11ax and WPA3 security as well as "Smart Connect" which allows you to combine 2.4G and 5G bands under a single SSID and have the router decide which to use with each client. You could just give the separate bands the same SSID with any router. In that case each client would decide which band to use. The router login no longer uses a username, only a password. I have now tried "Smart Connect" with 2 TP-Link routers in 2 different houses and I am not impressed. On both I eventually had to separate the 2 bands. It was especially dysfunctional on mobile devices (phones, laptops, etc.). It doesn't seem to switch bands very easily as you move around. Even stationary devices seem to bounce inexplicably between the two bands, which can have very different signal strengths. The wi-fi encryption settings can be a problem depending on your equipment. The options are: None WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP] WPA3-Personal WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-Enterprise WPA/WPA2-Enterprise I wouldn't touch either WPA or TKIP. Previously I used only WPA2-PSK[AES]. I would have liked to have used WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] here, but I have an older 2.4G printer with WPA/WPA2[AES or TKIP]. It would not connect unless the router was set to WPA2-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]. In the end, I set the 2.4G band to WPA2 (only) and the 5G band to WPA2+WPA3. Configuration and Installation ----------------------------------- Installing the router was pretty straightforward. I turned off wi-fi on my laptop, wired it (DHCP) to one of the router's client ports, browsed to 192.168.0.1, and logged in (password is on the bottom of the router). Alternatively, you could leave your wi-fi enabled and connect to the router's default SSID, also on the bottom. Doing it over wi-fi is just a bit more risky. I configured it entirely through the web interface using the Advanced menus. I changed the password and IPv4 address and left it with a temporary SSID while walking through all the other settings. After that was done, I shut down my old router, changed the temporary SSID and passcode on the new router to the permanent ones, shut down the new router, and connected it to my modem. I have not as yet found anything I can do with the Tether app that I can't do, and more easily, with the web interface. The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC address. It won't connect to a new router until then. I powered off both, powered up the modem, waited until it was fully up, and then powered up the router. It connected immediately and has been running fine since then. Once connected, I reviewed the internet (IPv4 and IPv6) status and settings. For Comcast, at least in this area, the IPv6 WAN connection type is Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6) with DHCPv6 and prefix delegation selected. The LAN type is SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. I prefer to use Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 2001:4860:4860::8888, and 2001:4860:4860::8844), I've set those to override the Comcast-provided defaults. Performance --------------- I have 400 Mbps Comcast service with an Arris SB8200 modem. The modem indicates DOCSIS 3.1 service on the downstream side, but not on the upstream side. My laptop wireless NIC is an Intel AC7265 dual-band b/g/n/ac adapter. On a wired connection to the router, I get download speeds of 475+ Mbps. 480 would be the most I would expect given Comcast's typical practice of over-provisioning by 20%. On 5G wi-fi with 40 MHz channels, I get 475 Mbps next to the router and about 20' away in the same room. I get 355 Mbps in the next room, which is 73% faster than with the Archer C7. On 2.4G wi-fi with 20 MHz channels, I get 100 Mbs in the next room and 45 Mbs 2 floors up on the opposite side of the house. That's 25% and 80% faster than with my Archer C7. Those who have unexpectedly slow wi-fi performance and who have "Smart Connect" enabled may be connected via the 2.4 GHz band without realizing it. Another reason not to use that feature. I live in a crowded wi-fi neighborhood with people who think it's a good idea to use 40 or 80 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Don't do that. It makes all your neighbors' performance worse and doesn't really help yours.

## Features

- 𝐀𝐗𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢-𝐅𝐢 𝟔 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 - TP-Link’s fastest Wi-Fi 6 travel router, with wireless speeds of up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Enjoy uninterrupted video streaming, downloads, and gaming across up to 80 devices.◇§
- 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 - Our travel router offers (1) Router Mode for Ethernet or USB (phone) tethering connections, (2) Hotspot Mode for accessing public Wi-Fi securely, and (3) AP/RE Mode for expanding Wi-Fi coverage or adding Wi-Fi to wired networks
- 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐆𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN and 1x 1 Gbps LAN ports along with Wi-Fi 6 speed enables fast wired and wireless data transmissions
- 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - TP-Link is a signatory of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure-by-Design pledge. This device is designed, built, and maintained, with advanced security as a core requirement
- 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐏𝐍 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Protect your network with OpenVPN and WireGuard support for both VPN client and server. Enjoy private, secure browsing on public Wi-Fi, with PPTP and L2TP protocols also supported
- 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Log in once on the Tether App to easily create a secure private network from public W-Fi for all your devices. No repeated logins needed
- 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 - Power the TL-WR3002X via its USB-C port using the included adapter or any 5V PD power source like a power bank.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DY8K122V |
| Antenna Location | Business, Home |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #5 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Built-In Media | Power Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, TL-WR3002X, USB Cable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App, Remote |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Coverage | Extensive coverage for homes, hotels, and travel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 11,615 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3000 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.6"L x 1.18"W x 4.13"H |
| Item Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 2402 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router |
| Model Number | TL-WR3002X |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Access Point Mode, Guest Mode, Internet Security, QoS, Remote Access |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Standard |
| Security Protocol | WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal |
| Special Feature | Access Point Mode, Guest Mode , Internet Security, QoS , Remote Access |
| UPC | 840460600378 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TP-Link
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Dual-Band
- **Included Components:** Power Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, TL-WR3002X, USB Cable
- **Model Name:** AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business, Home
- **Special Feature:** Access Point Mode, Guest Mode, Internet Security, QoS, Remote Access
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

## Images

![TL-WR3002X | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Travel Router | Multi-Gig Portable | OpenVPN, WireGuard | Easy Public Sharing | Hotel/Cruise/Travel Approved | Phone Tether | USB 3.0 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qznd2DHJL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The TL-WR3002X has multiple modes. Which one should I choose when traveling?**
A: Mode selection depends on the type of internet connection available to you. Use Hotspot mode for connecting to a Wi-Fi network, USB Tethering to use your smartphone's cellular data, or Router mode if only a wired connection is available.

**Q: What are the different ways I can power the TL-WR3002X?**
A: The TL-WR3002X travel router is powered via a USB-C port. You can power it using the included wall adapter or a 5V PD power bank (sold separately).

**Q: Why not just connect all my devices to public Wi-Fi?**
A: Connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi can put your data and privacy at risk. The TL-WR3002X travel router connects as to the public network, then creates a private Wi-Fi network, allowing you to securely connect multiple devices at once.

**Q: What is Captive Portal Authentication and why is it useful?**
A: Have you seen a screen asking for your info before you get online at an airport or hotel? That's a captive portal and it can stop routers from accessing the internet. The TL-WR3002X has one-step Captive Portal Authentication to quickly get online.

**Q: Does the TL-WR3002X travel router have a built-in cellular connection or SIM card slot?**
A: The TL-WR3002X does not have a cellular connection or SIM card slot. However, you can connect to any number of available internet sources, including an available Wi-Fi network, your smartphone's cellular data, or a USB modem.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access point
*by A***E on December 5, 2025*

I recently picked up this router to use as an access point for my upstairs, and it’s been great. Setup was fast and straightforward—took only a few minutes. Once it was up and running, the difference in speed was immediately noticeable. My devices connect quickly, streaming is smoother, and dead spots are basically gone. Overall, a solid, fast, and easy-to-use router that made a big improvement in my home Wi-Fi. As you can see the speed difference before and after using this router.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid performer
*by T***S on June 18, 2023*

[updated] I updated from a TP-Link Archer C7. I have an Arris SB8200 modem. Here are a few notes. The AX55 signal strength seems a little better, especially in the 5 GHz band. It also adds 802.11ax and WPA3 security as well as "Smart Connect" which allows you to combine 2.4G and 5G bands under a single SSID and have the router decide which to use with each client. You could just give the separate bands the same SSID with any router. In that case each client would decide which band to use. The router login no longer uses a username, only a password. I have now tried "Smart Connect" with 2 TP-Link routers in 2 different houses and I am not impressed. On both I eventually had to separate the 2 bands. It was especially dysfunctional on mobile devices (phones, laptops, etc.). It doesn't seem to switch bands very easily as you move around. Even stationary devices seem to bounce inexplicably between the two bands, which can have very different signal strengths. The wi-fi encryption settings can be a problem depending on your equipment. The options are: None WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP] WPA3-Personal WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-Enterprise WPA/WPA2-Enterprise I wouldn't touch either WPA or TKIP. Previously I used only WPA2-PSK[AES]. I would have liked to have used WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] here, but I have an older 2.4G printer with WPA/WPA2[AES or TKIP]. It would not connect unless the router was set to WPA2-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]. In the end, I set the 2.4G band to WPA2 (only) and the 5G band to WPA2+WPA3. Configuration and Installation ----------------------------------- Installing the router was pretty straightforward. I turned off wi-fi on my laptop, wired it (DHCP) to one of the router's client ports, browsed to 192.168.0.1, and logged in (password is on the bottom of the router). Alternatively, you could leave your wi-fi enabled and connect to the router's default SSID, also on the bottom. Doing it over wi-fi is just a bit more risky. I configured it entirely through the web interface using the Advanced menus. I changed the password and IPv4 address and left it with a temporary SSID while walking through all the other settings. After that was done, I shut down my old router, changed the temporary SSID and passcode on the new router to the permanent ones, shut down the new router, and connected it to my modem. I have not as yet found anything I can do with the Tether app that I can't do, and more easily, with the web interface. The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC address. It won't connect to a new router until then. I powered off both, powered up the modem, waited until it was fully up, and then powered up the router. It connected immediately and has been running fine since then. Once connected, I reviewed the internet (IPv4 and IPv6) status and settings. For Comcast, at least in this area, the IPv6 WAN connection type is Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6) with DHCPv6 and prefix delegation selected. The LAN type is SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. I prefer to use Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 2001:4860:4860::8888, and 2001:4860:4860::8844), I've set those to override the Comcast-provided defaults. Performance --------------- I have 400 Mbps Comcast service with an Arris SB8200 modem. The modem indicates DOCSIS 3.1 service on the downstream side, but not on the upstream side. My laptop wireless NIC is an Intel AC7265 dual-band b/g/n/ac adapter. On a wired connection to the router, I get download speeds of 475+ Mbps. 480 would be the most I would expect given Comcast's typical practice of over-provisioning by 20%. On 5G wi-fi with 40 MHz channels, I get 475 Mbps next to the router and about 20' away in the same room. I get 355 Mbps in the next room, which is 73% faster than with the Archer C7. On 2.4G wi-fi with 20 MHz channels, I get 100 Mbs in the next room and 45 Mbs 2 floors up on the opposite side of the house. That's 25% and 80% faster than with my Archer C7. Those who have unexpectedly slow wi-fi performance and who have "Smart Connect" enabled may be connected via the 2.4 GHz band without realizing it. Another reason not to use that feature. I live in a crowded wi-fi neighborhood with people who think it's a good idea to use 40 or 80 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Don't do that. It makes all your neighbors' performance worse and doesn't really help yours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little travel router that really delivers peace of mind
*by J***D on January 12, 2026*

Great little travel router that really delivers peace of mind. It’s compact, fast, and incredibly easy to use in hotels and on the road. The VPN setup is straightforward and once enabled, it automatically protects all your devices, which is a huge plus when connecting to public Wi-Fi. Performance has been solid and reliable, exactly what you want when traveling. The only thing I wish it had is a built-in internal battery. That would make it even more convenient in places like airports, especially during short waits when you’re trying to conserve laptop or phone battery and don’t want to plug in yet another device. Overall, a very well-designed travel router that does what it promises and does it well.

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