Yes, the TP-Link router is CE certified.
Yes, the TP-Link router is CE certified.
Hello, I attempted to purchase the TP-Link XDR5410 router from the provided link. However, I couldn’t locate any details about CE certification. It seems the device might be intended for the Chinese market only, as two of my routers were rejected by customs due to missing CE markings.
It's completely absurd that someone can't bring in goods for private consumption simply because a government hasn't approved them. I get why a product might be meant for resale inside the EU, but using it personally is a different matter.
They claim it's true, yet customs might still have concerns. Consider purchasing a local router instead?
Yeah, I’m curious about what the customs officials do with the items they seize. Guess they probably sell them or use them for something else. And why? Because the Wi-Fi signal seems a bit stronger than "Permitted." Sure, we’re living in a world full of radiation, but they seem to care about that. Where do they say? I didn’t notice I mostly buy things online, and the prices are way higher here. For instance, this $45 router would likely cost $150 locally (I just looked up the cheapest AX5400). And this device isn’t something I need, so I’m not in a rush—I just rent one from my ISP while I wait.
In the Specifications table, well if you need to purchase three to receive one, or even worse nothing...
Haha this is true but in my case they gave me the money back (because the sellers on AliExpress lie sometimes and fake CE labels, just like they did on the other routers I tried, for example the Xiaomi AX3000T) (but also I was talking in price difference in general, not just routers, these routers is the first time I ever had anything caught in customs in many years I buy online, for example my 2 PCs are entirely from Amazon and AliExpress, I bought Ryzen 5 5600 for only $70 from AliExpress)
Essentially, CE certification simply indicates safety compliance, with all standards managed by the manufacturer. No government has approved any CE product; they just specify what the maker must follow to meet regulations, and may ask for proof if needed. Since TP-link operates in the EU market, they should be well aware of these steps. If an item lacks proper labeling, it likely isn’t genuine or meets quality standards, potentially posing risks. I suspect the issue lies with the power supply from this router—possibly a low-quality Chinese component that fails to meet EU rules. (The presence of an EU adapter suggests they aim to sell non-compliant devices to the EU.) These regulations protect consumers, not companies. They exist to safeguard users, which is why they’re called “consumer protection laws.” Have you thought about how cheap prices might hide poor quality? I believe TP-link doesn’t offer a certified EU version of this product, and I’ve seen similar issues with other brands—some laptops I owned had missing parts that became obvious only after inspection. From my experience, even compliant models can have hidden defects if not properly verified.
I agree with your observations. On the Ali Express listing, the photo of the router's back shows no CE marking at all. Instead, a Chinese equivalent appears—a CCC mark on the lower right corner. This suggests the RF side isn't certified anywhere except in China or countries that accept the CCC symbol. The power supply is likely missing this certification as well.
I remember many router manufacturers facing FCC penalties a few years ago for issues in the United States. They take RF regulations very seriously. If you exceed those limits and broadcast on a frequency you don’t own, you could face a $45,000 fine in the US. In my view, customers are likely protecting themselves from heavy fines, since devices made outside China may not meet EU or safety standards.