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TP-Link Archer Air R5

details: AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Air Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2024-06-08
updated: 2024-07-13
Archer Air R5 has a compact size of 210×148×10.8mm and is even thinner than a wall outlet.

The pure white shell, minimalist lines and rounded corners form an elegant appearance and make Archer Air R5 better integrated with modern home interiors.

The LED and WPS 2-in-1 button on the front and the Type-C power port on the bottom further simplify Archer Air R5's look.

Archer Air R5 is designed to easily mount onto walls and offers multiple installation methods. With two 3M adhesives on its back and a plastic bracket accessory, you can paste or mount it on a wall. Its freer placement also saves electrical socket space.

Archer Air R5's built-in smart antennas use intelligent algorithms to auto-detect your devices' locations and switch to the optimal antenna arrays, ensuring all-round stable signals even in duplex houses.

Armed with 4× FEM and built-in smart antennas, Archer Air R5 boosts WiFi signals throughout your home. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates signals towards them, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

Archer Air R5 is EasyMesh-compatible. If you have any dead zones at home, simply add another EasyMesh router/range extender to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection. For a better network experience, we recommend combining with Archer Air E5.

With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced secuirty features delivering a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.

When using the VPN Server function, external devices can access the VPN server, including remote desktops, NAS, printers, cameras, and other devices in the home network. Archer Air R5 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.

Protect your children: block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.

Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link's web interface, you can set up your Archer Air R5 in minutes. The Tether app allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.
 
 
 
 Archer Air R5 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $102
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 1
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 Port triggering: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 QoS: yes
 UPnP: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 3000 Mbps (Wi-Fi 5)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11a (Wi-Fi 2)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
 Wifi security/authentication: WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
WPA3
 WiFi modes: Access point
 Transmit Power: +30 dBm
 Receiver Sensitivity: -96 dBm
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 MU-MIMO: yes
 Beamforming: yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 VPN
  PPTP
 PPTP server: yes
 Firewall
 DoS / DDoS protection: yes
 Filtering: IP Address filtering, MAC Address filtering
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
 Alternate Admin URL: http://tplinkwifi.net
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Remote configuration (WAN)
Mobile App
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Configuration backup/restore: yes
 Event log: yes
 Misc hardware info
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.tp-link.com/en/home-networki...
 Datasheet: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/produc...
 Manual: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual...
 Quick Install Guide: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual...

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