TP-LINK - Archer Air R5 - AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Air Router
Product Features
TP-Link Archer Air R5 AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Air Router: 10.8 mm thin for wall or desk mounting, 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz (HE160) and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, one gigabit WAN and one gigabit LAN port, EasyMesh.
Archer Air R5 — TP-Link AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Air Router
The TP-Link Archer Air R5 is an ultra-thin AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, 210 × 140 × 10.8 mm, with 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz (HE160) and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz from four high-performance antennas. It has one gigabit WAN and one gigabit LAN port and comes with a plastic bracket and installation accessories for wall or desk mounting.
What the Archer Air R5 is for
It suits homes where a router should sit flat on a wall rather than on a shelf, covering a 3-bedroom house with Wi-Fi 6. It can build an EasyMesh network; see the other TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, or add a network switch for more wired devices. Browse more in data networking.
Key features
- AX3000 Wi-Fi 6: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz, HE160) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- 10.8 mm thin, wall or desk mounting, bracket included
- 4 high-performance antennas with beamforming
- 1 x gigabit WAN + 1 x gigabit LAN port
- OFDMA and Airtime Fairness
- PPTP and OpenVPN VPN server
- EasyMesh compatible; managed by Tether app or web
Full specification
| Model | Archer Air R5 |
| Standards and Protocols | Wi-Fi 6; IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz; IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
| WiFi Speeds | AX3000; 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160); 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax) |
| WiFi Range | 3 Bedroom Houses; 4× High-Performance Antennas; Beamforming; High-Power FEM |
| WiFi Capacity | High; Dual-Band; OFDMA; Airtime Fairness; 4 Streams |
| Working Modes | Router Mode |
| Network Security | HomeShield Security; Real-Time IoT Protection; Malicious Site Blocker; Intrusion Prevention System; DDoS Attack Prevention; Home Network Scanner |
| Guest Network | 1× 5 GHz Guest Network; 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
| VPN Server | PPTP Server; OpenVPN Server |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA/WPA2; WPA3; WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| Input Power | 12V/2A |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN Port; 1× Gigabit LAN Port |
| Buttons | WPS Button; Reset Button |
| Protocols | IPv4; IPv6 |
| EasyMesh | EasyMesh compatible |
| Parental Controls | HomeShield Parental Controls; Custom Profiles; Professional Content Filter Library; Family Time; Bedtime; Off Time; Time Rewards; Family Online Time Ranking; Pause the Internet; Weekly and Monthly Reports |
| WAN Types | Dynamic IP; Static IP; PPPoE; PPPoE + Dynamic IP; PPPoE + Static IP; L2TP + Dynamic IP; L2TP + Static IP; PPTP + Dynamic IP; PPTP + Static IP |
| Quality of Service | QoS by Device |
| Cloud Service | FOTA Firmware Upgrade; TP-Link ID; DDNS |
| NAT Forwarding | Port Forwarding; Port Triggering; DMZ; UPnP |
| IPTV | Profile; Bridge; Custom; Allowed range of VLAN ID |
| Management Features | Tether App; Webpage |
| Certifications | FCC, CE |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Storage Temperature: -40°C to 60°C; Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing; Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 210 × 140 × 10.8 mm |
| Package Content | Wireless Router Archer Air R5; Quick Installation Guide; Power Adapter; Plastic Bracket; Gigabit Network Cable; Installation Accessories |
What you will need
An Ethernet cable from your broadband modem, ONT or ISP router to the WAN port, and your broadband login details (PPPoE username and password or VLAN, if your provider uses them). With only one LAN port, add a network switch if you need to wire several devices.
Buying from Zenith Security Co.
We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer Air R5 with you before you buy, including where it will be mounted and how many wired devices you have, and depending on your requirements and your area we can point you towards a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and hold stock at our Wolverhampton trade counter (Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU).
How thin is the Archer Air R5?
10.8 mm, at 210 × 140 mm. It is designed for wall or desk mounting.
How many Ethernet ports does it have?
One gigabit WAN and one gigabit LAN port.
What is in the box?
The router, quick installation guide, power adapter, plastic bracket, gigabit network cable and installation accessories.
Does it support Access Point mode?
TP-Link list Router mode only for the Archer Air R5.
Is it EasyMesh compatible?
Yes.
How quickly can I get it?
Stocked items are dispatched for delivery within 1-3 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.
Questions on broadband compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ or support pages, or contact us. Browse the full TP-Link range.
Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.
| Product Code | Archer Air R5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 210 × 140 × 10.8 mm |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Power Features | External 12 V 2 A power adapter |
| Connection Type | Wireless/Wired |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Device Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Device Ports | 2 |
| Product Type | wi-fi router |
| Colour | White |
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