TP-LINK - ARCHER NX500 - 5G AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band Gigabit Router
Product Features
The TP-Link Archer NX500 is a 5G AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router with a nano SIM slot, 4G Cat19 fallback, gigabit ports and WAN failover.
Archer NX500 — TP-Link 5G AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router
The TP-Link Archer NX500 is a tp link 5g router with a built-in 5G modem (up to 4.67 Gbps down, 1.25 Gbps up), 4G Cat19 fallback (1.6 Gbps / 211 Mbps), a nano SIM slot, AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, one gigabit LAN/WAN port and two gigabit LAN ports.
What the Archer NX500 is for
The Archer NX500 brings 5G home or office broadband with faster AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, or gives a fast backup line. Eight internal 5G/LTE antennas sit in a compact tower, with two SMA-F connectors for external antennas in weaker signal areas.
It is set up and managed with TP-Link's Tether app or web interface, not Omada, which keeps it simple for homes and small businesses. Need more wired ports? Add an unmanaged switch.
Key features
- 5G NR: up to 4.67 Gbps download, 1.25 Gbps upload
- 4G LTE Cat19: up to 1.6 Gbps down / 211 Mbps up
- AX3000 Wi-Fi 6: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) plus 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- 1 gigabit LAN/WAN and 2 gigabit LAN ports
- Nano SIM slot; 8 internal 5G/LTE antennas; 2 SMA-F connectors
- WAN failover; PPTP, IPsec and OpenVPN
- Tether app management
Full specification
| Network Mode | 5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n75/n76/n77/n78 (2100/1800/850/2600/900/800/700/2600/2300/2500/1500/1500/3700/3500 MHz); 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32; TDD-LTE: B38/B40/B41/B42/B43; 3G DC-HSDPA/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: B1/B5/B8 |
| Speed | 5G: Download 4.67 Gbps, Upload 1.25 Gbps; 4G LTE Cat19: Download 1.6 Gbps, Upload 211 Mbps |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM Card |
| Interface | 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN/WAN Port; 2 × 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Ports; 1 × Nano SIM Card Slot; 2 × External SMA-F Antenna Interface |
| Antenna | 8 × 5G/LTE Internal Antennas; 3 × Wi-Fi Internal Antennas |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz; IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
| Signal Rate | 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, 2402 Mbps at 5 GHz |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP (Dual Access)/L2TP (Dual Access) |
| WAN Failover | Yes |
| VPN | PPTP VPN, IPsec VPN, OpenVPN |
| External Power Supply | Input 100-240 V ~50/60 Hz 0.6 A; Output 12 V DC 2 A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 3.9 × 3.9 × 7.5 in (99 × 99 × 190 mm) |
| Package Content | Archer NX500; 1.5 m Power Adapter; RJ45 Ethernet Cable; Quick Installation Guide |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C; Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C; Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
What you will need
A nano SIM with a 5G or 4G data plan from your chosen network (not included), and network cable for any wired devices. The power adapter and an Ethernet cable are in the box.
Buying from Zenith Security Co.
We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer NX500 with you before you buy, checking 5G coverage at your address and which SIM plan suits your usage, and depending on your requirements and your area we can recommend a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and you can visit our trade counter in Wolverhampton.
What SIM does the TP-Link Archer NX500 take?
A nano SIM.
Which 5G bands does the Archer NX500 support?
5G NR n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n75/n76/n77/n78, 4G FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32 and TDD-LTE B38/B40/B41/B42/B43. These include n78, the main UK 5G band, and the main UK 4G bands; check coverage with your provider.
How fast is the Archer NX500?
5G up to 4.67 Gbps download and 1.25 Gbps upload, and 4G Cat19 up to 1.6 Gbps / 211 Mbps.
Can the Archer NX500 fail over from broadband?
Yes. TP-Link list WAN failover between its LAN/WAN port and the 5G/4G modem.
Archer NX500 or NX200?
The Archer NX200 has AX1800 Wi-Fi 6. For an outdoor 5G unit see the ER701-5G-Outdoor.
How quickly can I get it?
We ship nationally from our multi-million pound warehouse, with orders leaving daily. Orders placed before 2:30pm are normally dispatched for delivery within 1–2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. You can also collect in store from our trade counter. Call first so we can confirm your order is ready. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.
Can I collect or see one before buying?
Yes. Our trade counter is at Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU. Call first so we can confirm the item is there for you.
Questions on specification or compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ and support pages, or contact us. Trade accounts are available, see trade customers. 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 NX500 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 99 × 99 × 190 mm |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Colour | White |
| Device Port Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Power Features | 12 V DC / 2 A power adapter |
| Connection Type | Wireless/Wired |
| Managed | No |
| PoE Ports | 0 |
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