Synology WRX560

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Mesh: Synology SRM mesh (works with RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac, MR2200ac)
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP

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Synology WRX560 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

Synology SRM mesh.
Security & VPN

VPN built in

VPN: OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

Synology WRX560 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Synology
Model	WRX560
Model number	WRX560
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2022
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,400 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4x4 (5 GHz) + 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 150 connected devices.

Max devices	150
Antennas	6
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G + 1x 2.5G (2.5G port is LAN/WAN configurable). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 1G + 1x 2.5G (2.5G port is LAN/WAN configurable)
LAN ports	3x 1G + 1x 2.5G (2.5G port configurable as WAN)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5V, 0.9A)
USB functions	file sharing, media server (DLNA), printer server, 3G/4G dongle, Download Station
Cellular / tethering	USB 3G/4G dongle and Android/iPhone tethering
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad core 1.4 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad core 1.4 GHz
RAM	512 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with Synology SRM mesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Synology SRM mesh (works with RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac, MR2200ac)
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	DS router app + SRM web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	WebVPN, SSL VPN, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP, Site-to-Site
VPN client	PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec
Security suite	Threat Prevention + Safe Access (SRM)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI firewall, DoS protection

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1.4 kg. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	194 x 66 x 233 mm
Weight	1,350 g
Power	AC power adapter, 100-240 V AC input
Power consumption	10.8 W
Operating temperature	5 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from Synology's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.