Tenda Nova MW5G

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5
Speed class: AC1200
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 1,000 sq ft
Mesh: Tenda Nova (proprietary)

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Tenda Nova MW5G at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band

Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Small spaces

1,000 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 80 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 2 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wireless links

Tenda Nova.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN. Parental controls.
Gaming

Game traffic first

Smart QoS gaming preset only.

Tenda Nova MW5G full specifications

Overview

Brand	Tenda
Model	Tenda Nova MW5G (AC1200)
Model number	MW5G
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Pack options	3-pack
UPC / GTIN	885397272427

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band: fine for basic browsing and streaming, but behind current standards.

It offers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5
Speed class	AC1200
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,167 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	300 Mbps
5 GHz speed	867 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Small spaces: the maker claims 1,000 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 80 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	1,000 sq ft
Max devices	80
Antennas	2
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

2 LAN ports for wired devices.

LAN ports	2x 1G RJ45 per node (WAN/LAN split not stated)
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Modest hardware, fine for basic home use.

1 GHz CPU (core count not stated) processor with 128 MB of RAM.

Processor	1 GHz CPU (core count not stated)
RAM	128 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units link over Wi-Fi.

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other Tenda Nova units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Tenda Nova (proprietary)

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Parental controls are built in. Gaming features put game traffic first.

Management	Tenda WiFi app + remote management
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	No
Firewall	Anti TCP/UDP flood attack
Gaming features	Smart QoS gaming preset only
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Dimensions	91 x 91 x 93 (per node)
Color	White
Power	12 V / 1 A DC adapter (100-240 V AC input)
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

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