TP-Link Archer Air R5

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: EasyMesh (also OneMesh)
VPN server: OpenVPN, PPTP

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TP-Link Archer Air R5 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 1 LAN port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

VPN built in

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer Air R5 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer Air R5
Model number	Archer Air R5
Hardware version	V1.6 (US)
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030705175

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	2,976 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4-stream
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Antennas	3
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	1x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Mesh

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

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

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	EasyMesh (also OneMesh)

Software & security

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

Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Free Basic Plan; fees apply for Pro Plan
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 290 g.

Dimensions	210 x 148 x 10.8 mm
Weight	290 g
Color	White
Power	12 V/2 A DC adapter, Type-C connector
Wall mountable	Yes
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

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