Ultra-Thin Design, Extraordinary Performance
Archer Air R5 has a compact size of 210×148×10.8mm and is even thinner than a wall outlet. The pure white shell, minimalist lines and rounded corners form an elegant appearance and make Archer Air R5 better integrated with modern home interiors. The LED and WPS 2-in-1 button on the front and the Type-C power port on the bottom further simplify Archer Air R5’s look.
Flexible Installation, Ultra Convenience
Archer Air R5 is designed to easily mount onto walls and offers multiple installation methods. With two 3M adhesives on its back and a plastic bracket accessory, you can paste or mount it on a wall. Its freer placement also saves electrical socket space.
Live in the Fast Lane with WiFi 6
Armed with AX3000 WiFi 6, Air R5 is built to deliver a huge boost in speed, capacity, and coverage.
Smart Antennas for All-Round Coverage
Archer Air R5’s built-in smart antennas use intelligent algorithms to auto-detect your devices’ locations and switch to the optimal antenna arrays, ensuring all-round stable signals even in duplex houses.
Boosted WiFi Signals Throughout Your Home
Armed with 4× powerful FEM and built-in smart antennas, Archer Air R5 boosts WiFi signals throughout your home. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates signals towards them, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Flexibly Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi
Archer Air R5 is EasyMesh-compatible. If you have any dead zones at home, simply add another EasyMesh router/range extender to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.3 For a better network experience, we recommend combining with Archer Air E5.
WiFi Dead Zone Killer - Eliminate weak signal areas with WiFi coverage for the whole house
Smart Roaming - Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home
One WiFi Name - No more switching WiFi network names
TP-Link HomeShield: Advanced Security for Your Everyday Devices
With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced secuirty features delivering a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.
VPN Server: More Granular VPN Function Usage
Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Archer Air R5 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.
Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link’s powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer Air R5 in minutes. The Tether app allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.
Protect Your Children
Block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.
New Connection Notification
You will be notified by your phone when new devices connect. Kick off any suspicious connections and block them. It’s as simple as that.
Easy Firmware Upgrade
Tired of upgrading firmware manually? OTA updates simplify firmware upgrades with a click in the management panel. To keep your security and functions always up to date, just turn on the auto schedule.
- Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speed —2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads.1
- Smart Antennas – Uses intelligent algorithms to auto-detect your devices’ locations and adjust antennas’ direction for all-round stable signals.
- Ultra-Low Latency—Enables more responsive gaming and video chatting.
- TP-Link HomeShield - Enhanced security defends against the latest cyber threats.
- EasyMesh-Compatible - Works with EasyMesh-compatible routers to create a whole home seamless mesh network.3
- Flexible Installation – Easy to stick or mount on the wall with 3M adhesives and the attached plastic bracket.
| WIRELESS | |
|---|---|
| Standards | 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 Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas Beamforming Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range High-Power FEM Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage |
| WiFi Capacity | High Dual-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance OFDMA Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients Airtime Fairness Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation 4 Streams Connect your devices to more bandwidth |
| Working Modes | Router Mode |
| SECURITY | |
|---|---|
| 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 ServerN OpenVPN ServerN |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA/WPA2 WPA3 WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| HARDWARE | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN Port 1× Gigabit LAN Port |
| Buttons | WPS Button Reset Button |
| SOFTWARE | |
|---|---|
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
| Service Kits | HomeShield Learn More> |
| EasyMesh | Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer Air R5 can build an EasyMesh network with devices that use EasyMesh technology. Eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Learn More about EasyMesh> |
| 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 Fowarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP |
| IPTV | Profile Bridge Custom Allowed range of VLAN ID |
| DHCP | DHCP Server |
| DDNS | TP-Link NO-IP DynDNS |
| Management | Tether App Webpage Check Web Emulator> |
| OTHER | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser Cable or DSL Modem (if needed) Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40~60℃ Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% |
| TEST DATA | |
|---|---|
| WiFi Transmission Power | CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5.15GHz~5.35GHz) <30dBm(5.47GHz~5.725GHz) FCC: <30dBm(2.4GHz & 5.15GHz~5.825GHz) |
| WiFi Reception Sensitivity | 5GHz-band1: 11a 6Mbps:-97dBm 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm 11ac HT20 MCS8:-74dBm 11ac HT40 MCS9:-69dBm 11ac HT80 MCS9:-65dBm 11ax HE20 MCS0: -97dBm 11ax HE20 MCS11: -66dBm 11ax HE40 MCS0: -94dBm 11ax HE40 MCS11: -63dBm 11ax HE80 MCS0: -91dBm 11ax HE80 MCS11: -60dBm 5GHz-band2: 11a 6Mbps:-97dBm 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm 11ac HT20 MCS8:-74dBm 11ac HT40 MCS9:-69dBm 11ac HT80 MCS9:-65dBm 11ax HE20 MCS0: -97dBm 11ax HE20 MCS11: -66dBm 11ax HE40 MCS0: -94dBm 11ax HE40 MCS11: -63dBm 11ax HE80 MCS0: -91dBm 11ax HE80 MCS11: -60dBm 11ax HE160 MCS0: -88dBm 11ax HE160 MCS11: -58dBm 5GHz-band3: 11a 6Mbps:-97dBm 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm 11ac HT20 MCS8:-74dBm 11ac HT40 MCS9:-69dBm 11ac HT80 MCS9:-65dBm 11ax HE20 MCS0: -97dBm 11ax HE20 MCS11: -66dBm 11ax HE40 MCS0: -94dBm 11ax HE40 MCS11: -63dBm 11ax HE80 MCS0: -91dBm 11ax HE80 MCS11: -60dBm 11ax HE160 MCS0: -88dBm 11ax HE160 MCS11: -58dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 6Mbps:-96dBm 11g 54Mbps:-78dBm 11n HT20 MCS7:-76dBm 11n HT40 MCS7:-72dBm 11ax HE20 MCS0: -95dBm 11ax HE20 MCS11: -65dBm 11ax HE40 MCS0: -93dBm 11ax HE40 MCS11: -62dBm |
| PHYSICAL | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 8.3 × 5.5 × 0.4 in (210 × 140 × 10.8 mm) |
| Package Contents | Wireless Router Archer Air R5 Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter Plastic Bracket Gigabit Network Cable Installation Accessories |