TP-Link Archer Air R5 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Air Router

Wi-Fi Standards & Speeds:

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology for enhanced speed and efficiency.
  • 5 GHz: Up to 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
  • 2.4 GHz: Up to 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi Range:

• Ideal for 3-bedroom houses, offering broad coverage across various areas.
• Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array, covering more directions and larger areas.

Key Features for Improved Performance:

• Beamforming: Directs the wireless signal toward devices, enhancing range and performance.
• High-Power FEM: Boosts transmission power for better signal coverage, ensuring a more stable connection over larger distances.
• OFDMA: Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients, optimizing bandwidth and reducing latency.
• Airtime Fairness: Ensures that no single device monopolizes the network, improving overall efficiency.

Wi-Fi Capacity & Technologies:

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Allocate devices to either the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands to balance the network load and optimize performance.
• 4 Streams: More streams mean higher bandwidth, allowing for faster speeds and improved device connectivity.

Security Features:

• HomeShield Security: Offers advanced protection including:
  • Real-Time IoT Protection
  • Malicious Site Blocker
  • Intrusion Prevention System
  • DDoS Attack Prevention
  • Home Network Scanner
• Wi-Fi Encryption: Supports WPA/WPA2, WPA3, and WPA/WPA2-PSK for secure connections.

Guest Network:

• 1× 5 GHz Guest Network and 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network, allowing visitors to connect safely without accessing the main network.

Hardware Features:

• Ethernet Ports:
  • 1× Gigabit WAN Port
  • 1× Gigabit LAN Port
• Power Input: 12V/2A, suitable for a range of applications.
• Buttons:
  • WPS Button (for easy pairing)
  • Reset Button

Software Features:

• EasyMesh: Create a mesh network with other EasyMesh-compatible devices, expanding coverage and eliminating dead zones for a seamless experience.
• Parental Controls: Includes options like custom profiles, content filters, family time management, internet pauses, and usage reports.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritize devices and applications to ensure critical tasks receive the bandwidth they need.
• Cloud Services: Includes FOTA Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, and DDNS for remote management and updates.
• NAT Forwarding: Supports Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, and UPnP for better networking flexibility.
• IPTV Support: Features profiles, bridge mode, and VLAN ID configuration for IPTV setups.

Management:

• Tether App and Web Interface: Easily manage and configure your network via the app or a web browser.

System Requirements:

• Browsers: Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+.
• Cable or DSL Modem required for internet access.

Certifications:

• FCC, CE, RoHS certified for safety and compliance.

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 8.3 × 5.5 × 0.4 inches (210 × 140 × 10.8 mm)
• Package Contents:
  • Archer Air R5 Wireless Router
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Power Adapter
  • Plastic Bracket
  • Gigabit Network Cable
  • Installation Accessories

Test Data:

• Wi-Fi Transmission Power:

  • CE:
    • <20dBm (2.4GHz)
    • <23dBm (5.15GHz–5.35GHz)
    • <30dBm (5.47GHz–5.725GHz)
  • FCC:
    • <30dBm (2.4GHz & 5.15GHz–5.825GHz)

• Wi-Fi Reception Sensitivity (Sample values for different frequencies):

  • 5 GHz: Reception sensitivity ranges from -97dBm (11a 6Mbps) to -58dBm (11ax HE160 MCS11)
  • 2.4 GHz: Reception sensitivity ranges from -96dBm (11g 6Mbps) to -62dBm (11ax HE40 MCS11)