Fast Wi-Fi Where You Need It
Searching for a stable and flexible network connection? Archer MR500 provides both as a 4G+ LTE WiFi router. Compared with traditional WiFi routers, it integrates 4G+ and WiFi technology, meaning MR500 acts like a phone and needs only a Nano SIM card to get internet access. Experience stable WiFi and share it with your family and friends wherever you are.
Boost Your Broadband Speeds with Stable 4G+ Internet
Whether you’re bingeing HD movies, downloading entire libraries of data, or gaming online, MR500’s boosted 300 Mbps download speeds fulfills your devices’ needs. Such fast broadband and reliable internet access is thanks to its 4G+ Carrier Aggregation technology which combines different carrier signals for even faster bandwidth.
Share Powerful Dual Band WiFi with Everyone
MR500 creates a reliable and blazing-fast network powered by 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. The 2.4 GHz band delivers speeds up to 300 Mbps for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing, while the 5 GHz band delivers speeds up to 867 Mbps—ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.
Vast WiFi Coverage
Throughout Your Home
Connect to the internet in every room with an expansive and strong AC1200 dual band WiFi. MR500’s Beamforming concentrates signals towards your connected devices. Its Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifier also amplify sending and receiving capabilities,
both of which boost your signal coverage.
More Data Streams with MU-MIMO Technology
MU-MIMO technology enables multiple devices to connect to the internet at the same time, reducing wait time, increasing WiFi throughput for every device, and boosting the efficiency of each data stream. With MU-MIMO supported, Archer MR500 provides users a faster network, less interference, and lower latency.
Seamless Roaming with TP-Link OneMesh
Enjoy a stable, whole-home WiFi connection even while you’re moving around your home. MR500 works with TP-Link OneMesh products to create a seamless network under a single Wi-Fi name.
Full Gigabit Ports for Fast Connections
Full Gigabit Ethernet ports provide reliable, warp-speed connections for high-intensive wired devices such as your smart TV, game console, NAS, and more. MR500 also provides a WAN port compatible with cable, fiber, and DSL modems. When it’s set as a wireless router, its 3G/4G connection works as a backup to provide a solid internet connection for you.
Easy Setup and Management
Set up Archer MR500 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device, including parental controls and access control.
Specifications
| Ethernet WAN | Y |
| DSL WAN | N |
| SIM card slot | Y |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | N |
| WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 867 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN | Y |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Cable standard | Cat6 |
| Port forwarding | Y |
| Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 1 |
| Number of guest networks (5 GHz) | 1 |
| Wireless radio | Y |
| VPN server | PPTP VPN, OpenVPN |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| 3G | Y |
| 4G | Y |
| 5G | N |
| 3G standards | DC-HSPA+, HSPA, UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE-FDD |
| GSM bands supported | 850,900,2100 MHz |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| USB port | N |
| DC-in jack | Y |
| Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME) | Y |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Y |
| Wireless statistics | Y |
| MU-MIMO technology | Y |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise |
| Schedule access | Y |
| URL filtering | Y |
| DMZ support | Y |
| DHCP client | Y |
| DHCP server | Y |
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) | Y |
| Management protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| AC adapter included | Y |
| Antenna included | Y |
| Quick installation guide | Y |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Antenna design | External |
| Antennas quantity | 2 |
| Detachable antenna(s) | Y |
| Plug and Play | Y |
| Firmware upgradeable | Y |
| Certification | CE, RoHS |
| Power source type | DC |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 5 - 90 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Mac operating systems supported | Y |
| Width | 202 mm |
| Depth | 141 mm |
| Height | 33.6 mm |
