Router WLAN TP-Link AIR R5 (3-Pack) - dual-band 2,4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, bianco

Ultra-Thin and Minimalist Design

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.

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
When using the VPN Server function, external devices can access the VPN server, including remote desktops, NAS, printers, cameras, and other devices in the home network. 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.

TP-Link AIR R5(3-PACK). WAN connection type: RJ-45. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 2976 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Receiver sensitivity: 2.4GHz: 11g 6Mbps:-96dBm, 11g 54Mbps:-78dBm 11n HT20 MCS7:-76dBm, 11n HT40 MCS7:-72dBm 11ax HE20.... Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. Supported network protocols: IPv4, IPv6

How to use

Place or mount each Archer Air R5 unit where coverage is required, using the supplied plastic bracket or the 3M adhesive pads for wall installation, or set it on a tabletop to free up sockets. Connect the Ethernet WAN port to your modem if using router mode, or power the device via the Type‑C power connector. Use the Tether mobile app or the web interface to complete the initial setup, configure wireless SSIDs, security (WPA3/WPA2), and optional VPN server functions. The front LED/WPS button provides quick WPS pairing and status indication.

Recommendations

For best whole‑home coverage, place the three units in central locations on each floor or area to form an EasyMesh network; combine with additional EasyMesh‑compatible devices if needed. Enable OTA updates and HomeShield security to keep firmware and protection current. For mixed high‑bandwidth activities, connect stationary devices to the Gigabit Ethernet port when possible to reduce wireless congestion.