TP-Link AX3000 Wall-Mounted Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer Air R5 | Ultra-Thin & Compact | Dual Band Wi-Fi | Smart Beamforming Antennas | EasyMesh Compatible | Mounting Materials Included | Homeshield, VPN
About this item
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Mount on a Wall with the Plastic Bracket
- Stick to a Wall with the 3M Adhesives
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.
- Faster Speeds up to 3.0 Gbps
- Connects more devices—OFDMA
- Boosted Coverage
- 160 MHz Bandwidth
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.
- Home Network Scanner: Real-time network scanner to detect potential threats and security issues.
- Parental Controls: Manage time online and block inappropritate content keeping your family safe online.
- Quality of Service: Assign your favorite devices to have the fastest connections for top performance.
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.
Technical Details
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Model Number | Archer Air R5 |
| Product Type | Wall-Mounted Wi-Fi 6 Router (Air Series) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5GHz, ax/n/b/g 2.4GHz) |
| Wi-Fi Speed | AX3000 (Total ~2976 Mbps) |
| Speed Breakdown | 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (HE160) 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps |
| Frequency Bands | Dual-Band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
| Bandwidth Support | 160 MHz bandwidth (HE160) |
| Streams | 4 Spatial Streams |
| Wi-Fi Technologies | OFDMA, Beamforming, Airtime Fairness, MU-MIMO (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Antennas | Smart Beamforming Antenna Array (Internal) |
| Coverage | Suitable for up to 3-bedroom homes |
| Wireless Capacity | High (multi-device support via OFDMA) |
| Working Modes | Router Mode, Access Point Mode |
| Hardware and Interfaces | |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN, 1× Gigabit LAN |
| Buttons | WPS Button, Reset Button |
| Mounting | Wall-mount / Adhesive (3M) / Desktop |
| Design | Ultra-thin, compact (Air series design) |
| Security and Software | |
| Security Suite | TP-Link HomeShield |
| Security Features | IoT Protection, Intrusion Prevention, Malicious Site Blocking, DDoS Protection |
| Guest Network | 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Guest Networks |
| VPN Support | OpenVPN, PPTP VPN |
| Parental Controls | Yes (HomeShield) |
| Firewall | SPI Firewall |
| Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| App Support | TP-Link Tether App |
| Network and Features | |
| Mesh Support | EasyMesh Compatible |
| Latency Features | Low latency for gaming/video calls |
| Advanced Features | Smart Antennas (auto-adjust signal direction) |
| QoS | Supported |
| DHCP | Server, Client, Address Reservation |
| NAT Features | Port Forwarding, UPnP, DMZ |
| Power, Environment & Misc | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–90% non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| System Requirements | Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) |
| Installation | Wall-mounted / adhesive bracket included |
| Package Contents | |
| Router | Archer Air R5 |
| Accessories | Mounting kit (adhesive + bracket) |
| Guide | Quick Installation Guide |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 3 Years |







































