TP-Link NX500 5G AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router
Share 5G Speeds Anywhere. Faster. Smarter. More Reliable. The Archer NX500 delivers ultra-fast 5G internet wherever you need it. With AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6, EasyMesh...
Description
Key Features
Share 5G Speeds Anywhere. Faster. Smarter. More Reliable.
The Archer NX500 delivers ultra-fast 5G internet wherever you need it. With AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6, EasyMesh support, plug-and-play Nano SIM compatibility, and WAN backup flexibility, this wireless gigabit router is built for homes, offices, and temporary setups that need stronger speed, broader coverage, and dependable connectivity.
Highlights
- 5G download speeds up to 4.67 Gbps
- AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- Plug-and-play Nano SIM card support for instant 5G connectivity
- EasyMesh-compatible for seamless whole-home coverage
- 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN port supports wired broadband or DSL
- 2× Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices
- Tether app for simple setup and management
- Backward compatibility with 4G-LTE
- WAN failover support for sustained connectivity
- Smart roaming, single Wi-Fi name, and whole-home signal coverage
Key Features
Blazing 5G & 4G Compatibility
- 5G Peak Download: Up to 4.67 Gbps
- 4G-LTE: Up to 1.6 Gbps
- SIM Card Support: Yes, Nano SIM plug-and-play ready
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Performance
- 5 GHz Band: 2402 Mbps
- 2.4 GHz Band: 574 Mbps
- Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a (5 GHz), IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g (2.4 GHz)
- Ideal For: Ultra HD streaming, video conferencing, fast file downloads, and smart homes
EasyMesh Integration
- Mesh Compatibility: Yes, works with EasyMesh-compatible routers and range extenders
- Roaming: Smart roaming for uninterrupted movement around your home
- Coverage: Eliminate weak signal areas with a single Wi-Fi name across the whole house
Deployment & Connectivity
- LAN Ports: 2× Gigabit LAN
- WAN/LAN: 1× Gigabit LAN/WAN port
- External Antenna Interface: 2× External SMA-F antenna interface
- Deployment Scenarios:
 • Homes without fiber access
 • Temporary retail or pop-up sites
 • Holiday homes
 • Remote offices
 • Suburban and semi-rural locations - Backup Mode: When used as a wireless router, the 5G/LTE connection can work as backup if the wired WAN goes down
Setup & App Support
- Management: TP-Link Tether App (iOS/Android) and web interface
- Setup: Insert a Nano SIM card and get online quickly
- Features: Access control, parental controls, local management, and automatic firmware updates
Durability & Flexibility
- Mobility: Suitable for short-term rentals, temporary offices, flexible deployments, and fixed wireless broadband use
- Compatibility: Works with cable, fiber, and DSL modems when used in router mode
VPN & Security
- VPN Support: PPTP VPN, IPSec VPN, OpenVPN
- Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
- Firewall: DoS, SPI Firewall, IP address filter, domain filter, IP and MAC address binding
Summary
The TP-Link Archer NX500 is a powerful 5G dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router designed for users who need faster broadband, reliable failover, and flexible deployment. With up to 4.67 Gbps 5G download speeds, AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 performance, EasyMesh integration, and plug-and-play Nano SIM support, it is a strong solution for homes, offices, and locations where fixed broadband flexibility matters.
Specs
| Specification Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware Features | |
| CPU | 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU |
| Interface | 3× 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 LAN Ports (1 port for WAN/LAN auto-sensing) |
| Button | 1 RESET/WIFI multiplex button & 1 WPS button |
| External Power Supply | Output: 12V/2A, Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 0.8A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 3.9 × 3.9 × 7.56 in (99 × 99 × 192mm) |
| Antenna | Internal WIFI antennas; optional Internal/external LTE/5G antennas |
| Wireless Features | |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Signal Rate | 5G SA: 2.4 Gbps (downstream) / 900 Mbps (upstream), 5G NSA: 3.4 Gbps (downstream) / 550 Mbps (upstream), LTE: 1.6 Gbps (downstream) / 200 Mbps (upstream) |
| Transmit Power | Various dBm levels for different bands and regions |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryption |
| Network Type | 5G, 4G FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE; 3G DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, WCDMA |
| Mesh Technology | 802.11k/v/r, support EasyMesh |
| Software Features | |
| Working Mode | 5G/4G/3G, Wi-Fi Router |
| Multi SSID | 3 more 2.4GHz/5GHz Network |
| Features | Parental Controls, QoS, Address Reservation, Port Forwarding, Dynamic DDNS, SIM Management, SMS, Cloud Upgrade, EasyMesh, VoLTE, IPTV, IPv6, NAT Forwarding, Firewall, LED Control, Network Diagnostic, CWMP, SNMP, Traffic Statistic, WPS, 1024-QAM, OFDMA, IPSEC VPN, WEB Remote Control |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP |
| Protocols | Supports IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Others | |
| Certification | CE, RoHS |
| Package Contents | 5G AX3000 Wifi6 Telephony Router NX510v, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, RJ11 Cable, Quick Installation Guide |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux; Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0 browsers or higher |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F |
TP-Link NX500 5G AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router