TP-Link Archer MR500 SIM router: Wi-Fi 5 Prices and Specs
Mobile broadband router for rural lines and failover
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Overview
The TP-Link Archer MR500 is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band router built around a 4G+ LTE Cat 6 cellular connection rather than a fixed-line modem. It takes a single micro-SIM and supports carrier aggregation, with 3 Ethernet ports rated at up to 1 Gbps.
Who it suits
This router is suited to rural locations where a fixed broadband line is unavailable or unreliable, and to setups that need a cellular failover connection. It fits users who need wired Ethernet connections alongside Wi-Fi rather than a USB or PoE-powered setup.
Reasons to consider it
It uses a single micro-SIM with 4G+ LTE Cat 6 and carrier aggregation, which is intended to support mobile broadband speeds. It has 3 Ethernet ports supporting up to 1 Gbps for wired devices, and it operates on dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 + 5 GHz).
Limitations and compatibility checks
There is no 6 GHz band support, so this is not a Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 device. It has no USB port, no PoE, and no listed wired backhaul support, and it relies on a single SIM slot with no dual-SIM failover listed.
Verified specifications
Manufacturer specifications
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
|---|---|
| Bands | Dual-band (2.4 + 5 GHz) |
| 6 GHz band | No |
| Ethernet ports | 3 |
| Fastest Ethernet port | 1 Gbps |
| PoE support | No |
| USB | No |
| Wired backhaul | No |
| Power | Single micro-SIM; 4G+ LTE Cat 6 with carrier aggregation |
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FAQs
- Does this router need a fixed internet line to work?
- No, it connects via a micro-SIM using 4G+ LTE Cat 6 cellular data, making it suited to locations without a fixed broadband line.
- How many devices can I connect by cable?
- It has 3 Ethernet ports, each supporting speeds up to 1 Gbps.
- Does it support Wi-Fi 6 or 6 GHz?
- No, it is a Wi-Fi 5 device operating on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands only, with no 6 GHz support.