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.

TP-Link Archer MR500 SIM router: Wi-Fi 5 UK Prices and Specs

Name: TP-Link Archer MR500
Brand: TP-Link

Mobile broadband router for rural lines and failover

Updated 10 Oct 2026

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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.