TP-Link
TP-Link Archer NX500 5G Router
Our 5G router for events that stream, upload or present. The TP-Link Archer NX500 pulls theoretical downloads up to 4.67 Gbps*, hands them out as AX3000 Wi-Fi 6, and runs off a local data SIM with no fixed line. It's the bigger sibling of our 4G+ unit for bandwidth-hungry jobs.
Includes a local 5G data SIM; top-ups available for heavier events. Deposit applies.
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What's included
- TP-Link Archer NX500 router
- Local 5G data SIM
- Power adapter
- Ethernet cable
- Quick-start guide
Specifications
- Network
- 5G / 5G+, falls back to 4G+ LTE
- Speed
- Up to 4.67 Gbps* down over 5G+
- Wi-Fi
- AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2402 + 574 Mbps)
- Ports
- 3× Gigabit (1× WAN/LAN + 2× LAN)
- SIM
- Nano SIM, local data included
- Antennas
- 8× internal 5G/LTE + external Wi-Fi antennas
- Mesh
- EasyMesh compatible
- Power
- Mains (12 V adapter included)
Where it's used
- Live streaming and hybrid events without a fixed line
- Press rooms and media walls with heavy uploads
- Registration, check-in and demos on one fast connection
- A high-bandwidth backup when the venue line can't be trusted
Field-tested
Real-world speedtests
Actual Speedtest results from live event sites around Singapore - unretouched screenshots, not lab figures. Real-world throughput depends on the cell you're on and how busy it is, so treat these as a field sample rather than a guarantee.
Heartbeat@Bedok
30 ms ping
818.90Mbps
Download
Singapore Expo
21 ms ping
692.49Mbps
Download
Woodlands Sport Centre
20 ms ping
675.51Mbps
Download
Marine Parade Central
20 ms ping
438.39Mbps
Download
5G speeds, no venue line needed
Some events outgrow a 4G connection. A livestream back to the client's HQ, a press room pushing photo sets, a hybrid crowd watching in 4K - that's where 4G starts to feel tight. The Archer NX500 is our 5G unit. Power it on and it pulls theoretical download speeds of up to 4.67 Gbps* over 5G+, then hands them out as AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 or over its gigabit LAN ports. No fixed line, and no waiting on the venue's IT contact to call you back.
We keep two units on the shelf, so a bigger footprint can run one per zone, or hold the second as a hot spare for a connection you can't afford to lose mid-broadcast.
NX500 or MR500?
The TP-Link MR500 4G+ router handles registration, check-in and browsing fine, and it costs less per day. Step up to the NX500 when the event streams, uploads or presents over the network. On a congested show floor, 5G's extra headroom is the difference between usable and smooth.
Delivery, data and power
Every router ships configured with a local 5G data SIM. Plug it into any mains socket and you're online, and we top up the data for heavier events. Feeding a wider setup? The gigabit ports can uplink an outdoor Wi-Fi 7 access point or a venue LAN.
Frequently asked
How fast is it, really? 4.67 Gbps is the 5G+ theoretical ceiling. Real throughput comes down to signal, band and how busy the local cell is. In practice you get a comfortable multiple of 4G, enough for streaming, uploads and a busy check-in counter all at once.
What if 5G is weak on site? It drops to 4G+ on its own, so the event stays online at MR500-class speeds.
Can it feed a wired network? Yes. Three gigabit ports let it act as the uplink for switches, APs or production kit that would rather run on a cable.
Pairs well with
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