--- product_id: 449543581 title: "Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play" brand: "tp-link" price: "€ 270.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tp Link" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/449543581-archer-mr500-ac1200-4g-cat6-wifi-router-with-sim-slot store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # MU-MIMO Dual-Band WiFi 300 Mbps 4G+ Cat6 LTE Speed Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play **Brand:** tp-link **Price:** € 270.60 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Unlock supercharged WiFi freedomβ€”fast, flexible, and flawlessly connected! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play by tp-link - **How much does it cost?** € 270.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/449543581-archer-mr500-ac1200-4g-cat6-wifi-router-with-sim-slot) ## Best For - tp-link enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tp-link brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No-fuss SIM slot setup with global compatibility across 100+ countriesβ€”get online instantly, anywhere. - β€’ **Blazing 4G+ Cat6 Speeds:** Experience ultra-fast 300 Mbps LTE connectivity that keeps you ahead in every stream, download, and game. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Streaming:** MU-MIMO technology powers simultaneous connections for up to 64 devices without lag or dropouts. - β€’ **Smart Mesh Ready & App Controlled:** Expand your network effortlessly with TP-Link OneMesh and manage everything on-the-go via the intuitive Tether app. - β€’ **Robust Wired & Wireless Flexibility:** Full Gigabit Ethernet ports plus dual-band AC1200 WiFi ensure rock-solid connections for work and play. ## Overview The TP-Link Archer MR500 is a cutting-edge 4G+ Cat6 LTE router delivering up to 300 Mbps speeds with dual-band AC1200 WiFi and MU-MIMO technology. Featuring a plug-and-play SIM slot compatible worldwide, full gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for TP-Link OneMesh, it offers seamless connectivity for up to 64 devices. Easy setup and management via the Tether app make it ideal for professionals seeking reliable, high-performance internet at home or on the move. ## Description From the manufacturer Vast Wi-Fi Coverage Throughout Your Home Connect to the internet in every room with expansive, strong AC1200 dual-band WiFi. MR500’s Beamforming concentrates signals towards your connected devices. Its Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifier also amplify sending and receiving capabilities, both of which boost your signal coverage. Boost Broadband Speeds with Stable 4G+ Internet Stream HD movies, download large files, or game online with MR500’s boosted 300 Mbps speeds. Its reliable broadband is powered by 4G+ Carrier Aggregation technology, combining multiple carrier signals for faster, more stable bandwidth. More Data Streams with MU-MIMO Technology MU-MIMO technology lets multiple devices connect simultaneously, reducing lag, boosting WiFi speeds, and improving network efficiency. With MU-MIMO support, Archer MR500 delivers faster connections, lower latency, and less interference. Full Gigabit Ports for Fast Connections Full Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver fast, reliable connections for devices like smart TVs, game consoles, and NAS systems. MR500 also features a WAN port for cable, fibre, or DSL modems, while its 3G/4G connection provides backup internet when used as a wireless router. Easy Setup and Management Set up Archer MR500 in minutes with its intuitive web interface or Tether app. Easily manage settings, Parental Controls, and Access Control from any Android or iOS device, while Automatic Firmware Updates help keep your network secure and performing at its best. Review: Affordable and great! - I'd suffered and endured the dubious Virgin Media "Superhub" long enough. I decided I'd try a new router after reading all the similar problems on the Virgin Media forums. I didn't want to spend too much money, so reading the generally positive reviews of this router, and that others had even used it for the same reason, I went for it. Setting it up was incredibly simple, although I have had previous experience. But honestly the hardest part was probably setting the old VM box to "Modem" mode.. Anyway! Afterwards I wired in this new router, logged on to it wirelessly, went into its admin menu, clicked the automatic setup wizard and.... Bosh. Done! I didn't bother with the enclosed CD, I guess it would've installed unnecessary gunk on my PC, I have no idea what's on it. So setup took literally a couple of minutes, including untangling wires. Really easy. Performance has been fantastic. I immediately noticed a dramatic improvement over the old VM box. Before I'd have to click on a link on my wirelessly connected PC, and wait. Then perhaps click again. Same with all other devices. It was like the router just wasn't bothering to connect to the internet. Now it works properly. Ping and download speeds are epic. Before the ping could be pretty high, and download speeds could sometimes be fast, but somewhat variable and inconsistent. Now downloads are fast and rock steady. We have an xbox hooked up via wireless, in a bedroom the opposite end of the flat (It's a late 70s build with some pretty thick concrete walls to get through). It used to hover around the 1 bar of signal on the xbox "Find Wireless" section. Now it hovers around the Maximum point, occasionally dropping only by 1 bar. Playing games had gotten to the impossible point, and party chat was a stuttering mess of choppy voices and impossible to understand. Now, perfect. So signal is strong and very dependable. I stream media to a wireless radio, xbox etc. Worked perfectly out of the box. My wireless printer that had seemed very temperamental before is now fully co-operating. I read a couple of reviews where people said they had to reset... Mines been on permanently for a few weeks now without a single issue. I did ensure that I had the latest firmware on the TP-Link website, turns out it already had it installed. Maybe that helps? Anyway its behaved perfectly for me. So overall I rate this a fantastic router for my pretty basic needs. Β£20 for this is a bargain. It made my Virgin Media internet work how it was supposed to be. How Virgin who had such a fantastic reputation for speed could then couple that with such a poor piece of equipment is unbelievable. But this solves it. It's just a shame that I have to keep my stupid, large "Superhub" hooked up in modem mode alongside this great router. Buy it. It's great. Review: Inexpensive, easy to configure and has proved reliable - a great product! - I bought this to use as a replacement for our Virgin Media Super Hub as, when our housing estate was built a couple of years ago, most people took on Virgin Media for their broadband services as they had a special offer for all new owners at the time. This now means that within a few hundred feet there are countless Super Hub ID's and our connection has become more and more unreliable. We have had a couple of replacement Hubs from VM but they haven't really cured the problem so I decided to change tack. Having read some of the reviews for TP-Link Cable WiFi Router and looking at how other people solved poor VM WiFi problems I decided to purchase for installation our loft space with a view to making the WiFi signal in our home more robust. One the router arrived and was out of the box I switched the Super Hub into Modem mode, ran a CAT5 cable from the Modem port up into the loft space, plugged it into the TP-Link Router and turned on. For first time use I used a wired connection with the laptop to log into the TP-Link Admin page and within a couple of clicks of a mouse the router had found the cable model and the connection was live. A few more clicks later and I had configured the WiFi as we would want it and all of our devices found the new SSID quickly. I then reviewed the basic security setting and made a few simple changes to make sure the router was as secure as I needed to be and, after a quick reboot, we were ready to go. The total installation time was no more than fifteen minutes and that included putting a couple of screws into a joist to mount the router for best signal strength. The router has been in place for about a month now and so far it has been excellent. Unlike the previous Super Hub there has been no drop out or no need to reboot (albeit I believe there is a setting where you can do this on a daily basis at a set time) and the connection has been very stable. We run 2 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 FireTV's, 3 Mobile Phones and a CCTV system that can be viewed live and the router is dealing with all of this in it's stride. It not unusual for both Fire TV's to be streaming at the same time without an issue and our work laptop can be quite heavy on data when using a VPN connection and, again, the router has been trouble-free. There are lots of other features of the product such as Guest WiFi, Bridges, DMZ's etc. which are all over and above what we really need but am pleased the features could be used should our requirements change. All in all, for the price we paid and the issues we were having with a Super Hub, this is an excellent piece of kit for a home WiFi setup. It was quick and simple to set up, provided a good level of security for our devices and so far has been faultless. ## Features - Advanced 4G LTE Router – Supports 4G+ Cat6 to boost the data speeds of up to 300 Mbps - 4G router with Nao Sim Car Slot – No configurations needed, compatibility of SIM cards in 100+ countries are assured by years of field tests - MU-MIMO supported – simultaneous data streams increase Wi-Fi throughput and network efficiency - Supports TP-Link OneMeshTM – Works with TP-Link OneMesh products to create a flexible and cost-efficient Mesh Network - Mobile Broadband Router: Easily share a 3G/4G connection, Connect up to 64 wireless devices with ease while ensuring dependable network stability - Full Gigabit Ports – provides reliable wired connections for bandwidth-intensive devices such as game consoles and IPTVs - Wi-Fi Router Mode – plug an Ethernet cable into the LAN/WAN port for flexible access as a backup option if you can't get a 4G connection - Easy setup and management all by Tether app ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09X3HRBZQ | | Antenna Location | Business, Gaming, Home | | Antenna Type | Internal | | Best Sellers Rank | 383 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 3 in Routers | | Box Contents | Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Two External Detachable LTE Antennas | | Brand | TP-Link | | Brand Name | TP-Link | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet | | Compatible devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet | | Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, 4G | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Control Method | App | | Controller Type | App Control | | Coverage | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 79,091 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 3 Years | | Frequency | 2.4 GHz | | Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band | | Frequency band class | Dual-Band | | Is Modem Compatible | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 20.2L x 14.1W x 3.4H centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.32 Kilograms | | LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps | | Manufacturer | TP-Link | | Manufacturer Part Number | ARCHER MR500 | | Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | Model Name | ARCHER MR500 | | Model Number | ARCHER MR500 | | Model name | ARCHER MR500 | | Number of Antennas | 3 | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Operating System | Linux | | Other Special Features of the Product | Detachable, Parental Control | | Product Warranty | 3 Years Manufacturer | | RAM Memory Installed | 256 GB | | Security Protocol | WPS | | Special feature | Detachable, Parental Control | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 | | Wireless Compability | 802.11ac | | Wireless communication standard | 802.11ac | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TP-Link - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet - **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi - **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band - **Included components:** Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Two External Detachable LTE Antennas - **Model name:** ARCHER MR500 - **Recommended uses for product:** Business, Gaming, Home - **Special feature:** Detachable, Parental Control - **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11ac ## Images ![Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IIvaO25tL.jpg) ![Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DvL0Tq8iL.jpg) ![Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CRaceEuYL.jpg) ![Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Xr0Y1NoLL.jpg) ![Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t2FEXeL0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can people give me an idea how much data people are using per month for an average household?** A: 4 people who stream music and TV, ABC 1 home worker, we do about 300 gb a month. **Q: Hi, does it have good wifi range, thanks.** A: It is decent. It will puch through about 3 concrete walls with a decent signal after. Could possibly go further. It can also punch through thick concrete floors. **Q: Can anyone confirm that this 4G router definitely has an external antenna socket, and what type of plug it takes, thanks.** A: Yes it does. 5m of HDR400 cable is a myth. If your antenna is 9dBi or less, 5m is good advice, as you get 0.5 dbm lost per metre of cable. If you use a stronger antenna (it because even more directional, so harder to set up DIY style), say at 18 dBi or more you can use 10m of cable easily. If you use HDR400 cable (0.2dbi/m) loss you can have it even longer. **Q: Hi! does this have any way for monitoring data usage on a daily basis? eg. not more than 1gb per day or free surfing at night?** A: Hi Marco, yes you can log into the modem admin area to check usage and speed of upload/download on an iPad or laptop connected to the modems wifi network. You can set a data limit. Hope that helps. M ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable and great! *by M***R on 25 February 2013* I'd suffered and endured the dubious Virgin Media "Superhub" long enough. I decided I'd try a new router after reading all the similar problems on the Virgin Media forums. I didn't want to spend too much money, so reading the generally positive reviews of this router, and that others had even used it for the same reason, I went for it. Setting it up was incredibly simple, although I have had previous experience. But honestly the hardest part was probably setting the old VM box to "Modem" mode.. Anyway! Afterwards I wired in this new router, logged on to it wirelessly, went into its admin menu, clicked the automatic setup wizard and.... Bosh. Done! I didn't bother with the enclosed CD, I guess it would've installed unnecessary gunk on my PC, I have no idea what's on it. So setup took literally a couple of minutes, including untangling wires. Really easy. Performance has been fantastic. I immediately noticed a dramatic improvement over the old VM box. Before I'd have to click on a link on my wirelessly connected PC, and wait. Then perhaps click again. Same with all other devices. It was like the router just wasn't bothering to connect to the internet. Now it works properly. Ping and download speeds are epic. Before the ping could be pretty high, and download speeds could sometimes be fast, but somewhat variable and inconsistent. Now downloads are fast and rock steady. We have an xbox hooked up via wireless, in a bedroom the opposite end of the flat (It's a late 70s build with some pretty thick concrete walls to get through). It used to hover around the 1 bar of signal on the xbox "Find Wireless" section. Now it hovers around the Maximum point, occasionally dropping only by 1 bar. Playing games had gotten to the impossible point, and party chat was a stuttering mess of choppy voices and impossible to understand. Now, perfect. So signal is strong and very dependable. I stream media to a wireless radio, xbox etc. Worked perfectly out of the box. My wireless printer that had seemed very temperamental before is now fully co-operating. I read a couple of reviews where people said they had to reset... Mines been on permanently for a few weeks now without a single issue. I did ensure that I had the latest firmware on the TP-Link website, turns out it already had it installed. Maybe that helps? Anyway its behaved perfectly for me. So overall I rate this a fantastic router for my pretty basic needs. Β£20 for this is a bargain. It made my Virgin Media internet work how it was supposed to be. How Virgin who had such a fantastic reputation for speed could then couple that with such a poor piece of equipment is unbelievable. But this solves it. It's just a shame that I have to keep my stupid, large "Superhub" hooked up in modem mode alongside this great router. Buy it. It's great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inexpensive, easy to configure and has proved reliable - a great product! *by J***N on 30 July 2017* I bought this to use as a replacement for our Virgin Media Super Hub as, when our housing estate was built a couple of years ago, most people took on Virgin Media for their broadband services as they had a special offer for all new owners at the time. This now means that within a few hundred feet there are countless Super Hub ID's and our connection has become more and more unreliable. We have had a couple of replacement Hubs from VM but they haven't really cured the problem so I decided to change tack. Having read some of the reviews for TP-Link Cable WiFi Router and looking at how other people solved poor VM WiFi problems I decided to purchase for installation our loft space with a view to making the WiFi signal in our home more robust. One the router arrived and was out of the box I switched the Super Hub into Modem mode, ran a CAT5 cable from the Modem port up into the loft space, plugged it into the TP-Link Router and turned on. For first time use I used a wired connection with the laptop to log into the TP-Link Admin page and within a couple of clicks of a mouse the router had found the cable model and the connection was live. A few more clicks later and I had configured the WiFi as we would want it and all of our devices found the new SSID quickly. I then reviewed the basic security setting and made a few simple changes to make sure the router was as secure as I needed to be and, after a quick reboot, we were ready to go. The total installation time was no more than fifteen minutes and that included putting a couple of screws into a joist to mount the router for best signal strength. The router has been in place for about a month now and so far it has been excellent. Unlike the previous Super Hub there has been no drop out or no need to reboot (albeit I believe there is a setting where you can do this on a daily basis at a set time) and the connection has been very stable. We run 2 PC's, 1 Laptop, 2 FireTV's, 3 Mobile Phones and a CCTV system that can be viewed live and the router is dealing with all of this in it's stride. It not unusual for both Fire TV's to be streaming at the same time without an issue and our work laptop can be quite heavy on data when using a VPN connection and, again, the router has been trouble-free. There are lots of other features of the product such as Guest WiFi, Bridges, DMZ's etc. which are all over and above what we really need but am pleased the features could be used should our requirements change. All in all, for the price we paid and the issues we were having with a Super Hub, this is an excellent piece of kit for a home WiFi setup. It was quick and simple to set up, provided a good level of security for our devices and so far has been faultless. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by R***S on 28 April 2026* Little slow but works properly, great as a 4g router, strong signal and easy to assemble ## Frequently Bought Together - TP-Link Archer MR500 AC1200 4G+ Cat6 WiFi Router with Sim Slot, Superfast 4G+ LTE Speed, External Antenna, MU-MIMO, Plug & Play - Bingfu Outdoor 4G LTE Antenna Wall Mount Waterproof SMA Male 5dBi Aerial Compatible with Vodafone EE O2 Three 4G LTE Router Gateway Modem Router Gateway Trail Camera --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/449543581-archer-mr500-ac1200-4g-cat6-wifi-router-with-sim-slot](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/449543581-archer-mr500-ac1200-4g-cat6-wifi-router-with-sim-slot) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*