TP-Link Omada ER706W AX3000 WiFi 6 VPN Router
- AX3000 WiFi 6: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
- 1 Gigabit SFP + 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports
- Load balancing on up to 5 WAN ports
- VPN: SSL, IPSec, GRE, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN
- 1 USB 3.0 for storage or LTE dongle backup
- 512 MB RAM, 3 antennas
- 5 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable VPN gateway for a small office or advanced home that wants multi WAN failover, many VPN types and Omada management in one box. Its wireless coverage relies on adding Omada access points for larger spaces.
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ASIN: B0D2M2TMBCModel: ER706WCategory: Network Routers
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Overview
Not a plain consumer router, the TP-Link Omada gateway combines a multi WAN VPN router with dual band WiFi in a single unit. It plugs into the Omada SDN platform for cloud management and can mesh with Omada access points to extend wireless coverage.
One box juggles several internet lines, a wide list of VPN protocols and an LTE backup through a USB dongle. Running everything from the Omada controller suits anyone managing more than one site. Home users who only want simple wireless will find the business feature set more than they need.
Who it's for
Small businesses, remote workers with a backup line, and home labs running WireGuard will make use of the wired and VPN features. Someone after a single mesh kit for a large house without any networking interest will find it more involved than needed.
Pros and cons
- Multiple WAN ports with load balancing
- Wide VPN protocol support including WireGuard
- LTE backup through a USB dongle
- SFP slot for fiber uplinks
- LTE dongle sold separately
- Security protocol listed only as WPA2
- Wireless range figures not listed
- Antenna type listed both fixed and detachable
Performance notes
Throughput across lines comes from load balancing, which spreads traffic over the configured WAN ports so several broadband links act as one larger pipe. VPN speed depends on the router processor and the protocol chosen, with lighter protocols such as WireGuard putting less strain on it. Wireless reach rests on the built in radios and grows only by adding Omada access points in mesh.
Specifications
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Model | ER706W |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wan load balancing | Up to 5 WAN ports |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 12 V DC |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| RAM Memory Installed | 512 MB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 Year |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz |
| WiFi Generation | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Security Protocol | WPA2 |
| Number of Ports | 1 Gigabit SFP, 5 Gigabit RJ45 |
| Control Type | App, Omada SDN cloud management |
| Number of Antennas | 3 |
| Coverage | Extendable with Omada Mesh |
| BuiltIn Media | ER706W, DC power adapter, antennas, installation guide |
| Vpn protocols | SSL, IPSec, GRE, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN |
| USB ports | 1 x USB 3.0, storage and LTE backup |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the TP-Link ER706W?
The router, a DC power adapter, antennas and an installation guide. An LTE dongle for backup is not included, and no Ethernet cable is listed.
Is the TP-Link ER706W a mesh system?
Not on its own. It meshes with Omada access points to extend WiFi without extra cabling, but those access points are sold separately.
Can the ER706W use a cellular backup line?
Yes, through its USB 3.0 port with a compatible LTE dongle, which is sold separately.
Which VPN types does the TP-Link ER706W support?
SSL, IPSec, GRE, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP and OpenVPN.