What it is
The TP-Link Omada ER706W is a dual-band AX3000 VPN router supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with combined speeds over 2900 Mbps. It includes 128 MB NAND Flash and 512 MB DDR4 memory and supports gigabit Ethernet connections.
Who it's for
This router fits small to medium businesses needing reliable VPN connectivity, fast Wi-Fi 6 performance, and wired gigabit Ethernet for office networks.
Why it's good
It offers contemporary Wi-Fi 6 speeds combined with VPN capability in a compact form. Its hardware specs ensure stable connections and support for multiple clients with decent throughput.
When to choose it
If your location requires VPN access and you want to benefit from Wi-Fi 6 speeds with gigabit wired connections, the ER706W is a worth considering option.
Specifications
| Ethernet LAN features | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| DSL features | |
| DSL WAN | No |
| Mobile network | |
| SIM card slot | No |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
| Network | |
| Routing protocols | OSPF, RIP |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| VPN tunnels quantity | 50 |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Port triggering | Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Protocols | |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) | Yes |
| Routing protocols | OSPF, RIP |
| DHCP server | Yes |
| Management features | |
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) | Yes |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Security | |
| VPN tunnels quantity | 50 |
| URL filtering | Yes |
| System event log | Yes |
| Security algorithms | WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Filtering | Yes |
| Schedule access | Yes |
| Access Control List (ACL) | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |
| WAN connection | |
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| DSL WAN | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
| WAN connection type | SFP |
| Wireless LAN features | |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 574 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 2402 Mbit/s |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Design | |
| Product type | Desktop/pole router |
| Wall mountable | Yes |
| LED indicators | System, USB, WAN, WLAN |
| Product colour | Black |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |
| Antenna | |
| Antenna design | External |
| Antennas quantity | 3 |
| Antenna gain level (max) | 4.5 dBi |
| Features | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Internal memory | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4 |
| Power | |
| Power source type | DC |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Output current | 2 A |
| Operational conditions | |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 226 mm |
| Height | 35 mm |
| Depth | 131 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| Manual | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Ask Creative Systems for advice on whether the ER706W meets your network security and speed needs before proceeding.