TP-Link ER706W-4G - Omada 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router
The TP-Link Omada ER706W-4G is a business-class 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit VPN gateway designed for offices, retail locations, branch sites, temporary deployments, remote facilities, and other networks that need both wired broadband and cellular connectivity. It combines an integrated LTE modem, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, multiple configurable Gigabit WAN/LAN interfaces, an SFP uplink, advanced VPN services, load balancing, and centralized Omada SDN management in a single compact platform.
ER706W-4G supports LTE Cat6 cellular speeds up to 300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, AX3000 wireless performance with up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and flexible multi-WAN operation for Ethernet, fiber, and 4G internet connections. Five detachable high-gain antennas, business VPN support, captive portal authentication, advanced firewall features, Omada cloud management, and automatic WAN failover make it well suited to professional networks where reliable connectivity and centralized administration are important.
Key Features
- TP-Link Omada 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit VPN gateway
- Exact model ER706W-4G
- Page specifications based on ER706W-4G V1 hardware
- 4G+ LTE Cat6 cellular connectivity
- Up to 300 Mbps LTE download speed
- Up to 50 Mbps LTE upload speed
- 1 Nano-SIM card slot on V1 hardware
- AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- Up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz
- Up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
- 160 MHz channel support on 5 GHz where permitted
- OFDMA and 1024-QAM support
- 1 Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN port
- 1 Gigabit RJ45 WAN port
- 4 Gigabit RJ45 WAN/LAN ports
- Flexible Ethernet, fiber, and LTE WAN connectivity
- Load balancing between available WAN connections
- Link backup and WAN failover support
- 5 detachable high-gain antennas
- 3 dual-band Wi-Fi antennas
- 2 LTE antennas
- IPSec VPN support
- SSL VPN support
- WireGuard VPN support
- OpenVPN support
- PPTP and L2TP VPN support
- GRE VPN support in supported operating modes
- Omada SDN centralized management
- Omada cloud access
- Omada App management
- Standalone or controller-based configuration
- Omada Mesh support with compatible Omada access points
- Captive portal guest authentication
- Advanced firewall and access-control features
- Desktop or wall-mount installation
Applications & Use Cases
- Small and midsize business networks
- Branch offices
- Retail stores
- Restaurants and hospitality locations
- Temporary offices and job sites
- Construction-site connectivity
- Remote facilities
- Backup internet connections
- Primary LTE internet connections
- Multi-WAN business networks
- Automatic internet failover
- Ethernet and LTE load balancing
- Fiber WAN deployments using compatible SFP modules
- Wi-Fi 6 business networks
- Remote-access VPN deployments
- Site-to-site VPN connections
- Managed service provider deployments
- Omada SDN networks
- Guest Wi-Fi networks with captive portal authentication
- Locations without reliable wired broadband service
- Business continuity and internet redundancy applications
Technical Specifications
4G / LTE
- Cellular Standard: 4G+ LTE Cat6
- Maximum LTE Downlink: 300 Mbps
- Maximum LTE Uplink: 50 Mbps
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Slots: 1 on V1 Hardware
- US LTE FDD Bands: B2 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B12 / B13 / B14 / B25 / B26 / B29 / B30 / B66 / B71
- US LTE TDD Bands: B41 / B48
- Carrier Aggregation: Supported
Wireless
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 / IEEE 802.11ax
- Wireless Class: AX3000
- 2.4 GHz Maximum Signal Rate: 574 Mbps
- 5 GHz Maximum Signal Rate: 2402 Mbps
- 5 GHz Channel Width: Up to 160 MHz Where Supported
- OFDMA: Supported
- 1024-QAM: Supported
- Omada Mesh: Supported with Compatible Omada Devices
Ethernet & WAN Interfaces
- SFP Interface: 1 x Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN
- Dedicated RJ45 WAN: 1 x Gigabit
- Configurable RJ45 WAN/LAN: 4 x Gigabit
- Total Gigabit Interfaces: 6 Including SFP
- RJ45 Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Multi-WAN: Supported
- Load Balancing: Supported
- Link Backup: Timing / Failover
- Online Detection: Supported
VPN
- IPSec VPN: Supported
- Maximum IPSec Tunnels: Up to 100
- SSL VPN: Supported
- Maximum SSL VPN Tunnels: Up to 50
- WireGuard: Supported
- Maximum WireGuard Tunnels: Up to 20
- OpenVPN: Server and Client
- OpenVPN Tunnels: Up to 55
- PPTP: Server and Client
- L2TP: Server and Client
- L2TP over IPSec: Supported
- GRE: Supported in Applicable Operating Mode
- IKE: IKEv1 / IKEv2
- IPSec Encryption: DES / 3DES / AES128 / AES192 / AES256
Security & Routing
- Access Control: Source / Destination IP-Based ACL
- Attack Defense: TCP / UDP / ICMP Flood Defense
- IP-MAC Binding: Supported
- ARP Inspection: Supported
- URL Filtering: Supported
- Web Group Filtering: Supported in Applicable Mode
- Static Routing: Supported
- Policy Routing: Supported
- RIP: Supported in Applicable Mode
- OSPF: Supported in Applicable Mode
- NAT: One-to-One NAT, Multi-Net NAT, Virtual Server, NAT-DMZ
- UPnP: Supported
- Bandwidth Control: IP-Based
- Session Limit: IP-Based
Guest Authentication
- Captive Portal: Supported
- Simple Password: Supported
- Local User: Supported
- Voucher Authentication: Supported in Controller Mode
- RADIUS: Supported
- External Portal Server: Supported in Controller Mode
- LDAP: Supported
Management
- Standalone Management: Supported
- Omada Software Controller: Supported
- Omada Hardware Controller: OC200 / OC300 Supported
- Omada Cloud-Based Controller: Supported
- Omada App: Supported
- Cloud Access: Supported
- Web Management: Supported
- Remote Management: Supported
- SNMP: v1 / v2c / v3
- Configuration Export / Import: Supported
Hardware
- Processor: Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A53
- Memory: 512 MB DDR4
- Flash: 128 MB NAND
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 3 Detachable Dual-Band Antennas
- Wi-Fi Antenna Gain: 5 GHz 5.5 dBi / 2.4 GHz 4.5 dBi
- LTE Antennas: 2 Detachable 4.0 dBi Omnidirectional Antennas
- Reset Button: Yes
- Mounting: Desktop / Wall Mount
Power & Physical
- Power Supply: 12 VDC / 2 A
- Maximum Power Consumption - US: 17.3 W
- Dimensions: 226 × 131 × 35 mm / 8.9 × 5.2 × 1.4 in
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C / -40°F to 158°F
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
- Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Compliance
- Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS
Package Includes
- TP-Link Omada ER706W-4G Gateway
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
Compatibility & Buying Information
Exact Model: This page is for TP-Link Omada ER706W-4G. The specifications shown here follow the V1 hardware represented by the supplied ER706W-4G (EU & US) V1.0 datasheet.
Hardware Version Matters: TP-Link currently lists both ER706W-4G V1 and newer V2.20 hardware. V1 uses one Nano-SIM slot, while the newer V2.20 platform is listed with two Nano-SIM slots. Do not apply V2.20 specifications to V1 inventory unless the hardware version on the product label or packaging confirms V2.20.
US Cellular Bands: The US V1 hardware supports LTE-FDD bands B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B66, and B71 plus LTE-TDD bands B41 and B48. Carrier support still depends on the provider, SIM, service plan, local network configuration, and coverage.
AT&T Plan Compatibility: TP-Link specifically states that the US V1 ER706W-4G may not be compatible with AT&T “Text & Data” plans that combine SMS messaging and data service. Verify the cellular plan with the carrier before deployment.
LTE Speeds: The published 300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload figures are LTE Cat6 theoretical maximums. Real-world cellular performance varies with signal strength, carrier capacity, network congestion, plan limitations, building construction, antenna placement, and other environmental conditions.
One SIM Slot on V1: The V1 hardware represented by the supplied datasheet contains one Nano-SIM slot. It does not provide dual-SIM cellular failover like the newer V2.20 specification.
Multi-WAN Flexibility: ER706W-4G combines cellular, RJ45 Ethernet, and SFP WAN connectivity and supports load balancing and link backup. This allows the router to be used for primary broadband, cellular backup, or more complex multi-WAN configurations.
SFP Port: The SFP interface is Gigabit and can be configured for WAN/LAN use. A compatible SFP transceiver is required for fiber connectivity and is not assumed to be included with the router.
AX3000 Wi-Fi: The published 2402 Mbps 5 GHz and 574 Mbps 2.4 GHz figures are theoretical wireless signaling rates. Actual Wi-Fi throughput and coverage depend on client capability, interference, channel width, distance, building materials, and regulatory settings.
160 MHz Wi-Fi: HE160 / 160 MHz operation applies to the 5 GHz band and requires compatible Wi-Fi 6 clients. Availability can vary by region and regulatory restrictions.
Omada SDN: ER706W-4G can operate as a standalone gateway or as part of an Omada centrally managed network using compatible hardware, software, or cloud-based controllers. Certain features differ between standalone and controller modes.
Omada Mesh: Mesh functionality requires compatible Omada access points and appropriate controller or standalone-mesh support. The integrated Wi-Fi radio does not mean every Omada wireless product automatically participates in mesh.
VPN Features: Supported VPN protocols include IPSec, SSL VPN, WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, and GRE where supported by the selected operating mode and software version.
No PoE Output: ER706W-4G is a VPN gateway/router and its Ethernet interfaces do not provide PoE output. Access points, phones, cameras, or other PoE devices require a compatible PoE switch or injector.
Supplied Installation Guide: The FTP installation guide supplied for this page is specifically labeled ER706W-4G (EU) V1. The physical layout is closely related to V1 hardware, but US customers should follow US-specific cellular, regulatory, and carrier guidance where regional instructions differ.
Best Fit: ER706W-4G V1 is well suited to small and midsize organizations that need Wi-Fi 6, flexible Gigabit WAN connectivity, LTE Cat6 backup or primary internet, centralized Omada management, multi-WAN load balancing, and business VPN capabilities in one gateway.
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