Product Overview
The Tenda AC5 is a compact yet powerful dual-band WiFi router designed to deliver reliable, high-speed wireless internet for homes and small offices. With support for modern Wi-Fi standards and technologies, it balances coverage, speed, and network stability — making it a solid budget choice for streaming, gaming, remote work, and smart-home setups.
Fast Dual-Band Wireless Performance
The AC5 provides dual-band WiFi with a combined speed of up to 1167 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 867 Mbps on 5 GHz). This setup helps you separate lighter tasks (like browsing or connecting IoT devices) on the 2.4 GHz band and more demanding tasks (like 4K streaming, online gaming, or video calls) on the 5 GHz band — giving you both flexibility and performance.
Strong & Wide Coverage with Four High-Gain Antennas
Equipped with 4 × 5 dBi external antennas, the AC5 offers improved range and better signal penetration through walls, making it suitable for medium-sized homes or multi-room coverage. The antennas work with Beamforming+ technology to direct signals toward connected devices for more stable connections.
Efficient Handling of Multiple Devices (MU-MIMO)
With MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology, the router can manage multiple devices simultaneously without significant speed drops — useful if you have many gadgets connected (smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, etc.). This helps maintain smooth connectivity even under heavy network load.
Easy Setup & Smart Network Management
The router supports quick and straightforward setup via the Tenda WiFi App (or web interface), making it convenient even if you’re not highly technical. Through the app, you can manage the network from your phone — control connected devices, set up guest networks, apply parental controls, and monitor usage remotely.
Security, Guest Network & Network Control Features
The AC5 supports standard WiFi security protocols including WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption. It also allows you to set up a guest network, isolate guest traffic, control internet access for devices, and manage bandwidth — useful features for shared living spaces, small offices, or households with children.
Solid Hardware & Reliable Connectivity
Under the hood, the AC5 runs on a 1 GHz high-performance CPU and handles standard wired connectivity with 1 WAN port + 3 LAN ports (10/100 Mbps) — enough for common wired devices such as desktops, smart TVs, or gaming consoles. Its stable performance suits everyday internet demands like streaming, browsing, downloads, and video conferencing.
General Specifications
Brand: Tenda
Model: AC5 AC1200 Smart Dual-Band WiFi Router
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz (dual-band concurrent)
Max WiFi Speed: 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 867 Mbps (5 GHz) — total ~1167 Mbps
Antennas: 4 × external 5 dBi high-gain antennas
Technology: MU-MIMO, Beamforming+
Ports: 1 × WAN (10/100 Mbps), 3 × LAN (10/100 Mbps)
Security: WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, Guest network, Parental controls
Management: Web interface + Tenda WiFi App (iOS / Android)
Other Features: Guest WiFi, QoS/bandwidth prioritization, IPv6 support, Smart WiFi scheduling, WPS button
Power Supply: 9 V DC / 1 A
Who It’s Good For
Houses and apartments needing reliable whole-home WiFi without spending too much.
Users streaming HD/4K video, gaming online, or doing remote work.
Families or shared households needing guest networks and parental controls.
Small offices or home offices needing stable internet for video calls, browsing, and productivity.