DrayTek Vigor C510ax 5G Branch-Office Networking Gateway
The DrayTek Vigor C510ax is a low-cost firewall VPN router designed as an ideal 5G networking gateway for branch offices. It integrates 5G/4G mobile connectivity with multiple WAN options, advanced firewall protection, VPN, and Wi-Fi 6 to deliver flexible and resilient Internet access.
Key Benefits
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Multi-WAN Resilience
Use any of three primary WAN connectivity methods, with automatic failover: - Built-in 5G/4G modem with Dual-SIM
- Gigabit Ethernet WAN (RJ-45)
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Wireless WAN (Wi-Fi) backup
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Flexible 5G/4G Connectivity
- Integrated 5G/4G modem with Dual-SIM slots for backup telco
- Unlocked for use with EE, 3, O2, Vodafone, Eircom
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Per-SIM WAN data budget and SMS inbox (send & receive)
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Wi-Fi 6 Performance
- AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
- Wireless WAN backup (ax models)
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Wi-Fi 6 module can provide Internet access and support local wireless LAN at the same time
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Security & Control
- SPI Firewall and Content Filtering
- DoS and spoofing defence
- VPN client/server for LAN-to-LAN and teleworker connectivity
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Quality of Service (QoS) and bandwidth management
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Central Management Ready
- Compatible with VigorACS central management platform
- Optional VigorCare extended warranty
Key Features
- Multi-WAN Router with Failover
- 5G / 4G built-in modem with Dual-SIM slot for second backup telco
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN (RJ-45)
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN (RJ-45) / LAN switchable
- 3 x Gigabit RJ-45 LAN Ports
- Wireless WAN backup (ax models)
- Up to 940 Mbps Firewall Throughput
- Up to 370 Mbps IPsec VPN Throughput
- 4 x LAN-to-LAN & Remote Teleworker VPN Tunnels
- AX3000 – Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band Wireless
- 4 LAN Subnets with VLANs (Port-based / 802.1q)
- SPI Firewall and Content Filtering
- Optional VigorCare Available
- Compatible with VigorACS central management platform
Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)
Physical Interfaces
| Interface / Component | Details |
|---|---|
| WAN Ports | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45 |
| WAN/LAN Switchable Port | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45 |
| LAN Ports | 3 x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45 |
| Wireless LAN Antennas | 2 x removable |
| 5G Cellular Antennas | 2 x removable |
| Buttons | Wireless On/Off/WPS, recessed Factory Reset |
| SIM Slots | 2 x Nano-SIM (1 active SIM) |
Performance
| Function | Performance |
|---|---|
| NAT Throughput | Up to 940 Mb/s |
| NAT Sessions | 50,000 |
| IPsec VPN Performance | 370 Mb/s |
| Concurrent VPN Tunnels | Max. 4 |
WAN Interfaces
- WAN1: Gigabit Ethernet
- WAN2: Gigabit Ethernet (LAN switchable)
- WAN3: 2.4GHz Wireless WAN
- WAN4: 5GHz Wireless WAN
- WAN5: Integrated 5G/4G Modem
Internet & WAN Features:
- Hardware Acceleration (Always On)
- 802.1p/q Multi-VLAN Tagging
- Multi-VLAN/PVC
- 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wireless WAN
- WAN Active on Demand: Link Failure, Traffic Threshold
- Connection Detection: ARP Detect, Ping Detect
- WAN Data Budget
- Dynamic DNS
- DrayDDNS – with automated Let’s Encrypt certificates
IPv4 Connection Types:
- PPPoE, DHCP, Static IP
IPv6 Connection Types:
- Ethernet: PPP, DHCPv6, Static IPv6, TSPC, 6rd, 6in4 Static Tunnel
Wireless Features (Wi-Fi 6 AX3000)
- 802.11ax 2x2 wireless access point
- Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless
- Dual-band (2.4/5GHz) simultaneous wireless
- Up to 2402 Mbps PHY rate at 160MHz (5GHz)
- Up to 574 Mbps PHY rate at 40MHz (2.4GHz)
Channel Bandwidth:
- 2.4GHz: 20/40MHz
- 5GHz: 20/40/80/160MHz
Wi-Fi Technologies:
- OFDMA
- MU-MIMO
- Tx Beamforming
- 1024-QAM
- Mesh Root support with DrayTek VigorAP Mesh Nodes
- Up to 8 SSIDs per radio band
- Extended 5GHz Band: Channels 36-48, 52-64, 100-140
Wireless Optimisation & QoS:
- Assisted Client Roaming
- Band Steering
- WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
Wireless Security:
- OWE
- WEP
- WPA
- WPA2/WPA
- WPA3
- Pre-Shared Key authentication
- Enterprise 802.1x authentication
- Identity Access Policies (MAC address, Login, Guest Hotspot)
Antenna Specifications
Wireless LAN Antennas:
- 2 x External Dipole
- 5GHz Gain: 2.8 dBi
- 2.4GHz Gain: 2.1 dBi
- RP-SMA fitting antenna connectors
5G/4G Cellular Antennas:
- 2 x External Dipole
- 2 x Internal PIFA
- Gain: 4 dBi
- SMA fitting antenna connectors
Integrated 5G Modem Features
- Dual-SIM Failover
- 5G Modem / LTE Category 19 Modem
- Unlocked to any network (EE, 3, O2, Vodafone, Eircom)
5G Max Data Rates
(Real-world throughput estimated at approximately 600 Mbps. Values below are theoretical data link rates.)
- 5G NR SA:
- 2.4 Gbps Downlink
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900 Mbps Uplink
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5G NR NSA:
- 3.4 Gbps Downlink
- 550 Mbps Uplink
Supported Bands:
- 5G NR Sub-6 SA Bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 77, 78
- 5G NR Sub-6 NSA Bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 77, 78
- 4G LTE (FDD) Bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28
- 4G LTE (TDD) Bands: 38, 40
- 3G (WCDMA) Bands: 1, 8
Additional 5G/LTE Features:
- 2 x Internal 4G/5G PIFA Antennas
- 2 x External 4G/5G Antennas included
- Per-SIM-Card WAN Data Budget
- 2 x Nano-size SIM-card slots
- Removable SIM slot cover
- SMS Inbox – Send & receive SMS text messages
Firewall & Content Filtering
- IP-based Firewall Policy
- DoS Attack Defence
- Spoofing Defence
Content Filtering:
- Application Content Filter
- URL Content Filter
- DNS Keyword Filter
- Web Category Filter
NAT & LAN Management
NAT Features:
- NAT Port Redirection
- Open Ports
- Port Triggering
- DMZ Host
- UPnP
- ALG (Application Layer Gateway): SIP, RTSP
LAN Management:
- 802.1q Tag-based, Port-based VLAN
- Up to 4 LAN Subnets (NAT or Routing mode selectable per LAN interface)
- Up to 8 VLANs
DHCP Server:
- Multiple IP Subnet
- Custom DHCP Options
- Bind-IP-to-MAC
- DHCP Pool Count up to 253 addresses for LANs 1–4
- DHCP Relay per LAN
Additional LAN Features:
- Wired 802.1x Port Authentication
- Local DNS Server
- Conditional DNS Forwarding
- Hotspot Web Portal
- Hotspot Authentication: Click-Through, External Portal Server
Networking & Routing Features
- Policy-based Routing: Protocol, IP Address, Port
- DNS Security (DNSSEC)
- Local RADIUS server
- Multicast: IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping & Fast Leave
Routing (IPv4 & IPv6):
- Static Routing
- Inter-VLAN Routing
- RIP v1/v2/ng
- BGP
- OSPF
VPN Features
- Up to 4 active VPN tunnels
- Up to 370 Mb/s IPsec
VPN Types:
- LAN-to-LAN – Dial-In VPN Server & Dial-Out VPN Client
- Teleworker-to-LAN – Dial-In VPN Server
Authentication & Encryption:
- User Authentication: Local, RADIUS, TACACS+, mOTP, TOTP
- IKE Authentication: Pre-Shared Key and Digital Signature (X.509)
- Encryption: DES, 3DES, AES (128/192/256)
- Authentication: SHA-256, SHA-1
- Dead Peer Detection (DPD)
- IPsec NAT-Traversal (NAT-T)
VPN Protocols:
- IPsec IKEv1
- IKEv2
- IKEv2 EAP
- IPsec-XAuth
- OpenVPN
- WireGuard
Bandwidth Management & QoS
- IP-based Bandwidth Limit
- IP-based Session Limit
QoS (Quality of Service):
- 4 Priority Queues
- App QoS
- VoIP Prioritization
Management & Monitoring
Local Management:
- HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, FTP, TR-069
- Config File Export & Import
- Firmware Upgrade via TFTP, HTTP, TR-069
Access Control & Monitoring:
- Access List
- Brute Force Protection
- Syslog
- SMS, E-mail Notification Alert
- SNMP: v1, v2c, v3
Central Management:
- Managed by VigorACS
- AP Management: Up to 20 VigorAP access points
- Switch Management: Up to 5 VigorSwitch network switches
- DrayTek Mesh: Up to 7 VigorAP access points^
Operating Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 16 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C ~ 70 °C |
| Humidity | 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Power | DC 12V @ 1.4A (via external PSU) |
| Mounting | Wall Mountable |
Physical Specifications
| Dimension / Weight | Details |
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| Width | 207 mm |
| Depth | 131 mm |
| Height | 42 mm |
| Weight | 840 g |
Box Contents
- Vigor C510ax series router
- Quick Start Guide
- Cat-5e RJ-45 Network Cable
- 2 x Detachable Wireless LAN Antennas
- 2 x Detachable Cellular Antennas
- DC 12V Power Supply with UK Plug
Warranty & VigorCare
- Standard Warranty: Two (2) Year, RTB
- Software Security Updates: 5 years after EOL notification (products sold in the UK only)
VigorCare Extended Warranty Options:
- VigorCare A3 3 Year Subscription: VCARE-A3
- VigorCare A5 5 Year Subscription: VCARE-A5
