DrayTek VC510AX-K Vigor C510ax 5G Mobile Broadband Wireless AX3000 SOHO Ethernet Router

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

• 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)

• Wireless WAN (Wi-Fi) backup

• Flexible 5G/4G Connectivity

• Integrated 5G/4G modem with Dual-SIM slots for backup telco
• Unlocked for use with EE, 3, O2, Vodafone, Eircom

• Per-SIM WAN data budget and SMS inbox (send & receive)

• Wi-Fi 6 Performance

• AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless
• Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
• Wireless WAN backup (ax models)

• Wi-Fi 6 module can provide Internet access and support local wireless LAN at the same time

• Security & Control

• SPI Firewall and Content Filtering
• DoS and spoofing defence
• VPN client/server for LAN-to-LAN and teleworker connectivity

• Quality of Service (QoS) and bandwidth management

• 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

Performance

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

• 900 Mbps Uplink

• 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

Physical Specifications

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