DrayTek Vigor C510ax

5G Mobile Broadband Router with Failover to Ethernet Fibre, Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 Wireless, and VPN Secured Tunnels

Product Overview

The DrayTek Vigor C510ax is an ideal branch-office 5G networking gateway. It functions as a low-cost firewall VPN router with 5G/4G mobile internet connectivity. It supports multiple WAN methods, including a dual-SIM cellular 5G/4G modem, Ethernet (RJ45), and wireless WAN (for 'ax' models, allowing fallback to a wireless hotspot). The Wi-Fi 6 module enables simultaneous internet access and local wireless LAN support. The router offers extensive Firewall features, Content Filtering, VPN client/server, and Quality of Service controls, enhanced by the latest DrayTek DrayOS 5 system for security-focused capabilities.

Key Features & Benefits

5G/4G Mobile Broadband Modem
Integrated 5G/4G Category 19 modem for fast connections, suitable for primary internet or backup. Unlocked for use with any mobile network, ensuring maximum flexibility and uptime.
Benefits: High speed Mobile Broadband. Ensure constant connectivity.
High-Performance VPN Router for SMB
Securely connect remote sites at high speed with up to 4 VPN tunnels. Provides secure connectivity for remote workers to network resources, supporting OpenVPN and Wireguard.
Benefits: Fast and Secure encrypted network access for remote workers.
Wi-Fi 6 - AX3000 Performance
Wi-Fi 6 wireless provides gigabit Wi-Fi with reliable throughput, ideal for time-sensitive applications like video conferencing, low latency gaming, and 4K Ultra-HD streaming.
Benefits: Improve wireless performance. Built with the latest technologies.
3+1 Gigabit LAN Ports with VLANs
Connect computers, servers, and network-attached storage directly with up to 5 LAN ports. Utilize VLANs to provide broadband and VPN connectivity to up to 4 separate networks.
Benefits: Improve the quality of service for private and guest data traffic. Mix fixed and virtual configurations.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Enables administrators to control access to local resources (servers, NAS drives) based on predefined policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and external authentication methods.
Benefits: Policy-based access to local network resources.
Easily Manage Local APs/Switches with the Virtual Controller
Manage connected DrayTek switches and APs locally through the router's Virtual Controller feature, which allows automatic discovery and addition to the management pool.
Benefits: Monitor, maintain, and provision directly on the Vigor router.

Key Specification

Multi-WAN Router with Failover
5G / 4G built-in modem with dual SIM slot for second backup telco
1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN (RJ45)
1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN (RJ45) / LAN switchable
3x Gigabit RJ-45 LAN Ports
Wireless WAN backup ('ax' models)
Up to 940Mbps Firewall Throughput
Up to 370Mbps IPsec VPN Throughput
4x 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

Vigor C510ax Router Models

UK Product Code	EAN	Product Name	Product Description
VC510AX-K	4710484748706	Vigor C510ax (UK/IE)	Vigor C510ax 5G Mobile Broadband Wireless AX3000 Ethernet Router with integrated SIM slot, VPN and Firewall

Technical Specification (UK Hardware Spec.)

Physical Interfaces

WAN Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45
WAN/LAN Switchable Port: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45
LAN Ports: 3x Gigabit Ethernet (1G/100M/10M), RJ-45
2x Removable Wireless LAN antennas
2x Removable 5G Cellular antennas
Wireless On / Off / WPS button
Recessed Factory Reset button
SIM Slot: 2x Nano-SIM (1 Active SIM)

Performance

NAT Performance: Up to 940 Mb/s NAT Throughput, 50,000 NAT Sessions
VPN Performance: 370 Mb/s IPsec VPN Performance, Max. 4 Concurrent VPN Tunnels

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 Connection

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 LetsEncrypt Certificates
IPv4 Connection Types: PPPoE, DHCP, Static IP
IPv6 Connection Types: Ethernet: PPP, DHCPv6, Static IPv6, TSPC, 6rd, 6in4 Static Tunnel

Wireless Features

AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless: 802.11ax 2x2 wireless access point
Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless
Dual-band (2.4/5Ghz) simultaneous wireless
Up to 2402Mbps PHY rate at 160MHz with 5GHz
Up to 574Mbps PHY rate at 40MHz with 2.4GHz
Channel Bandwidth: 20/40MHz for 2.4GHz, 20/40/80/160MHz for 5GHz
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: Assisted Client Roaming, Band Steering
WMM (Wireless MultiMedia)
WPS - WiFi Protected Setup
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: 2x External Dipole, 5GHz Gain: 2.8 dBi, 2.4GHz Gain: 2.1 dBi, RP-SMA fitting antenna connectors
5G/4G Cellular Antennas: 2x External Dipole, 2x 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: Theoretical maximum real-world throughput speed is estimated to be approximately 600Mbps. Theoretical maximum data link rates for 5G New Radio Standalone (NR SA) and 5G New Radio Non-standalone (NR NSA) are provided.
5G NR SA: 2.4Gbps Downlink, 900Mbps Uplink
5G NR NSA: 3.4Gbps Downlink, 550Mbps Uplink
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
2x Internal 4G/5G PIFA Antennas
2x External 4G/5G Antennas included
Per-SIM-Card WAN Data Budget
2x 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 Features, Web Category Filter*

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
Wired 802.1x Port Authentication
Local DNS Server
Conditional DNS Forwarding
Hotspot Web Portal
Hotspot Authentication: Click-Through, External Portal Server

Networking Features

Policy-based Routing: Protocol, IP Address, Port
DNS Security (DNSSEC)
Local RADIUS server
Multicast: IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping & Fast Leave
Routing Features: IPv4 & IPv6 Static Routing, Inter-VLAN Routing, RIP v1/v2/ng, BGP, OSPF

VPN Features

Up to 4 active VPN tunnels
Up to 370Mb/s IPsec
LAN-to-LAN - Dial-In VPN Server & Dial-Out VPN Client
Teleworker-to-LAN - Dial-In VPN Server
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

IP-based Bandwidth Limit
IP-based Session Limit
QoS (Quality of Service): 4 Priority Queues, App QoS, VoIP Prioritization

Management

Local Service: HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, FTP, TR-069
Config File Export & Import
Firmware Upgrade via TFTP, HTTP, TR-069
Access Control Features: Access List, Brute Force Protection
Syslog
SMS, E-mail Notification Alert
SNMP: v1, v2c, v3
Managed by VigorACS

Router-based Central Management Features

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

Power Requirements: 100-240VAC
Power Consumption (maximum): 16W
Temperature Operating: 0 °C ~ 45 °C
Storage: -25 °C ~ 70 °C
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Operating Power: DC 12V @ 1.4A (via external PSU, supplied)
Wall Mountable

Box Contents

Vigor C510ax series router
Quick Start Guide
Cat-5e RJ-45 Network Cable
2x Detachable Wireless LAN Antennas
2x Detachable Cellular Antennas
DC 12V Power Supply with UK Plug

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 207mm Width, 131mm Depth, 42mm Height
Weight: 840g

ROHS, UKCA & CE Compliant

Warranty: Standard: Two (2) Year, RTB
Software security updates: 5 years after the EOL notification (UK only).
VigorCare Extended Warranty: VigorCare A3 3 Year Subscription (VCARE-A3), VigorCare A5 5 Year Subscription (VCARE-A5).
^ Subscription required: Group B, URLR-B (includes free 30-day trial). Visit the DrayTek Mesh Model Compatibility page for mesh compatibility details.

For support, contact DrayTek via email at info@draytek.co.uk or by phone at +44 (0) 345 5570 007 (UK) or +353 (0) 818 000 939 (Ireland). Specifications are subject to change. Actual performance may vary. Full specifications are available at www.draytek.co.uk and www.draytek.ie.

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