Synology WRX560 Wireless Dual-Band 2.5G & Gigabit Router

Enhance your home or office network with the Synology WRX560 Wi‑Fi 6 router—featuring 2.5 GbE uplink, dual-band speeds up to 3 Gbps, advanced parental controls, Threat Prevention, and seamless SRM software management.

Key Features

• Wi‑Fi 6 Dual‑Band (802.11ax): Delivers up to 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz for reliable high-speed wireless coverage .

• High Performance: Powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and 512 MB DDR4, with hardware packet acceleration for smooth multi-device connectivity .

• Robust Wired Connectivity:

  • 1× 2.5 GbE LAN/WAN port,

  • 3× Gigabit Ethernet LAN,

  • 1× Gigabit WAN,

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 for external storage or 4G/3G dongles .

• Advanced Security & Controls: SRM software supports Threat Prevention, SPI firewall, VLAN segmentation, VPN (IPSec/L2TP/PPTP), guest portals, and up to 10 SSIDs .

• Smart Management: The Synology Router Manager (SRM) and companion app offer intuitive setup, parental controls, scheduled access, and family web filters .

• Mesh Ready: Compatible for easy expansion into a Wi‑Fi mesh network for broader coverage .

• Compact Design & Efficiency: Desktop form factor (233 × 194 × 66 mm), weighs 1.35 kg, consumes ~10.8 W under load .

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Feature-rich SRM OS with granular controls and robust security .

• High-performance Wi‑Fi 6 and 2.5 GbE support cater to gamers, NAS users, and power users .

• Mesh-capable for scalable coverage .

Cons

• Dual-band design uses a single 5 GHz radio, limiting backhaul and mesh efficiency .

• Reported range and stability issues in forums—may not sufficiently cover large homes without mesh or central placement .

• Some users report intermittent Wi‑Fi drops or streaming lag, often tied to firmware or mesh scenarios .

FAQs

Q1: Is the WRX560 suitable for large homes?
It can work in house sizes up to ~2,000 sq ft. Larger homes may require multiple units in mesh configuration for adequate coverage .

Q2: How is the parental control experience?
SRM’s Safe Access provides content filtering, usage schedules, and individual device profiles—all free and no subscription .

Q3: What about security features?
Threat Prevention and SPI firewall protect against threats; VPN and VLAN options enhance network segmentation and privacy .

Q4: How does mesh work?
You can expand the network using additional WRX560 or RT6600ax units. Performance depends on strategic placement and network backhaul setup .

Q5: Any major firmware issues?
Some users reported instability tied to specific SRM updates (e.g. SRM 1.3.1-9346), but Synology support has released patches addressing Threat Prevention and connectivity issues .

Q6: Can the USB port attach storage?
Yes—supports external USB drives or mobile dongles for backup or failover internet access .