Overview
The TP-Link ER707-M represents a significant step forward in TP-Link’s Omada router lineup. It’s an Omada-managed, multi-gigabit VPN router positioned for prosumers, branch offices, and small businesses that need 2.5 Gb WAN capability, integrated VPN support, and centralized SDN management.
On paper, it checks nearly every box: multiple WAN options, solid routing throughput, and strong VPN performance — all wrapped in a fanless, rack-mountable chassis. In practice, performance and stability hold up well, but the port configuration feels one step short of perfect.
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Hardware & Build
Unlike the SG2210P switch, the ER707-M actually includes rack ears and proper mounting hardware, which is a welcome touch. The chassis feels solid, and passive cooling keeps it quiet and efficient.
Port layout, however, is a mixed bag:
• 2× 2.5 Gb WAN/LAN ports — ideal for modern fiber or cable connections.
• 1× Gigabit SFP WAN/LAN — fine for legacy fiber but capped at 1 Gbps.
• 4× Gigabit RJ-45 LAN/WAN ports — reliable, but starting to feel dated.
Here lies the issue: with dual 2.5 Gb WANs, the absence of a 2.5 Gb or SFP+ LAN uplink becomes the bottleneck. You can push traffic in at multi-gig speeds, but you can’t push it out at the same rate. An SFP+ uplink would have made this router a serious contender for high-throughput or aggregation roles.
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Feature Set
Feature depth is where the ER707-M earns respect.
It supports:
• Omada SDN integration, allowing centralized management, VPN orchestration, and policy deployment.
• Comprehensive VPN options (SSL, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP, L2TP over IPsec).
• Load balancing and automatic failover, plus 4G LTE USB backup.
• Policy-based routing, VLAN segmentation, and guest portal management.
• 500 000 concurrent sessions, plenty for SMB and branch workloads.
Firmware updates and controller syncs have been consistent and stable. VPN throughput is respectable, and latency remains low under load balancing.
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Performance & Practical Use
Routing performance is solid, comfortably handling multi-gig WAN inputs with modest CPU utilization. VPN speeds vary depending on encryption method but are more than adequate for small-office tunnels and remote access.
Omada integration is seamless, and configuration through the controller is intuitive. Standalone mode is also available, though the full Omada experience (with unified policy, VPN, and alerting) makes it worth pairing.
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Verdict
The ER707-M delivers professional-grade features at a prosumer price — but with a caveat.
It’s reliable, well-built, and feature-rich, yet the lack of a 2.5 Gb or SFP+ uplink limits its long-term scalability. For most small offices or branch sites, it’s an outstanding choice; for network engineers looking to fully leverage 2.5 Gb WAN redundancy, it falls just short.
