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White rectangular router with six internal antennas and front LED indicators

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 tri-band WiFi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-5WWV-79X11 MPN Archer BE550

Tri-band WiFi 7 router delivering up to 9214 Mbps across 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands with five 2.5 Gbps ports and EasyMesh support

  • Standards• 6 GHz: 5760 Mbps (802.11be) • 5 GHz: 2880 Mbps (802.11be)
  • WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be
  • Network Protocols• IPv4 • IPv6
  • WPA• WPA • WPA2 • WPA3 • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
  • WAN Ports1× 2.5 Gbps WAN

Model Archer BE550

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • WiFi 7 reaches 9.2 Gbps across three bands
  • 6 GHz band delivers 5760 Mbps for high-throughput tasks
  • Five 2.5 Gbps ports remove wired bottlenecks
  • EasyMesh expands coverage to 2000 sq ft seamlessly
  • HomeShield adds WPA3 security and parental controls

Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router

The Archer BE550 is a new tri-band wireless router built on Wi-Fi 7 with a combined wireless data rate of up to 9214 Mbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. It provides one 2.5 Gbps WAN port and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports for full multi-gigabit wired connectivity. Six internal antennas with beamforming and a USB 3.0 interface complete the package.

Home users needing 6 GHz spectrum

Households upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 devices will benefit from 320 MHz channels, 4K-QAM and Multi-Link Operation on the 6 GHz band at 5760 Mbps. EasyMesh expansion allows seamless whole-home coverage up to 2000 sq. ft. Buyers whose clients only support Wi-Fi 6 or who require a separate modem should look at other solutions.

6 GHz band throughput of 5760 Mbps

The 6 GHz radio delivers 5760 Mbps using 802.11be with 320 MHz channel width, which is the single specification that determines whether the router can serve high-density 8K streaming, VR or AR workloads without congestion. If the environment has no 6 GHz-capable endpoints, that headroom goes unused.

Highlights

  • WiFi 7 reaches 9.2 Gbps across three bands
  • 6 GHz band delivers 5760 Mbps for high-throughput tasks
  • Five 2.5 Gbps ports remove wired bottlenecks
  • EasyMesh expands coverage to 2000 sq ft seamlessly
  • HomeShield adds WPA3 security and parental controls

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelArcher BE550
Standards• 6 GHz: 5760 Mbps (802.11be)
• 5 GHz: 2880 Mbps (802.11be)
• 2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be
Network Protocols• IPv4
• IPv6
WPA• WPA
• WPA2
• WPA3
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WAN Ports1× 2.5 Gbps WAN
LAN Ports4× 2.5 Gbps LAN
Wireless Data RatesBE9300/ up to 9214 Mbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
AntennaInternal Antenna
InterfaceUSB 3.0
VPN support• OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server
• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client
Wireless Adapter includedNo
ProcessorHigh-Performance CPU
Dimensions9.12''x7.99''x2.99''
Weight2.44 lbs
FeaturesRedefining WiFi Routers: With powerful WiFi 7 performance, lightning-fast wired connections, and a brand-new design.
Blazing-Fast 9.2 Gbps Tri-Band WiFi 7: Enables your devices to run at full speed. Enjoy fluent 4K/8K streaming, immersive AR/VR gaming, and blazing-fast downloads.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO): Increases throughput, reduces latency, and improves reliability for emerging applications.
Full 2.5G Ports: One 2.5 Gbps WAN port and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports break through the 1G bottleneck, driving your devices to peak performance.
Maximized Coverage: Proprietary WiFi optimizatio
Shipping weight2.04 kg
Package size279 × 241 × 127 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Archer BE550 and what step do people often miss?

Connect the 2.5 Gbps WAN port to your modem, power on, then use the TP-Link Tether app to configure the tri-band 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz networks; the step many skip is enabling the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 7 devices.

What maintenance or replacement will the Archer BE550 need later?

The router has six internal antennas and no user-serviceable parts; keep firmware updated via the app for security patches and Wi-Fi 7 feature improvements, and ensure ventilation around the 9.12×7.99×2.99 in chassis.

What limit appears first on the Archer BE550 during sustained heavy use?

The 2.5 Gbps WAN and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports cap wired throughput at 2.5 Gbps per link, so aggregated multi-gig traffic will hit that ceiling before the 9214 Mbps wireless aggregate.

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