TP-Link Archer AX55

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: EasyMesh / OneMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec

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TP-Link Archer AX55 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh / OneMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer AX55 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer AX55
Model number	Archer AX55
Hardware version	V4.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030703041

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	2,976 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4-stream
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba), FTP server, media server, Apple Time Machine
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Dual-Core CPU processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Dual-Core CPU
RAM	512 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with EasyMesh / OneMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	EasyMesh / OneMesh
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, WireGuard
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Free Basic Plan included; Pro Plan is paid
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

Dimensions	261.1 x 134.5 x 41.0 mm
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter, 2 A
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from TP-Link's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.