TP-Link Archer BE550 Pro

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE9700
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 5
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
Mesh: EasyMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP

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TP-Link Archer BE550 Pro at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 5,764 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 3 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer BE550 Pro full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer BE550 Pro
Model number	Archer BE550 Pro
Hardware version	V2.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	810142822695

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, 5,764 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE9700
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	9,700 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,032 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,882 Mbps
6 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM (4K-QAM)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Antennas	6
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 10 Gbps.

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G WAN/LAN + 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 10G WAN/LAN + 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN
LAN ports	3x 2.5G LAN (plus the two WAN/LAN ports when not used as WAN)
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	5
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (FTP, Samba), media server
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core processor.

Processor	Quad-core

Mesh

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

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

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	EasyMesh

Software & security

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

Parental controls are built in.

Management	Tether app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Basic plan free; advanced features (Pro plan) require a paid subscription
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1.2 kg.

Dimensions	76 x 231.7 x 203 mm
Weight	1,179 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter, 3.3 A
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	0-40 °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.