TP-Link Archer BE550

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE9300
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 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 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 2,880 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 5,760 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls. HomeShield Pro for extras.

TP-Link Archer BE550 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer BE550
Model number	Archer BE550
Hardware version	V2.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2023
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030708367

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,880 Mbps on 5 GHz, 5,760 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	BE9300
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	9,328 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,880 Mbps
6 GHz speed	5,760 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	6-stream (2x2 + 2x2 + 2x2)
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 2.5 Gbps.

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

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	4x 2.5G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	5
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba), FTP server, media server
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor.

Processor	Quad-core 2.2 GHz

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

Some security or parental features need HomeShield Pro, a paid subscription.

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Pro Plan is paid; Basic Plan free
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	None
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. Released in 2023.

Dimensions	76 x 231.7 x 203 mm
Weight	1,160 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.