TP-Link Deco BE85

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE22000
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 4
Mesh: Deco (AI-Driven Mesh); works with all Deco models
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP

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TP-Link Deco BE85 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 8,640 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 11,520 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Deco.
Security & VPN

VPN built in

VPN: OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

TP-Link Deco BE85 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Deco BE85
Model number	Deco BE85
Hardware version	V2.6 (US)
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2023
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030706929

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 8,640 Mbps on 5 GHz, 11,520 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	BE22000
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	22,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,376 Mbps
5 GHz speed	8,640 Mbps
6 GHz speed	11,520 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4K-QAM (4096-QAM)
Spatial streams	12-stream (4x4 MU-MIMO)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 200 connected devices.

Max devices	200
Antennas	8
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G RJ45 + 1x 10G SFP+/RJ45 combo + 2x 2.5G (all WAN/LAN auto-sensing; one WAN at a time). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. An SFP port takes fiber modules or direct-attach cables.

WAN ports	1x 10G RJ45 + 1x 10G SFP+/RJ45 combo + 2x 2.5G (all WAN/LAN auto-sensing; one WAN at a time)
LAN ports	Same 4 ports as WAN: 2x 10G (1 RJ45, 1 SFP+/RJ45 combo) + 2x 2.5G; whichever is not WAN acts as LAN
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	4
SFP ports	1x 10G SFP+ (shared combo with RJ45)
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, FTP), media server
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core processor.

Processor	Quad-core

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

It works with other Deco units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Deco (AI-Driven Mesh); works with all Deco models
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

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

Parental controls are built in.

Management	Deco app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec
Security suite	TP-Link HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Free Basic Plan included; Pro Plan is paid (fees apply).
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI firewall
IoT network	Yes
Smart home	Matter controller
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Released in 2023.

Dimensions	128 x 128 x 236 mm
Color	White
Power	DC adapter, 15 V 5 A (or 12 V 5 A), input 100-240 V
Power consumption	51 W
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

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