TP-Link Deco X55

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: Deco (TP-Link Mesh); OneMesh not stated for this model
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP

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TP-Link Deco X55 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. 2 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Deco.
Security & VPN

VPN built in

VPN: OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

TP-Link Deco X55 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Deco X55
Model number	Deco X55
Hardware version	V1.60
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2023
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030703010, 0840030703010, 4897098683019

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
MLO modes	not applicable
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (5 GHz) + 2x2 (2.4 GHz), 4 streams
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 150 connected devices.

Max devices	150
Antennas	2
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

2 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G (shared with LAN, auto-sensing).

WAN ports	1x 1G (shared with LAN, auto-sensing)
LAN ports	2x 1G (3 ports total, one acts as WAN)
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Dual-core 1 GHz processor.

Processor	Dual-core 1 GHz

Mesh

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

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other Deco units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Deco (TP-Link Mesh); OneMesh not stated for this model
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

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
Firmware	stock only
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec
Security suite	TP-Link HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield Basic free; Pro plan paid
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI firewall
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	None
Smart home	Matter
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Released in 2023.

Dimensions	110 x 110 x 114 mm
Color	White
Power consumption	18.5 W
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.