The next-generation ultra-fast Archer BE550 Tri-Band WiFi 7 mesh router supports WiFi speeds up to 9.3 Gbps and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The BE550 is a more powerful and versatile WiFi 7 model compared to the popular TP-Link Archer WiFi 6 routers. With this router, you upgrade your network to ultra-fast WiFi 7 and 2.5 Gigabit speeds and create comprehensive coverage for your home or office.

The next-generation ultra-fast 802.11be WiFi 7 Tri-Band router is equipped with a powerful quad-core processor and offers speeds up to 9300 Mbps for lag-free gaming, smooth 4K/8K UHD video streaming, and extremely fast file sharing. The device features four 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0 port. The increased number of personal and IoT devices connected to the network has led to overall network congestion, pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. The latest standard, 802.11be, now known as WiFi 7, offers an extremely wide 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, Multi-RU, and Multi-link features, enabling connections up to 4.8 times faster. The BE550 provides future-proof technology, better network efficiency, faster WiFi connections, improved coverage, and longer battery life for connected devices, significantly enhancing the network experience.

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The device has two operating modes:

• Router – The device functions as a wireless access point, router, and firewall, with the internet connection established via Ethernet cable.
• Access Point – The device connects to an existing network via cable and operates solely as an access point without routing or firewall functionality. Instructions here.

Features:

• Powerful processor
• TP-Link EasyMesh compatible
• WiFi speed up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, up to 2880 Mbps on the 5.0 GHz band, and up to 5760 Mbps on the 6.0 GHz band, Tri-band for a combined wireless speed of up to 9300 Mbps.
• Wireless standards: WiFi IEEE 802.11be/ax 6 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
• Six powerful internal antennas enable an intelligent, fast, and extensive network
• EasyMesh compatible
• Four 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports
• One USB 3.0 USB-A port (supports FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server)
• Easy and quick setup with the TP-Link Tether app for Android or iOS or via browser.
• TP-Link HomeShield™ Basic offers a comprehensive security solution for your device.
• Secure and stable, supports 64/128-bit WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) encryption
• Quality of Service feature allocates more bandwidth for high-demand activities such as gaming, VoIP calls, and video streaming.
• IPv6 support: IPv6 is a new network protocol that will eventually replace the IPv4 protocol currently used by all devices. Network device IPv6 support ensures compatibility with future technology.
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, Amazon Alexa and Google Home compatible
• Firewall: SPI, access control, IP & MAC Binding, Application Layer Gateway
• VPN support: OpenVPN Server/Client, PPTP VPN Server/Client, L2TP VPN Server/Client
• Power on/off button, WiFi on/off button
• Automatic software updates via the Tether app
• Dimensions: 76 × 231.7 × 203 mm
• Package contents: Deco BE550 Tri-Band WiFi 7 router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, quick installation guide