TP-LINK - Archer AX55 - AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Archer AX55 — TP-Link AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

The TP-Link Archer AX55 is an AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz (2402 Mbps) and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. It has four fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming, a dual-core CPU, one gigabit WAN and four gigabit LAN ports, and a USB 3.0 port for shared storage.

What the Archer AX55 is for

It replaces or sits behind an ISP router to give a 3-bedroom home faster Wi-Fi 6 for streaming, gaming and video calls, with OFDMA for many devices at once. OneMesh and EasyMesh let you add compatible units later; compare it with other TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, or add Wi-Fi extenders for awkward corners. Browse more in data networking.

Key features

• AX3000 Wi-Fi 6: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz, HE160) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• 4 fixed high-performance antennas, beamforming, high-power FEM
• 1 x gigabit WAN + 4 x gigabit LAN ports
• USB 3.0 port: FTP, media and Samba server, Apple Time Machine
• HomeShield security and parental controls
• OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server; OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP client
• OneMesh and EasyMesh compatible; Router and Access Point modes

Full specification

What you will need

An Ethernet cable from your broadband modem, ONT or ISP router to the WAN port, and your broadband login details (PPPoE username and password or VLAN, if your provider uses them).

Buying from Zenith Security Co.

We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer AX55 with you before you buy, including whether it suits your broadband service, and depending on your requirements and your area we can point you towards a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and hold stock at our Wolverhampton trade counter (Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU).

Is the Archer AX55 Wi-Fi 6?

Yes. It is an AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router with 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz.

How big a home does it cover?

TP-Link rate its Wi-Fi range for 3-bedroom houses, using four fixed antennas with beamforming.

Does it have a USB port?

Yes, one USB 3.0 port supporting NTFS, exFAT, HFS+ and FAT32 drives, with FTP, media server, Samba and Apple Time Machine functions.

Can I use it as an access point?

Yes. It has Router mode and Access Point mode.

Can it run a VPN?

It has an OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server, and OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP VPN clients.

How quickly can I get it?

Stocked items are dispatched for delivery within 1-3 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.

Questions on broadband compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ or support pages, or contact us. Browse the full TP-Link range.

Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.