TP-LINK - Archer BE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Product Features
TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router: 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 320 MHz channels and MLO, one 2.5 Gbps WAN, four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports and USB 3.0.
Archer BE550 — TP-Link BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
The TP-Link Archer BE550 is a BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router: 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with 320 MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation and 4K-QAM. Every Ethernet port is 2.5 Gbps (one WAN, four LAN), with a USB 3.0 port and six optimally positioned antennas.
What the Archer BE550 is for
It suits a 4-bedroom home with multi-gig broadband and 2.5G PCs, NAS or mesh backhaul. It is EasyMesh compatible; see the other TP-Link Wi-Fi routers or Deco mesh Wi-Fi systems. Browse more in data networking.
Key features
- BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7: 5760 + 2880 + 688 Mbps
- 320 MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs
- 1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN + 4 x 2.5 Gbps LAN
- USB 3.0: FTP, media and Samba server
- WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP VPN server and client
- HomeShield security, parental controls, IoT network
- EasyMesh; works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Full specification
| Model | Archer BE550 |
| WiFi Speeds | BE9300; 6 GHz: 5760 Mbps (802.11be); 5 GHz: 2880 Mbps (802.11be); 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11be) |
| WiFi Range | 4 Bedroom Houses; 6× Optimally Positioned Antennas; Beamforming; High-Power FEM |
| WiFi Capacity | High; Tri-Band; 2×2 MU-MIMO; OFDMA; Airtime Fairness; DFS; 6 Streams |
| Working Modes | Router Mode; Access Point Mode |
| Advanced Features | Multi-Link Operation (MLO); 320 MHz Channel; 4K-QAM; Multi-RUs; EasyMesh-Compatible; Works with Alexa and Google Assistant; IoT Network |
| Network Security | SPI Firewall; Access Control; IP & MAC Binding; Application Layer Gateway; HomeShield Security; Real-Time IoT Protection; Malicious Site Blocker; Intrusion Prevention System; DDoS Attack Prevention; Home Network Scanner |
| Guest Network | 1× 6 GHz Guest Network; 1× 5 GHz Guest Network; 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
| VPN Server | OpenVPN Server; PPTP VPN Server; L2TP VPN Server; WireGuard VPN Server |
| VPN Client | Open VPN Client; PPTP VPN Client; L2TP VPN Client; WireGuard VPN Client |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA; WPA2; WPA3; WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN; 4× 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| USB Support | 1× USB 3.0; Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; Supported Functions: FTP Server; Media Server; Samba Server |
| Power | 12 V 3.3 A |
| Buttons | Power On/Off Button; Wi-Fi On/Off Button; LED Button; WPS Button; Reset Button |
| Protocols | IPv4; IPv6 |
| EasyMesh | Compatible with EasyMesh |
| Parental Controls | HomeShield Parental Controls; Custom Profiles; Professional Content Filter Library; Family Time; Bedtime; Off Time; Time Rewards; Family Online Time Ranking; Pause the Internet; Weekly and Monthly Reports |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP; Static IP; PPPoE; PPTP; L2TP |
| Quality of Service | QoS by Device |
| Cloud Service | Auto Firmware Upgrade; TP-Link ID; DDNS |
| NAT Forwarding | Port Forwarding; Port Triggering; DMZ; UPnP |
| IPTV | IGMP Proxy; IGMP Snooping; Bridge; Tag VLAN |
| Management Features | Tether App; Webpage |
| Certifications | CE, FCC |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 76 × 231.7 × 203 mm |
| Package Content | Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550; Power Adapter; RJ45 Ethernet Cable; Quick Installation Guide |
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). The 6 GHz band needs Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 client devices.
Buying from Zenith Security Co.
We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer BE550 with you before you buy, including whether your broadband and devices will use the 2.5G and 6 GHz capability, 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).
Are all the Archer BE550 ports 2.5G?
Yes: one 2.5 Gbps WAN and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports.
Is it tri-band?
Yes: 6 GHz (5760 Mbps), 5 GHz (2880 Mbps) and 2.4 GHz (688 Mbps).
How big a home does it cover?
TP-Link rate it for 4-bedroom houses.
Which hardware version is this?
The TP-Link UK page describes version V2; the specification here is from that page.
Can it run a VPN?
Yes: WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP, as server and client.
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.
| Product Code | Archer BE550 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 76 × 231.7 × 203 mm |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Power Features | External 12 V 3.3 A power adapter |
| Connection Type | Wireless/Wired |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Device Port Speed | 2.5 Gbps |
| Device Ports | 5 |
| Product Type | wi-fi router |
| Colour | Black |
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