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🚀 Elevate your home network to WiFi 7 speed and security supremacy!
The TP-Link Archer BE550 WiFi 7 Router redefines home networking with tri-band speeds up to 9.2 Gbps, six smart internal antennas, and full 2.5G WAN/LAN ports. Designed for professionals and tech-savvy millennials, it supports seamless 4K/8K streaming, AR/VR gaming, and future-proof wired connections. Enhanced by TP-Link HomeShield security and a Private IoT network, it ensures robust protection for all your devices. EasyMesh compatibility and app-based management make it the ultimate router for a fast, secure, and expansive smart home experience.














| Antenna Location | Gaming, Home |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Asin | B0CJSNSVMR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,302 in Computers (See Top 100 in Computers) #182 in Routers |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Built In Media | Power Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Range | 2000 Square Feet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Coverage | Multi-room/Multiple rooms |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,732) 4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Data Transfer Rate | 9300 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840030708367 |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 23.2L x 7.6W x 20.3H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 2.45 Pounds |
| Lan Port Bandwidth | 2500 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 4650 Megabits Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | Archer BE550 |
| Model Name | Archer BE550 |
| Model Number | Archer BE550 |
| Number Of Antennas | 6 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Number Of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | IOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Access Point Mode, Guest Mode, QoS, Remote Access, WPS |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Advanced |
| Router Network Type | Wireless |
| Security Protocol | WPA2, WPA3 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upc | 840030708367 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wi Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
User
Amazing
Completely changed the game for our home WiFi. Could never go back.
User
Satisfied
Device working fine.
User
Good Product
Very Good Router. I recommend that this Router has the best output port.
User
Incredible Mesh Router at Excellent Price
If you are looking for a cost-effective router that will put you ahead of the technology time-line, this is it. I was a LinkSys/Cisco fan and I bought this router to replace a pretty decent LinkSys WRT 3200 ACM. The LinkSys acquired some deficiency in the past year of "half-connecting" to just one device, while perfectly connecting to every other device on its 2.4gz and 5.0gz bands. (Half-connecting allowed some, but not all URLs to load). I recently had replaced a LinkSys extender with a TPLink extender because it could not maintain a persistent connection with the LinkSys (another hint the router was going out) and was pleased with its ability to retain its connection... though it seemed I was frequently fighting over channels with my neighbors which was very annoying, having to change them every other week.After researching the market (I looked at Eero, too), I decided this was the one that was budget friendly and buying a more expensive model was not warranted as I'm not a gamer or an extreme streamer - I have 1gz service from Spectrum anyway. I did look for a router that supported USB as I have a couple of USB drives (12gb) for "cloud" storage of my files. This router comes with "Easy Mesh" which I did not pay that much attention to, since the new TpLink extender was doing a nice job (Yes, the two extra SSIDs were a little annoying when connecting devices, but I was OK with that).Setup was pretty easy, though I did want to get into the configuration to set fixed IP addresses for wired and non-wired devices in my home. All that worked perfectly fine. The only irritation I had was LinkSys uses the Gateway of 192.168.1.1 and TpLink chose 192.168.0.1. So all my fixed IP address devices had to be reconfigured (I have a WD Cloud and Canon and Samsung printers)... all of which were time-consuming to figure out how to get them reconnected to the BE9300.Then came the big surprise! I went into the setup on the TPLink "extender" and the BE9300 recognized it and "hijacked" it! The extender is no longer an extender (though it can be configured as one), but it turned out to be a mesh access point. All of a sudden, the 2.4gz and 5.0gz networks on the extender (TPLink RE550) were greyed-out! The BE9300 turned it into a mesh access point! Being a little skeptical, I cranked up m favorite WiFi phone app (WiFi Overview) and walked thru the house (3600sf). This app displays a graphical indication of signal strength in a parabola display of all SSIDs nearby. Since the extender was now a mesh access point, I only had TWO SSIDS (one for 2.4 and one for 5.0) and of course, two "sub" SSIDs. As I walked further away from the BE9300, I could see the signal strength of the mesh unit growing larger and larger. Like any mesh network, it apparently switched to the mesh access point seamlessly on my phone... as advertised without any degradation of visual download speed..Additionally, a lot of reviews on this product indicated they were seeing increases in download speed, so I did quite a few speed tests with several different test sites. Since my Spectrum 1gz service is still copper, I knew I'd never see 1gz speed, but the top speed with the LinkSys on and off the wire was about 910gz-920gz... not quite a 10% "loss", but still respectable. With the BE9300, I am consistently seeing over 950gz, so yes, I'll agree there is a slight increase in download speed.Another plus here is the BE9300 is Wifi 7 enabled. Yes, currently, the only WiFi device is the iPhone 17 pro, but again, its nice to be ahead of the technology curve rather than be current or behind it.In summary, I have to admit, the BE9300 exceeded my expectations, as I was not really in the market for a mesh system, but almost, by accident, I have one (I glossed over the "Easy Mesh" part of the BE9300). Combined with the slight increase in speed and the WiFi 7 capability already being there, I highly recommend this guy if you want to stay in the $200 range (vs. $400 range) when looking at a new or replacement router. And I got this during Amazon's fall "sale" and it happened to have a $20 coupon from TpLink which made it a very nice deal.
User
Calidad -Desempeño- aspecto.
Este dispositivo es sublime. Tengo contratados 350 Mbits y con mi modem de entrada no pasaba de 50mbits. Con este dispositivo mi wifi se pone en wifi6 y la velocidad es 350mbits perfectos. Una maravilla. Vale cada peso invertido.
User
Não consigo configurar.
Falta atualizar os firmware? Deveria ter um "Manual Detalhado" para explicando as configurações?Configuro a wi-fi no modo SSD oculto, mas dá erro de senha(30 caractere alfanumérico)? Como sofresse uma interferência.
User
ممتاز
راوتر محترم ويدعم واي فاي 7 تردد 6 جيجا هيرز تردد 320 mhz ويدعم واي فاي MLO دمج تردد 5g مع 6g بنفس الوقت بشرط يكون الجوال او الجهاز يدعم و ادارته عن طريق التطبيق سهله ويشتغل حتى لو كنت خارج المنزلعيبة ممكن شكله مو عصري ويطلع شكله غلط مع اثاث البيتوسعره مرتفع للاسف خاصه بالسعودية اقصى سرعة فايبر 1 جيجا يعني لو تشتري واي فاي 6 او 6e بيكفي بصرحة ويكون ارخص
User
BE550 is a gentle beast of a router
I wanted its bigger brother with the 10gbe ports but ultimately my ISP is only 2.5gbps (not paying for the 5gbps, it's not worth the cost). If the competing ISP ever rolls out 10gbps then I'd upgrade, but that could be years. 10gbps could be a long while for a lot of people. So unless you have some NAS on your LAN where you can benefit from the faster wired speeds it's just overkill. 2.5gbps worked for me and that meant I could spend half as much on the router.For $269 (on 10% sale) it's honestly hard to find a better router than the BE550.I was a big Asus fan with Merlin firmware flashed on their routers. I was eyeing up their 10gbe router but it's also expensive.The TP-Link Archer BE550 has some negative reviews on the Internet, but I believe they issued a firmware fix...I did not experience any issues at all.Speed tests on wifi? 1.3gbps. Which I never thought I'd see from wifi. Granted I'm standing next to the router, but even from a distance the speeds are terrific. This is much better than my Amplifi and older Asus router 802.11ac. This is probably simply due to the 802.11ax. But the signal is still stronger overall.I picked up a Deco X55 as an AP and may get another, because those have two 2.5gbe ports. If your internet is above 1gbps then you need backhaul faster than a 1gbe port if you're running 802.11ax or higher to get maximum speed (though nothing wrong with 1gbps).I think most people focus on wifi, but I'd really suggest to focus on your wired connections. If you do have more than 1gbps from your ISP this becomes critical. Your choice in routers shrinks. I think the BE550 is a solid choice though.The parental controls seem decent so far. I don't know if it's worth the subscription. The basic features that you get for free provide the basic turn off on demand and/or on a schedule. The YouTube content filter is attractive but it doesn't seem to let you customize it so I have my doubts.The other features of this router seem good. It even has wire guard for a VPN option.It's easy to set up. It's nice looking. So I call it a gentle beast because you don't need to be an expert to set it up and get good performance. It even has wifi7 for whenever things start using that. Most devices in my home doesn't even use 802.11ax yet so to say this router is future proof is an understatement. It'll be years before 802.11ax feels old and since it can reach over 1gbps with ease and most people don't have over 1gbps internet...there's just no point. A router like this will last you years.I'm a nerd here. Very much into programming and computers and networking. I have a rack in my closet and a server in it that I built from used data center parts. So for whatever that's worth, this router gets a recommendation from me.
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