TP-Link

BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router with Five 2.5G Ports, USB 3.0 and HomeShield

SKU TPL-Archer BE550 Model Archer BE550

  • BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with the 6 GHz band running up to 5760 Mbps
  • Five 2.5 Gbps ports: one WAN and four LAN for multi-gig devices
  • 320 MHz channels, MLO and 4K-QAM for lower latency and more throughput
  • USB 3.0, HomeShield security, an IoT network and a VPN server and client
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  • 30-day returns on unopened products

Product highlights

  • ConnectivityBE9300 Wi-Fi 7 tri-band
  • Ports5 x 2.5G, USB 3.0
  • Range6 antennas, EasyMesh
  • Power12V / 3.3A DC

The Archer BE550 is a BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with five 2.5 Gbps ports, a strong recommendation for a larger home with multi-gig internet and a lot of wired and wireless devices. It reaches up to 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz.

Built for large homes and multi-gig internet

The 6 GHz band runs up to 5760 Mbps with 320 MHz channels, 5 GHz runs up to 2880 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 574 Mbps, so you can spread clients across three bands. Six optimally positioned antennas with beamforming and a high-power front-end module cover a four-bedroom home. All five ports are 2.5 Gbps, one WAN and four LAN, so NAS boxes, access points and PCs can all connect at multi-gig speed. USB 3.0 shares storage, HomeShield adds parental controls and protection, and EasyMesh lets you grow the network.

Key features

  • BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7: 6 GHz at 5760 Mbps, 5 GHz at 2880 Mbps, 2.4 GHz at 574 Mbps
  • Five 2.5 Gbps ports: 1 WAN and 4 LAN for multi-gig wired devices
  • 320 MHz channels, MLO and 4K-QAM for lower latency and higher throughput
  • USB 3.0 port: FTP server, media server and Samba sharing
  • HomeShield and IoT network: parental controls, intrusion prevention and device separation
  • VPN server and client with OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP

System requirements

An internet connection from a cable, DSL or fiber modem or ISP gateway. Set up with the Tether app or a web browser.

Specifications

SKUTPL-Archer BE550
BrandTP-Link
Form factorTower-style tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router
CommunicationEthernet / IP
Power input12V / 3.3A DC adapter (included)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Port speed2.5G
Ethernet ports1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 4 x 2.5 Gbps LAN
USB1 x USB 3.0 (NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; FTP, media and Samba server)
Wireless speedUp to 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz, 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Antennas6 optimally positioned
Wireless featuresMLO, 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, DFS, high-power FEM, 6 streams
Working modesRouter, access point
MeshEasyMesh compatible
Wireless securityWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise; 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks
Network securitySPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, application layer gateway; HomeShield security: real-time IoT protection, malicious site blocker, intrusion prevention, DDoS prevention, network scanner
VPNServer: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP. Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP
Parental controlsHomeShield parental controls: custom profiles, content filter library, family time, bedtime, pause the internet, reports
Processor1.5 GHz quad-core CPU
Communication notesIPv4/IPv6, QoS by device, port forwarding, port triggering, DMZ, UPnP, IPTV with IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge and VLAN tag, DDNS; IoT network; Tether app and web UI
Compatibility notesWorks with Alexa and Google Assistant
Dimensions3.0 x 9.1 x 8.0 in (76 x 231.7 x 203 mm)
Operating temp32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90%, non-condensing
ComplianceFCC, CE
Package contentsArcher BE550, power adapter, Ethernet cable, quick installation guide

FAQs

Are all the ports on the Archer BE550 2.5G?
Yes. It has one 2.5 Gbps WAN port and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports.
Does it have a 6 GHz band?
Yes. It is tri-band Wi-Fi 7: 6 GHz up to 5760 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 2880 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 574 Mbps.
Does it support mesh?
Yes. It is EasyMesh compatible, so it can work with EasyMesh devices under one network name.
Can it work as an access point only?
Yes. It supports router mode and access point mode, so it can sit behind an existing ISP gateway.
Is the Archer BE550 managed by Omada?
No. It is a TP-Link home router managed in the Tether app or a web browser, not an Omada gateway.