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General

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Series

Nest Wifi1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026Google sells it as Nest Wifi Pro. The older Nest Wifi and Google Wifi are Wi-Fi 5 and cannot join its mesh.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

G6ZUC, GA03030-US, GA03689-US, GA03690-US, GA03901-US, GA03902-US3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026Router model number G6ZUC. Retailer SKUs are in the retailer sources.10Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/206150/google-nest-ga03030-wifi-pro-6e-ax5400-mesh-router-1-pack-snowRead 15 October 2026Snow 1-pack is GA03030-US.11Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/206151/google-nest-ga03689-wifi-pro-6e-ax5400-mesh-router-2-pack-snowRead 15 October 2026Snow 2-pack is GA03689-US.12Retailer pageebay.com/p/21059647615Read 15 October 2026Snow 3-pack is GA03690-US.13Retailer pagethe.gearbrain.com/devices/14AB243A5AD511ED8E8341B1B269F696.htmlRead 15 October 2026Fog 1-pack is GA03902-US. A sister listing on Gearbrain gives Linen 1-pack as GA03901-US. The brief's GA03903-US could not be confirmed on a page that was opened, so it is not stored.

Deco X55, Deco X55(1-pack), Deco X55(2-pack), Deco X55(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The US page is titled Deco X55 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. Package Content names them Deco X55 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack). The support page lists hardware versions V1.60, V1.32, V1.26 and V1. The user guide is for the US V1.6 model.

GTIN / EAN

193575031392, 193575031408, 193575031415, 193575032801, 19357503281810Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/206150/google-nest-ga03030-wifi-pro-6e-ax5400-mesh-router-1-pack-snowRead 15 October 2026UPC 193575031392 for GA03030-US.11Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/206151/google-nest-ga03689-wifi-pro-6e-ax5400-mesh-router-2-pack-snowRead 15 October 2026UPC 193575031408 for GA03689-US.12Retailer pageebay.com/p/21059647615Read 15 October 2026UPC 193575031415 for GA03690-US. Marketplace catalog page.13Retailer pagethe.gearbrain.com/devices/14AB243A5AD511ED8E8341B1B269F696.htmlRead 15 October 2026UPC 193575032818 for GA03902-US. The Linen listing gives 193575032801 for GA03901-US.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 October 20228Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/nest-wifi-pro-ein-neuer-zuverlassiger-router-fur-euer-zuhauseRead 15 October 2026Post dated 4 October 2022, with pre-orders open from that day.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026The US Google Store page shows a Buy button and a price from $199.99 on 2026-10-15.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The page, the support downloads and the Amazon US buy link are live. Firmware 1.11.1 is dated 2026-09-28.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.999Press articlefonearena.com/blog/375945/google-nest-wifi-pro-price-features.htmlRead 15 October 2026Article dated 5 October 2022: $199.99 for 1 router, $299.99 for the 2-pack and $399.99 for the 3-pack. Tax treatment not stated. Tom's Guide also gives $200 and $399 for the single and the 3-pack.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€219.998Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/nest-wifi-pro-ein-neuer-zuverlassiger-router-fur-euer-zuhauseRead 15 October 2026Single router 219.99 euro and two-router system 329.99 euro, including VAT. The post names no 3-pack price.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE8Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/nest-wifi-pro-ein-neuer-zuverlassiger-router-fur-euer-zuhauseRead 15 October 2026German post. It does not list countries.9Press articlefonearena.com/blog/375945/google-nest-wifi-pro-price-features.htmlRead 15 October 2026US launch.

US1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link US site.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Snow, Fog, Linen, Lemongrass1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Snow, Fog, Linen, Lemongrass.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026Sold as a router 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack. Tom's Guide says each unit is identical and is set as router or node during setup.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System. The packs hold identical Deco X55 units.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026Sold in the Nest home line. The page speaks of homes, bedrooms and a home office.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Listed under Mesh WiFi, for home.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

AXE54002Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026The US page says AXE5400 and combined speeds up to 5.4 Gbps. The UK, Australia and Canada store pages say AXE4200 and 4.2 Gbps for the same hardware. The US figure is stored. The support page also says AXE5400.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026

AX30001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX3000, 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160) and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AGoogle Nest Wifi Pro

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 6E	2	160	2,402	No

Source2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Page says 2x2 on 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. It prints no channel width or per-band rate. Widths and rates come from Dong Knows Tech (see that source).15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 6, 574 Mbps, 20/40 MHz. 5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 6, up to 2404 Mbps, 20/40/80/160 MHz. 6 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, up to 2404 Mbps, 20/40/80/160 MHz. Mesh backhaul band is dynamic, so no radio is a dedicated backhaul. Stored 2402 Mbps for both 160 MHz radios, the 802.11ax rate for 2x2 at 160 MHz. The review's 5400 Mbps total fits 574 + 2402 + 2402. Conflicts: Tom's Guide says only a single 5 GHz 160 MHz channel is usable, and the UK, Australia and Canada store pages say AXE4200, which would fit one 160 MHz band and one 80 MHz band. The US maker page says AXE5400.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	Not available	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Standards row: Wi-Fi 6 on both bands. Highlights: 2x2/HE160 2402 Mbps + 2x2 574 Mbps and 4 Streams, so 2 streams per band. The page prints no channel width for 2.4 GHz, so none is stored for that band. The footnote says the 160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5 GHz band in some regions. No band is a dedicated backhaul, because Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands and the system has no third radio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco X55(US) V1: signal rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Band steering, AFC (6 GHz standard power)2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Proactive band steering is listed. Also says designed to support higher-power 6 GHz channels when available (AFC ready). The page names no firmware for AFC and says nothing about it being active today.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Capacity row: 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. 1024-QAM and BSS Color are named but have no option. The page does not name band steering, so it is not stored.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

014Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists 6 antennas, not removable, and the text says six antennas sit inside each device. The maker does not state an antenna count.

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

614Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Six antennas inside each device.

21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Spec box says antennas removable: No.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

200m²2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026US page says up to 2200 square feet per router. The Canada store page gives the same claim as 2,200 sq. ft. (200 m²), which is stored. The German launch post says up to 120 m² for the German market. Exact conversion of 2,200 sq. ft. is 204 m².4Maker product pagestore.google.com/ca/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Canada store page: up to 2,200 sq. ft. (200 m²) per router.

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

1002Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Page says up to 100 connected devices per point, up to 300 in a 3-pack. The support page says per router and adds that the figure assumes devices at a maximum of 1 Mbps.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026Can handle up to 100 connected devices per router, based on devices at a maximum data rate of 1 Mbps.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Connects over 150 devices. The footnote says the figure is not guaranteed. The maker states it for the product and not per pack.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AGoogle Nest Wifi Pro

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	1
RJ45	1	LAN	1

Source2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Two Ethernet ports support 1 Gbps wired speeds per router. Roles come from Google's help center and Dong Knows Tech: one WAN and one LAN on the router.6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7215624Read 15 October 2026WAN port connects the main router to the modem. LAN port connects wired devices. On a mesh point either port can serve as a LAN port.15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 20261x Gigabit WAN, 1x Gigabit LAN, no Multi-Gig port. As a mesh satellite both ports work as LAN.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	3	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 3x Gigabit ports per Deco unit. Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing. No USB port is listed.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

IEEE 802.11s2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Page says expandable IEEE 802.11s mesh Wi-Fi. Google gives no brand name for the mesh. It cannot join Nest Wifi or Google Wifi.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026The page offers 2-pack and 3-pack savings next to the single router.2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026The page names 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Each Nest Wifi Pro device is identical and is set as router or node during setup.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Package Content lists 2 or 3 Deco X55 units. All Decos work together.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7215624Read 15 October 2026Page names Nest Wifi Pro and says that for wired backhaul the devices have Ethernet ports that connect them together.15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Wired backhaul support: Yes (Gigabit).

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul link the Deco units.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Page lists the Google Home app and a compatible phone as requirements. Dong Knows Tech says there is no local web interface.15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026No local web interface. Settings are in the Google Home app.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page's web server entry is a service port and not a settings page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Management: Local Management, Remote Management, Multi-Managers. The datasheet names no web interface.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Requirements list a Google Account and the Google Home app.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup step 2 of the user guide (REV1.30.0): log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Each device is configured as a router or node during setup.15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026AP (bridge) mode: Yes, as a single router only. Google's bridge mode help page covers Nest Wifi and Google Wifi without naming Nest Wifi Pro and says bridge mode works only with a single Wifi device. Router and mesh_node come from Tom's Guide.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, QoS, Parental controls2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Auto-QoS for video calls and device prioritization, parental controls, and a separate guest network are listed. All are part of the Google Home app. No iot_network, VLAN, DDNS or VPN is listed.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. Advanced Features: IoT network and device isolation. IPTV: IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge, tag VLAN. DDNS: TP-Link. Tag VLAN is part of IPTV, so VLAN is not stored. QoS and parental controls are sold as HomeShield features and the maker's HomeShield page is unclear on what is free, so they are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1 and 5 GHz x1. Features list IPTV and TP-Link DDNS.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

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OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: Open VPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp. The Deco app guide also names WireGuard for the Deco app generally, but the product page does not list it for the X55.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

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OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: Open VPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026WPA3 encryption. WPA2 is added from Dong Knows Tech.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026WPA3 encryption. The page also lists a trusted platform module.15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026Table lists WPA, WPA2 and WPA3. WPA3 is off by default and the 6 GHz band needs it.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The older WPA option is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

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HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link HomeShield.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

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Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. One name for both tiers.9Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026The HomeShield page lists a free tier and paid Security+ and Total Security tiers with one HomeShield name. It gives no prices. Basic free is stored.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026Automatic security updates are listed.

Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16144Read 14 October 2026Deco App User Guide (FW1.12.0), setup: set an auto update time so the Deco updates itself to the latest firmware. The guide is listed on the X55 support page. The product page lists OTA Firmware Upgrade.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

27 October 20275Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/10231940Read 15 October 2026Google's Nest security support page lists Nest Wifi Pro with release date 10/27/2022 and Release date + 5 year minimum of 10/27/2027. The page says updates last at least 5 years from the start of sales on the US Google Store. Stored as a minimum date. Region: US.

31 December 20298Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of compliance, defined support period for Deco X55(3-pack) V1 and V3 (and the 1-pack and 2-pack V3): 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a minimum date for the UK statement. The statement names hardware versions and not the US V1.6 label.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026Built-in Thread border router.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026The page says it connects and controls all Matter devices with Google Home. The specs page says it works as a hub for Google Home.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

5.03Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026Page says Bluetooth 5.0. A retailer data feed on Gearbrain says Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) for the same router. The maker's figure is stored.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Google Home2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Works as a hub for Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm IPQ50183Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026Qualcomm SoC IPQ5018, 1.0 GHz dual-core A35.

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CPU cores

22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026Dual-core 64-bit ARM CPU.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1GHz3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 20261.0 GHz dual-core A35.

1GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

1GB2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 20261 GB RAM.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 20261 GB DDR3L.

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Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

4GB2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 20264 GB flash. Tom's Guide prints 8 GB, which is not stored.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 20264 GB eMMC storage.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026External adapter, 22.5 W (10 V/2.25 A).3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter with 12 V 1.5 A output and a power port on the unit.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

10 V, 2.25 A2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026External adapter A05 (10V/2.25A).

12 V, 1.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12V 1.5A. The adapter input is 100-240V 50-60 Hz 0.6A. The unit's DC input is the adapter output.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

22.5W2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026

18W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 202612 V x 1.5 A is 18 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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18.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 18.5 W max.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	971.9
15.24	Main unit	52.5
22.86	Main unit	104.4
12.192	Satellite	27.8
12.192	Satellite	161.3

Source14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Tom's Guide tested a three-node system in a 3,500 sq. ft. home with Keysight (Ixia) IxChariot and a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro client. The band is not named and firmware is not stated. Direct rows with the router: 15 ft (4.572 m) 971.9 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 52.5 Mbps and 75 ft (22.86 m) 104.4 Mbps. The 90 ft cell is empty. Satellite rows: client 40 ft (12.192 m) from a node a floor below the router 27.8 Mbps, and 40 ft down a hall from a node a floor above the router 161.3 Mbps. The review says the weak 50 ft result is likely due to 6 GHz as the default backhaul.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

971.9Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

628Mbps14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 202625 ft room and through a wall: 628.0 Mbps. Keysight IxChariot, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro client. Band not named.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

25.908m14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Spec box gives an 85 foot maximum range (25.908 m).

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

8.6W14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/nest-wifi-proRead 15 October 2026Review says the router used 8.6 watts and each node 9.4 watts while working hard. It does not name the exact test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

170Wh15Reviewdongknows.com/google-nest-wifi-pro-reviewRead 15 October 2026About 170 Wh per 24 hours, measured at the router unit of a 2-pack mesh.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width117Height130Depth85mm(4.6 × 5.1 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026130 mm height, 117 mm width, 85 mm depth.

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm). The unit is a round cylinder.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 20264.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

450g(15.9 oz)2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026US and Australia store pages say 450 g. The UK and Canada store pages say 595 g. The support page and Dong Knows Tech say 450 g, so 450 is stored.3Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026Weight: 450 g. The page prints no depth, only 117 mm x 130 mm.

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Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

A4RG6ZUC16Press article9to5google.com/2022/08/15/nest-wi-fi-6e-fccRead 15 October 2026Article links the FCC listing with fcc_id A4R-G6ZUC and says the router showed up at the FCC with model number G6ZUC. Stored without the hyphen. The FCC database could not be opened from here.

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Other certifications

CE, UKCA7Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/7357891Read 15 October 2026The page carries an EU Declaration of Conformity (radio equipment model G6ZUC, issued 2025-05-20) and a UK Declaration of Conformity for Google Nest Wifi Pro. Stored as CE and UKCA.

CE, FCC, RCM1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, RCM.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_proRead 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x551Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.google.com/googlenest/answer/62806683Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlenest/answer/6280668Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/805622Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/805903Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specsRead 15 October 2026The US page says a 1-year limited warranty. The UK, Australia and Canada store pages say a two-year limited warranty.

2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023: Whole Home Wi-Fi / Mesh Wi-Fi / Deco, 2 years. US site.

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