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General

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Series

Velop1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Velop is the maker's mesh line. Velop Pro 7 sits next to Velop Micro 7, Velop Pro 6E and Velop Micro 6 in the Mesh WiFi menu.

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.

MBE7001, MBE7002, MBE70032Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026FAQ for the Linksys MBE7000 Velop Pro 7 BE11000. The support page names the packs MBE7001 (one-pack), MBE7002 (two-pack) and MBE7003 (three-pack). The MBE7000PW-HK is for PCCW subscribers in Hong Kong and is not stored. Regional codes such as MBE7003-KE are 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

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

26 October 20234Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Press release of October 26th, 2023: Linksys today announces its first WiFi 7 mesh system, Velop Pro 7.

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Status

Available3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026The MBE7000 support page is live. Latest firmware 1.0.14.216607 is dated 6/26/2025. Some US retailer pages, such as Best Buy, may no longer list new units. This could not be confirmed.

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.

$399.994Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026$399.99 for the 1-node pack, $749.99 for the 2-node pack and $999.99 for the 3-node pack. The base value is the 1-node pack. US dollars, excluding tax.

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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.

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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.

US4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026US launch prices.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Sold as a mesh system. Velop Pro 7 is listed under Mesh WiFi in the maker's menu on 2026-10-15.

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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's home Mesh WiFi range. The maker's business products are listed separately.

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 71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026WiFi 7 True Tri-band Router. The page prints no per-band rates or channel widths.

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.

BE110002Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE11000.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Called a BE11000 system, with the be referring to 802.11be.

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.

ALinksys Velop Pro 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	591	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,765	No

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system lacks a dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul channel. It can use 240 MHz channels between nodes and host. The review says 4x4 on every band, which does not fit the 2x2 radios and rates in the Tech Advisor and TechRadar articles, so the 2 streams per band are stored.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026News of 2023-10-26 after a Linksys briefing: up to 591 Mbps over 2.4 GHz, 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, which add up to 10680 Mbps. Each band is 2x2 on the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 platform, six streams in total. The rates fit 2 streams at 240 MHz on 5 GHz and 2 streams at 320 MHz on 6 GHz. 40 MHz is the widest 2.4 GHz channel. The 24wireless article gives about 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz, so the figure is approximate there.7Press article24wireless.info/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Japanese news article: 6 GHz up to 5,765 Mbps (2 streams, 320 MHz), 5 GHz up to 4,324 Mbps (2 streams, 240 MHz) and 2.4 GHz on IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) up to 600 Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 radio standard of the 2.4 GHz radio comes only from this article and the 591 Mbps rate does not fit a 2-stream 802.11be 40 MHz radio. Linksys prints no per-radio standard.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Networking-Pro-620-product-brief_87-PW328-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 product brief: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 platform with 6 spatial streams, 10 Gbps peak PHY rate and channel support of 320, 240, 160, 80, 40 and 20 MHz. Six streams across three bands fit 2 streams per band. This is the chip maker's brief, not Linksys.

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.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and the ultrawide 320 MHz band and 4K QAM are named. The support FAQ calls MLO a beta feature.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Features list OFDMA. MLO is currently in beta.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names 4K QAM, preamble puncturing and 320 MHz channels.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO router and OFDMA. The MU-MIMO claim comes only from this retailer copy.

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.

05Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Its six antennas are inside. A retailer data sheet says 4 internal antennas, so no internal count is stored.

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.

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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.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of antennas/removable: 6/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.

279m²1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Seamless WiFi Up to 3000 sq. ft. per Node. 3000 sq ft is 278.7 m2, stored as 279.

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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.

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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.

ALinksys Velop Pro 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20264x 1 Gbps ports for wired devices and a 2.5 Gbps internet port.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Five ethernet ports: one internet port (2.5 Gbps) and four ethernet ports (1 Gbps per port).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Hardware: one 2.5 Gbps internet port, four 1 Gbps ethernet ports.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Each unit has four Gigabit Ethernet ports and only the WAN port is 2.5 Gbps.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Ports per router: 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet (WAN), 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN). There are no USB ports.

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.

Cognitive Mesh1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The support FAQ names Linksys Cognitive Mesh technology. It joins other Cognitive Mesh nodes only. A node that is not a Cognitive Mesh router is not detected.

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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The page is shared by the one, two and three node packs. See the pack sizes in the press release.

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.

279 to 836m²3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 20264Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026

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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.

Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The devices are identical out of the box and are set up as router and nodes during installation.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Support for wired and wireless backhaul.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026For all-out top speed the units can be wired together using Ethernet cabling.

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 app, Web interface2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node's dashboard can be reached with the Linksys app or the web interface. The support page says the latest web browser is needed to configure the router settings. Tom's Guide says in 2024 that there is no way to reach the nodes through a browser, so the maker's statement is used.3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Product requirements: the latest web browser version to configure the router settings.

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.

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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, Mesh node2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Supports parent and child modes.

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 controls1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Guest Access for a separate guest network. Daily schedules for internet bedtime and free safe browsing blocks are listed. Parental controls are still in beta per TechRadar.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026QoS can prioritize up to three systems. Guest Access and Parental Controls are in the app.

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-Personal, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open Only, Open and Enhanced Open, Open.

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.

Cognitive Security2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security blocks malicious websites and adult content with Fortinet Secure DNS and Cisco OpenDNS. Only one of the two can be active at a time.

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.

Free5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security has a choice of Fortinet Secure DNS or OpenDNS. Unlike Armor, there is no charge for updates.

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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Firmware Auto Update: automatic updates for the latest security patches.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node automatically installs the latest firmware overnight. Automatic Firmware Update must be ON.

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.

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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

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

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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.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or 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 Networking Pro 6204Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Powered by the latest Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core processor optimized for WiFi 7.

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

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20261.5 GHz quad-core processor.

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.

1GB9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1GB SDRAM. Storage is listed as unspecified, so no flash size is stored.

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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.

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

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system is passively cooled and never got over 93 degrees Fahrenheit.

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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 pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026A power adapter is in the box for each node.

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.

12 V, 2.5 A2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Ports: one power port (12V, 2.5A).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026One power port (12V, 2.5A).

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.

30W2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Package contents: one power adapter per node (12V, 2.5A), so 12 x 2.5 is 30 W.

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.

Measured

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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.

ALinksys Velop Pro 7

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	916.7
15.24	Main unit	453.3
22.86	Main unit	170
27.432	Main unit	12.1
12.192	Satellite	350.7
12.192	Satellite	308.9

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2024-04-29 (Brian Nadel). Client is a Wi-Fi 7 Acer Swift Edge 16 notebook and the benchmark is Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 users. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 916.7 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 453.3 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 170.0 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 12.1 Mbps. The text prints the 15 ft figure as 916.7 Gbps, which is a typo for the table's Mbps. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 350.7 Mbps upstairs and 308.9 Mbps in the basement. Next to the router it measured 1.678 Gbps with IxChariot, which is not stored. The band is not named. Firmware not stated.

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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.

916.7Mbps=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.

553.1Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Across a 25-foot room and through a wall: 553.1 Mbps. IxChariot, Acer Swift Edge 16 client.

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

28.956m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maximum range of 95 feet, which is 28.956 m.

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

11W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026All three devices, router or node, consumed 11.0 watts and lacked an idle mode.

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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.

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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.

Width95Height221Depth95mm(3.7 × 8.7 × 3.7 in)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions 221 x 95 x 95mm. The LDLC data sheet gives 95 wide, 221 high and 95 deep. Tom's Guide gives 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 in.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Width 95 mm, height 221 mm, depth 95 mm for the MBE7003-KE.

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.

950g(2.1 lb)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.95kg / 2lbs, per router. Stored as 950 g. Retailer data may show a gram figure such as 954, which TechRadar rounds.

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

No2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Can the router be wall-mounted? No, wall mounting is not supported.

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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.

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Other certifications

FCC11Regulatory filingdownloads.linksys.com/support/assets/others/REG_MBE700X_LNKPG-00985_RevA00_US-FCC_v2-FN_Online.pdfRead 15 October 2026Linksys USA regulatory information for the Velop Pro 7 (MBE7000): FCC Part 15 statement for a Class B digital device. It prints no FCC ID.

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

www.linksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 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

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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.

3years4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026All systems come with an extended three-year warranty. The release is from the US company and the warranty period depends on the country of purchase per the support FAQ.

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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