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General

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Series

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Listed as Archer AXE75 under WiFi Routers.

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026

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

Archer AXE752Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Archer AXE75(US)_V1_Datasheet. The same name covers V1 and V2, and the V2 datasheet differs, see the product page note.

Archer BE5501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The page shows the V1 specs (9214 Mbps). TP-Link also sells hardware version V2 under the same name. V2 lists the 2.4 GHz radio as Wi-Fi 7 at 688 Mbps and 9328 Mbps in total. Only V1 is stored. The separate Archer BE9300 and Archer BE550 Pro are other products.

GTIN / EAN

84003070748313Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B3SQK74LRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 840030707483, GTIN 00840030707483, model number Archer AXE75. The camelcamelcamel and eBay listings of the same router carry the same UPC. The listing text now describes V2 features. The same UPC may cover both hardware versions.

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

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October 20234Maker product pagecommunity.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/632834Read 14 October 2026TP-Link community post titled New Arrival, dated 2023-10-16, introduces the Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router.

Status

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026The product page and the support downloads for V1 and V2 are live. V1 firmware 1.5.6 build 20260623 is dated 2026-07-29. The maker's US end-of-sale list (V9) has no Archer AXE75 row.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The product page, the downloads for V1 and V2 and the US router lists are live in October 2026. The UK PSTI statement of 2026-09 gives V1 a fixed support end date and V2 an open one, which may mean V1 has reached end of life while V2 is sold.

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.

$199.998Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: U.S. MSRP $199.99. Android Central also gives a suggested price of $199.99. Excluding tax. Retailer sale prices are not used.

$299.999Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be550-be9300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price 299.99 USD. A US launch price is stated without sales tax.

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.

US8Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026US MSRP.

US9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be550-be9300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The launch price is the US price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The product photos on the page show a black unit. The page gives no colour name.

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.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Standalone router. The page says EasyMesh-compatible.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Standalone router, EasyMesh-compatible.

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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi routers for homes. The page rates coverage for 2-3 bedroom houses.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi 7 home routers.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Standards: IEEE 802.11ax 6 GHz, 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz. The 6 GHz band makes it Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 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 spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Titled AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router.

BE93001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026

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

ATP-Link Archer AXE75

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 6E	2	160	2,402

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Speeds: 2402 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz). WiFi Capacity: 6 Streams. 574 Mbps at 40 MHz and 2402 Mbps at 160 MHz are both 2 streams, so each band has 2 streams. The reception sensitivity table lists HE40 on 2.4 GHz and HE160 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, so 40 MHz and 160 MHz are the widest channels. The standard per band is from the Standards row: 802.11ax on every band, with 6 GHz as Wi-Fi 6E.

BTP-Link Archer BE550

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 7	2	160	2,880	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,760	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Page lists 6 GHz 5760 Mbps (802.11be), 5 GHz 2880 Mbps (802.11be) and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax) and 6 streams in total. 5760 + 2880 + 574 is the printed 9214 Mbps. The datasheet's reception sensitivity table gives the widest channel per band: 320 MHz (EHT320) on 6 GHz, 160 MHz (EHT160) on 5 GHz and 40 MHz (HE40) on 2.4 GHz. The page says 320 MHz is only on 6 GHz. Streams per band follow from the rates and the page's 2x2 MU-MIMO: 574 Mbps at 40 MHz is two streams of 287 Mbps, 2880 Mbps at 160 MHz and 5760 Mbps at 320 MHz are two streams each, and the sum of 6 matches the maker's 6 streams. The printed rates are stored (the 802.11be rates are 2882 and 5764 Mbps).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi speeds: 5760 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2880 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Standards: 802.11be/ax on 6 GHz, 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/g/b on 2.4 GHz. The sensitivity table lists EHT320 on 6 GHz, EHT160 on 5 GHz and HE40 as the widest 2.4 GHz channel. The datasheet says 320 MHz is only on the 6 GHz band.

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.

OFDMA, Beamforming, Target Wake Time, Band steering2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Features: OFDMA, Beamforming, Airtime Fairness, DFS and Smart Connect. Smart Connect and TWT are also in the user guide. The datasheet footnote on client battery saving does not name TWT, so TWT comes from the user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 6.1: OFDMA, TWT (Target Wake Time) and Smart Connect. Smart Connect combines the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and keeps 6 GHz for Wi-Fi 6E devices. TWT and OFDMA are off by default. It does not list MU-MIMO, so it is not stored.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Target Wake Time, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Page lists MLO, 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming and Airtime Fairness. Smart Connect in the datasheet assigns each device to the best Wi-Fi band and is stored as band_steering. The maker names no preamble puncturing.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 features: Multi-Link Operation, 320 MHz bandwidth, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. Smart Connect intelligently assigns each device to the best Wi-Fi band.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless settings: enable or disable TWT (Target Wake Time), OFDMA and MU-MIMO, Smart Connect that combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and an MLO network.

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

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Range: 6x Fixed High-Performance Antennas.

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026All six antennas are internal, so there are no external antennas.

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

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61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 20266x Internal Antennas.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026The datasheet calls the six antennas fixed. Tom's Hardware calls them foldable.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Internal antennas only, so none can 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.

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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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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.

ATP-Link Archer AXE75

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	1	Not available
RJ45	4	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN Port, 4x Gigabit LAN Ports. USB Support: 1x USB 3.0 Port. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate. The V2 datasheet lists a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port and USB 2.0.

BTP-Link Archer BE550

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	4	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 20261x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN (5 Gbps aggregation speed) and 1x USB 3.0. The page names no port that can switch between WAN and LAN.

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.

TP-Link OneMesh, EasyMesh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Software: OneMesh supported. EasyMesh was added by firmware 1.2.0, see the support page note.4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1Read 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 build 20240320 (published 2024-05-29): this update introduces the EasyMesh function. The V1 datasheet still lists OneMesh only.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026The router is compatible with TP-Link's OneMesh suite.

EasyMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Compatible with EasyMesh routers and range extenders.

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

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026

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.

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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.

Yes4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1Read 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 notes: newly support EasyMesh and Ethernet backhaul.

Yes10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The review of hardware version 1 says the Archer BE550 comes with Ethernet backhaul support for the mesh. TP-Link's pages do not say so. The same review gives a Qualcomm Network Pro 620 SoC at 2.2 GHz with 1 GB RAM for V1, while BroadbandNow lists 512 MB RAM, so the chip, clock and RAM are not stored.

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 spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Ease of Use: Intuitive Web UI. Hassle-free management with the Tether app.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026The user guide covers the web interface at tplinkwifi.net and the Tether app.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Management features: Tether App and Webpage.

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

No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Quick setup says to log in with a TP-Link ID or click Skip to proceed, and the web interface also takes a local password.

No3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 4 says that a user who does not want to register a TP-Link ID now may click Skip. Logging in to the web page works with the password set for the router.

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 point2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Working modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 4.4 sets up the router as an access point.

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, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 6 GHz, 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz guest network. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. DDNS: TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS. Parental Controls: HomeShield Parental Controls. IPTV is in the user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Chapter 7 Guest Network, section 14.2 IPTV, section 14.4 Dynamic DNS. VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so it is not stored. QoS and parental controls are HomeShield features in the Tether app.7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026Parental controls, QoS, comprehensive reports and network security are listed as the free essential HomeShield tier.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Page lists IoT Network, guest networks on 6, 5 and 2.4 GHz, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls, DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS) and 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN ports with 5 Gbps aggregation speed. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The manual's link aggregation section confirms lan_aggregation.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 9 IoT Network, chapter 8 guest network, chapter 16.3 link aggregation (static LAG or LACP), 16.5 IPTV, 16.7 dynamic DNS and chapter 11 HomeShield with QoS and parental controls. Link aggregation and IPTV or VLAN cannot be enabled at the same time.7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026Parental controls and QoS are in the free HomeShield tier.

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

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Server. The user guide names the L2TP server L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp. The V2 datasheet adds WireGuard, the V1 datasheet does not.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP. The datasheet and the manual add WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Server, WireGuard VPN.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 15 covers OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPSec and WireGuard servers. L2TP is stored without IPSec to match the datasheet.

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

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Client. The V2 datasheet adds WireGuard, the V1 datasheet does not.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP. The datasheet and the manual add WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP VPN Client, WireGuard VPN.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 15.5 VPN Client to access a remote VPN server, with WireGuard configuration import.

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.

File server, Media server, Time Machine2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Easy Sharing: USB port for storage and a built-in media server. The user guide adds FTP, Samba and Time Machine.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Chapter 8: USB storage access with Samba and FTP, Media Sharing with DLNA devices, and Time Machine. No printer server section.

File server, Media server, Time Machine1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 20261x USB 3.0. Supported functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server. The manual adds Time Machine.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 10: access the USB storage device locally and remotely, media sharing and Time Machine.

Security

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

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Lists WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).8Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 14 October 2026The listing marks WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal and Wi-Fi Enhanced Open as supported. Enhanced Open is stored as enhanced_open. The maker names it nowhere else.

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

HomeShield2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Service Kits: HomeShield.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026HomeShield. The page footnote says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026HomeShield security service. The footnote says it includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan.

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.

Basic free, full paid7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026HomeShield essentials come free with the router. Security+ adds web protection, intrusion prevention and real-time IoT protection and is paid. The V1 datasheet says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan. The tiers share the HomeShield name.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026The router and app only come with the HomeShield Basic plan. HomeShield Pro needs a monthly or annual fee.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The page footnote says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan. Free and paid tiers share one name.7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026HomeShield is free with eligible Archer routers for network security, parental controls, QoS and reports. Advanced parental controls and the Security+ and Total Security plans are paid add-ons.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 15.1.1 Auto Update: the router updates its firmware at a set time when a new version is available.10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026Setup prompts for a two-hour window in which the router downloads and installs updates automatically.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Page: OTA updates with an auto schedule. Cloud service lists Auto Firmware Upgrade.3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 17.1.1 Auto Update.

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.

31 December 20295Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026UK PSTI statement, Home Networking, Routers: Archer AXE75 V1, V2 has a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. The footnote says the period of a product that is not end of life may be refreshed to extend it, so the date is a minimum. The statement is for the UK.

3 August 20295Regulatory filingstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, version of September 2026, Home Networking, Wi-Fi 7 Router: Archer BE550 V1 has a defined support period of 3/8/2029 (3 August 2029). The statement says the period ends 3 years after the end-of-life date and may be refreshed to extend it, so the date is a minimum. It lists Archer BE550 V2 as 31/12/2029 or later. UK statement.

Smart home

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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.

Amazon Alexa10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/tp-link-archer-axe75-wifi-6e-routerRead 15 October 2026Features that are only accessible through the Tether smartphone app include Alexa integration. The V1 datasheet does not mention Alexa.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

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.

Broadcom BCM675611Press article24wireless.info/archer-axe75-differenceRead 15 October 2026Japanese comparison table of the Archer AXE75 with the AX75, AX73, AX72 and AX4800. The CPU row for the AXE75 reads 4 cores 1.7 GHz (Broadcom BCM6756). The maker publishes only 1.7 GHz quad-core and no review names a chip. RAM and flash are not published in any source found.

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CPU cores

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Processor 1.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU. The V2 datasheet says 1.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The datasheet highlights a Quad-Core CPU. The page names only a high-performance CPU. The chip is not stored because reviewers disagree on it.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Highlights: Quad-Core CPU.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.7GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Processor 1.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU.

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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.

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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.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter in the box. The user guide describes a power port for the provided adapter.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026The manual says the router connects to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

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

12 V, 2.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Power 12 V/2.5 A.

12 V, 3.3 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Power: 12 V, 3.3 A. The FCC statement in the V2 user guide names the power supply model NBS30D120250VU, which looks like a 12 V 2.5 A adapter. The adapter output is not stored since the V1 documents do not name it.

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

30W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 202612 V times 2.5 A is 30 W.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

170Wh9Measurementdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: power consumption over 24 hours about 170 Wh as tested. Firmware 1.0.5 build 20220405 rel.80113(5553).

310Wh9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be550-be9300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026About 310 Wh per 24 hours as tested. The review does not describe the load and the firmware is not stated.

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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.

Width272.5Height49.2Depth147.2mm(10.7 × 1.9 × 5.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 10.7 x 5.8 x 1.9 in (272.5 x 147.2 x 49.2 mm). Tom's Hardware says this does not count the antennas.

Width76Height203Depth231.7mm(3 × 8 × 9.1 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 3.0 x 9.1 x 8.0 in (76 x 231.7 x 203 mm). The unit stands on its narrow side and Expert Reviews says it stands 203 mm tall with a 76 x 231 mm footprint.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Dimensions: 3.0 x 9.1 x 8.0 in (76 x 231.7 x 203 mm), in the same order as the product page.9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be550-be9300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 9.12 x 7.99 x 2.99 in (231.6 x 202.9 x 75.9 mm), the same box as the maker's figures.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-archer-be550-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the unit stands 203 mm tall with a footprint of 76 x 231 mm, which fixes the order of the maker's three figures.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

734g(1.6 lb)8Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-axe75-axe5400-wi-fi-6e-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: weight 1.61 lbs (734 g). The PC Gamer review gives 734 g too. The review was written on V1 hardware.

1,110g(2.4 lb)9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be550-be9300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.45 lbs (1.11 kg). The review does not say whether the adapter is included. The maker publishes no weight. The 1.11 kg figure is stored.

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

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Section 2.1 shows the router mounted on a wall with two screws 143.9 mm apart. No bracket is named.

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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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WFA1308608Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi Alliance CSV: certificate WFA130860, TP-Link Systems Inc., BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router, model number Archer BE550, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, last certified 2024-07-12. The listing names no hardware version.

FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

2AXJ4AXE7512Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_PCB_IDRead 15 October 2026WikiDevi list of TP-Link FCC IDs: 2AXJ4AXE75 (2022-03-23) AXE5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router, Archer AXE75. The same list has 2BH7FAXE75 (2025-11-27) for the same model name, which fits the later V2 hardware. The 2022 grant is stored for V1.

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Other certifications

FCC, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Certifications: FCC, RoHS.

FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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

Wi-Fi Router Archer AXE75, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi Router Archer AXE75, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Wi-Fi Router Archer BE550, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026Package content: Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Package contents as listed.

Links

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Product page

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe751Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe75Read 15 October 2026The page is the maker's US page. It now shows hardware version V2 by default, with V1 and V2 in the version picker. V2 has a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, 1 Gbps ports, USB 2.0, a 1.0 GHz dual-core CPU and WireGuard. Everything else in this file describes V1 from the V1 datasheet, V1 user guide and the V1 reviews.

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be5501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be550Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.tp-link.com/us/document/227902Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/22790Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/156302Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/15630Read 14 October 2026Archer BE550 V1 datasheet, copyright 2023. V2 has its own datasheet at https://www.tp-link.com/us/document/14509/.

Manual

www.tp-link.com/us/document/855693Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/85569Read 15 October 2026Archer AXE75(US)_V1_User Guide, 1910013306 REV1.0.1 (2022).

static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdf3Owner's manualstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2023/202307/20230721/1910013423_Archer%20BE550_UG_REV1.0.0.pdfRead 14 October 2026User Guide for the Archer BE550 V1 (REV1.0.0, 2023). The V2 guide is a separate file.

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.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi routers bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty. The Amazon listing also says 2 year manufacturer.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026US warranty page: warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Wi-Fi routers.

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