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TP-LinkHome router
Deco X55
Released January 2022.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-x55/v1Read 14 October 2026The oldest US firmware for the X55 V1 is 1.0.6 (build 20211224), published 2022-02-14. The page images are dated 2021-11-30. The datasheet carries a 2021 copyright. The month is the best supported one and may be off by a month or two. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mesh system
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Speed class
- AX3000
- WAN port
- 1Gbps
53 of 90 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 3 RJ45
General
- Model numbers
- 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
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- US1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link US site.
- Colours
- Not available
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi speed class
- 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 radios
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 bands
- 2
- 6 GHz band
- No
- Combined Wi-Fi link rate
- 2,976Mbps
- Wi-Fi streams
- 4
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 160MHz
- Wi-Fi features
- 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 antennas
- 01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).
- Internal antennas
- 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 antennas
- 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)
- Not available
Ports and modem
- Ports
Port Count Role Max speed (Gbps) RJ45 3 WAN or LAN 1 - Ethernet ports
- 3
- Multi-gig ports
- 0
- Fastest WAN port
- 1Gbps
- Fastest LAN port
- 1Gbps
- USB ports
- 0
- SFP+ port
- No
- Built-in modem
- Not available
- Modem standards
- Not available
Mesh
- Mesh technologies
- 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 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)
- Not available
- Identical units
- 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 model
- Not available
- Satellite ports
- Not available
Software
- Management
- 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 required
- 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 modes
- Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.
- Network features
- 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 server
- 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 client
- 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 applications
- Not available
Security
- Wi-Fi security
- 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 service
- HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link HomeShield.
- Security service cost
- 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.
Smart home
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- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- Zigbee hub
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Smart home platforms
- Not available
Hardware
- System on chip
- Not available
- CPU clock
- 1GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.
- RAM
- Not available
- Flash storage
- Not available
- Cooling fan
- Not available
Power
- Power supply
- 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 input
- 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 output
- 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)
- Not available
Measured
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- Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- Not available
- Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- Not available
- Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
- Not available
- Range (measured)
- Not available
- Power use under load (measured)
- Not available
- Energy use per day (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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 antennas
- Not available
- Weight
- Not available
- Wall mountable
- Not available
Certifications
- Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- 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 box
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- 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
- www.tp-link.com/us/document/805622Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026
- Manual
- www.tp-link.com/us/document/805903Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
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| Model number | Markets | Units per pack | Coverage of the pack (claimed) | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deco X55(1-pack) | US | 1 | Not available | 1 Deco X55 unit, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 1 Power adapter, 1 Quick Installation Guide |
| Deco X55(2-pack) | US | 2 | 418 m² | 2 Deco X55 units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 2 Power adapters, 1 Quick Installation Guide |
| Deco X55(3-pack) | US | 3 | 604 m² | 3 Deco X55 units, 1 RJ45 Ethernet cable, 3 Power adapters, 1 Quick Installation Guide |
Sources
We read 9 sources for this router. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562
- Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590
- Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16144
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-x55/v1
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warranty
- Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshield
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