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TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Archer BE550 single router, hardware revision unspecified
Recorded model: Archer BE550
Specifications checked 2026-11-02.
- Wi-Fi
- Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 5 and 6 GHz are Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). 2.4 GHz is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on hardware V1 and Wi-Fi 7 on V2
- Wi-Fi 7 features
- Multi-Link Operation, 320 MHz channels, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs
- Ethernet
- 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN
- Manufacturer specifications for TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router ↗
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| Specification |  |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Speed class | BE9300Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. |
| Bands | 3 bands |
| Radio bands / 6 GHz | Tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 5 and 6 GHz are Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). 2.4 GHz is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) on hardware V1 and Wi-Fi 7 on V2 |
| Wired connections | |
| Fastest wired port | 2.5 Gbps |
| LAN ports | 4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. |
| Wired port counts & rates | 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| LAN ports after gateway uplink | 4 portsPer gateway unit, assuming one Ethernet port connects to the modem/ONT. A wired satellite uplink also uses one port. |
| Home fit | |
| Selected-pack coverage (maker) | Not recorded |
| Internet plan (maker) | Not recorded |
| Per-unit coverage (maker) | Per-unit coverage not recordedNo reviewed claim for this quantity. Individual coverage is never multiplied. |
| Best for | Multi-gig internet, Home office, Streaming |
| Support | |
| Software support (maker) | Not recorded |
| Sources | Specifications checked November 2, 2026 View 8 sources
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| Retailer offer | Check price on Amazon |
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