Archer BE550 Pro
BE9700 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
- Blazing-Fast 9.7 Gbps Tri-Band Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 unleashes the full potential of the 6 GHz band with up to 320 MHz channels and 9.7 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds. Enjoy full access to 8K streaming and high-speed downloading.†◇
- Faster than Wi-Fi 6E: Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables Archer BE550 Pro to transmit data with Wi-Fi 7 clients across the 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously, delivering faster Wi-Fi speeds than Wi-Fi 6/6E routers.‡◇
- 4× Latency with Minimal Buffering: Significantly lower latency than Wi-Fi 6/6E routers enables emerging applications like VR/AR, video conferencing, and online gaming to always run at top performance.△
- Higher Capacity for More Devices: Communicates with multiple devices and tri-band simultaneously. Combined with the powerful CPU, Wi-Fi 7 provides congestion-free signals to your laptop, TV, thermostat, and baby monitor.
- EasyMesh-Compatible: Works with EasyMesh routers and range extenders to form seamless whole home Mesh WiFi, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.***
- TP-Link HomeShield: Enhanced security defends against the latest cyber threats.*
WIRELESS | |
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WiFi Speeds | BE9700 |
WiFi Range | 4 Bedroom Houses 6× Optimally Positioned Antennas Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas Beamforming Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range High-Power FEM Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage |
WiFi Capacity | High Tri-BandAllocate devices to different bands for optimal performanceOFDMASimultaneously communicates with multiple clientsAirtime FairnessImproves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupationDFSAccess an extra band to reduce congestion |
Working Modes | • Router Mode• Access Point Mode |
Advanced Functions | • Multi-Link Operation (MLO) • 320 MHz Channel • 4K-QAM • Multi-RUs • EasyMesh-Compatible • Works with Alexa and Google Assistant • IoT Network |
SECURITY | |
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Network Security | • SPI Firewall• Access Control• IP & MAC Binding• Application Layer Gateway• HomeShield Security Real-Time IoT ProtectionMalicious Site BlockerIntrusion Prevention SystemDDoS Attack PreventionHome Network Scanner |
Guest Network | • 1× 6 GHz Guest Network • 1× 5 GHz Guest Network • 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
VPN Server | • OpenVPN Server• PPTP VPN Server• L2TP VPN Server• WireGuard VPN Server |
VPN Client | • Open VPN Client• PPTP VPN Client• L2TP VPN Client• WireGuard VPN Client |
WiFi Encryption | • WPA• WPA2• WPA3• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
HARDWARE | |
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Ethernet Ports | • 1× 10 Gbps WAN • 4× 2.5 Gbps LAN |
USB Support | 1× USB 3.0 • Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 • Supported Functions: FTP Server Media Server Samba Server |
Buttons | • Power On/Off Button • Wi-Fi On/Off Button • LED Button • WPS Button • Reset Button |
Power | 12 V ⎓ 3.3 A |
SOFTWARE | |
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Protocols | • IPv4• IPv6 |
Service Kit | HomeShieldLearn More> |
EasyMesh | Compatible with EasyMesh |
Parental Controls | HomeShield Parental Controls Custom ProfilesProfessional Content Filter LibraryFamily TimeBedtimeOff TimeTime RewardsFamily Online Time RankingPause the InternetWeekly and Monthly Reports |
WAN Type | • Dynamic IP• Static IP• PPPoE• PPTP• L2TP |
Quality of Service | QoS by Device |
Cloud Service | • Auto Firmware Upgrade• TP-Link ID• DDNS |
NAT Forwarding | • Port Forwarding• Port Triggering• DMZ• UPnP |
IPTV | • IGMP Proxy• IGMP Snooping• Bridge• Tag VLAN |
DHCP | • Address Reservation• DHCP Client List• Server |
DDNS | • TP-Link• NO-IP• DynDNS |
Management | • Tether App• Webpage |
OTHER | |
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System Requirements | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browserCable or DSL Modem (if needed)Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Environment | • Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)• Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing |
PHYSICAL | |
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Dimensions (W×D×H) | 3.0 × 9.1 × 8.0 in (76 × 231.7 × 203 mm) |
Package Contents | • Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550 Pro• Power Adapter• RJ45 Ethernet Cable• Quick Installation Guide |
†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
‡Faster Wi-Fi speed refers to the theoretical speeds of Wi-Fi 7 clients when connected to Archer BE550 Pro compared with a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E router. Wi-Fi 7 clients need to support Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and the 6 GHz band to reach up to 9.7 Gbps when connected to the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands of Archer BE550 Pro simultaneously. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers may only provide 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands separately.
△4× Lower Latency refers to the latency improvement of Wi-Fi 7 routers compared to Wi-Fi 6/6E routers, based on laboratory test data. The test conditions had the same 5 GHz or 6 GHz single-frequency wireless interference and tested the maximum latencies of Wi-Fi 7 clients (with MLO turned on) connecting to the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands of Archer BE550 Pro (with MLO turned on) simultaneously and to the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands of a Wi-Fi 6/6E router (without the MLO function).
§10 Gbps internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Actual internet speeds are limited by the internet bandwidth access from an Internet Service Provider.
◇Use of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, OFDMA, and MU-MIMO requires clients to also support the corresponding features. The 320 MHz bandwidth is only available on the 6 GHz band. Simultaneously, the 320 MHz bandwidth on the 6 GHz band and 160 MHz bandwidth on the 5 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions. Double channel width and speed refer to 320 MHz compared to 160 MHz for Wi-Fi 6 routers.
*HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link.com/homeshield for more information
**Use of WAP3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.
***TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh-Compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.
WiFi generations represent the wireless standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be. All devices need to support 802.11 WiFi protocols.
Pictures are for reference only as the antennas may be consistently optimized. If there are any inconsistencies between the product image and the actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in the IEEE 802.11be specification.
Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.