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× Lower 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.*

Redefining WiFi Routers

BE9700 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

Archer BE550 Pro

wifi7

Faster Tri-Band WiFi 7 Speeds

9.7 Gbps

10 Gig

Ultimate Connectivity

Smart Internal Antennas for Broader Coverage

Multi-Link Operation

Higher Speed, Lower Latency

6 GHz

5 GHz

2.4 GHz

Easy Setup and Use

with the Tether App

VPN

Clients and Server

WiFi 7 — WiFi Like Never Before

WiFi 7 offers accelerated throughput, lower latency, stronger anti-jamming, and higher efficiency. Join the league of pros and experience the sheer performance of the next generation of WiFi.

 9.7 Gbps Tri-Band WiFi

Wi-Fi 7 unleashes the full potential of 4K-QAM and the 6 GHz band with up to 320 MHz channels, delivering unprecedented Wi-Fi speeds up to 9.7 Gbps. The new 6 GHz band provides exceptional bandwidth congetion-free channels.†◇

up to 9.7 Gbps

Boosted Throughput, Unmatched Reliability

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables Archer BE550 Pro to transmit data with Wi-Fi 7 clients across multiple bands simultaneously to increase throughput, reduce latency, and improve reliability for various networking behaviors.6

6 GHz Band

5 GHz Band

2.4 GHz Band

Multi-Link Operation

Wi-Fi 7 Clients

10 Gbps Port for Multi-Gigabit Connectivity

Supports multi-gig internet service plans up to 10 Gbps

Equipped with one 10 Gbps WAN port, four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, and one USB 3.0 port, Archer Archer BE550 Pro provides super-fast connections and data transfers, driving your devices to peak performance.§

4× 2.5 Gbps LAN Ports

10 Gbps WAN Port

USB 3.0 Port

6 High Performance Antennas with Beamforming,
for Broader Coverage

6× Internal Antennas

Proprietary WiFi optimization and 6× optimally positioned antennas boost WiFi signals throughout your home.

Beamforming Technology

Detects devices and concentrates signals towards them, especially to previously hard-to-reach areas.

beamforming

Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi

Archer BE550 Pro is EasyMesh-compatible. If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh router/range extender to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.***

  • WiFi Dead Zone Killer
    Eliminate weak signal areas with WiFi coverage for the whole house

  • Smart Roaming 
    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

  • One WiFi Name
    No more switching WiFi network names

  • Unified Management 
    Manage your whole home WiFi from the central node via the Tether app/Web UI

  • Traditional Router
    with Extender Wi-Fi
  • Archer B550 Pro + EasyMesh
    Devices

Set Up in Minutes

Install the Tether app and simply follow the on-screen directions. In just three easy steps your entire home can be blanketed in strong and reliable WiFi.

Learn more about the Tether app

CONNECT

to a modem and power on both.

DOWNLOAD

and launch the Tether app.

CONFIGURE

by following the in-app instructions.

homeshield

Your Security is Our Priority

With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced security features that deliver a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.*

  • Home Network Scanner

    Real-time network scanner to detect potential threats and security issues.

  • Parental Controls

    Manage time online and block inappropriate content to keep your family safe online.

  • Quality of Service

    Assign your favorite devices to have the fastest connections for top performance.

Private IoT Network for More Security

Set up a separate WiFi for IoT devices and overlay HomeShield and advanced WPA3 encryption** to better protect the security of your home network and IoT devices.

VPN Clients and Server Supported

Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Archer BE550 Pro can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.

Ordinary Internet

Encryption VPN Connection (OpenVPN/ PPTP/L2TP/WireGuard VPN)

WIRELESS
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-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access 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
Network Security • SPI Firewall
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
• Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home 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
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
Protocols • IPv4
• IPv6
Service Kit HomeShield
Learn More>
EasyMesh Compatible with EasyMesh
Parental Controls HomeShield Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly 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
System Requirements Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable 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
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.