{"id":1827,"date":"2025-05-10T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:21:25","slug":"tp-link-archer-be550-router-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/tp-link-archer-be550-router-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The TP-Link Archer BE550 provides the full Wi-Fi 7 solution up to BE9300 without compromise with all three bands and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature right out of the box. When paired with a good Wi-Fi 7 device, it can support the true Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi performance up to 2Gbps speed realiably.<\/p>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">1<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-pros-and-cons\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Router Pros and Cons<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Pros and Cons<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div><div class=\"rate_bar_wrap\"><div class=\"wpsm-one-half\"><div class=\"wpsm_pros\"><div class=\"title_pros\">Positive<\/div><ul><li>Full Wi-Fi 7 features out of the box<\/li><li>Design with internal antennas<\/li><li>2.5 Gbps WAN &amp; 4 x 2.5 Gbps LAN<\/li><li>All Ethernet ports can support 2.5 G Ethernet speed<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpsm-one-half\"><div class=\"wpsm_cons\"><div class=\"title_cons\">Negatives<\/div><ul><li>Subscription based addons<\/li><li>Does not support wall mounting<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cegg5-container cegg-data_item\"><div class=\"container px-0 mb-5 mt-1\" >\n\n                        \n<div class=\"cegg-item-card cegg-card  border\">\n\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"row p-3\">\n        <div class=\"cegg-item-card-img-col  col-md-6 position-relative\" style=\"max-width: 400px;\">\n\n                            <div class=\"position-relative\">\n\n                    \n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Archer-BE550-HomeShield\/dp\/B0CJSNSVMR\/?tag=tyhlxl2022-20\">                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 \">\n                        <img class=\"object-fit-scale rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61udksK2mNL._SS520_.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 | 6-Stream 9.2Gbps | \ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\udfee.\ud835\udff1\ud835\uddda Ports | USB 3.0 | 6 Smart Internal Antennas\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"col ps-xl-3\">\n\n                            <h3 class=\"card-title h4 fw-normal  cegg-text-truncate-2 pt-2 pt-md-3\">TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 | 6-Stream 9.2Gbps | \ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\udfee.\ud835\udff1\ud835\uddda Ports | USB 3.0 | 6 Smart Internal Antennas<\/h3>                        \n            \n                            <div class=\"cegg-card-price lh-1 mt-3 mb-2 hstack gap-4\">\n\n                    <div>\n                        <span class=\"cegg-price fs-4\">\n                            $199.99                        <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"cegg-stock-status small\">\n                        <span class=\"text-body-secondary\"><span class=\"text-success\"><span class=\"me-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-check2\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M13.854 3.646a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-7 7a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-3.5-3.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L6.5 10.293l6.646-6.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span>in stock<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                            \n            \n                            <div class=\"cegg-card-cashback text-success small pt-1\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"cegg-card-button p-0 pt-3 d-grid col-sm-12 col-md-8\">\n\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Archer-BE550-HomeShield\/dp\/B0CJSNSVMR\/?tag=tyhlxl2022-20\" class=\"btn btn-outline-primary\">BUY NOW<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n            \n                            <div class=\"cegg-merchant fs-6 text-body-secondary pt-2\">\n\n                                            <span class=\"text-truncate\">Amazon.com<\/span>\n                    \n                    \n                <\/div>\n                        \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                \n    <div class=\"row g-2 fst-italic text-body-secondary mt-2 lh-1\">\n                    <div class=\"col text-md-end order-md-2 cegg-price-disclaimer\">\n                <small>Amazon price updated: <span class=\"text-nowrap\">September 9, 2025 1:47 pm<a href=\"#\" class=\"ms-1 text-decoration-none text-body-secondary\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. 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There&#8217;s no ventilation on the front. With a dimensions 231.7 x 203 x 76 mm, it looks like a small bluetooth speaker. Up-close look at the cool design of the BE550 router. It&#8217;s sharp looking and only works standing up this way. There&#8217;s 3 buttons here, from the left to right, WPS, Wi-Fi &amp; LED button.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Archer BE550\" class=\"wp-image-1828\" style=\"width:483px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-788x788.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-9ca6634\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-9ca6634 \">Press the WPS button in order to use the function on your device if you are not comfortable sharing the passphrase.Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 2 seconds to switch on or off the Wi-Fi. I don&#8217;t think anyone&#8217;s gon na press this ever.<br \/>Press the LED button to switch on or off the LED function. Smooth looking from the side view<br \/>This hides the Internal Antennas, and uses Beamforming Technology that detects devices and concentrates signals towards it.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">3<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-feature\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Router Feature<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Feature<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud835\udde5\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf3\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddf6-\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddf6 \ud835\udde5\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude00 &#8211; With powerful Wi-Fi 7 performance, lightning-fast wired connections and brand-new design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\udfee.\ud835\udff1\ud835\uddda \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde1 &amp; \ud835\udddf\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde1 \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude00 &#8211; Equipped with one 2.5G WAN port and four 2.5G LAN ports, Archer BE550 drives your devices to peak performance and provides ideal solution for future-proofing home network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\udde3\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddfa \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddf3\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff \ud835\udde0\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude05\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude07\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\uddd8\ud835\ude05\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf2 &#8211; Proprietary Wi-Fi optimization and 6 optimally positioned antennas along with Beamforming deliver more capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and less interference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude05\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude06 \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udddb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde0\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf5 \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddf6 &#8211; EasyMesh-Compatible: Works with EasyMesh routers and range extenders to form seamless whole home Mesh Wi-Fi, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\udde7\ud835\udde3-\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf8 \ud835\udddb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf2\ud835\udde6\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf1 &#8211; TP-Link&#8217;s premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly\/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\udde3\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udddc\ud835\uddfc\ud835\udde7 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude04\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf8 \ud835\uddf3\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff \ud835\udde0\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf0\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude06 &#8211; 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud835\udde9\ud835\udde3\ud835\udde1 \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 &#8211; Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Archer BE550 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">4<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-specifications\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Router Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Specifications<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Product Dimensions<\/td><td>9.12 x 2.99 x 7.99 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Item Weight<\/td><td>2.45 pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ASIN<\/td><td>B0CJSNSVMR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Item model number<\/td><td>Archer BE550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date First Available<\/td><td>October 12, 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacturer<\/td><td>TP-Link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Country of Origin<\/td><td>Vietnam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">5<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-hardware\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Router Hardware<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Hardware<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-745ee54\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-745ee54 \">Powering the TP-Link Archer BE550 is a the Qualcomm Network Pro 620 platform with a Quad-Core 2.2 GHz ARM-A73 based SoC and 512MB RAM. It&#8217;s a next-generation chip offer performance more than quadrupling older models like the Archer AX73. Those upgrading from an older router will definitely feel the more responsive performance especially on busier networks when more features are enabled.<br>Powering the TP-Link Archer BE550 is a the Qualcomm Network Pro 620 platform with a Quad-Core 2.2 GHz ARM-A73 based SoC and 512MB RAM. It&#8217;s a next-generation chip offer performance more than quadrupling older models like the Archer AX73. Those upgrading from an older router will definitely feel the more responsive performance especially on busier networks when more features are enabled.<br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design.jpg\" alt=\"Archer BE550\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design.jpg 590w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Archer-BE550-design-788x788.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-729c29b\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-729c29b \">The inclusion of four 2.5 G Ethernet LAN ports on the Archer BE550 is especially impressive as they are much faster than Gigabit ports. The 2.5 G ports not only deliver faster data transfer rates but they are also backwards compatible with older Gigabit Ethernet devices. With that, the Archer BE550 positions itself as a future-proof router for those planning to upgrade to a 2Gbps Internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>With the SFP+ port, it&#8217;s possible to connect a GPON SFP transceiver to have direct Internet access to a fiber network without depending on another fiber modem. There are lots of usage scenario which power users will appreciate especially having this on an affordable consumer level product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">6<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-performance-test\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Performance Test<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Performance Test<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-5a8d01a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-5a8d01a \">As a router review blogger, I will be reviewing the performance of the TP Link archer BE550 router today. I will be assessing the performance of Wi-Fi 7 on the 6GHz frequency of the TP Link Archer BE550 by conducting tests using my laptop equipped with the Intel BE200 wireless adapter. Likewise, the Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 wireless adapter has the capability to manage a bandwidth of up to 320MHz with a 2 \u00d7 2 setup.<br>Within 5 meters, I can nearly get to the maximum link speed of the 2.5 G Ethernet WAN uplink, this is to say the TP Link Archer BE550 is fully geared up to handle 2Gbps speeds. The performance on the Wi-Fi 7 network is effectively doubled compared to the 5GHz network, showcasing the router&#8217;s exceptional capabilities with the latest Wi-Fi standards.<br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Archer BE550 Performance Test\" class=\"wp-image-1831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-622x350.jpg 622w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-2ca6687\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-2ca6687 \">The Archer BE550&#8217;s 5GHz network performance is unexpectedly slower compared to some Wi-Fi 6 routers from TP-Link that were previously tested. This difference in speed can be traced back to the Archer BE550&#8217;s 5GHz network configuration, which uses 2T2R (two transmit, two receive) antennas, whereas high-performance Wi-Fi 6 routers generally employ 4T4R (four transmit, four receive) antennas. This contrast in antenna setup can influence the network&#8217;s overall speed and performance.<br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Archer BE550 Performance Test\" class=\"wp-image-1832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-2048x1147.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-268x150.jpg 268w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-625x350.jpg 625w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2-788x441.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to say that in both scenarios, the 5GHz network is quicker than the 6GHz network after a physical wall. Even though the 6GHz frequency can provide a much higher capacity, the signal penetration capabilities are notably limited. Because of this, once there is a physical barrier like a wall, the 5GHz network normally outperforms the 6GHz network in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"TP-Link Archer BE550 Performance Test\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-767x432.jpg 767w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-2048x1154.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-266x150.jpg 266w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-621x350.jpg 621w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/speedtest-3.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In my testing of the Archer BE550 with an OpenVPN client configured directly on the router, as opposed to running the VPN client natively on my PC, it did not get the highest speed of the OpenVPN server. However, it still delivered a very respectable speed of 230Mbps thinking about that many other home consumer routers are normally not optimized for running VPN clients directly on the router hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n<style scoped>.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:wrap}.rh-review-heading__position span{line-height:.78}.rh-review-heading__position span:after{content:\".\"}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:10px;width:100%}.rh-review-heading__logo img{width:auto;max-height:60px}.rh-review-heading__logo-container{max-height:60px;max-width:150px}\n@media only screen and (min-width:480px){.rh-review-heading{flex-wrap:nowrap}.rh-review-heading__logo{margin-top:0;width:auto}}\n.rtl .rh-review-heading .rh-review-heading__position{margin-right:0!important;margin-left:15px}<\/style><div class=\"rh-review-heading rh-flex-center-align mb25\">\t<div class=\"rh-review-heading__position mr15 font150\">\t\t<span class=\"fontbold lightgreycolor font250\">7<\/span>\t<\/div>\t<div id=\"archer-be550-verdict\">\t\t<h2 class=\"mt0 mb0\">TP-Link Archer BE550 Router Verdict<\/h2>\t\t<div class=\"mt5 lineheight20 greycolor\">Archer BE550 Verdict<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rate_bar_wrap revbox179606708\"><div class=\"review-top\"><div class=\"overall-score\"><span class=\"overall r_score_9\">8.9<\/span><span class=\"overall-text\">Expert Score<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review-text\"><span class=\"review-header\"><\/span><p>The TP-Link Archer BE550 is an ideal product from TP-Link. While being the earliest mass producer of Wi-Fi 7 products, the Archer BE550 is a refined and polished product. It provides outstanding Wi-Fi 7 performance while offering a flawless and bug-free backwards compatibility with older Wi-Fi devices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review-criteria\"><div class=\"rate-bar clearfix\" data-percent=\"86%\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-title\"><span>Design<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-bar r_score_9\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-percent\">8.6<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rate-bar clearfix\" data-percent=\"91%\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-title\"><span>Features<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-bar r_score_9\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-percent\">9.1<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rate-bar clearfix\" data-percent=\"93%\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-title\"><span>Performance<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-bar r_score_9\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-percent\">9.3<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rate-bar clearfix\" data-percent=\"90%\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-title\"><span>Value<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-bar r_score_9\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-percent\">9<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rate-bar clearfix\" data-percent=\"88%\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-title\"><span>Price<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-bar r_score_9\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rate-bar-percent\">8.8<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-839a2b5\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-839a2b5 \"><div class=\"col_wrap_two\">\r\n    <div class=\"product_egg single_product_egg\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"image col_item\">\r\n            <a  rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"re_track_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Archer-BE550-HomeShield\/dp\/B0CJSNSVMR\/?tag=tyhlxl2022-20\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61udksK2mNL._AC_SL520_.jpg\" width=\"500\" alt=\"TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 | 6-Stream 9.2Gbps | \ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\udfee.\ud835\udff1\ud835\uddda Ports | USB 3.0 | 6...\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/themes\/rehub-theme\/images\/default\/blank.gif\" \/>                            <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"product-summary col_item\">\r\n\r\n                            <h2 class=\"product_title entry-title\">\r\n                    <a  rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"re_track_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Archer-BE550-HomeShield\/dp\/B0CJSNSVMR\/?tag=tyhlxl2022-20\">\r\n                        TP-Link Tri-Band BE9300 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE550 | 6-Stream 9.2Gbps | \ud835\uddd9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\udfee.\ud835\udff1\ud835\uddda Ports | USB 3.0 | 6...                    <\/a>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n            \r\n            \r\n            \r\n                            <div class=\"deal-box-price\">\r\n                    <span class=\"cur_sign\">$<\/span>199.99                                                                                                        <mark title=\"Last update was on: September 9, 2025 1:47 pm\" class=\"rh-stock-status status-instock\">\r\n                            in stock                        <\/mark>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            \r\n                                    \r\n            <div class=\"buttons_col\">\r\n                <div class=\"priced_block clearfix\">\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <a class=\"re_track_btn btn_offer_block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Archer-BE550-HomeShield\/dp\/B0CJSNSVMR\/?tag=tyhlxl2022-20\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\">\r\n                            BUY NOW                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <span class=\"aff_tag\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tplinkwifirouter.com\/lewisreview\/wp-content\/plugins\/content-egg\/res\/img\/blank.gif\" alt=\"AmazonNoApi\" \/>\r\n                                            Amazon.com                                    <\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"font80 rh_opacity_7 mb15\">Last update was on: September 9, 2025 1:47 pm<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The TP-Link Archer BE550 is an ideal product from TP-Link. 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