TP-Link Archer GE550 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band 2.4 GHz / 5 G ARCHERGE550

Specs




WAN connection


Ethernet WAN




DSL WAN

Whether or not the product features a DSL WAN (Wide Area Network) connection option.




SIM card slot

Whether the device features a SIM card slot.




3G/4G USB modem compatibility




WAN connection type

RJ-45


Wireless LAN features


Wi-Fi band

The frequency bands the product features.

Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)


Top Wi-Fi standard

Connection of this device is done via Wi-Fi in a high standard.

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


WLAN data transfer rate (max)

5764 Mbit/s


Wi-Fi standards

The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


WLAN data transfer rate (first band)

574 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (second band)

2882 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (third band)

5764 Mbit/s


Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet LAN interface type

The characteristics of the Ethernet LAN interface.

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN data rates

The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s


Networking standards

The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.

IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n


Port forwarding




Port triggering




Dynamic DNS (DDNS)




Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)

1


Number of guest networks (5 GHz)

1


Number of guest networks (6 GHz)

1


Support Samba (storage)




VPN server

OpenVPN Server, PPTP VPN Server, L2TP VPN Server, WireGuard VPN Server


VPN support

Open VPN Client PPTP VPN Client L2TP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Client


Ports & interfaces


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

4


USB port

The device features a socket into which a USB cable can be plugged.




USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

1


DC-in jack

The socket/plug where the DC electricity supply connects to the device.




Management features


Quality of Service (QoS) support




Reset button




Intelligent Mesh technology




Security


Security algorithms

Security algorithms are used to provide authentication, cipher key generation, integrity and radio link privacy to users on mobile networks. The security algorithms supported are the ones that can be used with this product.

WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3


Firewall





Security


Firewall security

Part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.

SPI Firewall


Guest access




Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)




Parental control




DDoS protection




Filtering




DMZ support




Network address translation (NAT)




NAT functionality

Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP


Protocols


DHCP client

Whether the product features a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain IP addresses within a network.




Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)




Supported network protocols

Network protocols tested as compatible with this product e.g. FTP,HTML, POP.

IPv4, IPv6


Design


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Black


On/off switch

The button which is pressed to switch the device on or off.




Product type

The sub-category of the product.

Tabletop router


Certificates


Compliance certificates

CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS


Certification

FCC, CE, RoHS


Packaging content


Cables included

LAN (RJ-45)


AC adapter included




Quick installation guide




Packaging content

Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router Archer GE550 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide Reset Tool


Antenna


Antenna design

Internal


Antennas quantity

4


Features


Built-in processor

Whether or not a processor is built into the device.




Processor cores

The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).

4


Internal memory

The amount of memory, usually measured in bytes (e.g. MB, GB), which is installed in the system's hardware.
00 MB


Power


Power source type

What the power source is.

DC


Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.

0 - 40 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 90%


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
9.5 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.
3 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

237 mm