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TP-Link Archer AX55
Compact AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with Gigabit ports, USB 3.0 and EasyMesh for smaller homes.
- Wi-Fi 6
- AX3000
- 1 GbE
- 1 GbE
- Mesh capable
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The short version
The Archer AX55 is TP-Link's AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, rated at 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with a Gigabit WAN, four Gigabit LAN ports, USB 3.0 and OneMesh and EasyMesh support. Tom's Guide measured 823.7 Mbps at 15 feet and praised its range and low cost. It suits smaller homes on plans up to gigabit. It has no multi-gig ports, and mid-range throughput lagged competitors.
Pros
- AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz support
- Gigabit WAN, four Gigabit LAN ports and USB 3.0
- OneMesh and EasyMesh mesh expansion
- Tom's Guide praised its range and compact size
Cons
- No multi-gig ports
- Tom's Guide found mid-range throughput disappointing
- Added security software costs extra
Best for
- Small homes on internet plans up to 1 Gbps
- Budget Wi-Fi 6 upgrades
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Full specifications
Core
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Speed class
- AX3000
- Bands
- Dual-band
- Units in box
- 1
Connectivity
- Fastest WAN
- 1 GbE
- Fastest LAN
- 1 GbE
- LAN ports
- 4
Features
- Mesh capable
- Yes
- USB port
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN, 1x USB 3.0.
- No 6 GHz radio, so Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 clients connect on 5 or 2.4 GHz.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Guide
PositivePraised excellent range, a two-year warranty and low cost in a tiny case, while calling its mid-range throughput disappointing and noting that added security software costs extra.
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Common questions
Does the Archer AX55 have multi-gig ports?
No. TP-Link lists one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, so wired links top out at 1 Gbps.
Can the Archer AX55 build a mesh network?
Yes. TP-Link lists support for OneMesh range extenders and EasyMesh-compatible devices for extending coverage.
Does the Archer AX55 support 6 GHz Wi-Fi?
No. It is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router covering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, without the 6 GHz band of Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 routers.
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