TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Router $364.61 Delivered @ Amazon US via Amazon AU

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US model specifications
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/arche…

6-Stream 9.2Gbps | Full 2.5G Ports | USB 3.0 | 6 Smart Internal Antennas | VPN Clients & Server | Easy Mesh, HomeShield, Private IoT Network

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶-𝗙𝗶 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 - With powerful Wi-Fi 7 performance, lightning-fast wired connections and brand-new design.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝟮.𝟱𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗡 & 𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 - 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.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Proprietary Wi-Fi optimization and 6 optimally positioned antennas along with Beamforming deliver more capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and less interference.

𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗙𝗶 - 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.

𝗧𝗣-𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 - TP-Link'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.

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 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Set up and manage your router in minutes with the free Tether App available for both Android and iOS devices.

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Use an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled device to control Archer BE550 with just your voice. Backward compatible with all WiFi generations and works with any internet service provider (a modem is required for most internet service providers).

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  ohgee on 14/09/2024 - 22:08

  That's some intriguing hardware! More than I'm willing to spend on a router (don't have the need) but if you need it that's some nice kit.

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    Cevolution on 14/09/2024 - 22:16

    -6

    @ohgee - What do you mean? It’s $364, and in the grand scheme of things when it comes to routers it’s peanuts. It’s cheap and a great deal for a WiFi 7 router. Personally I wouldn’t buy a router from any other country, I would only buy our official model for Australia, but that’s me.

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      ohgee on 14/09/2024 - 22:49

      +2

      All I'm saying is that it's overkill for my needs, and that it's a lot of tech for the cost if you need that. I'm surprised by the deal, not in the market and so not qualified to rate this as a bargain but like the product and if you want to drop this coin on it all the best for you.

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  supatight on 14/09/2024 - 22:21

  +2

  I have been looking into this 1 for some time : https://www.amazon.com.au/Mercusys-Tri-Band-Directional-Stre…

  I think this brand is owned by TP link as well well reviewed on amzon. Can someone explain why you would go for OP listing over the link I have provided?.

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    NotJohnAU on 14/09/2024 - 22:48

    What you have found looks better in terms of having external antennae with a great ground plane compared to being built into the chassis. It is difficult to properly tell you much else from a specification standpoint when both brands have stopped disclosing CPU/RAM details which are critical especially stepping up to Wifi 7 throughput, you would want to have a minimum of a quad core CPU and 1gb RAM.

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    bag23 on 15/09/2024 - 00:04

    +6

    This guy has done the work.

    https://www.wiisfi.com/#recommendation

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      TheFlyingCoder on 15/09/2024 - 07:26

      This was a great link, appreciate you sharing it.

      Interesting how his #1 requirement is 4x4 MIMO but then he's like "Use this BE550 for the wifi 7 it's great" but doesn't really explain whether it's worth going to 2X2 for it 🤷

      Anyone have an opinion?

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        bobbyz0r on 15/09/2024 - 09:42

        +2

        I personally went from 4x4 MIMO WiFi 6 (5 GHz) with external antennas to this BE550 with only 2x2 MIMO WiFi 7 and internal antennas - I would say that it was mostly a downgrade in WiFi performance. Ultimately I've stuck with it because when I am in perfect conditions, my internet speed has slightly improved (from 920ish to 950ish down) and my old router didn't have 2.5Gb ports. Same place in the house that I used to get 850 over WiFi only gets around 500 now (exactly same location for both router and device). 6 GHz seems to be useless unless you're in line of sight without any walls.

        I should note that I only have a couple of WiFi 7 devices - but I think many will be in the same boat.

        tl;dr: 4x4 WiFi 6 > 2x2 WiFi 7 for me

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      hen dawg on 15/09/2024 - 15:41

      Thanks, fantastic share! Will be bookmarking this

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    bert-lifts on 15/09/2024 - 05:22

    +2

    scorptec have it for $254 free shipping

    https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/networking/modems-&-rout…

    Kinda hard to go wrong at that price point if you need wifi 7 imo. Although for most people the MR90x is probably the better value buy with wifi 6.

    https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/networking/modems-&-rout…

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  Vyviel on 14/09/2024 - 22:42

  +1

  US version though which is different to the AU model

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  shutuptakemymoney101 on 14/09/2024 - 22:45

  +5

  Overseas models don't necessarily use the same frequencies or transmit at the same power as they do here in Australia. It is safest to buy an Australian released model locally.

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    Headless on 15/09/2024 - 08:50

    Serious question, are there frequency police?

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      shutuptakemymoney101 on 15/09/2024 - 11:34

      Yes there are but you would need to be extremely unlucky to get a knock on the door, the issue for me would be the omission of channels and/or reduction in transmitting power due to specific country regulations.

      As an example channels 12 and 13 in the 2.4Ghz range would be missing on a US model.

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        BuyNow Think Later on 15/09/2024 - 12:31

        The channels are also missing in a AU model.

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  lolcoaster on 14/09/2024 - 22:57

  I wonder how much trouble you'd get into for using the full 6ghz band

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    shutuptakemymoney101 on 14/09/2024 - 23:06

    Sometimes it's baked into the firmware and can't be changed.

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      Vyviel on 14/09/2024 - 23:34

      Still makes it illegal lol

  • 

    merajaan on 15/09/2024 - 06:43

    +1

    I was thinking it would be better to get an overseas model so that you can actually use the full 6GHz band. Aussie models are gimped in that regard

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    BuyNow Think Later on 15/09/2024 - 09:52

    6GHz has a much shorter range and weaker penetration rate than 5GHz. Its signal is undetectable outside brick walls of houses.

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      lolcoaster on 15/09/2024 - 11:26

      My point was that US and routers sold in the US support the 6ghz band in its entirety (from 5925mhz to 7125mhz) where as Australia only legally allows for 5925 to 6425

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        McFly on 15/09/2024 - 15:06

        The ACMA may soon allocate the upper bands for WiFi, or they may go for the cash and auction it to the telcos. Time will tell…
        https://www.acma.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/embargo_…

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  Headless on 15/09/2024 - 08:50

  If only it was USB 3.2 as USB 3 isn't fast

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    McFly on 15/09/2024 - 14:58

    +1

    All their (high-end) routers have "USB 3.0" ports but they don't specify if they're 3.2 Gen 1/2 or x1/2
    Given they are not C ports and they don't specify the speed I guess we should assume 3.2 Gen 1x1…

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  Stonecold3419 on 15/09/2024 - 09:17

  Hey Guys ..

  I own a TP Link x68 3 pack in my house .. 1 is connected to the main NBN box and others around the house..

  Sorry for being a tech noob .. but just wondering is it good to buy one of these and freeing up the one which is hardwired to NBN box a feasible idea ?!

  Regards

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    McFly on 15/09/2024 - 14:53

    Yes, but it would be overkill.
    I just got https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/821931 (to use with my Decos.)