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TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 2.5GbE Router $367 Delivered @ Amazon AU | [eBay Plus] $344 Delivered @ PClive eBay

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TP-Link Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 2.5GbE Router $367 Delivered @ Amazon AU | [eBay Plus] $344 Delivered @ PClive eBayAffiliate
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All time low on this unit I think.
Price beat Officeworks for $355.30.
Edit: just dropped to $367 at Amazon ($348.65 OW PB)

Not that I needed WiFi 7 right now but I got this as an upgrade as it's generally a solid device and rated highly by Wirecutter for overall performance with multiple devices in real-world use. Nice app and UI as well.

Also has 5x 2.5gig ports if that is useful for you.

• 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN
• 4× 2.5 Gbps LAN

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router…

If you have eBay plus it's $344 with code PLUS120 (thanks Axelstrife)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/296210487967

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Comments

  • Homr on 18/11/2024 - 16:47
    +9

    What, theres wifi 7 now??

    • Clear on 18/11/2024 - 16:49
      +9

      And in 4 years there will be WiFi 8. Everything will just start adopting WiFi 6E by that point maybe.

      • Homr on 18/11/2024 - 17:15

        are there any phones that even support Wifi 7?

        • CookieJacker31 on 18/11/2024 - 17:50

          Some middletier and lots of top end

        • Clear on 18/11/2024 - 18:07
          +3

          iPhone 16 series, Pixel 8/9 series, Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 to say a few.

          • Griffindinho on 18/11/2024 - 18:33

            @Clear: Shame the Edge 50 Ultra isn't available for sale at retailers in Australia.

            • Clear on 18/11/2024 - 18:38

              @Griffindinho: Ah bugger I assumed it was here. I'm in need of a worthy upgrade.

              • Griffindinho on 18/11/2024 - 18:52

                @Clear: If Motorola designed a phone with a flat screen with a flagship Snapdragon 8 gen 3 SoC I'll be all over it.

        • zacsg1 on 18/11/2024 - 18:29
          +2

          I have a Pixel 9 and the BE9300 gets 850 down and 49 up, 20m away im still getting around 300 to 400 down and 49 up.

          • Nom on 18/11/2024 - 19:52

            @zacsg1: Why is this useful on a phone ?
            I care about high speeds on my desktop to speed up large Steam downloads, and get my backups done in a reasonable timeframe etc - but I can't say I'd ever notice (or care) how fast my phone was connecting 🤔

            • zacsg1 on 18/11/2024 - 21:29
              +1

              @Nom: I get 930 down on my PC, it's not needed on a phone but then again I have all my videos and photos set for cloud backup when on wifi so it's useful for some things.

            • p3rsonally on 20/11/2024 - 11:32
              +2

              @Nom: Wifi 7 is able to maintain a connection over multiple bands, using different parts of 2.4, 5 and 6 Ghz at the same time. This is called multi link operation, and it creates much better connection stability at range, and the ability to withstand very busy or diverse network environments. It is very a significant and very useful upgrade; especially as it rolls out over time. We don't often upgrade networking standards on 2.4GHz; so it's nice to see it being brought into alignment. There's no need to go out and upgrade everything today, but if you're buying a router today to last a long time, paying a bit extra for the latest Wifi standard is usually advisable.

              MLO lets devices engage in battery saving on their Wi-Fi links. There's no need to engage high frequency/power wifi bands 5GHz/6GHz for just a keep-alive connection, it can use lower power radio. Much like Wifi 6 with target wait timing, these standards have been developed in sync with 5G cell specs (which are also around 1-2GHz) to reduce overall RF power consumption.

              Benefits via intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/wirele…

              To summarize, radio world is complex; there are huge overheads and complexities in every system, most Wifi generations represent the best we can do with the current generation of silicon and compute, and for reasons that are difficult to articulate in a spec number, it's often worth upgrading your wifi router to match the standards your phone + devices are capable of.

              People drastically underinvest in routers and complain endlessly about "the state of the internet in Australia", when the problem is their own router, which they could easily upgrade. Upgrading your router will frequently deliver more benefits than upgrading your internet connection, and it's not a monthly fee. If you're on Wifi 5 or below, you definitely shouldn't be paying a premium for fast internet, as you'd see more benefit from putting that money to device upgrades.

              The reason why we have these brands: Wifi 4, 5, 6, 7 etc - is because consumers don't understand that this isn't simple, it does change, and it is important. It's the only way the industry has actually been able to come up with to explain why it matters and why you should invest in it. I cannot tell you how many times I've come along with a $100 asus router and got someone's 2mbps DSL running at 20mbps, or fixed their "useless NBN install" by replacing an old 802.11g router that was designed for DSL speeds.

    • GUYANDSON on 18/11/2024 - 17:09
      +1

      catching up to the numbered star wars movies

    • kungfuman on 18/11/2024 - 17:15
      -1

      yeah if your using it for a quest 3 wireless 7 abilities I would avoid tplink they have been terrible with quests.

      • bboarder on 18/11/2024 - 18:17

        Quest 3 dont have wifi 7 only 6e. You're right about some old TP-links though they overheated and throttled.

  • undadog on 18/11/2024 - 16:50

    I can only get 1000mbps down/50up, so the 2.5g wan port would be limited to 1g right?

  • Axelstrife on 18/11/2024 - 16:53
    +11

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/296210487967

    [eBay Plus] $344 with code PLUS120

    $364 with code SAVEBF (No eBay Plus needed)

    • slankets on 18/11/2024 - 17:08

      I got code SNSM11 for $20 off instead down to $354. Don't need wifi 7 so not buying (happy with my Asus).

  • prodnus on 18/11/2024 - 17:07

    This or Asus AX-RT-AX86U Pro?

    • whyisave on 18/11/2024 - 17:12
      +5

      Even though this TP-Link model has 802.11be WiFi 7 capabilities,
      I have a soft-spot for Asus Wifi Routers and the RT-AX86U have Merlin-WRT support too.

    • The Maestro on 18/11/2024 - 17:30
      +1

      Strange coincidence but I suddenly needed a new router a couple of weeks ago and ended up deciding between these two. I went with the ASUS in the end because gaming is important to me. It’s been excellent so far.

      I think a way to look at it is a top tier WIFI6 vs bottom tier wifi7.

    • Wizard on 18/11/2024 - 17:44
      +2

      Asus routers>TP Link routers.

    • xuqi on 18/11/2024 - 19:40
      +4

      Asus every time, as TP-link don’t update their firmware verify often to address security issues, and pretty much stop support within a year after release.

      They also love releasing different versions of their hardware.

  • whyisave on 18/11/2024 - 17:08

    source:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/TpLink/comments/16uj9ck/new_be9300_…

    It seems there's something very wrong with all of TP-Link's Wi-Fi 7 gear, which I'm pretty sure all shares the same underlying hardware, Qualcomm SOCs.

    Multiple sets of BE85s I tried had data corruption issues causing stalled or failed downloads. I've read similar reports elsewhere online.

    I think TP-Link is currently in the business of shipping hardware that's not quite ready for prime time with less than stellar software and offloading the burden of beta testing to customers while they pivot and focus on the next new hardware to base future devices off of.

    • hen dawg on 18/11/2024 - 17:13
      +3

      That's a year old post, maybe that particular issue is fixed via firmware now

      • whyisave on 18/11/2024 - 17:14

        Yes, that specific comment is ~1 year old and some of the comments do indicate later firmware upgrades did indeed minimise the reboots, but if you keep reading that entire thread, there are other issues and tidbits about this particular model.

        I wonder if this router will get OpenWRT support.

        • Dsiee on 18/11/2024 - 17:50

          I won't buy a router that doesn't support it now. I think I'm going to just get a mini pc as router and add dumb wifi APs.

    • Axelstrife on 18/11/2024 - 17:17
      +5

      As ive specificly mentioned in past BE550 deals on here, that issue was firxed with a firmware update.

      Ive had my BE550 over 6 months and not once has it ever had any issues or needed to be restarted.

      • whyisave on 18/11/2024 - 17:20
        +1

        How do you find the network throughput speeds? Range? Feature-sets? More than 2 or 3 SSIDs ?

        I really like my Asus GT-AX11000 but thinking of "moving on"…

        • Axelstrife on 18/11/2024 - 17:56
          +3

          I don't really use any of that sorry just 5g and 6g wifi and all the heavy usage is wired Ethernet. Mostly bought this specifically for the 4 2.5g Ethernet ports to connect my unraid pc to my gaming PC to transfer files faster haha.

          https://i.ibb.co/BTWWCg3/IMG-0200.jpg

          Here's a couple speed test though.
          Bottom 2 are the same location, through two internal walls.
          The top two are same location. At the back fence, About 10m away through a brick exterior wall.

      • 4foxache on 18/11/2024 - 17:26

        What's it like for torrents? TP-Link modems in the past have tended to crap out on me for that especially when downloading multiple torrents with say 25 connections each

    • SahitDagani on 18/11/2024 - 19:47

      Thanks 👍 I was close to buying it.

  • WhyAmICommenting on 18/11/2024 - 17:15
    +3

    Look at that tower - Half life 3 confirmed!

  • hardik38 on 18/11/2024 - 17:18

    This or Deco X68 2 pack?
    I m on 100/20 from More and have long house

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/877383

    • McFly on 18/11/2024 - 17:47
      +1

      Based on that info, I'd say probably X68.
      Maybe when WiFi 7 devices become common that might change…

  • kehuehue on 18/11/2024 - 17:25

    Have it, 5G is weak on it.

    • hardik38 on 18/11/2024 - 17:28

      Thanks @kehuehue

      Did U mean have it(this) or that?

      • kehuehue on 18/11/2024 - 17:29
        +1

        The BE550

  • Ema000 on 18/11/2024 - 17:35

    I'd get this one straight away if it had VOIP support

    • boomramada on 18/11/2024 - 18:08

      None of the high end will support voip, VoIP is old tech.

      • Ema000 on 18/11/2024 - 19:13

        Yes I know, but we still need to use a landline at home

        • boomramada on 18/11/2024 - 23:46

          Get a VoIP adaptor or ditch the VoIP, you probably save like $5 per month :)

        • jasswolf on 19/11/2024 - 00:26

          Got a spare phone? 💡

    • Twix on 18/11/2024 - 18:21

      There isn't many choices with built-in VoIP.

      There are VoIP ATAs if you want to plugin an older handset. If you want a new handset purchase an IP phone. These can plugin to any router like this TP-Link Archer BE550 with wired ethernet.

      • Ema000 on 18/11/2024 - 19:13
        +1

        Oh thank you for the information Twix, I'll look into getting an IP phone. Do you have any recommendations ?

        • Twix on 18/11/2024 - 19:44

          Yealink have various IP phones.

          • Ema000 on 19/11/2024 - 09:22
            +1

            @Twix: Thanks for the advice Twix

    • treater on 23/11/2024 - 13:15

      Hey im in the same boat and have never found a solution. Best thing is to plug your VOIP router into the main router and use it for the phone only

  • ContinuousCustomer on 18/11/2024 - 18:03

    I have an rt-ac86u, worth replacing ?

    • Aliensf on 18/11/2024 - 18:09
      +1

      Nah

    • lolcoaster on 18/11/2024 - 19:22
      +1

      Yes.

      Especially if you have Wifi6 or newer devices

  • buckster on 18/11/2024 - 19:16

    Why doesn't it look like an alien mothership like the MSI/Asus ones??

    • hen dawg on 19/11/2024 - 11:20

      It's refreshing, isn't it. Not needing 8 huge antennas

  • jl434 on 19/11/2024 - 18:56

    OW already dropped to $367, I don't think PB works anymore

    • hen dawg on 19/11/2024 - 21:33

      Probably got Ozbargained with the requests! 852 clicks on deal

  • Evanlet on 29/11/2024 - 15:58
    +1

    I usually have 2ms latency and pull 948/49 from the average speed test server via ethernet.

    On my 16 with MLO/WiFi7, I have 5ms latency to the average test server and pull 940/40 consistently sitting around 6m away.

  • FiveSe7en on 02/12/2024 - 14:34
    +2

    $319 if you use BF2422 with eBay Plus

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/266649396036?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

  • Mighty man on 07/12/2024 - 01:07

    I bought last week, poor range of 5G and 6G bands. 2.4g is fine. My previous router had better range. I would not buy this for dual floor house even small duplex

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