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TP-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 Router – 802.11ax Wireless Router, Gigabit, Dual Band Internet Router, VPN Router, OneMesh Compatible (Archer AX55)
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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Archer AX55 |
Special Feature | QoS, Guest Mode, WPS, Internet Security, Remote Access |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Security Camera, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smart Television, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming |
Included Components | Wi-Fi Router Archer AX55, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
About this item
- Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz bands ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads; support VPN server and VPN client¹
- A More Responsive Experience: Enjoy smooth gaming, video streaming, and live feeds simultaneously. OFDMA makes your Wi-Fi stronger by allowing multiple clients to share one band at the same time, cutting latency and jitter.²
- Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage: 4 high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable, Wi-Fi throughout your home.
- Improved Battery Life: Target Wake Time helps your devices to communicate efficiently while consuming less power.
- Improved Cooling Design: No heat ups, no throttles. A larger heat sink and redefined case design cools the WiFi 6 system and enables your network to stay at top speeds in more versatile environments.
- Compatible with Alexa: Control your router via voice commands and make your life smarter and easier with Amazon Alexa
- 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.
- Works with all internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, and more (A modem is required for most internet service providers).
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1. Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage and number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location. 2. Use of 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and its features including OFDMA, HE160, and TWT requires clients to also support corresponding features. The 160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5 GHz band in some regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions. Actual power reduction by Target Wake Time may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors. 3. The 802.11ax white paper defines standardized modifications to both the IEEE 802.11 physical layers (PHY) and the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) layer as enabling at least one mode of operation capable of supporting improvement of at least four times the average throughput per station (measured at the MAC data service access point) in a dense deployment scenario. 4. HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit https://www.tp-link.com/homeshield for more information 5. Use of WPA3 requires clients to support WPA3. 6. This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in IEEE 802.11ax specification. 7. Further software upgrade for feature availability may be required. 8. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
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connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 2976 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 2976 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A |
frequency band class | dual band | tri band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Gigabit | Gigabit |
security protocol | WPA3, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK | WPA3, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise | WPA3, WPA2, WPA | WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x), WPA/WPA2 | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | WPA2-Enterprise, WEP, WPA2-PSK |
frequency | 5 GHz | — | — | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
operating system | TP-Link firmware | — | Networking Operating System | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browserCable or DSL Modem (if needed)Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browserCable or DSL Modem (if needed)Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
antenna type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
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The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.
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4 high-performance external antennas boost Wi-Fi signals throughout your home. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, especially for previously hard to reach outlets.
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Easy Setup and Use
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Product Description
The product is multiple voltage compatible, that voltage arrange is 100-240V.
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Technical Details
Brand | TP-Link |
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Series | Archer AX55 |
Item model number | Archer AX55 |
Operating System | TP-Link firmware |
Item Weight | 1.66 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.99 x 9.45 x 2.87 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.99 x 9.45 x 2.87 inches |
Color | Black |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
ASIN | B09G5W9R6R |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Date First Available | October 11, 2021 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #20 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #3 in Computer Routers |
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Customers like the ease of setup, functionality, and speed of the networking router. They mention it works very well, downloads games much quicker, and is an excellent and economical choice. Customers are also happy with the tech support and user interface. However, some disagree on the signal strength and reliability.
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Customers find the setup of the router easy. They mention it's simple to modify and the TpLink software is intuitive.
"...logged in to my account to activate the new modem router - very quick and straightforward)...." Read more
"...Connecting my external hard drive was also pretty straightforward and most of my issues were in understanding how to enable Win 11 and my ipad to..." Read more
"...Installing the router was pretty straightforward...." Read more
"...Speed is great and coverage seems to be better. Easy to install and the app is easy to use to mange the router." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the router. They mention it works well, covers the whole house, and is a great solution overall. Some say it provides excellent, effective, and nearly maintenance-free wireless network environments.
"...cable modem for xfinity with the TPlink router connected and it works great...." Read more
"...and this works great. I have not been dropped once since installing it and the attacks were eliminated...." Read more
"...Actually the whole setup was simple, everything worked first time out and I'm getting significantly better speeds on devices using the A protocol...." Read more
"...It does perform well and has great speeds once you get the problems ironed out!..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the router. They mention it's easy to setup, delivers higher Wi-Fi speeds than their previous one, and fires up quickly. Some say the jump in performance was amazing.
"...AX3000 also has two processors so whether it is signal strength, processing power, or a combination of the two, every device in my house that needs..." Read more
"...Speed is great and coverage seems to be better. Easy to install and the app is easy to use to mange the router." Read more
"...It does perform well and has great speeds once you get the problems ironed out!..." Read more
"...tweak, but, once that's done, you going to be very happy with the maximum speed it will give you as well as the great signal coverage it has...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the router. They mention it's a good budget WiFi 6 router, has good signal strength, and is worth its weight in gold.
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"...Glad I did! A great upgrade without breaking the bank." Read more
Customers like the tech support of the router. They mention it has good features and is newbie-friendly. They also appreciate the feature-rich settings in the app and the support is helpful with any questions. Customers also say the router has more functionalities than the Spectrum router and is handy to manage the home network and devices.
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"...It appears that there are less features available than my older tplink ac1750...." Read more
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Customers like the user interface of the router. They mention it's easily manageable by the app, easy to install, and understand. They also like the browser-based interface, saying it'll allow them to see and block unwanted users. Customers also appreciate the intuitive Tether app, saying the range is easy to control and monitor with the app.
"...Easy to install and the app is easy to use to mange the router." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the signal strength of the router. Some mention it has really good signal coverage and is great for home networks, while others say the signal is significantly weaker than their old router at a distance. The bandwidth isn't sufficient for everything, and the router has trouble connecting to their network.
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"...The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC..." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the reliability of the router. Some mention it's dependable, well-built, and stable. Others say it has frequent drops and low connectivity.
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I then activated a netgear cable modem for xfinity with the TPlink router connected and it works great. (I used the xfinity android app on my phone logged in to my account to activate the new modem router - very quick and straightforward). I can now return the xfinity equipment, save $15/mo fee and now have faster wifi with a stronger signal than before.
I updated from a TP-Link Archer C7. I have an Arris SB8200 modem. Here are a few notes.
The AX55 signal strength seems a little better, especially in the 5 GHz band. It also adds 802.11ax and WPA3 security as well as "Smart Connect" which allows you to combine 2.4G and 5G bands under a single SSID and have the router decide which to use with each client. You could just give the separate bands the same SSID with any router. In that case each client would decide which band to use. The router login no longer uses a username, only a password.
I have now tried "Smart Connect" with 2 TP-Link routers in 2 different houses and I am not impressed. On both I eventually had to separate the 2 bands. It was especially dysfunctional on mobile devices (phones, laptops, etc.). It doesn't seem to switch bands very easily as you move around. Even stationary
devices seem to bounce inexplicably between the two bands, which can have very different signal strengths.
The wi-fi encryption settings can be a problem depending on your equipment. The options are:
None
WPA2-PSK[AES]
WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]
WPA3-Personal
WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES]
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
I wouldn't touch either WPA or TKIP. Previously I used only WPA2-PSK[AES]. I would have liked to have used WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] here, but I have an older 2.4G printer with WPA/WPA2[AES or TKIP]. It would not connect unless the router was set to WPA2-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]. In the end, I set the 2.4G band to WPA2 (only) and the 5G band to WPA2+WPA3.
Configuration and Installation
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Installing the router was pretty straightforward. I turned off wi-fi on my laptop, wired it (DHCP) to one of the router's client ports, browsed to 192.168.0.1, and logged in (password is on the bottom of the router). Alternatively, you could leave your wi-fi enabled and connect to the router's default SSID, also on the bottom. Doing it over wi-fi is just a bit more risky.
I configured it entirely through the web interface using the Advanced menus. I changed the password and IPv4 address and left it with a temporary SSID while walking through all the other settings. After that was done, I shut down my old router, changed the temporary SSID and passcode on the new router to the permanent ones, shut down the new router, and connected it to my modem.
I have not as yet found anything I can do with the Tether app that I can't do, and more easily, with the web interface.
The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC address. It won't connect to a new router until then. I powered off both, powered up the modem, waited until it was fully up, and then powered up the router. It connected immediately and has been running fine since then.
Once connected, I reviewed the internet (IPv4 and IPv6) status and settings. For Comcast, at least in this area, the IPv6 WAN connection type is Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6) with DHCPv6 and prefix delegation selected. The LAN type is SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. I prefer to use Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 2001:4860:4860::8888, and 2001:4860:4860::8844), I've set those to override the Comcast-provided defaults.
Performance
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I have 400 Mbps Comcast service with an Arris SB8200 modem. The modem indicates DOCSIS 3.1 service on the downstream side, but not on the upstream side. My laptop wireless NIC is an Intel AC7265 dual-band b/g/n/ac adapter.
On a wired connection to the router, I get download speeds of 475+ Mbps. 480 would be the most I would expect given Comcast's typical practice of over-provisioning by 20%.
On 5G wi-fi with 40 MHz channels, I get 475 Mbps next to the router and about 20' away in the same room. I get 355 Mbps in the next room, which is 73% faster than with the Archer C7.
On 2.4G wi-fi with 20 MHz channels, I get 100 Mbs in the next room and 45 Mbs 2 floors up on the opposite side of the house. That's 25% and 80% faster than with my Archer C7.
Those who have unexpectedly slow wi-fi performance and who have "Smart Connect" enabled may be connected via the 2.4 GHz band without realizing it. Another reason not to use that feature.
I live in a crowded wi-fi neighborhood with people who think it's a good idea to use 40 or 80 MHz
channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Don't do that. It makes all your neighbors' performance worse and
doesn't really help yours.
Although I liked the Deco, it was a bit harder to set up than it should have been. I will separately comment on that product instead of including it here.
Suffice to say that I could never achieve the full 500 Mbit/s speeds I was paying for and instead would get in the mid 400's if I was lucky and often it fell to the high 300's. I put devices that didn't need the bandwidth, such as IoT light switches, thermostats, etc. on the 2.4 Ghz band. But still, even with my computer 4 feet from the Deco, I could never hit 500. The forcing function for me was the Deco did not have a USB port and I wanted to hook my 6TB external hard drive to the router so it would be accessible by my iPad and two computers "over the air".
The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to set up. I used the tether app and it did not skip a beat. Very intuitive and it just worked, first time, out of the box when I followed the guidance of the app on my phone.
The second thing I noticed was the speed. Routinely getting 520-540 Mbit/s speeds from the devices where I need it, like Apple TV, iPad, and my laptops.
The third thing I noticed was the signal strength. I guess that is to be expected since it has 4 antennas instead of the hidden one in the Deco's little white cylinder that is aesthetically pleasing but just simply not as powerful.
The Archer AX3000 also has two processors so whether it is signal strength, processing power, or a combination of the two, every device in my house that needs to have a high-speed connection has it - no matter where I am at within the 1800 sq. ft. structure.
I place the router on top of a tall bookshelf and I like that I can see the LEDs without standing on a step stool. The Deco didn't permit that because of where the LED was located; I had to stand on the couch to see if the light was red or green.
Both the Deco and the Archer AX3000 were good at keeping devices connected without dropping them and with staying connected to my cable modem. My old Apple AirPort would drop its connection to the modem about 3-4 times per week, and that is what prompted me to start looking for something more reliable. Also, the Time Capsure (2TB hard drive) was starting to faintly squeal on occasion, and I think that was the fan. It tended to get very hot and it was clear to me that it was being taxed too heavily with so many devices. It started it's life in 2012 with only 5 connections (iMac, 2 phones, 1 iPad, 1 printer) and this gradually increased to 5X as many devices. I am today at 27 and counting and the Archer AX3000 has no trouble keeping up.
I like the Tether app and the ability to give names to my connected devices, to see what band they are on, and to assign icons.
Connecting my external hard drive was also pretty straightforward and most of my issues were in understanding how to enable Win 11 and my ipad to use SMB and FTP to access the HDD - not any failing of the router.
The price was reasonable ($135) and I could not be happier with the upgrade. Now, to put my Deco X55 on eBay and find it a new home. It was a good little device for the 6 months I had it, but my home is small enough that it doesn't need a mesh device and satellites, and now that I have compared it to the Archer AX3000 it is clear that the Deco cannot match the performance. I pay for 500 Mbit/s through my ISP (Spectrum) and I am finally getting not only the full 100%, but actually about 110% in most cases.
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After dealing with numerous settings on that router, going through two TP-Link extenders that ultimately did not resolve the issue, I ended up just getting this router instead. And I have to say, this fully solved my issue and easily surpassed all expectations that I had. For starters, my previous Wi-Fi 6 router only managed around 30Mbps when doing a wireless-to-wireless local file transfer between two devices. Whether doing a local speed test or deploying an SMB share. This router? Easily managed between 750-850Mbps, entirely over wireless. It was such an unbelievable increase in performance that that alone makes this worth it for me.
Setup is as simple as any other router can be, possibly even easier with the ability to set it up with the mobile app that guides you through the entire process if you don't want to set it up via a computer with a web browser. Giving it the same SSID and password as my prior network allowed all of my devices to reconnect to the network as if nothing happened.
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This completely solved my goal of wanting to add networked storage in my home. It's so nice to be able to transfer files between all of my devices without ever needing to physically connect them again. Transferring files completely saturates the 1GbE NIC whether wireless or wired on all of my devices, and still leaves plenty of bandwidth on the router itself to allow other devices to function normally.
There's not even much to say about its internet performance, it's great, of course. If you have a gigabit internet plan, you will have nothing to complain about whether wired or wireless utilizing this router. There are no less than a combination of 15 wired/wireless devices connected to this router and none of them experiencing any issues. I am very happy with this router!
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After dealing with numerous settings on that router, going through two TP-Link extenders that ultimately did not resolve the issue, I ended up just getting this router instead. And I have to say, this fully solved my issue and easily surpassed all expectations that I had. For starters, my previous Wi-Fi 6 router only managed around 30Mbps when doing a wireless-to-wireless local file transfer between two devices. Whether doing a local speed test or deploying an SMB share. This router? Easily managed between 750-850Mbps, entirely over wireless. It was such an unbelievable increase in performance that that alone makes this worth it for me.
Setup is as simple as any other router can be, possibly even easier with the ability to set it up with the mobile app that guides you through the entire process if you don't want to set it up via a computer with a web browser. Giving it the same SSID and password as my prior network allowed all of my devices to reconnect to the network as if nothing happened.
Wi-Fi 6, 160MHz channel support, QoS, built in SMB, VPN, Access Control, ability to set it up as an AP, IoT isolation, this router has SO many features for its price, it's insane. The mobile app is great but you do need to go into the gateway on a browser to access its full host of features. There are new features being added to the router still in the form of firmware updates, that the router is still seemingly frequently receiving.
This completely solved my goal of wanting to add networked storage in my home. It's so nice to be able to transfer files between all of my devices without ever needing to physically connect them again. Transferring files completely saturates the 1GbE NIC whether wireless or wired on all of my devices, and still leaves plenty of bandwidth on the router itself to allow other devices to function normally.
There's not even much to say about its internet performance, it's great, of course. If you have a gigabit internet plan, you will have nothing to complain about whether wired or wireless utilizing this router. There are no less than a combination of 15 wired/wireless devices connected to this router and none of them experiencing any issues. I am very happy with this router!
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