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TP-Link Archer BE550 User Manual

Be9300 tri-band wi-fi 7 router
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BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Archer BE550
© 2023 TP-Link
1910013423 REV1.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE550 © 2023 TP-Link 1910013423 REV1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. 4. Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App ......27...
  • Page 3 7. 4. Advanced Settings ............40 Chapter 8 Wireless Settings 8.
  • Page 4 Chapter 14 NAT Forwarding 14. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Port Forwarding ....81 14. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering ........83 14.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com. TP-Link Community is provided for you to discuss our products and share knowledge at https://community.tp-link.com. Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the...
  • Page 6 * HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. Visit tp-link com/homeshield for more information. * Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature. * This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11ax specification.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Get To Know About Your Router

    Chapter Get to Know About Your Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its appearance. It chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Appearance...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Access to the 6 GHz band brings more bandwidth, faster speeds, and lower latency, opening up resources for future innovations. Moreover, it is simple and convenient to set up and use the TP-Link router due to its intuitive Tether app and powerful web interface.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router Status Indication Blinking Establishing a WPS connection. Top 10 LEDs Solid The router is disconnected from the internet. LED Exclamation Point Blinking The router is disconnected from the internet, and Wi-Fi is off. LED Exclamation Point Blinking Wi-Fi is off.

  • Page 10: Back Panel And Side Panel

    Chapter 1 Get to Know About Your Router 1 2 2 Back Panel and Side Panel The following parts are located on the back panel. Item Description Power On/Off Button Press this button to power on or off the router. POWER Port For connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Connect The Hardware

    Chapter Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • Position Your Router • Connect Your Router...

  • Page 12: Position Your Router

    Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 1 ) Find the SSIDs (Network Names) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of the router. 2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart device, and then select the SSID to join the network.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Log In To Your Router

    Chapter Log In to Your Router...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Log In to Your Router With a web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Mac OS or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection

    Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides IPv6 service. It contains the following sections: • Use Quick Setup Wizard • Quick Setup Via TP-Link Tether App • Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection • Set Up the Router as an Access Point •...

  • Page 17: Use Quick Setup Wizard

    • To learn more about the TP-Link Cloud service, please refer to the TP-Link Cloud Service section. • If you do not want to register a TP-Link ID now, you may click Skip to proceed. • If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the router.

  • Page 18: Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

    ISP. Follow the steps below to check or modify your internet connection settings. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 19 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2 ) If you choose Static IP, enter the information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields. 3 ) If you choose PPPoE, enter the username password provided by your ISP. PPPoE users usually have DSL cable modems.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 4 ) If you choose L2TP, enter the username password and choose the Secondary Connection provided by your ISP. Different parameters are needed according to the Secondary Connection you have chosen. 5 ) If you choose PPTP, enter the username and password, and choose the Secondary Connection...

  • Page 21: Set Up The Router As An Access Point

    Set Up the Router as an Access Point The router can work as an access point, transforming your existing wired network to a wireless one. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 2. Go to Advanced > IPv6. 3. Enable IPv6 and select the internet connection type provided by your ISP. Tips: If you do not know what your internet connection type is, contact your ISP or judge according to the already known information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection Note: If your ISP provides two separate accounts for the IPv4 and IPv6 connections, manually enter the username and password for the IPv6 connection. 6to4 Tunnel: An IPv4 internet connection type is a prerequisite for this connection type (Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection).
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection 5. Configure LAN ports. Windows users are recommended to choose from the first two types. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP, and click SAVE. 6. Click Status to check whether you have successfully set up an IPv6 connection. Tips: Visit the section if there is no internet connection.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Set Up Internet Connection...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Tp-Link Cloud Service

    TP-Link Cloud service provides a better way to manage your cloud devices. Log in to your router with a TP-Link ID, and you can easily monitor and manage your home network when you are out and about via the Tether app. To ensure that your router stays new and gets better over time, the TP-Link Cloud will notify you when an important firmware upgrade is available.

  • Page 27: Register A Tp-Link Id

    Manage the User TP-Link IDs. • Once you have registered a TP-Link ID on the web management page, you can only register another TP-Link ID via the Tether APP. Please refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app.

  • Page 28: Manage The User Tp-Link Ids

    Password. 2. Enter the current password, then a new password twice. And click SAVE. Manage the User TP-Link IDs The TP-Link ID used to log in to the router for the first time will be automatically bound as the Admin...

  • Page 29: Add Tp-Link Id To Manage The Router

    3. Click , enter another TP-Link ID as needed and click SAVE. Note: If you need another TP-Link ID, please register a new one via the Tether app. Refer to Manage the Router via the TP-Link Tether App to install the app and register a new TP-Link ID.

  • Page 30: Manage The Router Via The Tp-Link Tether App

    5. Manage your router as needed. Note: If you need to remotely access your router from your smart devices, you need to: • Log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have one, refer to Register a TP-Link • Make sure your smartphone or tablet can access the internet with cellular data or a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 31: Chapter 6 Network Map

    Chapter Network Map...
  • Page 32 Network Map Network Map outlines device connectivity of your network visually and helps you manage general settings of the network. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Network Map.
  • Page 33 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Mesh Devices to view the devices that form a mesh network with the router.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 Network Map • Click Clients to view the client devices in your network. You can block devices so they cannot access your network, or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds. To limit the speeds of a device: 1.
  • Page 35 Chapter Wireless Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure the wireless settings. It contains the following sections: • Specify Wireless Settings • Schedule Your Wireless Function • Use WPS for Wireless Connection • Advanced Wireless Settings...
  • Page 36 The preset SSIDs and password can be found on the label of the router. You can customize the wireless settings according to your needs. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router.
  • Page 37 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings • To enable or disable OFDMA: OFDMA enables multiple users to transmit data simultaneously, and thus greatly improves speed and efficiency. Noted that only when your clients also support OFDMA, can you fully enjoy the benefits. It is disabled by default. 1.
  • Page 38 Chapter 7 Wireless Settings 2. Enable OFDMA+MU-MIMO OFDMA only. • To enable or disable TWT: TWT (Target Wake Time) allows 802.11ax routers and clients to negotiate their periods to transmit and receive data packets. Clients only wake up at TWT sessions and remain in sleep mode for the rest of the time, which significantly extend their battery life.
  • Page 39 The wireless network can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced >...
  • Page 40 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier approach to set up a security-protected Wi-Fi connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the router. 2. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your router is on and go to Advanced >...

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