{"product_id":"tp-link-archer-tbe550e-wifi-7-pcie-adapter","title":"TP-Link Archer TBE550E Wi-Fi 7 PCIe Adapter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTP-Link Archer TBE550E Wi-Fi 7 PCIe Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBring Wi-Fi 7 to Your Desktop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Archer TBE550E is a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter designed to upgrade your desktop PC with cutting-edge wireless performance. Supporting the latest 802.11be standard across tri-band frequencies, it delivers combined speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps — making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications, low-latency gaming, and demanding professional workloads in Australian homes and offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Future-proof wireless standard with Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for simultaneous multi-band connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Band Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 5765 Mbps combined: 2.4 GHz (688 Mbps) + 5 GHz (2882 Mbps) + 6 GHz (2882 Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4096-QAM Modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20% higher throughput compared to Wi-Fi 6E\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.4\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated Bluetooth for peripherals, headsets, and IoT devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low-profile PCIe x1 slot compatible with most desktop motherboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Antenna Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flexible external antenna positioning for optimal signal reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3 Security\u003c\/strong\u003e — Latest wireless encryption standard for enhanced network protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMU-MIMO \u0026amp; OFDMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — Efficient multi-device communication with reduced latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop PC Upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add Wi-Fi 7 to any desktop without replacing the motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Gaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ultra-low latency and high throughput for competitive online gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4K\/8K Streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sufficient bandwidth for uncompressed high-resolution media streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Office \u0026amp; Remote Work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stable, fast wireless for video conferencing and cloud applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMB Workstations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reliable wireless connectivity for business-critical desktop workstations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eIEEE 802.11be\/ax\/ac\/n\/g\/b\/a (Wi-Fi 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eFrequency Bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (Tri-Band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eMaximum Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eUp to 5765 Mbps (688 + 2882 + 2882 Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePCIe x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eBluetooth 5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e3× External Antennas with Magnetic Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWPA3, WPA2, WPA, WEP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eWindows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eLow Profile PCIe Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e121.3 × 68.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eArcher TBE550E, 3× Antennas, Magnetic Antenna Base, Low-Profile Bracket, Quick Installation Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Product Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the official TP-Link overview for the Archer TBE550E:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=TP-Link+Archer+TBE550E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView on YouTube →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 Router\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pair with a TP-Link Deco BE or Archer BE series router to unlock full Wi-Fi 7 performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Deco BE65\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole-home Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for seamless coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link Archer BE800\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router for maximum throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/au\/home-networking\/pci-adapter\/archer-tbe550e\/#specifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArcher TBE550E Datasheet \u0026amp; Specifications (TP-Link AU)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/au\/support\/download\/archer-tbe550e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDrivers \u0026amp; Software Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/au\/support\/download\/archer-tbe550e\/#installation-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eQuick Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Archer TBE550E work with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The TBE550E is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and older standards. You'll need a Wi-Fi 7 router to take full advantage of Wi-Fi 7 features like MLO and 4096-QAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 6 GHz band available in Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The 6 GHz band is approved for use in Australia under ACMA regulations, and the Archer TBE550E is compliant for use on Australian networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich operating systems are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Archer TBE550E supports Windows 11 (64-bit) and Windows 10 (64-bit). macOS and Linux are not officially supported at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit in a low-profile PC case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The package includes a low-profile bracket, making it compatible with both standard ATX and slim\/low-profile desktop cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The integrated Bluetooth 5.4 operates independently of the Wi-Fi radio, so both can be used at the same time without performance degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat PCIe slot does it require?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Archer TBE550E uses a PCIe x1 slot. It is also physically compatible with larger PCIe slots (x4, x8, x16) on your motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49461858730213,"sku":"Archer TBE550E","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/tp-link-archer-tbe550e-pcie-wifi-7-adapter-kit..webp?v=1780299443","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/tp-link-archer-tbe550e-wifi-7-pcie-adapter","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}