TP-Link Archer routers and Deco mesh Wi-Fi
TP-Link networking has two main families. Archer routers are single units: the Archer C50, C6 and C80 cover Wi-Fi 5, the AX12, AX23, AX53 and AX55 Pro bring Wi-Fi 6, and the BE230, BE450, BE550 and BE800 move up to Wi-Fi 7, with 2.5G ports on several models and dual 10G ports on the BE800.
Deco is TP-Link's mesh system, where several units share one network name to cover larger homes. Options run from the Deco E4 and M4 to the Wi-Fi 6 Deco X10, X20 and X50, the tri-band Wi-Fi 6E XE75 Pro and the Wi-Fi 7 BE25 and BE65. For mobile broadband, there are SIM-based routers such as the Archer MR500, MR6400 and NX200 5G, plus the portable M7200 4G hotspot.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get a TP-Link Archer router or a Deco mesh system?
An Archer router suits apartments and smaller homes where one device can reach every room. A Deco mesh system uses two or three units, such as the Deco X50 or Deco BE25 2-pack and 3-pack, to spread Wi-Fi across larger homes, several floors or thick walls, with seamless roaming under one network name.
What is the difference between Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7 on TP-Link models?
Wi-Fi 6 models, such as the Archer AX55 Pro or Deco X50, use the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Wi-Fi 6E models like the Deco XE75 Pro add the 6 GHz band. Wi-Fi 7 models, such as the Archer BE550 or Deco BE65, add newer features for higher speeds, although dual-band Wi-Fi 7 units like the Archer BE230 do not use 6 GHz.
Which TP-Link routers work with a SIM card?
The Archer MR500 and MR6400 are 4G routers, the Archer NX200 supports 5G, and the Deco X10-4G, X50-4G and X50-5G are mesh units with mobile connectivity. The M7200 is a pocket 4G hotspot with a rechargeable battery. You need an active mobile data plan, and if you are unsure which suits your home, ask us on the site's live chat.