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Black PCIe Wi-Fi 7 card with two adjustable antennas on a magnetic base, multicolor status LED

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer TBE550E Wi-Fi 7 BE9300 PCIe Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-F9AM-KP9FQ MPN Archer TBE550E

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter reaching 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz with Bluetooth 5.4 and magnetised antenna base

  • Interface typePCI Express
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
  • Wireless speed6 GHz: 11be: Up to 5,760 Mbit/s(dynamic) 11ax: Up t0 2,402 M
  • Security featuresWPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
  • Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 reaches 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz
  • Multi-Link Operation combines bands for 6452 Mbps throughput
  • Two directional antennas with magnetic base optimise signal placement
  • Bluetooth 5.4 improves security over Bluetooth 5.3
  • Multicolor LED on antenna base shows connection status

Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 PCIe Adapter

The TP-Link Archer TBE550E is a PCI Express wireless adapter that brings Wi-Fi 7 tri-band connectivity to a desktop PC. It operates across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands with maximum PHY rates of 688 Mbps, 2880 Mbps and 5760 Mbps respectively. The card also integrates Bluetooth 5.4 and includes a magnetised antenna base with two high-performance antennas, a low-profile bracket and a resource USB driver drive. Windows 11 64-bit is the only supported operating system.

Desktop Builders Needing 6 GHz Access

This adapter suits owners of a compatible Wi-Fi 7 router who want to add 6 GHz capability and Multi-Link Operation to an existing tower without replacing the motherboard. The magnetised base allows flexible antenna placement for better reception. Buyers running Windows 10, Linux or macOS cannot use this card because the supplied drivers only support Windows 11 64-bit. Systems without a free PCIe slot or without a Wi-Fi 7 router will not benefit from the headline features.

Windows 11 64-Bit Driver Requirement

The single specification that decides compatibility is the operating-system requirement: only Windows 11 64-bit is supported. If the target PC runs any other OS the adapter will not function, regardless of available PCIe slots or router capabilities.

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Price $58.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher TBE550E
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Antenna configuration2× High-Performance Tri-Band Antennas
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensions3.7 × 4.8 × 0.8 in
Product weight1.32 lb (0.6 kg)
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size246 × 221 × 38 mm
In the box
In the boxArcher TBE550E
Magnetized Antenna Base with 1m Braided RF Cable
2x High-Performance Antennas
Low-Profile Bracket
Bluetooth Header Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Resource USB Drive
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
Humidity range10% - 90%, Non-Condensing
More details
Security featuresWPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Indicator lightsEquipped with vibrant LED lighting effects, the base provides an intuitive indication of network status, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, or 2.4 GHz band for the highest link rate?

The 6 GHz band reaches up to 5760 Mbps with Wi-Fi 7, the 5 GHz band up to 2880 Mbps, and the 2.4 GHz band up to 688 Mbps.

What does the BE9300 label mean for actual throughput on my desktop?

BE9300 sums the peak rates of all three bands — 5760 Mbps on 6 GHz, 2880 Mbps on 5 GHz, and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz — but a single connection uses one band at a time unless Multi-Link Operation combines them.

Does the PCI Express interface limit the 6452 Mbps Multi-Link Operation speed?

The adapter installs in a standard PCI Express slot; the slot’s generation and lane count in your motherboard will determine the practical ceiling for combined 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz traffic.

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