Technical specifications for the Archer AX55 indicate a hardware architecture centered on a Broadcom BCM6756 Quad-Core processor operating at 1.7GHz, supported by 512MB of RAM. Material analysis of the internal chassis reveals a heatsink covering 60% of the printed circuit board to manage thermal output associated with 160MHz channel widths. Aggregated specification data confirms the inclusion of a dedicated 6GHz radio for tri-band operation, which reduces signal interference by utilizing spectrum isolated from 2.4GHz and 5GHz congestion.
Operational Parameters and Compliance
Standardized testing protocols show that the 6GHz spectrum requires WPA3 encryption for active handshakes, necessitating specific client-side hardware compatibility. Performance metrics demonstrate stable throughput under heavy MU-MIMO loads, though physical data transfer is limited by 1Gbps Ethernet ports. Operational insight lists the following functional features:
- Wireless Modes: Tri-band 6GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz operation.
- Mesh Integration: Support for OneMesh protocol expansion.
- VPN Support: Integrated client and server capabilities for encrypted tunneling.
Data indicates that advanced security features and certain monitoring capabilities are contingent upon a TP-Link ID and active service subscription.
While this unit provides high-bandwidth 6GHz access, the Flint 3 offers an alternative for users requiring 2.5G multi-gigabit ports to bypass the 1Gbps wired bottleneck. This device is classified within the vpn-routers hardware category as a high-throughput wireless gateway.
