Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)

Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)

Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-04-27 18:37:55 - last edited 2025-06-16 10:07:58
Model: Archer AX55  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.3.3 Build 20240628 rel.37017

Hello,

 

I bought Tp-link Archer AX55 for Network Provider using PPPoE and VLAN Tagging (IPTV).

 

I configured VPN Server for Wireguard and I have problem with network stability.

 

At the beginning of file downloads or speedtest, the download speed is high and after a few seconds drops to 0.00 Mbps.

There is no problem with OpenVPN.

Additionally, I bought a second identical router to exclude a problem with specific software and unfortunately the problem occurs there too.
I did an experiment on another connection (regular DHCP instead of PPPoE + VLAN) and Wireguard works correctly.
So my suspicion is a Wireguard error with the PPPoE + VLAN connection (tagging).

I also did an experiment to exclude the problem of my connection - I set up Wireguard Server on my laptop, forwarded the port on the router to my laptop, connected from another device and from a different network and the speed is still stable.

 

Curl:

 

 

Speedtest (beginning)

 

 

Speedtest (after few seconds)

 

MTU on router is 1492 (max allowed value).

 

MTU on Wireguard client I tried adjust from 500 to 1492 (I wrote script to test CURL with MTU value) and for everywhere there is the same problem...

 

 

 

 

  0      
  0      
#1
Options
2 Accepted Solutions
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)-Solution
2025-06-16 10:07:47 - last edited 2025-06-16 10:07:58

Problem with Wireguard on PPPoE interface was confirmed by TP-Link Team and will be fixed in next release firmware smiley

Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#3
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)-Solution
2025-09-13 10:26:10 - last edited 2025-09-13 10:26:20
Fixed on version 1.4.1
Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#4
Options
9 Reply
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-04-28 05:48:41

Hi @Adrian94,

Thank you for contacting our community with detailed test results.

 

Please change MTU on Wireguard client to 1420 for a try. If the issue persists, please help collect the VPN file, system logs and backups of the router:

How to view and save System Log of TP-Link wireless router

How to create and restore from a backup file on your TP-Link Router

Please email support.forum@tp-link.com, attaching [Forum ID 813044] and details, and we will have a dedicated person to follow-up.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
  0  
  0  
#2
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)-Solution
2025-06-16 10:07:47 - last edited 2025-06-16 10:07:58

Problem with Wireguard on PPPoE interface was confirmed by TP-Link Team and will be fixed in next release firmware smiley

Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#3
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)-Solution
2025-09-13 10:26:10 - last edited 2025-09-13 10:26:20
Fixed on version 1.4.1
Recommended Solution
  0  
  0  
#4
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-13 17:19:03

  @Adrian94 hola buenas tardes!! Podrías decirme dónde descargar el firmware 1.4.1 para mí router ax55 v1...ya que no lo encuentro y en mis opciónes para actualizar solo me aparece la versión 1.3.5! Saludos y que tengas un buen fin de semana!!!

  0  
  0  
#5
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-14 13:02:36

@Mdomarcos  I have update notification in tab System -> Firmware Update

 

Probably is region restriction with this update? Maybe @Joseph-TP will have more information

 

Firmware Version: 1.4.1 Build 20250821 rel.70686(4555)
Hardware Version: Archer AX55 v1.0

 

  0  
  0  
#6
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-14 13:44:55

  @Adrian94 Hola buen día!! Gracias por la respuesta!! Que tengas un buen día!!

  0  
  0  
#7
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-15 09:01:24

Hello @Mdomarcos ,

Welcome to our community.

 

If the region version of your router is US version, it is recommended that you update the firmware to 

Archer AX55(US)_V1_1.3.5 Build 20241211

 

The 1.4.1 is applied for Archer AX55(EU) 1.0.

 

Best Regards.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
  0  
  0  
#8
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-15 13:45:38

  @Joseph-TP Buen dia Joseph!! Gracias por responder que tengas un buen comienzo de semana!!!

  0  
  0  
#9
Options
Re:Tp-link Archer AX55 problem with speed on Wireguard VPN (on PPPoE + VLAN tagging)
2025-09-15 16:35:36

  @Mdomarcos ,You too!laugh

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
  0  
  0  
#10
Options