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TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue

TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue

TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
a week ago - last edited a week ago
Tags: #Network Connectivity #6 GHz #Wi-Fi 7 #Wi-Fi 6E #india
Model: Archer BE550  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.1 Build 20250813 rel.27119(5553)

I’m trying to understand a strange 6 GHz Wi-Fi behavior on the TP-Link BE550 (Indian model) and whether this is a firmware / region issue.


Some important context:

  • My Xiaomi Pad 7 fully supports 6 GHz Wi-Fi
  • Xiaomi never blocked 6 GHz, even before the Indian government officially de-licensed the band
  • On the same router, my Pad 7 sometimes detects the 6 GHz SSID — but very randomly (once in several days or even a week)
  • Most of the time, the 6 GHz network doesn’t appear at all
  • No changes in router config, firmware, or environment
  • I even purchased a USB Wi-Fi adapter that explicitly supports 6 GHz, and it shows the same random behavior (Adapter: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0F48KJLGH)


This makes it clear that:

  • Client hardware support is not the issue
  • 6 GHz has been usable on Xiaomi devices even before de-licensing
  • The inconsistency likely points to router firmware, channel selection



Questions:

  1. Is there a specific 6 GHz channel / PSC channel that actually works reliably on TP-Link BE series in India?
  2. Is this a known firmware issue on BE550 Indian models? But the firmware version is same as in US.
  3. Has anyone received or heard about a firmware update to properly stabilize 6 GHz now that India has allowed it?

Would really appreciate input from anyone using BE550 / BE series routers in India or who understands how TP-Link is handling 6 GHz region configs.



Note: Please don’t reply saying “6 GHz Wi-Fi was blocked in India”. I’ve already clarified that the TP-Link BE550 has always been broadcasting 6 GHz signals, and Xiaomi never blocked 6 GHz on my Xiaomi Pad 7. I was receiving and connecting to 6 GHz Wi-Fi even before the government officially de-licensed it last week.

The issue here is random / unstable availability, not regulatory blocking.

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Re:TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
Wednesday

Hello @mehulparmar31 ,

Welcome to our community.

 

First of all,  ensure that both your router and client device were purchased in regions where 6GHz is permitted. If the router and client device were purchased in different countries, Wi-Fi 6E operation may not be available.

 

As you mentioned, the 6GHz unlicensed network was released last week, and full coverage may still take some time. Have you used a Wi-Fi analyzer to check whether there is a stable, uncongested 6 GHz channel in your area?

 

What are your wireless settings on the 6 GHz band? This includes both channel and channel width. Please try a different channel and channel width for the 6 GHz band.

 

In addition, please enable the 6GHz guest network for comparison. If possible, you can test a different router's 6 GHz band for comparison.

 

 

 

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Re:TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
Wednesday

  @Joseph-TP 
 

In India, the government has recently permitted the use of the 6 GHz band. However, my TP-Link BE550 router was already broadcasting a 6 GHz signal earlier as well — the issue is not availability, but stability.

 

The 6 GHz network appears randomly, stays active for about 5 minutes, and then disappears. Previously, 6 GHz was restricted only on client devices due to regulatory limitations, not on the router itself.

 

I am using two compatible client devices:

 

Both devices are capable of connecting to 6 GHz without any issues when the signal is available.

Since 6 GHz is very new in India, there are likely no other 6 GHz routers in my area, so congestion is not a concern. Unfortunately, I cannot purchase another router just for comparison testing.

 

My main concern is: why is the 6 GHz band not stable like the 5 GHz band? The router is capable of broadcasting it, but the signal is inconsistent.

I have sent multiple emails to the Indian support team but have not received any response so far. At this point, it feels like I spent $200 primarily for 6 GHz capability, which is currently unusable due to instability.

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Re:TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
Wednesday - last edited Wednesday

I got to know that its a famous issue for this router and hardware V1. 2 years and still no solution!!! Horrible TPlink
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/674854?sortDir=ASC&page=1

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Re:TP-Link BE550 (India) 6 GHz Wi-Fi appears very randomly — channel / firmware issue
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Hello @mehulparmar31 ,

 

Thanks for getting back to us.

 

I understand how you feel, especially your desire for a stable 6 GHz network usage.

As mentioned before, your area has just opened up 6 GHz usage without a license. Regarding coverage comprehensiveness, we still need to confirm and verify this further. This is a significant influencing factor, and your experience differs from other users you mentioned. Additionally, a high-quality network environment is crucial for 6 GHz usage.

 

It is recommended to use relevant software to scan your surrounding Wi-Fi environment, including the best channel and the quality of different Wi-Fi bands.

 

 

May I know if your network topology diagram is as follows:

ISP modem—BE550—Satellite router )))((( client devices

(Note: — stands for wired connection,)))((( stands for wireless connection )

 

What are region versions of your clients? For example, the EU or US versions. The EU and US versions support slightly different channel ranges, which may cause 6 GHz connection instability. Also, are you setting the channel to the default 'Auto'?

 

We suggest you share your router's 6 GHz wireless settings here, along with the Wi-Fi analyzer test results. This may help us adjust the settings to improve connectivity.

 

Have you tried calling the local support hotline? Local troubleshooting might be more targeted.

 

 

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