Lighting Effects and MLO Band Compatibility on the Archer TBE550E
The TP-Link Archer TBE550E Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter features eye-catching LED lighting effects at the base of its antennas, designed to provide a clear and intuitive display of your network connection status. These LEDs not only enhance aesthetics and overall visual experience but also offer quick feedback on connectivity and performance. Users can easily customize the lighting using the adapter’s responsive touch switch.
To help you interpret what each LED color and pattern means, refer to the chart below for a detailed breakdown of the Archer TBE550E’s Lighting Effects.
MLO Band Compatibility and Lighting Effect
| Network Type | Router Wi-Fi Band Configuration | Lighting Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MLO* | 5 GHz + 6 GHz (Not Supported) | NA |
| MLO* | 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Color Spectrum |
| MLO* | 2.4 GHz + 6 GHz | Color Spectrum |
| MLO* | 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz | Color Spectrum |
| Regular | 6 GHz (Single SSID) | Solid Color |
| Regular | Tri-Band Mesh (with 6 GHz) | Solid Color |
*Availability of Bands on MLO Varies. Please Check Your Router's Interface for a List of the Bands Supported on Your Network.
Adapter State and Lighting Effect
| Adapter State | Lighting Effect |
|---|---|
| Adapter Not Working Properly (e.g., Driver Error, Adapter Disabled, Wi-Fi Off) | LED Off |
| Adapter is Working but Not Connected to Wi Fi | Blinking Color |
| Connected — Non-MLO (≤160 MHz Channel Width) | Solid Color |
| Connected — Non-MLO (320 MHz Channel Width) | Solid Color |
| Connected — Single-Band MLO | Solid Color |
| Connected — Multi-Band MLO | Color Spectrum |
What Does This Mean for My Network Connection?
- When the AP (Wi-Fi Source) is configured for MLO 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, the TBE550E can only work in MLO 2.4 GHz + 6 GHz mode.
- Dual Band MLO Options on Your Router May Support MLO 5 GHz + 6 GHz; however, the TBE550E supports MLO via 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz + 6 GHz Only.
- In the case of a 5 GHz + 6 GHz MLO Network, the TBE550E can only work on a single band (6 GHz).
- In the case of a 5 GHz + 6 GHz MLO Network, the TBE550E can only work on a single band (6 GHz).
To download and install the latest driver update for the Archer TBE550E, please visit its Download Page.
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