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White rectangular router with four adjustable external antennas and front LED panel

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-N7NV-XB0JB MPN Archer BE230

Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router delivering 3.6 Gbps with two 2.5 Gbps ports, four antennas and EasyMesh support

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be
  • WAN interfaces1× 2.5 Gbit/s WAN Port + 1× 2.5 Gbit/s LAN Port +3 × 1 Gbit/
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/n/g/b 2.4 GH
  • Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
  • Security features• SPI Firewall • Access Control • IP & MAC Binding • Applica

Model Archer BE230

  • BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 delivers 3.6 Gbps total throughput for 4K and 8K streaming
  • Two 2.5 Gbps ports plus three 1 Gbps LAN ports enable multi-gig wired connections
  • Four high-performance external antennas with beamforming extend coverage and reduce interference
  • EasyMesh compatibility lets you add nodes for seamless whole-home roaming
  • HomeShield security suite with WPA3 and built-in VPN servers protects every connected device

Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router

The TP-Link Archer BE230 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 wireless router delivering combined wireless data rates up to 3.6 Gbps. It operates on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies with four high-performance antennas and supports 4-stream connectivity using 2×2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA.

Homes needing 2.5 Gbps wired ports

This router suits households that want multi-gigabit wired connections for NAS devices or gaming PCs via its two 2.5 Gbps ports and three 1 Gbps ports. It is less suited for buyers who need tri-band operation or a dedicated 6 GHz radio for high-density environments.

BE3600 dual-band throughput

The decisive specification is the BE3600 dual-band wireless throughput split as 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz under the 802.11be standard. This combined figure determines whether the router matches the speed tier required by the internet plan and client devices.

How it compares

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Price $99.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher BE230
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be / IEEE 802.11n
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz
Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
Wireless speedBE3600
• 5 GHz: 2,882 Mbit/s (802.11be)
• 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbit/s (802.11be)
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration4× High-Performance Antennas
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces1× 2.5 Gbit/s WAN Port + 1× 2.5 Gbit/s LAN Port +3 × 1 Gbit/s LAN Ports
Size & build
Product dimensions10.7 × 5.8 × 1.6 in (272.7 × 147 × 41.7 mm)
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size344 × 235 × 95 mm
Compatibility
VPN support• OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server
• WireGuard VPN Server
In the box
In the boxWi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0?~40? (32? ~104?)
Humidity range10%~90% non-condensing
More details
Security features• SPI Firewall
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
• Application Layer Gateway
WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Button count• Power On/Off Button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button
• LED Button
• WPS Button
• Reset Button

Condition and safety notices

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Seller notice
†Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
‡Use of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and features including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, OFDMA, and MU-MIMO requires clients to also support the corresponding features.
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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Archer BE230 and what must I buy separately?

The router includes four external antennas, a power adapter and an Ethernet cable; you must supply a cable or DSL modem and an active internet subscription.

Which BE3600 band should I prioritise for 4K streaming?

The 5 GHz band delivers 2882 Mbps under Wi-Fi 7, while the 2.4 GHz band reaches 688 Mbps, so use 5 GHz for high-bitrate video.

How does the 3.6 Gbps headline speed translate to wired ports?

Two 2.5 Gbps ports (one WAN, one LAN) and three 1 Gbps LAN ports provide wired throughput that matches the router’s wireless ceiling.

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