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White rectangular Wi-Fi 7 router with five external antennas standing upright

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer BE260 BE5000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-JESX-RYMAQ MPN Archer BE260

Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router delivers up to 5.0 Gbps throughput with 2.5 Gbps WAN and LAN ports plus three Gigabit LAN ports

  • Interface type1 x USB 3.0
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11be
  • WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
  • Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
  • Device managementManage and configure device through app - Port: 20001 Protoc
  • Wi-Fi 7 delivers up to 5.0 Gbps for faster streaming and gaming
  • Dual 2.5 Gbps ports enable multi-gig wired connections for NAS and PCs
  • Five external antennas extend coverage across larger homes
  • HomeShield security blocks malicious sites and protects IoT devices in real time
  • USB 3.0 port adds network storage or printer sharing without extra hardware

What this router is and who it suits

The Archer BE260 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router rated for up to 5.0 Gbps total throughput. It targets households that want the latest 802.11be standard for 4K or 8K streaming, video calls, online gaming and VR/AR use. The five external antennas aim to spread coverage across a typical home. Buyers who need a 6 GHz band or more than two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports should look elsewhere.

What the bundled features change

HomeShield security adds a SPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, plus real-time IoT protection, malicious site blocking, intrusion prevention, DDoS prevention and network scanning. WPA3 encryption is supported. The USB 3.0 port allows file or printer sharing. Built-in VPN server and client functions cover OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard for remote access. Management is handled through a mobile app.

Capacity and headroom

Dual 2.5 Gbps ports (one WAN, one LAN) plus three Gigabit LAN ports provide wired headroom for multi-gig internet plans and fast local transfers. The 5.0 Gbps wireless ceiling covers simultaneous 4K streams and low-latency gaming on compatible clients. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands handle legacy and Wi-Fi 7 devices together. Heavy NAS workloads or dense multi-gig LANs may saturate the single 2.5 Gbps LAN port.

How it compares

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Price $92.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher BE260
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11be
Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
Wireless speedBE5000 / Up to 5.0 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration5 x External Antennas
Ports & slots
Interface type1 x USB 3.0
WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
Network ports1 × 2.5G / 3 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supply12 V, 2.5A
Size & build
Shipping weight1.47 kg
Package size343 × 267 × 114 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
More details
Device managementManage and configure device through app
- Port: 20001 Protocol: TCP
- Port: 30001 Protocol: TCP
- Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP
WPAWPA3
Button countPower Button
Wi-Fi/LED Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
Operating modeAccess Point Mode / Wireless Router Mode

Questions about this item

How long do the five external antennas last before they need replacement?

The five external antennas are fixed to the chassis and have no specified replacement interval.

Which port saturates first when the router pushes sustained traffic near 5.0 Gbps?

The single 2.5 Gbps WAN port caps upstream throughput at 2.5 Gbps before the wireless link reaches its 5.0 Gbps ceiling.

What is the power draw from the 12 V 2.5 A supply when the unit runs continuously?

The included 12 V 2.5 A adapter provides up to 30 W; actual draw varies with traffic load and antenna activity.

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