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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

  • StandardsIEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/n/g/b 2.4 GH
  • WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be
  • Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
  • Security• SPI Firewall • Access Control • IP & MAC Binding • Applica
  • WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Model Archer BE230

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelArcher BE230
StandardsIEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11be/ax/n/g/b 2.4 GHz
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11be / IEEE 802.11n
Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
Security• SPI Firewall
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
• Application Layer Gateway
WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WAN Ports1× 2.5 Gbps WAN Port + 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN Port +3 x 1 Gbps LAN Ports
Buttons• Power On/Off Button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button
• LED Button
• WPS Button
• Reset Button
Wireless Data RatesBE3600
• 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps (802.11be)
• 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11be)
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna4× High-Performance Antennas
VPN support• OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server
• WireGuard VPN Server
System RequirementsInternet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser
Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)
Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Dimensions10.7 × 5.8 × 1.6 in (272.7 × 147 × 41.7 mm)
Temperature0?~40? (32? ~104?)
Humidity10%~90% non-condensing
Special Features• Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
• 4K-QAM
• Multi-RUs
• EasyMesh-Compatible
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
• IoT Network
FeaturesDual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance
2×2 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple clients
Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation
DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion
4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Package ContentsWi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Disclaimer†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.
§2.5 G
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size344 × 235 × 95 mm

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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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