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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

  • WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11be
  • Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
  • Device ManagementManage and configure device through app - Port: 20001 Protoc
  • SecuritySPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Lay
  • WPAWPA3
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelArcher BE260
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11be
Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
Device ManagementManage and configure device through app
- Port: 20001 Protocol: TCP
- Port: 30001 Protocol: TCP
- Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP
SecuritySPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
HomeShield Security
- Real-Time IoT Protection
- Malicious Site Blocker
- Intrusion Prevention System
- DDoS Attack Prevention
- Home Network Scanner
HomeShield Parental Controls
- Custom Profiles
- Professional Content Filter Library
- Family Time
- Bedtime
- Off Time
- Time Rewards
- Family Online Time Ranking
- Pause the Internet
- Weekly and Monthly Reports
WPAWPA3
WAN Ports1 x 2.5G
LAN Ports1 x 2.5G / 3 x 10/100/1000M
ButtonsPower Button
Wi-Fi/LED Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
Wireless Data RatesBE5000 / Up to 5.0Gbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna5 x External Antennas
Operation ModeAccess Point Mode / Wireless Router Mode
Interface1 x USB 3.0
VPN supportVPN Server
- OpenVPN Server
- PPTP VPN Server
- L2TP VPN Server
- WireGuard VPN Server
VPN Client
- Open VPN Client
- PPTP VPN Client
- L2TP VPN Client
- WireGuard VPN Client
Power Supply12V, 2.5A
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)
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
HumidityOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
FeaturesQuality of Service: QoS by Device
Cloud Service:
- Auto Firmware Upgrade
- TP-Link ID
- DDNS
NAT Forwarding:
- Port Forwarding
- Port Triggering
- DMZ
- UPnP
IPTV:
- IGMP Proxy
- IGMP Snooping
- Bridge
- Tag VLAN
DHCP:
- Address Reservation
- DHCP Client List
- Server
DDNS:
- TP-Link
- NO-IP
- DynDNS
Management Features:
- Tether App
- Webpage
Shipping weight1.47 kg
Package size343 × 267 × 114 mm

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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