BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router with 2.5G Ports, USB 3.0 and HomeShield
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BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router with 2.5G Ports, USB 3.0 and HomeShield

SKU TPL-Archer BE230 Model Archer BE230

  • BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and MLO support
  • One 2.5 Gbps WAN, one 2.5 Gbps LAN and three Gigabit LAN ports
  • USB 3.0 port for FTP server, media server and Samba file sharing
  • HomeShield security, an IoT network and a VPN server and client
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Product highlights

  • ConnectivityBE3600 Wi-Fi 7, MLO
  • Ports2 x 2.5G + 3 x 1G, USB 3.0
  • Range4 antennas, EasyMesh
  • Power12V / 2A DC (US)

The Archer BE230 is a BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router, a solid way to move a customer onto Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps wiring without a big price jump. It delivers up to 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

Built for Wi-Fi 7 upgrades and faster internet plans

Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs are the Wi-Fi 7 features that cut latency and keep many devices moving. Four external antennas and 2x2 MU-MIMO cover a three-bedroom home. A 2.5 Gbps WAN port handles multi-gig internet, and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port plus three Gigabit LAN ports serve wired devices. USB 3.0 shares storage, and HomeShield adds parental controls and network protection. A VPN server and client with WireGuard cover remote access, and a separate IoT network keeps smart devices apart.

Key features

  • BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7: 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with MLO and 4K-QAM
  • 2.5 Gbps WAN and LAN ports plus three Gigabit LAN ports
  • USB 3.0 port: FTP server, media server and Samba sharing
  • HomeShield: parental controls, intrusion prevention and an IoT network
  • VPN server and client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard
  • EasyMesh compatible and works with Alexa and Google Assistant

System requirements

An internet connection from a cable, DSL or fiber modem or ISP gateway. Set up with the Tether app or a web browser.

Specifications

SKUTPL-Archer BE230
BrandTP-Link
Form factorDesktop dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router
CommunicationEthernet / IP
Power input12V / 2A DC adapter, US version (included)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Port speedGigabit
Port speed2.5G
Ethernet ports1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 3 x 1 Gbps LAN
USB1 x USB 3.0 (NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; FTP, media and Samba server)
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11be (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz)
Wireless speedUp to 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Antennas4 external
Wireless featuresMLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, DFS, beamforming, airtime fairness
Working modesRouter, access point
MeshEasyMesh compatible
Wireless securityWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise; 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks
Network securitySPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, application layer gateway; HomeShield security: real-time IoT protection, malicious site blocker, intrusion prevention, DDoS prevention, network scanner
VPNServer: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard. Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
Parental controlsHomeShield parental controls: custom profiles, content filter library, family time, bedtime, pause the internet, reports
Processor2.0 GHz quad-core CPU
Communication notesIPv4/IPv6, QoS by device, port forwarding, port triggering, DMZ, UPnP, IPTV with IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge and VLAN tag, DDNS; IoT network; Tether app and web UI
Compatibility notesWorks with Alexa and Google Assistant
Operating temp32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90%, non-condensing
ComplianceFCC, CE

FAQs

Does the Archer BE230 have 2.5G ports?
Yes. It has one 2.5 Gbps WAN port and one 2.5 Gbps LAN port, plus three 1 Gbps LAN ports.
Does it support mesh?
Yes. It is EasyMesh compatible, so it can work with EasyMesh devices under one network name.
Can the Archer BE230 work as an access point only?
Yes. It supports router mode and access point mode, so it can sit behind an existing ISP gateway.
Which VPN types does it support?
It has a VPN server and a VPN client, each supporting OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.
Is the Archer BE230 managed by Omada?
No. It is a TP-Link home router managed in the Tether app or a web browser, not an Omada gateway.
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