BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router with 2.5G Ports, USB 3.0 and HomeShield
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BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router with 2.5G Ports, USB 3.0 and HomeShield

SKU TPL-Archer BE400 Model Archer BE400

  • BE6500 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and MLO support
  • Six external antennas with beamforming for broad whole-home coverage
  • One 2.5 Gbps WAN, one 2.5 Gbps LAN and three Gigabit LAN ports
  • USB 3.0, HomeShield security, an IoT network and VPN with WireGuard
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Product highlights

  • ConnectivityBE6500 Wi-Fi 7, MLO
  • Ports2 x 2.5G + 3 x 1G, USB 3.0
  • Range6 antennas, EasyMesh
  • Power12V / 2.5A DC

The Archer BE400 is a BE6500 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router, a good pick when a customer wants high 5 GHz throughput and 2.5 Gbps wiring on a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 platform. It delivers up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

Built for high-throughput Wi-Fi 7 homes

Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs bring the Wi-Fi 7 gains in latency and capacity, and six external antennas with beamforming cover a three-bedroom home. One 2.5 Gbps WAN port suits multi-gig internet, with a 2.5 Gbps LAN port and three Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices. USB 3.0 shares storage, HomeShield adds parental controls and network protection, and an IoT network keeps smart devices on their own segment. A VPN server and client with WireGuard cover remote access.

Key features

  • BE6500 dual-band Wi-Fi 7: 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with MLO and 4K-QAM
  • Six external antennas with beamforming for broader coverage
  • 2.5 Gbps WAN and LAN ports plus three Gigabit LAN ports
  • USB 3.0 port: FTP server, media server and Samba sharing
  • HomeShield and IoT network: parental controls, intrusion prevention and device separation
  • VPN server and client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard

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 BE400
BrandTP-Link
Form factorDesktop dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router
CommunicationEthernet / IP
Power input12V / 2.5A DC adapter (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 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz, up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Antennas6 external
Wireless featuresMLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, 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 BE400 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.
Is the Archer BE400 tri-band?
No. It is dual-band: up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. It has no 6 GHz band.
Does it support mesh?
Yes. It is EasyMesh compatible, so it can work with EasyMesh devices under one network name.
Can it work as an access point only?
Yes. It supports router mode and access point mode, so it can sit behind an existing ISP gateway.
Is the Archer BE400 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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