TP-LINK - Archer BE230 - BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
Product Features
TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router: 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with Multi-Link Operation, a 2.5 Gbps WAN, a 2.5 Gbps LAN, three gigabit LAN ports and USB 3.0.
Archer BE230 — TP-Link BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
The TP-Link Archer BE230 is a BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router: 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. It has a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, a 2.5 Gbps LAN port, three gigabit LAN ports, a USB 3.0 port and four external antennas.
What the Archer BE230 is for
It brings Wi-Fi 7 and multi-gig wired ports to a 3-bedroom home, so a broadband line above 1 Gbps or a 2.5G PC or NAS is not held back. It is EasyMesh compatible; see the other TP-Link Wi-Fi routers, or a network switch for more wired devices. Browse more in data networking.
Key features
- BE3600 Wi-Fi 7: 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
- Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs
- 1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 3 x gigabit LAN
- USB 3.0: FTP, media and Samba server
- WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP VPN server and client
- HomeShield security, parental controls, IoT network
- EasyMesh compatible; works with Alexa and Google Assistant
Full specification
| Model | Archer BE230 |
| WiFi Speeds | BE3600; 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps (802.11be); 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11be) |
| WiFi Range | 3 Bedroom Houses; 4× External Antennas; Beamforming |
| WiFi Capacity | High; Dual-Band; 2×2 MU-MIMO; OFDMA; Airtime Fairness; DFS; 4 Streams |
| Advanced Features | Multi-Link Operation (MLO); 4K-QAM; Multi-RUs; EasyMesh-Compatible; Works with Alexa and Google Assistant; IoT Network |
| Wireless Mode | Router Mode; Access Point Mode |
| Network Security | SPI 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 |
| Guest Network | 1× 5 GHz Guest Network; 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
| VPN 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 |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA; WPA2; WPA3; WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN; 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN; 3× 1 Gbps LAN |
| USB Support | 1× USB 3.0; Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; Supported Functions: FTP Server; Media Server; Samba Server |
| Power | 12 V 2 A (US); 12 V 1.5 A (EU) |
| Buttons | Power On/Off Button; Wi-Fi On/Off Button; LED Button; WPS Button; Reset Button |
| Protocol | IPv4; IPv6 |
| EasyMesh | Compatible with EasyMesh |
| Parental Controls | 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 |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP; Static IP; PPPoE; PPTP; L2TP |
| Quality 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 |
| Management Features | Tether App; Webpage |
| Certifications | CE, FCC |
| Environment | Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C; Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
What you will need
An Ethernet cable from your broadband modem, ONT or ISP router to the WAN port, and your broadband login details (PPPoE username and password or VLAN, if your provider uses them). Wi-Fi 7 speeds need Wi-Fi 7 client devices.
Buying from Zenith Security Co.
We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Archer BE230 with you before you buy, including whether it suits your broadband service and devices, and depending on your requirements and your area we can point you towards a qualified trade installer. We have been operating since 2012 and hold stock at our Wolverhampton trade counter (Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU).
Is the Archer BE230 Wi-Fi 7?
Yes, it is a BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) router with Multi-Link Operation.
Does it have 2.5G ports?
Yes: one 2.5 Gbps WAN and one 2.5 Gbps LAN, plus three 1 Gbps LAN ports.
Does it have 6 GHz?
No, it is dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. For tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz see the Archer BE550.
Which VPNs does it support?
WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP, as server and as client.
How big a home does it cover?
TP-Link rate it for 3-bedroom houses with four external antennas and beamforming.
How quickly can I get it?
Stocked items are dispatched for delivery within 1-3 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.
Questions on broadband compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ or support pages, or contact us. Browse the full TP-Link range.
Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.
| Product Code | Archer BE230 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Power Features | External 12 V 1.5 A power adapter (EU) |
| Connection Type | Wireless/Wired |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Device Port Speed | 2.5 Gbps |
| Device Ports | 5 |
| Product Type | wi-fi router |
| Colour | Black |
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