TP-Link Archer BE230 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router: Wi-Fi 7 technology with 3.6 Gbps total speed
For the household juggling remote work, online classes, and 4K streaming, the TP-Link Archer BE230 router transforms your home network from a source of frustration into a reliable backbone. While routers are often seen as just hardware for internet access, this one acts as a silent guardian, ensuring your family's digital life runs smoothly without interruptions.
You notice the difference during a video call when your child starts gaming in the next room—the connection stays crisp, with no lag or dropped frames. Features like Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5G ports deliver blazing-fast speeds that handle multiple devices effortlessly, while HomeShield provides robust security to protect your smart home devices. Setup is a breeze with the Tether app, and compatibility with Alexa means you can manage your network with simple voice commands, making it a practical upgrade for any modern American home.
Features
- Dual 2.5 Gbps and three 1 Gbps LAN ports
- 2.0 GHz quad-core processor for high throughput
- Four high-performance antennas with beamforming
- EasyMesh compatible for whole-home coverage
- HomeShield network protection and parental controls
- Easy setup with Tether app
- Voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
- Wi-Fi 7 technology with 3.6 Gbps total speed
General specs
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model: Archer BE230
- Seller: Amazon
- ID: B0DC99N2T8
- Size: Compact
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model: Archer BE230
- Width: 10.7 Inches
- Height: 1.6 Inches
- Length: 13.52 Inches
- Weight: 1.21 Pounds
- Support: Free Expert Support, Email: [email protected], Phone: +1 866-225-8139
- Antennas: 4
- Features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RUs, 4K-QAM, Beamforming, EasyMesh, HomeShield, VPN Support, Private IoT, Tether App, Alexa Compatible, Google Assistant Compatible, Backward Compatible
- Ports 1G: 3
- USB Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0
- Ports 2.5G: 2
- Wi-Fi Bands: Dual-Band
- Antenna Type: External
- Release Date: 2024-08-20
- Wi-Fi Streams: 4-Stream
- Processor Type: Quad Core
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7
- Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
- Wi-Fi Speed 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps
- Wi-Fi Speed Total: 3.6 Gbps
- Port Configuration: 2.5G WAN/LAN, 2.5G LAN, 3x1G LAN
- Wi-Fi Speed 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps
- First listed by seller: 12/9/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
Price History for seller Amazon
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 1/12/26 | $86.98 |
| 12/9/25 | $86.99 |
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| Model | Archer BE230 | Archer BE400 | Archer AX55 | RS90 | Archer AX80 | RT-BE82U |
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| Price | $86.98 | $149.99 | $79.99 | $64.07 | $169.99 | $169.99 |
| Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Update | January 21, 2026 | January 21, 2026 | January 21, 2026 | January 21, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | January 21, 2026 |
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link | TP-Link | NETGEAR | TP-Link | ASUS |
| Model | Archer BE230 | Archer BE6500, Archer BE400 | Archer AX55 | Nighthawk RS90 | Archer AX80 | RT-BE82U |
| Width | 10.7 Inches | 9.45 inches | 7.87 inches | 0.89 inches | ||
| Height | 1.6 Inches | 2.87 inches | 3.15 inches | 10.39 inches | ||
| Length | 13.52 Inches | 12.99 inches | 9.84 inches | 13.94 inches | ||
| Weight | 1.21 Pounds | 1.37 lbs | 1.66 pounds | 2 Pounds | 1.1 pounds | |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-Band | Dual-band | Dual Band | |||
| Release Date | 2024-08-20 | 2025-02-11 | 2021-10-11 | 2025-02-26 | 2022-12-12 | 2025-03-30 |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | ||
| Security Features | HomeShield, Private IoT, VPN Client/Server Support, Secure-by-Design | HomeShield, Security Scan, IoT Device Identification, Parental Controls, Quality of Service, Reports | NETGEAR Armor, 30-day trial | WPA3, TP-Link HomeShield | AiProtection Pro, Trend Micro, Safe Browsing, One-tap security scan, Parental Controls, VPN support | |
| Number of Items | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||