TP-Link Archer BE230 is a router in the checked US research. This device may provide local routing and DHCP when used in router mode. Check its documented WAN port and the upstream modem or gateway before changing connection type. The fields below reflect only the cited scope; confirm the printed hardware revision before following a menu path.
Before you change anything
This is a research reference, not evidence of a hands-on test. Features that depend on region, firmware or hardware revision remain conditional.
At a glance
| Device role | router |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 |
| Bands (GHz) | 2.4, 5 |
| Wi-Fi radio | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Documented modes | router, access-point |
| DOCSIS version | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Coax standard | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Setup app | TP-Link Tether |
| Mesh ecosystem | EasyMesh |
| Hardware revision | Not verified for this exact unit |
| US SKU | Not verified for this exact unit |
Marketing Wi-Fi link rates are theoretical and are not a measured internet speed.
Ports and power
| Role | Count | Link speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAN | 1 | 2500 Mbps | — |
| LAN | 1 | 2500 Mbps | — |
| LAN | 3 | 1000 Mbps | — |
Power and PoE details were not established for this exact revision. Check the label and official manual before connecting power.
Feature evidence
| Feature | Research status | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Vpn Client Openvpn | Vendor-listed; check exact revision | requires revision and firmware check |
| Vpn Client Wireguard | Vendor-listed; check exact revision | requires revision and firmware check |
| Vpn Server Openvpn | Vendor-listed; check exact revision | requires revision and firmware check |
| Vpn Server Wireguard | Vendor-listed; check exact revision | requires revision and firmware check |
| Guest Network | Not verified | unknown |
| Ipv6 | Not verified | unknown |
| Wired Backhaul | Not verified | unknown |
| Wireless Backhaul | Not verified | unknown |
Before changing settings
- Read the model and hardware revision from the device label.
- Record the current firmware and connection mode.
- Save a safe copy of current settings or wiring where supported.
- Open the official support page for this precise US revision.
LED and firmware references
No exact model LED chart is available in the checked research. Use the LED decoder with the model, role, indicator position, color and pattern.
Open official firmware and manuals
Official sources
- Archer BE230 US product page (full_text; checked 2026-11-01)
Check your exact US model, hardware revision, and firmware on the linked support page before changing settings.