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Archer AX21 V4    

Archer AX21

Archer BE230 V1    

Archer BE230

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AX1800
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
BE3600
• 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps (802.11be)
• 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11be)
WiFi Range
3 Bedroom Houses
4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage
3 Bedroom Houses
4× External Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
WiFi Capacity
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

2×2 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode
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

SECURITY

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
• 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
• 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
• 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server
• OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server
• WireGuard VPN Server
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
• WPA
• WPA2
• WPA3
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
VPN Client
• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client
• WireGuard VPN Client

HARDWARE

Processor
Dual-Core CPU (V4)
Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN
• 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
• 3× 1 Gbps LAN
Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
• Power On/Off Button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button
• LED Button
• WPS Button
• Reset Button
Power
12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
12 V ⎓ 2 A (US)
12 V ⎓ 1.5 A (EU)
USB Support
1× USB 3.0

• Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

• Supported Functions:
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
OneMesh™
OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
Learn More>
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Parental Controls
URL Filtering
Time 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 Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
QoS by Device
QoS by Device
Cloud Service
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
• Auto Firmware Upgrade
• TP-Link ID
• DDNS
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
• Port Forwarding
• Port Triggering
• DMZ
• UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
• IGMP Proxy
• IGMP Snooping
• Bridge
• Tag VLAN
DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
• Address Reservation
• DHCP Client List
• Server
DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
• TP-Link
• NO-IP
• DynDNS
Management Features
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
• Tether App
• Webpage
Protocol
• IPv4
• IPv6
Service Kit
HomeShield
Learn More>
EasyMesh
Compatible with EasyMesh
WAN Type
• Dynamic IP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP

OTHER

System Requirements
Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications
FCC, CE, RoHS
CE, FCC, RoHS
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA

WiFi Transmission Power
CE:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-97dBm,
11a 54Mbps:-79dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm,
11ac VHT20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm,
11ac VHT40_MCS11:-63dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm,
11ac VHT80_MCS11:-60dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dBm,
11ax HE20_MCS11:-63dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-92dBm,
11ax HE40_MCS11:-60dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-89dBm,
11ax HE80_MCS11:-58dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-97dBm
11n HT20_MCS0:-97dBm,
11n HT20_MCS7:-78dBm
11n HT40_MCS0:-95dBm,
11n HT40_MCS7:-75dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm,
11ac VHT20_MCS11:-67dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm,
11ac VHT40_MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm,
11ax HE20_MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm,
11ax HE40_MCS11:-61dBm

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)
10.2 × 5.3 ×1.5 in
(260.2 × 135.0 × 38.6 mm)
Package Content
Wi-Fi Router Archer AX21
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

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