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General

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Series

ROG Rapture2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026ROG Rapture, listed under ROG Networking.

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GT-BE98 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Model Name row: GT-BE98 PRO. The ASUS Store price on the page is $699.99. Amazon lists the model number as GT-BE98 and the manufacturer part number as GT-BE98 PRO. The non-Pro GT-BE98 is a different router with one 5 GHz band less and one 6 GHz band, so it is not an alias.

Archer BE400, Archer BE65004Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026FCC compliance statement: model number Archer BE400/Archer BE6500/BE270/BE370, product name BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router. BE270 and BE370 are other products. Best Buy sells this hardware as Archer BE6500. TP-Link's firmware file names a BE6100 V1 too, which is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

1971050864635Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCWRead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 197105086463, manufacturer ASUS, Mfr Part Number GT-BE98 PRO.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026The page sells the router in the ASUS Store at $699.99 with a Buy Now button.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The US page is live in October 2026 with a Buy Now link. The page shows hardware version V1.60 (US). TP-Link's downloads list V1.0, V1.2, V1.6, V1.8 and V3.3, and the page names no difference between them.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$799.996Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review's comparison table lists a US launch price of $799.99 and the text gives a suggested retail price of $800. Excluding tax. ASUS now sells it at $699.99.8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 15 May 2024: the router is priced at $799.

$179.999Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price 179.99 USD. A US launch price is stated without sales tax. The review is marked preliminary.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review lists availability in North America.

US9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The launch price is the US price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCWRead 16 October 2026Color BLACK.8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The unit is all-black, including the eight antennas.

Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The product photos on the page show a black unit. The page gives no colour name. TP-Link's Amazon listing gives Color Black.8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026Item details: Color Black.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Router2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026A single router. AiMesh is optional.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Standalone router, EasyMesh-compatible.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026Marketed as a ROG quad-band gaming router.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi 7 home routers.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE300001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Product Segment row: BE30000 ultimate BE performance, 1376+5764+11529+11529 Mbps.

BE65001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	40	1,376	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026WiFi Data Rate rows: 2.4GHz BE 4x4 4096-QAM 20/40MHz up to 1376Mbps. 5GHz BE 4x4 4096-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764Mbps. 6GHz-1 and 6GHz-2 BE 4x4 4096-QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 11529Mbps each. The page labels the 2.4 GHz row BE, so it is stored as Wi-Fi 7. The product page says one 6 GHz band can act as a dedicated wireless backhaul with AiMesh. That is a setup choice, so dedicated_backhaul is false for all four radios. The page footnote says 320 MHz on 6 GHz may be unavailable in some regions.

BTP-Link Archer BE400

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 5 GHz 5764 Mbps (802.11be) and 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps (802.11be), with the 4 Streams label. The page prints no channel widths. The datasheet's sensitivity table lists EHT160 as the widest 5 GHz channel and EHT40 as the widest 2.4 GHz channel. 5764 Mbps is 4 streams at 160 MHz and 688 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz. Dong Knows Tech and Blacktubi print 4x4 on 5 GHz and 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, and TP-Link's Amazon listing says 6 streams, so the streams sum to the maker's 6. The page's 4 Streams label is read as the 5 GHz radio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Standards: 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11be/ax/n/g/b on 2.4 GHz. Speeds: 5764 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). The sensitivity table gives 11be EHT160 MCS13 on 5 GHz and EHT40 MCS13 on 2.4 GHz as the widest channels.9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 5760 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz), no 6 GHz. The maker's 5764 Mbps is stored.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 7 up to 688 Mbps (40 MHz 2x2) and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 7 up to 5764 Mbps (160 MHz 4x4).

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Boosts Speed row: OFDMA, 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160/320 MHz. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from other entries.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026The page names Multi-Link Operation and says firmware support was in development at launch. Dong Knows Tech reports MLO was added in firmware 3.0.0.6.102_34491.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 3.16 Smart Connect steers clients to one of the four radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz-1, 6 GHz-2). Stored as band_steering.8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Setup asks whether to combine all bands under one SSID and let the router choose the band for each device. This matches Smart Connect.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page lists Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. The datasheet adds Smart Connect, stored as band_steering. The maker names no TWT or preamble puncturing for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. Smart Connect intelligently assigns each device to the best Wi-Fi band.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Antenna row: External antenna x 8.

61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 6x External Antennas.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026Eight sturdy external antennas and sixteen powerful internal dipole antenna elements. Stored as 16 internal as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the eight antennas are non-detachable and can be swiveled some 45 degrees outward.

No10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Teardown: all antennas are soldered directly to the PCB with no connectors.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

325m²5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCWRead 16 October 2026The ASUS Store listing title says Coverage up to 3,500 Sq. Ft. That is 325.2 m2 (3,500 x 0.09290304), stored as 325. The ASUS product pages state no area. Tom's Hardware prints 2,500 square feet in its spec table and Dong Knows Tech estimates 2,500 ft2 (232 m2) for a unit placed at the center, so the sources differ. The maker's listing is used.

223m²8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026TP-Link Store listing for Archer BE400: Get up to 2,400 sq. ft. max coverage for up to 90 devices at a time. 2,400 sq ft is 222.97 m2, stored as 223. The maker's own page gives only 3 Bedroom Houses. The listing's included-components row names the Archer BE230 by mistake.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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908Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026Same bullet: up to 90 devices at a time.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026I/O Ports row: 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1 x 10Gbps for LAN, 3 x 2.5Gbps for LAN, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored as 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 as 0.48 Gbps by the field rule. The manual names the 10G LAN6 port as the port that prioritizes gaming packets.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1.3 describes 10GE WAN / LAN1, 2.5GE WAN / LAN1, 2.5GE LAN2-4, 1GE LAN5, 10GE LAN6, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

BTP-Link Archer BE400

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 3x 1 Gbps LAN and 1x USB 3.0. The page names no port that can switch between WAN and LAN. TP-Link's Amazon bullet calls the 2.5 Gbps WAN port a WAN/LAN port, but the page and the port labels on the back panel say Internet.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026AiMesh row: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

EasyMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: EasyMesh-compatible. The Amazon listing says it is not compatible with Deco mesh systems.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026A single router is sold.

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 3.4.5 Q2: AiMesh supports wireless and wired connection between router and node.

Yes10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Feature table: EasyMesh with wired backhaul supported. TP-Link's pages do not say so.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026The page names the ASUS Router mobile app. The web interface comes from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual covers the web interface at asusrouter.com.8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Setup works through a web browser or the Asus Router smartphone app.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Management features: Tether App and Webpage.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review lists no vendor-required login account as a pro.

No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Chapter TP-Link Cloud Service: a user who does not want to register a TP-Link ID now may click Skip, and the web page accepts the router password. CHOICE (Australia) says setup requires an online account, which differs.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Operating Mode row: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 3.2: router mode, access point, repeater mode, media bridge and AiMesh node.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Wireless mode: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Set Up the Router as an Access Point: Advanced > System > Operation Mode > Access Point Mode.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Guest Network row, Parental Control row, Traffic Control row (Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS), WAN row (Dual WAN, DDNS), LAN row (IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation). IoT network and VLAN come from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 3.10 Guest Network Pro lists a guest network, a kid's network and an IoT network. Section 3.12.6 describes VLAN. Section 3.21.2 describes Dual WAN with failover and load balance modes. Section 3.12.4 describes IPTV.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page lists IoT Network, a 5 GHz and a 2.4 GHz guest network, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls with Bedtime, Off Time and Pause the Internet, and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists no link aggregation, dual WAN or WAN aggregation.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026The HomeShield chapter lets the web page create a parental control profile with Bed Time and Pause, and set QoS priority. The IPTV/VLAN chapter and the DDNS chapter match the product page.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

IPsec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP, WireGuard.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP, WireGuard.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026VPN Client: Open VPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026USB application row: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, and a list of file systems (HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4). The WAN row also lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. File, media and printer server uses come from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 3.19 USB Application covers AiDisk, Servers Center (Samba and FTP) and 3G/4G. Section 1.1 names an SMB server, a UPnP AV server and an FTP server. Section 4.3 sets up a printer server.8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review used a phone on the USB 3.0 port for internet tethering and describes AiCloud access to USB storage.

File server, Media server, Time Machine1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 20261x USB 3.0. Supported functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server. Time Machine comes from Blacktubi and the web user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026USB Settings chapter: access the USB storage device locally and remotely, media sharing and Time Machine. The guide says some models do not support Time Machine.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Feature table: Samba, FTP, DLNA and Time Machine supported. Printer sharing is not.

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Security row: WiFi Encryption WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. OWE is Enhanced Open.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x). The Wi-Fi Alliance CSV has no entry for this model, so Enhanced Open is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS and infected device prevention.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Service kit: HomeShield.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro. The page links to subscription-free network security.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Footnote 7: HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features. Advanced features require a paid subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Administration row lists Auto Firmware Update.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Update the Firmware: Auto Update installs new firmware at a set time.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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14 February 20305Regulatory filingstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 16 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, signed 7 September 2026: Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400 V1 has a defined support period until 14/2/2030 (14 February 2030). The statement says the period ends 3 years after the end-of-life date, so the date is a minimum. It lists Archer BE400 V1.20 as 31/12/2029 or later. UK statement.

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon Alexa8Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review names Amazon Alexa integration through an Alexa Skill that can turn on the guest network, upgrade the firmware or pause internet access.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: Works with Alexa and Google Assistant. The 2024 datasheet names only Google Assistant.

Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Processor row: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.

410Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: quad-core CPU. The chip is not stored, see the WikiDevi entry.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: 4 cores.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2.6GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Processor row: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.

2GHz10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 2.0 GHz.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: 2.0 GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

2GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Memory row: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM.

1GB10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 1 GB DDR4.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: Micron 1,024 MiB, stored as 1 GB as Blacktubi prints 1 GB DDR4.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Memory row: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM. 256 MB is stored as 0.256 GB.

128MB11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: ESMT 128 MiB flash, stored as 0.128 GB. The SoC is not stored. WikiDevi and Einfoldtech name a Broadcom BCM6766 and Blacktubi names a BCM6765.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026The cooling text describes an aluminum top plate, heatsinks, a 2 cm stand and a vent for airflow. It mentions no fan.6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the router seemed to have no internal fan and stayed silent in testing.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Power Supply row: AC input 110V to 240V (50 to 60Hz), DC output 19.5 V with max 3.33 A. The unit takes DC from an external adapter.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The Product and Installation Guide says the router connects to a power socket via the provided power adapter.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026Power Port: for connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

19.5 V, 3.33 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Power Supply row: DC Output 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current. The manual gives the same figure. Dong Knows Tech prints 19 V and 3.42 A for the adapter, which differs. The maker wins.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter DC output +19.5V with max 3.33A current.

12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Power: 12 V, 2.5 A.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

64.935W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 202619.5 V x 3.33 A is 64.935 W.

30W4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026The FCC statement names the I.T.E. power supply NBS30D120250VU. Dong Knows Tech prints its output as 12 V and 2.5 A, which is 30 W.9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: power adapter input 100 to 240 V, output 12 V and 2.5 A. 12 V x 2.5 A is 30 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

560Wh7Measurementdongknows.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro-wi-fi-7-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table row Power consumption (per 24 hours): about 560 Wh (as tested). Firmware at review 3.0.0.6.102_32882. The review does not describe the load.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

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Width268.6Height47.6Depth153mm(10.6 × 1.9 × 6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.0 x 1.9 in (268.6 x 153.0 x 47.6 mm). The datasheet names no axes. Expert Reviews gives a 269 x 153 mm footprint and Staples Canada prints 10.6 L x 6.0 W x 1.9 D in, so the unit is 268.6 mm wide, 153.0 mm deep and 47.6 mm high with the antennas folded. This is the unit lying flat.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-archer-be400-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec list: footprint 269 x 153 mm. This fixes the width and depth of the maker's three figures. The review gives no weight and no CPU.13Retailer pagestaples.ca/products/3177900-en-tp-link-archer-be6500-dual-band-gigabit-wi-fi-7-routerRead 16 October 2026Spec table for the Archer BE6500 (model number ARCHER BE6500): 10.6 L x 6.0 W x 1.9 D in, the same size as the maker's. It lists weight 1.36 lb and coverage up to 2400 sq ft, and 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN and 3x 1 Gbps LAN ports with 1 WAN port.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

Width350.41Height220.6Depth350.41mm(13.8 × 8.7 × 13.8 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Product Dimensions row: 350.41 x 350.41 x 220.6 mm. The row does not say whether the antennas are up. ASUS prints this size for its antenna routers and the catalog stores it as the size with antennas. Dong Knows Tech prints 358.6 x 358.6 x 222.8 mm with antennas. The maker wins. The width and depth are equal because the unit is square.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

2,000g(4.4 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Product Weight row: 2000 g.

600g(1.3 lb)9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 1.32 lbs (0.6 kg), stored as 600 g. The review does not say whether the adapter is included. The maker publishes no weight. Staples Canada prints 1.36 lb and Amazon 1.4 pounds, which look like shipping weights.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026Position Your Router: the device can be mounted on the wall, with screws 160 mm apart. No bracket is needed.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Two mounting holes on the back for wall installation.

Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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2BCGWBE40011Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Archer BE400 (BE6500 x v1) entry: FCC ID 2BCGWBE400, FCC date 2024-07-17. The FCC database was not readable, so the filing itself was not opened.

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FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

GT-BE98 Pro quad-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026Package Content row: GT-BE98 Pro quad-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1.2 lists the router, AC adapter, network cable (RJ-45) and Quick Start Guide. The spec page adds the warranty card.

Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Package contents: Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-proRead 16 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be4001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/specRead 16 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/286762Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Archer BE400(US)_V1.6 datasheet, copyright 2024.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BE98_Pro/E23237_GT-BE98_PRO_UM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1118583Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi Router User Guide (For Web), listed on the BE400 download page. The guide covers several TP-Link routers, and its text says features vary by model.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years4Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 16 October 2026ASUS US support, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPQYSXCWRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years Warranty. US listing.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 16 October 2026US warranty page: products purchased on or after 9/1/2023, Wi-Fi Router, 2 years. TP-Link's Amazon listing says 2 Year Manufacturer.8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026

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