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General

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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The page is titled ROG STRIX GS-BE12000 and sits under ROG Gaming Routers.

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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

GS-BE12000, 90IG0A10-MX1C001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Model Name: GS-BE12000.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90ig0a10-mx1c00-rog-strix-gs-be12000.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS eShop Canada: Product Name GS-BE12000, Part Number 90IG0A10-MX1C00.

Archer BE9700, Archer BE6001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The same hardware is sold as Archer BE600 on tp-link.com and Amazon. The US datasheets of both names list identical specs. The maker's US support page names this model Archer BE9700 (US) V1.6.

GTIN / EAN

1971059213998Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FTP4PMYXRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 197105921399, ASIN B0FTP4PMYX. Go-UPC lists the same UPC for the GS-BE12000. US market.9Spec databasego-upc.com/searchRead 15 October 2026Go-UPC: Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router, UPC 197105921399.

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

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20 May 20253Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026Release dated May 20, 2025.

Status

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Buy Now button and an ASUS Store price, and the router is on sale at US retailers.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The product page and support downloads are live. Firmware 1.3.5 for V1.6 is dated 2026-06-30.

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.

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$249.993Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026MSRP of $249.99, excluding tax.

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.

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US3Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026US launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FTP4PMYXRead 15 October 2026Item details: Color BLACK. The listing also copies the GS-BE18000 box list and coverage, so it is used only for colour and UPC. The maker's gallery also shows white renders of the router. No white model was found for sale.

Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The product photos on the page show a black unit. The page gives no colour name.

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-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Sold as a ROG gaming router with the ROG-exclusive Gaming Network, Triple-Level Game Acceleration and two dedicated gaming ports.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and WiFi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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.

BE120001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE12000 ultimate BE performance: 688+5764+5764 Mbps. The three rates add up to 12216 Mbps.

BE97001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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 Strix GS-BE12000

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
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 2.4GHz BE 2x2 20/40MHz up to 688 Mbps, 5GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764 Mbps and 6GHz BE 2x2 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 5764 Mbps, all 4096 QAM. Transmit / Receive lists 2x2, 4x4 and 2x2. The 6 GHz radio is 2x2 here, not 4x4 as on the GS-BE18000.

BTP-Link Archer BE9700

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	3	40	1,032
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Page lists 6 GHz 5765 Mbps, 5 GHz 2882 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 1032 Mbps, all 802.11be, and 7 streams in total. The datasheet gives 5764 Mbps for 6 GHz and is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Archer BE9700(US) 1.0&1.6: WiFi speeds 5764 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1032 Mbps (2.4 GHz). The reception sensitivity table gives the widest channel per band: 40 MHz on 2.4 GHz (EHT40), 160 MHz on 5 GHz (EHT160) and 320 MHz on 6 GHz (EHT320). The footnote says 320 MHz is only on 6 GHz. Streams per band follow from the rates: 1032 Mbps at 40 MHz is 3 streams of 344 Mbps, 2882 Mbps at 160 MHz is 2 streams and 5764 Mbps at 320 MHz is 2 streams. The sum of 7 matches the maker's 7 streams.

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, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed lists OFDMA, Beamforming (standard-based and universal) and 4096-QAM. The Wireless section lists MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from other sources.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation section: tri-band MLO with 4K-QAM and 320MHz channels. Automatic MLO is enabled by default.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The tutorial index lists How to configure Smart Connect in ASUS Router. Smart Connect is ASUS band steering.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Lists MLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. Smart Connect in the datasheet assigns each device to the best band, stored as band_steering.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026WiFi 7 features: Multi-Link Operation, 320 MHz bandwidth, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. Smart Connect assigns each device to the best band.

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

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8. The spec page names no external antenna.

61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20266x external antennas.

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

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8.

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

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026All eight antennas are internal, so none can be detached.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: number of antennas and removable: 6/No.

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.

279m²2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Coverage of up to 3,000 sq. ft. Converted to 279 m2 (278.7). The page also has a stray AFC footnote naming the GS-BE18000, which is not stored.

242m²5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the router can service 2,600 square feet. Converted from sq. ft. (241.5) and rounded. A Walmart listing titled for the Archer BE600, which has the same datasheet, also says 2,600 sq. ft. The title was seen in search results.

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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1205Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says 120 devices. The Walmart listing title for the Archer BE600 says 120 devices too.

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 Strix GS-BE12000

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	7	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN, 7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at the standard 5 Gbps rate. The two gaming ports are LAN ports and are counted in the seven.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 2.5G LAN 1 to 7 ports, one 2.5G WAN (Internet) port and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

BTP-Link Archer BE9700

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	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20261x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN, 3x 2.5 Gbps LAN and 1x USB 3.0. The product photo shows RJ45 sockets. Tom's Guide gives 5 Gbps for the USB port.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The USB 3.0 port moves 5 Gbps.

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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

EasyMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Compatible with EasyMesh.

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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Versatile Backhaul Options: wired and wireless 2.5G backhaul.

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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 interface1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.2 Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for the ISP details, the Wi-Fi names and keys and a router login password. No ASUS account is requested.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup works with the Tether app or a connected browser.

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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Wireless mode: Router 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, IPTV, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, IPTV, Dual WAN, DDNS, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS, Parental Control. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN and aggregation are not listed.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Smart Home Master SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Page lists IoT Network, 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026Basic parental controls (create profile, preset age template, pause the internet, content filter by URL, bedtime) and QoS are free.

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

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle and 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, so cellular_modem is stored. USB application lists tethering and the supported file systems. File and media serving come from the manual. No printer server is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 names an SMB server, a UPnP AV server and an FTP server for file sharing.

File server, Media server1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20261x USB 3.0. Supported functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server.

Security

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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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. The footnote says Enterprise is not available under AiMesh mode.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Lists WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026WiFi 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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026HomeShield. Basic and advanced features, advanced features need a paid subscription.

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-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The page headline says subscription-free network security. AiProtection Pro runs on a Trend Micro cloud database and no fee is named.

Basic free, full paid4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026HomeShield Basic network security, basic parental controls and QoS are free. Advanced network security and advanced parental controls have a 30-day free trial and then need a subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Cloud service lists Auto Firmware Upgrade.

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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Smart home

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Thread border router

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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.

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Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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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Broadcom BCM6765 and BCM67115Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names the Broadcom BCM 6765 and 6711 Wi-Fi chips. The maker publishes no chip.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor. One paragraph on the product page says tri-core, while the spec table and the page's feature list say quad-core.

45Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 2.0 GHz, 1GB, 128MB.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.

2GHz5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and DDR4 2 GB RAM.

1GB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1GB memory.

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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

128MB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 128MB storage. Stored as 0.128 GB.

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

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No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Passively cooled, with a honeycomb of small square vents.

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-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 110V to 240V and a bundled power adapter.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The page and the datasheet list a power adapter. The back panel photo shows a DC jack.

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

12 V, 3 A / 12 V, 5 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC output 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings. The page does not say which adapter is in which box.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current and +12V with 5A current.

12 V, 3.3 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Power: 12 V, 3.3 A.

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

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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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BTP-Link Archer BE9700

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	2,201
15.24	Main unit	700.7
22.86	Main unit	146.9
27.432	Main unit	191.1

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test client is an HP Envy 2-in-1 notebook. Tom's Guide names Keysight IxChariot set to mimic 10 high-performance users for its benchmark and does not name the band for the distance tests. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.201 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 700.7 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 146.9 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 191.1 Mbps. The test at 25 ft through a wall is in its own field. Firmware not stated.

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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2,201Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

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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1,432Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 202625 ft through a wall: 1.432 Gbps. Keysight IxChariot, HP Envy 2-in-1 client. Band not named.

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

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36.576m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a 120 foot range (36.576 m).

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

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11.3W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026At its peak the router used 11.3 watts. The review says its two ECO modes lowered use to 10.1 watts when not in use.

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.

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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.

Width90Height225Depth225mm(3.5 × 8.9 × 8.9 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 225 x 90 x 225 mm, printed without labels and identical to the GS-BE18000 sheet. The Package Content row on the same page still names the GS-BE18000, so this sheet was partly copied from that model. The enclosure and the product photos are the same as the GS-BE18000, which stands as a narrow upright slab, so the 90 mm side is the width. No independent measurement of the GS-BE12000 was found.

Width268.6Height47.6Depth153mm(10.6 × 1.9 × 6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Published as 10.6 x 6.0 x 1.9 in (268.6 x 153.0 x 47.6 mm). The datasheet does not say whether the antennas are included. Tom's Guide gives 11.4 x 5.5 x 1.8 in with the antennas folded flat and 6.9 in tall with the antennas up. The maker's figures are stored as width, depth and height.

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

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

927.5g(2 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Weight (g): 927.5 g, identical to the GS-BE18000 sheet. The Package Content row on the same page names the GS-BE18000, so the weight may be copied from that model. No independent weight of the GS-BE12000 was found.

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

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Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the router can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. No bracket is named.

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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Other certifications

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FCC, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, RoHS.

In the box

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

GS-BE12000 Gaming Router, Network cable (RJ-45), Power adapter, Quick Start Guide3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: GS-BE12000 Gaming Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide. The spec page lists a warranty card but names the GS-BE18000, so only the manual list is stored.

Wi-Fi Router Archer BE9700, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Package contents as listed.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be120002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be97001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/316042Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual E27279, released 2025-10-13.

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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 15 October 2026ASUS US support warranty text, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site. The ASUS Canada eShop also says 3 year manufacturer warranty.

2years5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a two-year warranty. US market.

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