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Archer BE9700

Released May 2025.3Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026The release says the Archer BE9700 is available now at Best Buy and coming soon to Amazon. The maker's support page lists firmware 1.0.1 for V1.6 built on 2025-02-20 and the datasheet is dated April 2025, so retail availability may have started earlier. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Form factor
Router
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Speed class
BE9700
WAN port
10Gbps

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At a glance

  • Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

    2,201Mbps

    Higher than 84% of other routers.

  • Multi-gig ports

    5

    Higher than 77% of other routers.

Ports

  • 5 RJ45
  • USB-A USB 3.0

All specs

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General

Series
Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
Model numbers
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
Not available
Announced
20 May 20253Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026Release dated May 20, 2025.
Status
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$249.993Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026MSRP of $249.99, excluding tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US3Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026US launch price.
Colours
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 factor
Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Standalone router, EasyMesh-compatible.
Segment
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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi speed class
BE97001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi radios
BandWi-FiStreamsMax channel width (MHz)Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHzWi-Fi 73401,032
5 GHzWi-Fi 721602,882
6 GHzWi-Fi 723205,764
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 bands
3
6 GHz band
Yes
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
9,678Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
7
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz
Wi-Fi features
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 antennas
61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20266x external antennas.
Internal antennas
Not available
Detachable antennas
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)
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)
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

Ports
PortCountRoleMax speed (Gbps)Version
RJ451WAN or LAN10Not available
RJ451WAN or LAN2.5Not available
RJ453LAN2.5Not available
USB-A1Not available5USB 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 ports
5
Multi-gig ports
5
Fastest WAN port
10Gbps
Fastest LAN port
10Gbps
USB ports
1
SFP+ port
No
Built-in modem
Not available
Modem standards
Not available

Mesh

Mesh technologies
EasyMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Compatible with EasyMesh.
Units per pack
11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
Not available
Identical units
Not available
Satellite model
Not available
Satellite ports
Not available
Ethernet backhaul
Not available

Software

Management
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 required
No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup works with the Tether app or a connected browser.
Operating modes
Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Wireless mode: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.
Network features
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 server
OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
VPN client
OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026
USB applications
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

Wi-Fi security
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 service
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 cost
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 updates
Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Cloud service lists Auto Firmware Upgrade.
Security updates until
Not available

Smart home

Thread border router
Not available
Matter controller
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Smart home platforms
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

Hardware

System on chip
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
45Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 2.0 GHz, 1GB, 128MB.
CPU clock
2GHz5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 2.0 GHz.
RAM
1GB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1GB memory.
Flash storage
128MB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 128MB storage. Stored as 0.128 GB.
Cooling fan
No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Passively cooled, with a honeycomb of small square vents.

Power

Power supply
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 input
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 output
Not available
Power use (typical, claimed)
Not available
Power use (max, claimed)
Not available

Measured

Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Distance (m)Connected toThroughput (Mbps)
4.572Main unit2,201
15.24Main unit700.7
22.86Main unit146.9
27.432Main unit191.1
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)
2,201Mbps
Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
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)
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)
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)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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 antennas
Not available
Weight
Not available
Wall mountable
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

Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
FCC, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, RoHS.

In the box

In the box
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.

Warranty

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

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Sources

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  1. Read 14 October 2026Backs 27 fields
  2. Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604
    Read 14 October 2026Backs 7 fields
  3. Read 14 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  4. Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshield
    Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  5. Read 14 October 2026Backs 17 fields
  6. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field

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