TP-Link Tri-Band BE9700 WiFi 7 Router (Archer BE600) – 10G Port, 2.5G Port, 3× 2.5G LAN, 320MHz Channel, Covers up to 2,600 sq. ft., 120 Devices, VPN, HomeShield Security

Yay. I love my new router. I have a lot of smarthome devices, and I host a home web/game server for work. I was very afraid that my port forwarding/dynamic DNS and smarthome would be a pain to migrate to a new router. I was wrong. I used the same network name and password as my old router, and all of my devices reconnected fine (except one chinese security camera which i fixed after). The range is as decent as my old Netgear Nighthawk R7000. The lower frequencies (2.4ghz) have higher range and are better for that. But for processing power of a router, this is it baby. This thing increased my network speed by ~100mbps down and also decreased my latency, pretty impressive. This thing will easily be able to handle all of my smart home devices, server needs and gaming/streaming needs. I think it was a worthy upgrade from my 13yr old router. Quick setup tip: make sure to power down your modem and router first, because your modem is expecting the previous routers MAC address, so you might have to call your ISP and have them send a reboot signal from their end to get your modem to accept the new router MAC address. Other than that, setup was a breeze. Dynamic DNS works well, port forwarding was easy, and there are SO many features I haven't even looked into yet. I also have a TP-LINK network switch, and the router and switch are playing nicely together. All and all, I had netgear routers for like 20 years and they were great, i'm pleased to say that TP-LINK is also great, time will tell though.

So far after a couple weeks of use it has been fantastic. The tp link app is easy to set up and makes configuring the router a breeze! For more customization, go to the router configuration page on your browser and tweak some extra settings. Having the ability to separate devices, isolate them, and keep them from accessing other network devices is an amazing feature for certain smart devices that you dont want to communicate to other devices or the internet. You also have the ability to hide your networks and create guest networks. Utilize this! Overall coming from Xfinity gateways, this is a HUGE step up in home network performance. Tip: You can connect an external drive to the usb port on the router and have an easy setup network storage device!

I originally had the BE5000 model and constantly dealt with WiFi instability, random drops, and inconsistent performance. After getting frustrated with ongoing issues, I decided to upgrade to the BE6500, and the difference has been night and day. The BE6500 has been significantly better to work with. Setup was straightforward, firmware has been stable, and I have not had a single WiFi issue since installing it. No random disconnects, no weird slowdowns just consistent, reliable performance. Speeds are excellent, coverage is strong throughout the house, and the 2.5Gb ports are a great addition for higher speed networking. It feels like a properly refined version compared to the BE5000. If you’re debating between the two, the BE6500 has been far more stable in my experience. Very happy with the upgrade.

TP-Link BE6500/Archer BE400. I have modest home network, several WIN PCs, Samsung phones & tablets, 5 Rokus, and one Asus Chromebox. I have medium network skills. I replaced a now deprecated Netgear router with this unit. Overall I found it very good and easy to set up, EXCEPT I could not get file sharing to work where I wanted it. Critical to my selection of this unit was the USB port on the router which is my alternative to a NAS. Got the WIN 8.1, 10, & 11 on the file share with some hassle, but just could not get the Chromebox access figured out. Finally, with help of ChatGPT, I determined something about the smb implementations of Chromebox made it incompatible with this router, although no problems with my old Netgear router. Bottom line: DON'T EXPECT FILE SHARE WITH USB PORT TO WORK ON A CHROMEBOX. There is a low performance work around, namely to install a 3rd party file manager on the Chromebox that incorporates file sharing via ftp connection. Since the file sharing is a minor aspect of my home environment I won't return the router but if this is critical to your use, don't expect it. Otherwise, this seems like a good value for the other features. I live in an old house with Roku units in 5 different rooms; I had to use a range extender to get furthest units connected with the old Netgear unit. With this TP-Link router I have retired my range extenders and have good performance with the Rokus.

This router brought the fiber speeds back into this house that we've been missing. The range is excellent however I did buy a TP range extender to have another device share the bandwidth load and to keep home devices operating to their full potentials. Speed and ping is low and when it's not it's typically the isp bottling up and nothing a good restart doesn't immediately fix. The TP app is very functional and easy to navigate. I actually subscribed to thier anti-virus and canceled my more expensive one that didn't didn't cover as much.. Their security covers your entire network the other just the device.

I recently upgraded my home network with the TP-Link Tri-Band BE9700 WiFi 7 router, and I am absolutely thrilled with the results. This router deserves a solid 5/5 rating for its exceptional performance, ease of setup, and impressive speed improvements. Setting up the BE9700 was a breeze. The intuitive TP-Link tether app guided me through the process step-by-step, and I had my new network up and running in a matter of minutes. It seamlessly integrated with my existing modem, and I encountered no hitches or complications. The most noticeable improvement has been the incredible boost in speed. I replaced an older WiFi 5 router, and the difference is truly remarkable. Even with my current devices, which are only compatible with WiFi 6, I am routinely experiencing 2x to 3x faster speeds in the same locations throughout my house. Downloads are quicker, streaming is smoother, and online gaming is virtually lag-free. It's clear that the BE9700 is optimized to deliver superior performance even to older generation devices, making it a worthwhile upgrade even if you don't yet have WiFi 7 compatible clients. I haven't had the chance to test it with a true WiFi 7 client yet, but based on its current performance, I have no doubt that it will deliver even more impressive speeds and a truly next-generation wireless experience. The tri-band technology ensures that there's plenty of bandwidth for all my devices, preventing congestion and maintaining consistent, high-speed connections. If you're looking to future-proof your home network and experience a significant leap in wireless performance, the TP-Link Tri-Band BE9700 WiFi 7 router is an outstanding choice.

Purchased to replace a Netgear Nighthawk router that was being phased out. I was skeptical about the TP-Link, but two IT folks praised their performance. Wasn't sure that the TP-Link would have the same reach. I have about 2500 sq. ft home and it reaches all corners including a 3-season room about 60 feet away, the basement and outdoor cameras. Also reaches the front and back patios without a glitch. All that considering the unit sits on an open shelf in the bottom of the TV stand at the far end of the house. I'm an average user, so the WiFi 7 upgrade was a bit more than we needed. I have been pleased with its perfomance since purchasing 4 months ago. The set up was easy as is the Tether app. I was able to set up dedicated 2.4 and 5 GHz and select the band for each device, as well as a dedicated guest network. Happy with the purchase.

This is a high-quality and well-priced router in the sub $300 price range. The TP-Link Archer BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router (BE400) meets lots of the latest fastest tech standards and is designed for the heavy data pipe you might be getting from fiber connectivity to your home like I now have. The TP-Link Archer BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router (BE400) also allows to configure for two separate wifi bands, 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz so I can more easily add 2.4 Ghz IoT devices onto the correct band in my home network. The 5 Ghz network is super with noticeably crisp rand snappy response times in my computers and phones. I have the TV connected with a Cat 8 Ethernet cable directly to a 2.5 Gbps port on the router back. Overkill, but works fantastic. I really wish the router featured a more home design-friendly look and style with some other colorways, but my needs right now is to save $$$ and have great functionality over form.