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Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE58 Go vs TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 13identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 2,867 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3600 Mbit/s vs 733 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 388 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (688 Mbit/s vs 300 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 2,449 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (2882 Mbit/s vs 433 Mbit/s). Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • Yes
    • No
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • 3600 Mbit/s
    • 733 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • 688 Mbit/s
    • 300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • 2882 Mbit/s
    • 433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
    • Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • 10,100 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2
    • 4

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72 specifications
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ASUS

RT-BE58 GoView product
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TP-Link

Archer A2 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
DSL WANKnown for oneNo
Wireless LAN features5 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s733 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs688 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN supportKnown for oneInstant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for one1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for one1
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for one20 dBmW
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for one23 dBmW
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -71dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -73dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyKnown for oneYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPSWEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlKnown for oneYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYes
System event logKnown for oneYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway
NAT functionalityKnown for oneVirtual Server Port Forwarding Auto-Discovery DMZ UPnP
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable routerTabletop router
Product colourKnown for oneWhite
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers23
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one4
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MB
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC, DC
Output voltageDiffers12 V9 V
Output currentDiffers2 A0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers111 mm144 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm35 mm
WeightKnown for one232 g
WidthDiffers99 mm230 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one214 mm
Package depthKnown for one123 mm
Package heightKnown for one85 mm
Package weightKnown for one546 g
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC, CE, RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °C

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