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ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) vs TP-Link Archer BE3600

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 27identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2,882 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (5764 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer BE3600 has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) (5 vs 3). The ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400) has 2 more antennas quantity than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (6 vs 4). Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) on the TP-Link Archer BE3600. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s on the ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link Archer BE3600.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):5764 Mbit/s
    • Archer BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):3
    • Archer BE3600:5
  • Security algorithms
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
    • Archer BE3600:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • Antennas quantity
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):6
    • Archer BE3600:4
  • Power source type
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):DC
    • Archer BE3600:AC
  • Output current
    • TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400):2.5 A
    • Archer BE3600:1.5 A

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Comparison of TUF Gaming BE9400 (TUF-BE9400), Archer BE3600
88 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs5764 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for one5764 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneVPN Server IPSec; VPN Server Open VPN; VPN Server PPTP; VPN Server WireGuardUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers35
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-PersonalWPA, WPA2, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityKnown for oneMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address tableKnown for one64 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DDoS protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLAN, Power, WANUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for oneTUF-BE9400 Tri Band Gaming Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers64
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2.5 A1.5 A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one179 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one191 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one764 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C

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