Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer AX58 vs TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 17identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer AX58 has 118 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 (3000 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 has 114 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (first band) than the TP-Link Archer AX58 (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 has 480 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer AX58 (2882 Mbit/s vs 2402 Mbit/s). Only the TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • Archer AX58:No
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:Yes
  • WAN connection type
    • Archer AX58:RJ-45
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:USB, WISP
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • Archer AX58:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Archer AX58:3000 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:2882 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
    • Archer AX58:574 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:688 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Archer AX58:2402 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:2882 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • Archer AX58:Gigabit Ethernet
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer AX58:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • BE3600 Wi-Fi 7:1000,2500 Mbit/s

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Comparison of Archer AX58, BE3600 Wi-Fi 7
68 specifications
WAN connection2 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeDiffersRJ-45USB, WISP
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 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3000 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)Differs574 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2402 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Port triggeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)11
VPN supportKnown for oneOpenVPN, PPTPUnknown — not stated by the source
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP pass-throughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers41
USB portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of data streamsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x4
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-EnterpriseHTTPS, WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientYesYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45), USB Type-A
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Antennaidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDCDC
Output voltageDiffers12 V5 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A3 A
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one41.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one260.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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