Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

TP-Link Archer BE3600 vs TP-Link Archer GE400

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 30identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Archer GE400 has 2,883 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (5765 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer GE400 has 2,883 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (second band) than the TP-Link Archer BE3600 (5765 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The TP-Link Archer BE3600 has 2 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the TP-Link Archer GE400 (5 vs 3). Modulation: 4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM on the TP-Link Archer BE3600, 4096-QAM, OFDMA on the TP-Link Archer GE400. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link Archer BE3600, 1000,2500 Mbit/s on the TP-Link Archer GE400.

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • Archer BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:5765 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • Archer BE3600:2882 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:5765 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • Archer BE3600:4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM
    • Archer GE400:4096-QAM, OFDMA
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Archer BE3600:1000 Mbit/s
    • Archer GE400:1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • Archer BE3600:5
    • Archer GE400:3
  • Product type
    • Archer BE3600:Tabletop router
    • Archer GE400:Desktop/pole router
  • Antennas quantity
    • Archer BE3600:4
    • Archer GE400:6
  • Output current
    • Archer BE3600:1.5 A
    • Archer GE400:2.5 A

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Comparison of Archer BE3600, Archer GE400
66 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityNoNo
WAN connection typeKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 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)Differs2882 Mbit/s5765 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s5765 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA, QAM4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)11
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)11
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportDiffers• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server• OpenVPN Server • PPTP VPN Server • L2TP VPN Server • WireGuard VPN Server • Open VPN Client • PPTP VPN Client • L2TP VPN Client • WireGuard VPN Client
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers53
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of data streamsKnown for one4x4Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
FirewallYesYes
DDoS protectionYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverYesYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)YesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerDesktop/pole router
On/off switchYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers46
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source153.1 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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