{"product_id":"tp-link-archer-ge230-be3600-dual-band-wi-fi-7-gaming-router","title":"TP-Link Archer GE230 BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd-acc { border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; border-radius: 8px; margin: 10px 0; overflow: hidden; }\n.pd-acc summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05em; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f7f7f7; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }\n.pd-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.pd-acc summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; }\n.pd-acc[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"\\2212\"; }\n.pd-acc .pd-acc-body { padding: 8px 16px 14px; }\n.pd-spec, .pd-spec tr, .pd-spec td { border: none !important; background: transparent !important; }\n.pd-spec { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse !important; margin: 6px 0 18px; }\n.pd-spec td { padding: 7px 10px 7px 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec !important; vertical-align: top; font-size: 0.95em; text-align: left; }\n.pd-spec td:first-child { width: 38%; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n.pd-spec tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none !important; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTP-Link BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router (Archer GE230) - 3 Years Local Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Archer GE230 is TP-Link's entry Wi-Fi 7 gaming router: 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz under 802.11be, Multi-Link Operation and 4K-QAM, two 2.5 Gbps ports, and the same Game Center firmware — game acceleration, Game Panel and RGB lighting — found on TP-Link's higher gaming models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Band Wi-Fi 7 with MLO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BE3600 rating is 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, both under 802.11be. Multi-Link Operation, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs are listed, so a Wi-Fi 7 client can use both bands at once for steadier game sessions. TP-Link's capacity rating is High, with 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Airtime Fairness, DFS and four streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 2.5 Gbps Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired networking is a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, a 2.5 Gbps LAN port and three 1 Gbps LAN ports, so a 2.5G fibre plan and one gaming PC or console can both run above Gigabit. 2.5 Gbps internet speeds require a compatible service plan and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Game Acceleration and Game Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame Acceleration prioritises game applications through QoS, game devices through a dedicated Gaming Port, and game servers through TP-Link's Gamers Private Network (GPN). A Game Panel shows network status, router performance, RGB settings and accelerated games, with gaming traffic reports and a dedicated 5 GHz gaming band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace Car-Inspired Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTP-Link describes a race car-inspired chassis engineered for heat dissipation, with customisable RGB lighting, four external antennas with Beamforming for a three-bedroom rating, and a quad-core CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomeShield, WireGuard and EasyMesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeShield covers IoT protection, malicious site blocking, intrusion prevention, DDoS prevention and a network scanner, with advanced features on a paid subscription. OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard work as VPN server and client, and EasyMesh compatibility allows coverage to be extended with other EasyMesh devices. A USB 3.0 port provides FTP, media and Samba sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamers in Singapore flats and smaller homes who want Wi-Fi 7 with MLO, 2.5G ports and router-level game acceleration at an entry price. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty and GST invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eArcher GE230 Datasheet — Technical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArcher GE230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Product Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWireless\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBE3600 — 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps (802.11be); 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11be)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Bedroom Houses — 4x External Antennas, Beamforming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — Dual-Band, 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Airtime Fairness, DFS, 4 Streams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, EasyMesh-Compatible, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, IoT Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouter Mode, Access Point Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 3x 1 Gbps LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x USB 3.0 — NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32; FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V DC 2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButtons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Button, Wi-Fi\/WPS Button, LED Button, Reset Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor (as described)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuad-Core CPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSecurity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPI Firewall, Access Control, IP \u0026amp; MAC Binding, Application Layer Gateway, HomeShield Security (Real-Time IoT Protection, Malicious Site Blocker, Intrusion Prevention System, DDoS Attack Prevention, Home Network Scanner)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuest Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 5 GHz Guest Network, 1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVPN Server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVPN Client\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi Encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA\/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPv4, IPv6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Acceleration (Accelerate Game Applications with QoS, Accelerate Game Devices with Gaming Port, Game Servers Acceleration by GPN); Game Panel (Network Status, Router Performance, RGB Settings, Accelerated Games and Gears); Game Statistics (Comprehensive Gaming Traffic Reports); Dedicated Gaming Band (5 GHz Gaming Band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHomeShield (basic features included; advanced features require a paid subscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with EasyMesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParental Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHomeShield Parental Controls — Custom Profiles, Professional Content Filter Library, Family Time, Bedtime, Off Time, Time Rewards, Family Online Time Ranking, Pause the Internet, Weekly and Monthly Reports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWAN Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality of Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS by Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloud Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAT Forwarding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, UPnP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPTV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDHCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddress Reservation, DHCP Client List, Server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDDNS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTether App, Webpage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvironment and Certification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% to 90% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+ or other JavaScript-enabled browser; cable or DSL modem (if needed); internet service provider subscription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Services Enabled by Default\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb Server (HTTP\/HTTPS, TCP 80\/443); DNS (TCP \u0026amp; UDP 53); DHCP Server (UDP 67); App management (TCP 20001, TCP 30001, UDP 20002)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTP-Link's Singapore page for the Archer GE230 publishes no dimensions, no weight and no package-contents list; those gaps are stated rather than filled in from another model. The CPU description comes from TP-Link's product overview rather than the specification table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Software Support\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-Link Tether (iOS and Android)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported via browser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-Link Cloud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-Link ID, auto firmware upgrade, DDNS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh Ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasyMesh-compatible — networks with other EasyMesh routers and range extenders, including other vendors'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice Assistants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks with Alexa and Google Assistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 7 Client Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 7 features require client devices that also support them; older Wi-Fi clients connect at their own standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Storage Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTP-Link notes that EasyMesh connections between vendors can fail because of firmware differences, and that EasyMesh compatibility is still being developed on some models and will follow in software updates. 2.5 Gbps internet speeds require a compatible service plan and equipment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePackage Contents \u0026amp; Ordering Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTP-Link publishes no package-contents list on the Archer GE230's Singapore page. Ask us and we will confirm the current carton contents before you order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArcher GE230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArcher GE230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Years Local Warranty (Singapore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDatasheet \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/sg\/home-networking\/wifi-router\/archer-ge230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial TP-Link Archer GE230 product page (Singapore)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/sg\/support\/download\/archer-ge230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eArcher GE230 downloads — firmware, quick installation guide, setup videos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/sg\/support\/replacement-warranty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTP-Link replacement warranty policy (Singapore)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pd-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Archer GE230\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pd-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is the GE230 different from a standard BE3600 router?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds TP-Link's Game Center — game acceleration via QoS, a Gaming Port and GPN, a Game Panel, gaming statistics and a dedicated 5 GHz gaming band — plus RGB lighting in a race car-inspired chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need Wi-Fi 7 devices to benefit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMLO, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs need Wi-Fi 7 clients. Older devices connect normally and still use the 2.5 Gbps ports and game acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it support WireGuard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as both a VPN server and a VPN client, alongside OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat warranty does SourceIT provide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree years local Singapore warranty, under TP-Link's published replacement warranty terms, with a GST invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan SourceIT quote this for an office or a project?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Send us the quantity and we will quote with local warranty, delivery and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53835004641444,"sku":"Archer GE230","price":169.35,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0136\/0804\/files\/Archer_GE230_US_EU_1.0_listpage_Compressed__large_20250418094031a.png?v=1790382691","url":"https:\/\/sourceit.com.sg\/products\/tp-link-archer-ge230-be3600-dual-band-wi-fi-7-gaming-router","provider":"SourceIT ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}