Wi-Fi 7 technology - combined speeds up to 6,500 Mbps Dual 2.5 Gbps ports - faster wired connections for demanding devices Six external antennas with MU-MIMO and Beamforming EasyMesh compatible - expand to whole-home mesh easily Built-in WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP, and L2TP VPN server and client USB 3.0 port for shared file and media storage Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1 GB DDR4 RAM HomeShield security and parental controls included free Manage via Tether app - works with Alexa and Google Assistant Wall-mountable with coverage rated for 3-bedroom homes 2-year warranty included Warranty: 2 Years Dimensions: 167 x 175 x 300 mm TP-Link Archer BE400 Wi-Fi 7 Router for Home Networks Wi-Fi 7 speed for everyday home use: The Archer BE400 runs on the 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 standard, delivering a combined theoretical throughput of 6,500 Mbps across its two bands - 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows the router to transmit data across both bands simultaneously, reducing latency and improving reliability compared to older Wi-Fi standards. 4K-QAM modulation packs 20% more data per transmission cycle than Wi-Fi 6's 1K-QAM, making a practical difference for households running several devices at once. Wired connections that keep pace with fast broadband: Two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports - one WAN and one LAN - mean wired devices are no longer limited to the 1 Gbps ceiling of standard ports. Three further Gigabit LAN ports bring the total to five wired connections for desktops, games consoles, smart TVs, and network storage. A USB 3.0 port on the side supports NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, and FAT32 drives for shared file access via FTP, Samba, or Media Server. Mesh-ready and straightforward to manage: EasyMesh compatibility means the Archer BE400 can act as the main node in a multi-room mesh network - pair it with any EasyMesh-compatible extender or router to eliminate dead zones without replacing existing hardware. Setup and ongoing management are handled through the Tether app, with Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility for voice control. Two mounting holes on the rear allow wall installation where bench space is limited. Security and VPN built in: The router supports WPA3 encryption alongside WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) and includes both VPN Server and VPN Client functionality covering OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, and WireGuard protocols. NordVPN and Surfshark are supported natively as VPN clients, and VPN connections can be applied per device rather than to the whole network. HomeShield provides basic parental controls and network monitoring at no extra cost, with an optional paid upgrade for additional features. Shop the Entertainment range from Heavins.ie, serving homes and businesses across Ireland. Key Features Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) - dual-band, combined 6,500 Mbps theoretical throughput. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) - simultaneous use of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for lower latency. 4K-QAM - higher modulation for increased data per transmission cycle. Dual 2.5 Gbps ports - 1× WAN + 1× LAN break through the standard 1 Gbps wired limit. 5 Gigabit LAN ports total - 2× 2.5 Gbps + 3× 1 Gbps for wired devices. USB 3.0 port - connect external storage for shared file and media access. EasyMesh compatible - expand to whole-home mesh with compatible TP-Link hardware. WireGuard VPN - built-in VPN server and client with per-device VPN assignment. HomeShield - basic security, parental controls, and network monitoring included free. Tether app - iOS and Android app for setup, monitoring, and management. 6 external antennas - 2× 2.4 GHz + 4× 5 GHz with MU-MIMO and Beamforming. Wall-mountable - two mounting holes on the rear panel for flexible placement. Specifications Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Frequency Bands: Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) 2.4 GHz Speed: Up to 688 Mbps (802.11be, 40 MHz) 5 GHz Speed: Up to 5,764 Mbps (802.11be, 160 MHz) Combined Speed: BE6500 (6,500 Mbps) Processor: Quad-Core 2.0 GHz (Broadcom BCM6766) RAM: 1 GB DDR4 Flash Storage: 128 MB Antennas: 6 external (2× 2.4 GHz, 4× 5 GHz) WAN Port: 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN Ports: 1× 2.5 Gbps + 3× 1 Gbps (4 total) USB: 1× USB 3.0 USB Supported Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 USB Functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server Wi-Fi Features: MLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, DFS, Airtime Fairness, Beamforming Security: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x), SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard Guest Networks: 1× 5 GHz + 1× 2.4 GHz IoT Network: Separate dedicated IoT Wi-Fi network Operating Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode WAN Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP Voice Assistant: Works with Alexa and Google Assistant Mesh: EasyMesh compatible Buttons: Power, Wi-Fi/LED, WPS, Reset Power Input: 12 V - 2.5 A (30 W maximum) Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C Operating Humidity: 10% - 90%