- Is the Archer BE6500 a tri-band router?
- No. It is dual-band, running 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only. It has no 6 GHz band, unlike tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers.
- Do I need Wi-Fi 7 devices to benefit?
- Yes for the biggest gains. Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops can use Multi-Link Operation and 4K-QAM. Older devices still connect at Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 5 speeds.
- Can it handle multi-gig internet?
- Yes, up to 2.5 Gbps through its single 2.5 Gbps port. If you also want a 2.5G wired device, you must choose one or the other.
- Does it support mesh?
- Yes. It works with TP-Link EasyMesh, so you can add compatible TP-Link nodes for more coverage.
- How many devices can it handle?
- TP-Link rates it for dozens of connected devices. Real-world performance depends on how many are active at once and how far they are from the router.
- What is in the box?
- The router, power adapter, Ethernet cable and quick start guide. No modem is included.
- Where is the TP-Link Archer BE6500 cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $169.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the TP-Link Archer BE6500?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Office Depot, Target.