- Do I need Wi-Fi 7 devices to benefit?
- No, but the biggest gains come from Wi-Fi 7 clients. Older phones and laptops still connect at their own maximum speeds, with modest improvements from the newer router.
- Does it have a 6 GHz band?
- No. It is dual-band, so it uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only. Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers add a 6 GHz channel for less congestion.
- Can it join a TP-Link mesh?
- Yes. It supports TP-Link's mesh system, so it can work as a node or main router alongside compatible TP-Link units.
- What is the 2.5 Gigabit port for?
- It connects to a multi-gig modem or a fast wired device like a NAS or desktop, and it avoids bottlenecking a line faster than 1 Gbps.
- Is it worth it over a Wi-Fi 6 router?
- If your internet plan is gigabit or faster and you keep devices for years, the Wi-Fi 7 headroom helps. On a slower line, a good Wi-Fi 6 router covers most needs.
- Where is the TP-Link BE6400 Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Router Gigabit Dual-Band cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $157.99, as of our latest check.