The TP-Link Dual-Band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230 | 4-Stream | 2×2.5G + 3×1G Ports, USB 3.0, 2.0 GHz Quad Core, 4 Antennas | VPN, EasyMesh, HomeShield, MLO, Private IOT | Free Expert Support is on sale right now for $86.98, which is $33.01 off the regular price (27% off). For a Wi-Fi 7 router, that price is pretty low, so if you’ve been stuck on an older Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 router, this is a simple way to upgrade your home network without spending a lot. You get faster speeds, better handling of busy networks, and newer security features, all in one box. If you have a lot of devices at home, or you work from home and want a more stable signal, this kind of upgrade can make daily use feel smoother.
You get dual-band Wi‑Fi 7 with 4 streams and 4 antennas, which is helpful if your home has spots where the Wi‑Fi tends to drop or slow down. The 2×2.5G ports are nice if you have a fast fiber or cable plan or want faster wired speeds for a gaming PC, NAS, or office desktop. The extra 3×1G ports give you room to plug in other gear like streaming boxes, smart TVs, or a console without needing a separate switch. The 2.0 GHz quad‑core processor means the router can handle lots of devices and high traffic without choking when you have video calls, 4K streaming, and downloads going at the same time. USB 3.0 also lets you plug in a drive for quick file sharing or simple backups across your home network.
Features like EasyMesh and MLO matter if you want to build out your setup over time. With EasyMesh, you can add more compatible TP‑Link units later to extend coverage to basements, upstairs rooms, or far bedrooms, instead of replacing the whole router. MLO (multi-link operation) is one of the big tricks in Wi‑Fi 7, letting devices use more than one band at once for stronger and more steady connections, which helps when your house is full of phones, laptops, and smart devices all fighting for bandwidth. HomeShield adds extra network security and basic parental controls, so you can keep an eye on what devices are doing and block problem sites or set time limits for kids without a bunch of extra gear or subscriptions. The Private IOT feature is useful if you have a lot of smart plugs, cameras, bulbs, or other small gadgets, since you can keep them on their own network so they don’t mix with your main devices.
You also get VPN support built in, which is handy if you want secure remote access to your home network or to route certain devices through a VPN without setting it up on each one. Free expert support is a nice bonus if you are not very comfortable with network gear; if something is confusing during setup, you can reach out instead of guessing your way through menus. If you’ve been putting up with random drops, laggy games, or streaming that buffers too often, this sale price makes it easier to move to Wi‑Fi 7 and have enough wired and wireless options for both current and future devices. For under ninety bucks, you’re getting a modern router that should cover a typical home, keep up with faster internet plans, and give you room to grow your setup without needing another upgrade right away.
