Archer BE6500

BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

  • 6.5 Gbps Dual-Band WiFi 7: Enables your devices to run at full speed. Enjoy fluent 4K/8K streaming, immersive AR/VR gaming, and blazing-fast downloads.1
  • Multi-Link Operation (MLO): Transmits data with Wi-Fi 7 clients across multiple bands simultaneously to increase throughput, reduce latency, and improve reliability for various networking behaviors.6
  • 2.5G Wired Connection: 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN port, 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN port and 3× 1 Gbps LAN ports offer high-speed data transmissions.4
  • Maximized Coverage:  6× external antennas along with Beamforming deliver more capacity, stronger and more reliable connections, and less interference.1
  • EasyMesh-Compatible: Works with EasyMesh routers and range extenders to form seamless whole home Mesh WiFi, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.8
  • Easy Setup and Use: Network management has never been easier with the Tether app.
  • TP-Link HomeShield: Enhanced security defends against the latest cyber threats.7
  • Great Compatibility: Supports all Wi-Fi generations and devices and all internet providers.9

Exploring the New Era of Home WiFi

BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

Archer BE6500

5764 Mbps

5 GHz Band

688 Mbps

2.4 GHz Band

2.5 Gbps Wired Connection

6× High Performance Antennas

Easy Setup and Use

with the Tether App

VPN

Clients and Server

6.5 Gbps Dual Band Wi-Fi 7 Speed

Powered by Wi-Fi 7 technology, Archer BE6500 delivers incredible Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6.5 Gbps, enabling your devices to run at full speed.1

5 GHz Band

 

5764Mbps

2.4 GHz Band

 

688Mbps

  • 4K/8K Streaming

  • Video Conferencing

  • Online Gaming

  • VR/AR

WiFi 7, WiFi Like Never Before

WiFi 7 offers accelerated throughput, lower latency, stronger anti-jamming, and higher efficiency. Join the league of pros and experience the sheer performance of the next generation of WiFi.

Boosted Throughput,
Unmatched Reliability

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables Archer BE6500 to transmit data with Wi-Fi 7 clients across multiple bands simultaneously to increase throughput, reduce latency, and improve reliability for various networking behaviors.6

5 Ghz Band

2.4 Ghz Band

Aggregation

2.5 Gigabit Wired Connections Devices

Experience lightning-speed connectivity with dual 2.5 Gbps ports! Archer BE6500 features 1× 2.5 Gbps Internet (WAN) port and 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN port, maximizing Gigabit+ speeds delivered by your internet service provider. Break through the 1G bottleneck and unleash peak performance.4

2.5 Gbps ports

6× High Performance Antennas with
Beamforming for a Broader Coverage

Equipped with 6× high performance antennas, Archer BE6500 boosts the WiFi signals throughout your home. The Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates signals towards them, especially to previously hard-to-reach areas.1

Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi

Archer BE6500 is EasyMesh-compatible. If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh router/range extender to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.8

  • WiFi Dead Zone Killer

    WiFi Dead Zone Killer

    Eliminate weak signal areas with WiFi coverage for the whole house

  • Smart Roaming

    Smart Roaming

    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

  • One WiFi Name

    One WiFi Name

    No more switching WiFi network names

  • Unified Management

    Unified Management

    Manage your whole home WiFi from the central node via the Tether app/Web UI

  • Traditional Router
    with Extender Wi-Fi

  • Archer BE6500 + EasyMesh Devices

Set Up in Minutes

Install the Tether app and simply follow the on-screen directions. In just three easy steps your entire home can be blanketed in strong and reliable WiFi.

Archer BE6500

  • CONNECT

    to a modem and power on both.

  • DOWNLOAD

    and launch the Tether app.

  • CONFIGURE

    by following the in-app instructions.

HomeShield

Your Security is Our Priority

With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced security features that deliver a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.*

  • Home Network Scanner

    Real-time network scanner to detect potential threats and security issues.

  • Parental Controls

    Manage time online and block inappropriate content to keep your family safe online.

  • Quality of Service

    Assign your favorite devices to have the fastest connections for top performance.

Private IoT Network for More Security

Set up a separate WiFi for IoT devices and overlay HomeShield and advanced WPA3 encryption** to better protect the security of your home network and IoT devices.

VPN Clients and Server Supported

Allow devices in your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on every device. Archer BE6500 can run both the VPN and ordinary internet connections at the same time, delivering security and flexibility.

Ordinary Internet

Encryption VPN Connection (Open VPN/ PPTP VPN/ L2TP VPN)

WIRELESS
WiFi Speeds BE6500
• 5 GHz: 5764 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps
WiFi Range 3 Bedroom Houses
6× External Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
WiFi Capacity High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Advanced Functions • Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
• 4K-QAM
• Multi-RUs
• EasyMesh-Compatible
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
• IoT Network
Wireless Mode • Router Mode
• Access Point Mode
SECURITY
Network Security • SPI Firewall
• Access Control
• IP & MAC Binding
• Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home Network Scanner
Guest Network • 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
• 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server • OpenVPN Server
• PPTP VPN Server
• L2TP VPN Server
• WireGuard VPN Server
VPN Client • Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• L2TP VPN Client
• WireGuard VPN Client
WiFi Encryption • WPA
• WPA2
• WPA3
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Ethernet Ports • 1× 2.5 Gbps WAN
• 1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
• 3× 1 Gbps LAN
USB Support 1× USB 3.0

• Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

• Supported Functions:
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server
Buttons • Power Button
• Wi-Fi/LED Button
• WPS Button
• Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 2.5 A
SOFTWARE
Protocol • IPv4
• IPv6
Service Kit HomeShield
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EasyMesh Compatible with EasyMesh
Parental Controls HomeShield 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
WAN Type • Dynamic IP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
Cloud Service • Auto Firmware Upgrade
• TP-Link ID
• DDNS
NAT Forwarding • Port Forwarding
• Port Triggering
• DMZ
• UPnP
IPTV • IGMP Proxy
• IGMP Snooping
• Bridge
• Tag VLAN
DHCP • Address Reservation
• DHCP Client List
• Server
DDNS • TP-Link
• NO-IP
• DynDNS
Management • Tether App
• Webpage
OTHER
System Requirements Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
Environment • Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

1Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of internet service provide factors, network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.

2Lower Latency refers to the latency improvement of Wi-Fi7 routers compared to Wi-Fi6/6E routers, based on laboratory test data. The test conditions had the same 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz single-frequency wireless interference and tested the maximum latencies of Wi-Fi 7 clients (with MLO turned on) connecting to the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands of Archer BE6500 (with MLO turned on) simultaneously and to the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz bands of a Wi-Fi 6/6E router (without the MLO function)

3Higher capacity and lower latency refers to the capacity and latency improvement of Wi-Fi 7 routers compared to Wi-Fi 6/6E routers, based on laboratory test data.2.5 Gbps internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment.

42.5 Gbps internet speeds require compatible service plans and equipment. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, internet service provider factors, and other environmental conditions.

5Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support the corresponding feature.

6Use of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi6 (802.11ax), and features including Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, OFDMA, and MU-MIMO requires clients to also support the corresponding features,*Wi-Fi generations represent the wireless standard NEEE 802.11 a/be/n/ac/ax/be.  All devices need to support 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols. Users may require an extra modem device that is compatible with their internet service provider to gain internet access.

7HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features. Advanced features require a paid subscription. For details, visit tp-link.com/homeshield

8TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh.  Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh-compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.

9Wi-Fi generations represent the wireless standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be. All devices need to support 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols.

This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in the IEEE 802.11be specification.

Further software upgrades for feature availability may be required.

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