Archer BE230
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 · BE3600
- Bands
- 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Fastest port
- 2.5 Gbps
- Coverage
- 2,000 sq ft
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7, dual-band
Up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage
Apartments and small homes
1,400 sq ft per unit. Up to 200 devices.
Wired
Gigabit ports
Fastest port 1 Gbps. 3 LAN ports.
Mesh
Mesh-ready
Cudy Mesh.
Security & VPN
No subscription needed
VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.
| Brand | Cudy |
|---|---|
| Model | Cudy WR3600E |
| Model number | WR3600E |
| Hardware version | 1.0 |
| Type | Wi-Fi Router |
| Pack options | 1-pack |
Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.
It offers up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| Speed class | BE3600 |
| Bands | Dual-band |
| Radios | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Total Wi-Fi speed | 3,570 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz speed | 688 Mbps |
| 5 GHz speed | 2,882 Mbps |
| Max channel width | 160 MHz |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) | Yes |
| 320 MHz on 6 GHz | No |
| Modulation | 4096-QAM |
| Spatial streams | 2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz) |
| MU-MIMO | Yes |
| OFDMA | Yes |
| Beamforming | Yes |
Apartments and small homes: the maker claims 1,400 sq ft per unit.
Rated for up to 200 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.
| Coverage (per unit) | 1,400 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Max devices | 200 |
| Antennas | 4 |
| Antenna type | External |
Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.
3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.
| WAN ports | 1x 1G |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 3x 1G |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps |
| Multi-gig ports | 0 |
| SFP ports | None |
| USB ports | None |
| Cellular / tethering | None |
| Configurable WAN/LAN | No |
| Link aggregation | No |
| Dual-WAN failover | No |
Hardware sized for typical home use.
2.0 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 processor with 512 MB of RAM.
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Flash storage | 128 MB |
A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with Cudy Mesh.
Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.
| Mesh support | Yes |
|---|---|
| Mesh ecosystem | Cudy Mesh |
| Wired backhaul | Yes |
| Dedicated backhaul band | No |
Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.
Parental controls are built in.
| Management | Cudy App + web UI |
|---|---|
| Web interface | Yes |
| Firmware | stock only |
| VPN server | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, ZeroTier, PPTP, L2TP |
| VPN client | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, ZeroTier, PPTP, L2TP |
| Security suite | None |
| Subscription | None |
| Parental controls | Yes |
| QoS | Yes |
| Guest network | Yes |
| ISP VLAN tagging | Yes |
| PPPoE | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes |
| WPA3 | Yes |
| Firewall | SPI |
| IoT network | No |
| Gaming features | None |
| LEDs can be turned off | Yes |
| Smart home | None |
An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.
It weighs 339.8 g.
| Dimensions | 209 x 48 x 220.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 339.8 g |
| Color | White |
| Power | 12 V DC adapter |
| Power consumption | 8.5 W |
| Weather rating | Indoor only |
| Operating temperature | 0-40 °C |
2-year US warranty.
| Warranty (US) | 2 years |
|---|
Specs compiled from Cudy's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.