TP-Link Archer BE220

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE3600
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: EasyMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP

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TP-Link Archer BE220 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer BE220 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer BE220
Model number	Archer BE220
Hardware version	V1.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router

Wi-Fi

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	4-stream (2x2 per band)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with EasyMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	EasyMesh

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard and OpenVPN) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
Security suite	HomeShield
Subscription	HomeShield advanced features require a paid subscription; basic features free
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Dimensions	210 x 123.5 x 37 mm
Power	12 V DC adapter (12 V, 2 A, US)
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from TP-Link's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.