TP-Link Archer GE400

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE6500
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Coverage: 2,600 sq ft
Mesh: EasyMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP

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TP-Link Archer GE400 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 5,765 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,600 sq ft per unit. Up to 90 devices.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.
Gaming

Game traffic first

Turbo Game Acceleration (game application boost, Gamers Private Network, WTFast server acceleration).

TP-Link Archer GE400 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer GE400
Model number	Archer GE400
Hardware version	V1
Type	Gaming Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840460600842

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 5,765 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE6500
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,500 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5,765 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	6-stream
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,600 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 90 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	2,600 sq ft
Max devices	90
Antennas	6
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	1x 2.5G, 3x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing, media server
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core processor.

Processor	Quad-core

Mesh

A standalone gaming 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
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

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

Parental controls are built in. Gaming features put game traffic first.

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 (network security, QoS, basic parental controls) are free.
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Turbo Game Acceleration (game application boost, Gamers Private Network, WTFast server acceleration), dedicated gaming port, game port forwarding, game panel/statistics dashboard, RGB lighting
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 635 g.

Dimensions	268.5 x 152.9 x 58.7 mm
Weight	635 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter, 2.5 A
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.