Archer BE230

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Archer BE230

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6 GHZ Spectrum Already Used by Wifi Now Eligible for Auction

It's cheaper than tri band but WAY more expensive than a good wifi 6 system. No, not really, you can get a wifi 7 tplink router for like $90. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Dual-Band-Archer-BE230-HomeShield/dp/B0DC99N2T8 It even has 2 x 2.5 Gb ports, this thing is WAY more than what 99% of people ne

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windowpuncher in r/hardware

July 9, 2025 1:45 AM

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Can't get anywhere near the 2gps that I pay for

Fiber doesn't have a Modem. It has an ONT (Optical Network Transceiver) that changes the Fiber connection into a Ethernet Connection for your Router to accept. Your TP Link AX5400 is simply a Router. And also does not support 2.5 Gig Ethernet. If you want a Router that can handle 2.5 Gig ethernet, y

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KaosC57 in r/HomeNetworking

June 6, 2025 6:41 PM

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How durable are RJ45 connectors?

but why you need to plug it in and out?it cant be a constant connection through router/switch? also you can always invest in better wifi devices,wifi7 currently have capacity for over 3Gb/s wifi transfers with 2,5Gb lan portsfe TP-Link Archer GE230orTP-LINK Archer BE230 you will need to pair it with

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Local_Trade5404 in r/HomeNetworking

February 25, 2026 7:13 AM

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Home network advice needed

CAT6 is fine, no need for CAT6A. CAT6 is less expensive and has a smaller cable diameter (~6mm vs ~7.5mm for CAT6A) so it's more flexible, easier to pull and and easier to terminate. CAT6A requires CAT6A-rated modular plugs and an appropriate tool to terminate. CAT6 will handle up to 5GbE at 100m an

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nefarious_bumpps in r/HomeNetworking

December 4, 2025 4:25 PM

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6 GHZ Spectrum Already Used by Wifi Now Eligible for Auction

No, not really, you can get a wifi 7 tplink router for like $90. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Dual-Band-Archer-BE230-HomeShield/dp/B0DC99N2T8 It even has 2 x 2.5 Gb ports, this thing is WAY more than what 99% of people need, and it's $80 right now. Would I prefer 6 Ghz? Sure. Do I actually need it

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AssCrackBanditHunter in r/hardware

July 9, 2025 2:05 AM

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