TP-Link Dual-Band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE230 | 4-Stream | 2×2.5G + 3×1G Ports, USB 3.0, 2.0 GHz Quad Core, 4 Antennas |$80

TicDouloureux

Jul 9, 2026 10:36 PM

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TicDouloureuxJul 9, 2026 10:36 PM

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You haven't truly seen a budget router until you're using a $5 WRT54GS from Goodwill

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khronos

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Jul 10, 2026 1:51 AM

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Quote from TicDouloureux

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You haven't truly seen a budget router until you're using a $5 WRT54GS from Goodwill

I mean budget wifi 7 router. Not a 20 year old router you found on the floor at Goodwill

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marsdta

Jul 10, 2026 4:16 AM

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marsdtaJul 10, 2026 4:16 AM

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Bought this back in Feb for 86. I have no complaints

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rafi675

Jul 10, 2026 8:53 AM

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rafi675Jul 10, 2026 8:53 AM

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Having old 2.4 and 5hz as the only bands then calling it the latest wifi 7 needs riot

Last edited by rafi675 July 10, 2026 at 01:55 AM.

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CyborgT

Jul 10, 2026 1:58 PM

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CyborgTJul 10, 2026 1:58 PM

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Quote from rafi675

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Having old 2.4 and 5hz as the only bands then calling it the latest wifi 7 needs riot

agree, if no 6Ghz, what's the difference comparing to wifi 6e? I guess you pay for MLO, and for $80 you paying for a new wifi 6e router + MLO.

Klinky

Jul 10, 2026 2:53 PM

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KlinkyJul 10, 2026 2:53 PM

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Quote from khronos

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I mean budget wifi 7 router. Not a 20 year old router you found on the floor at Goodwill

Exactly, no one should be using ancient routers.

khronos

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Jul 10, 2026 9:43 PM

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khronos

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agree, if no 6Ghz, what's the difference comparing to wifi 6e? I guess you pay for MLO, and for $80 you paying for a new wifi 6e router + MLO.

if you have a functional Wi-Fi 6e router than you probably shouldn't buy this. If you know of a better deal currently on a 6e router then could you share it

VisionJD

Jul 11, 2026 9:52 PM

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VisionJDJul 11, 2026 9:52 PM

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I actually have one of these as a secondary router meshed with a higher end TP-Link Wifi 7 router. It's been working great. No complaints and it spreads out the embarrassing number of IoT devices that I have on my network. For the price, it's a solid deal. As for 6ghz, it's been my experience that if you are not in the same room, 6ghz degrades quickly. If you are in the same room, wired connection is just better if you can swing it. I personally would not use this as my primary router. As an additional access point it's great.

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