TP-Link Archer BE900 User Manual

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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Position Your Router
• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as
to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
• Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the router vertical.
2. 2. Connect Your Router
1. Connect the router’s 10Gbps Combo port to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network.
Note:
Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet service, go to the Tether app or web management page to
configure it.
Internet
Fiber-Optic Cable
Optical Module
Connect via ber
a. Connect to your optical
module (sold separately).
b. Connect to the router’s SFP+ Port 2.
c. Turn on your modem, and wait
about 2 minutes for it to restart.
Internet
Ethernet Cable
b. Connect to the router’s
WAN Port 1 (recommended)
or WAN Port 3.
a. Turn off your modem, and
remove the backup battery if any.
Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet
instead of a modem, simply connect the router’s 10 Gbps
RJ45 port to it.
Connect via Ethernet
2
Keep the router vertical
2
1
Combo
3
10 Gbps WAN/LAN
1
OR
10 Gbps SFP+
2. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
3. Wait until the LED screen cycles through graphics and the touchscreen displays the
Tether download screen before moving on.
4. Connect your computer to the router.

TP-Link Archer BE900 Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black, Grey
Modulation	4096-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Quad-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	24000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	1376 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	5760 Mbit/s
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1x
Ethernet LAN data rates	1000, 2500, 10000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)	2
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Antennas quantity	12
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Output current	5 A
Output voltage	15 V
Power source type	AC
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Browser supported	Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+
Package type	Box
Number of products included	1 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	302 mm
Width	96 mm
Height	262.5 mm