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Archer BE4600 v1.6

Actively updated reasonably evidenced

firmware is arriving about as often as it always has

103 days since the last release against a median gap of 82 (1.3x)

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Last firmware
18 June 2026 (3 months ago)
Releases seen
3
Update rhythm
about every 3 months
Support observed
≥5 months
Vendor's promise
no support period we can evaluate
Patch latency
not measurable — its changelogs name no CVE ids

Firmware history

  1. Archer BE4600(US)_V1.6_1.2.0 Build 20260420 18 June 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.40
    This update introduces bug fixes, wireless and system optimizations. New Features/Enhancements: 1. Enhanced system security and stability. 2. Optimized the wireless stability. Bug Fixes: 1. Fixed the bug that Verizon ISP line had low uplink speeds.
  2. Archer BE4600(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20260108 2 February 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.62
    New Features/Enhancements: 1. Added support for VPN Merge and optimized the VPN function. 2. Added support for formatting and health scan mounting device function in the USB function module. 3. Added support for DHCP Detection. 4. Added support for Admin password recovery. 5. Added Guest Network Exception Button to the Allow list in Access Control. 6. Added support for Tether APP to display client signal strength. 7. Optimized the ECO mode and Backup & Restore function. Bug Fixes: 1. Fixed the bug that wireless disconnections occurred under certain conditions. 2. Fixed the bug that Hide SSID settings from Tether APP did not take effect. 3. Fixed the bug that Blink Sync Module was incorrectly blocked. 4. Security and stability improvements.
  3. Archer BE4600(US)_V1.6_1.0.4 Build 20251020 5 January 2026

    Release notes — disclosure 0.30
    First firmware released.

Evidence

One archived page sits behind this record, the earliest read on 1 August 2026. Everything above was read from it, and each is kept byte for byte so it can be checked after the vendor edits the original.

Identifiers: marketing_name Archer BE4600

Judged by lifecycle-1 on 29 September 2026. How these verdicts are computed.

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