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2026-05-21 09:51:45
Tags: #Network Connectivity #VPN
Model: Archer BE230  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.3.2 Build 20260212 rel.13796(5553)

Swithed from T-Mobile to Xfinity for internet (1Gbps plan) when set up I was getting the 1G speeds consistently. Now I notice they only average around low 4XX.XX Mbps down and 1XX.XX up. This was with my Xfinity XB8-T in gateway mode connected to my TP-Link Arher BE-230 via the WAN port (also connected to 2.5Ghz port on the XB8-T).

 

I troubleshooted by disconnecting the TP-Link and restoring the default settings of the XB8-T back from bridge mode and then connected dirctly to the Xfinity gateway and the 1Gbps speeds returned. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Also using Surfshark VPN merged.

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Re:Connection speed
2026-05-21 21:28:54

  @udidwht 

 

I assume you've put the XB8-T in bridge mode to avoid the double NAt in your LAN.

Try something else - leave the XB8-T in normal mode and set BE230 in AP mode, then check how it goes.

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Re:Connection speed
2026-05-21 22:32:56

  @udidwht Yes the Xfinity XB8-T is in bridge mode.

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hello @udidwht ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

Is there any update for your case? I’d like to confirm something with you: does "default mode" refer to Wireless Router mode, and does "bridge mode" mean that you are using the Archer BE230 as the main router/DHCP server?

In other words, are you saying that the WAN speed on the BE230 is unstable when XB8-T is in Bridge mode? 

If possible, could you try another router for comparison?

 

 

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2 weeks ago

  @Joseph-TP 

 

From the OP description, when he has the XB8-T in bridge mode, he experiences a bandwidth decrease measured on a device connected to the BE230.

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Re:Connection speed
2 weeks ago

  @Joseph-TP I have found if I turn off my VPN (Surfshark) the download speed goes back to ~1Gbps and up speed is ~100Mbps

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2 weeks ago

Hello  @udidwht ,

So, it appears that with the following settings, the BE230's download speed will remain at 1 Gbps, correct?
1. Xfinity XB8-T (Bridge mode) --- (2.5G WAN port) BE230
2. Disable Surfshark VPN on the BE230

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2 weeks ago

  @udidwht 

 

It will with Surfshark VPN disabled. Quite a hit with the VPN on.

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hello @udidwht ,

Thanks for your reply.

 

We’d like to double-check:

If I switch the Xfinity XB8-T's operation mode back to "default mode," will the speed return to 1 Gbps? (And can the Surfshark VPN be disabled in this case?)
When the VPN (Surfshark) is turned off, the BE230 download speed returns to 1 Gbps, and the upload speed is around 100 Mbps. (What operation mode is the Xfinity XB8-T in at that point?)

 

We recommend sending an email to forumsupport.usa@tp-link.com  with the following information:

Subject: [Forum Escalation][ID 864756] Speed ​​drops when enabling Surfshark VPN on Archer BE230-v2-1.3.2.

Forum Nickname: udidwht

Thread URL: https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/864756?replyId=1699052

Model&Version: Archer BE230-v2-1.3.2

Description: [User Provided]

 

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