ASUS Router Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 Dual Band 2.5GbE WAN MLO VPN RT-BE50

The ASUS RT-BE50 is a powerful, forward-looking dual-band WiFi 7 extendable router engineered to bring ultra-fast networking and advanced security to modern smart homes. Delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 3600 Mbps across its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it utilizes groundbreaking WiFi 7 features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM to guarantee buffer-free streaming, low-latency gaming, and enhanced performance for content creation. Equipped with a dedicated 2.5G WAN port for multi-gigabit internet connections, a robust quad-core processor, and AI-powered Smart AiMesh technology, the RT-BE50 eliminates network dead zones while easily scaling with your growing connectivity needs.

• Next-Generation WiFi 7 Performance: Blasts dual-band wireless data transfer speeds up to 3600 Mbps (2882 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) for smooth 8K streaming and cloud computing.
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Support: Intelligently aggregates and switches between frequency bands simultaneously, mitigating congestion and dropping latency to near-zero levels.
• Ultra-Wide 160 MHz & 4K-QAM: Supports massive 160 MHz channels alongside 4096-QAM density transmission, rendering data delivery up to 20% more efficient than previous WiFi generations.
• AI-Boosted Smart AiMesh: Seamlessly networks with any compatible ASUS extendable router under a single SSID to extend stable, whole-home coverage and reduce electronic waste by recycling older hardware.
• High-Speed 2.5G Connectivity: Equipped with a dedicated 2.5 Gbps WAN port to effortlessly handle ultra-fast multi-gigabit fiber internet connections or heavy-duty wired backhauls.
• Smart Home Master SSIDs: Simplifies network organization by allowing you to establish independent, isolated subnetworks—such as a protected IoT network—for smart home accessories and parental controls.

Specifications

• Model: RT-BE50
• Product Segment: BE3600 ultimate BE performance (688 Mbps + 2882 Mbps)
• Network Standards: WiFi 7 (802.11be), WiFi 6/6E (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a/b/g, IPv4, IPv6
• Operating Frequency: Dual-Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
• Data Rates:
  • 5 GHz WiFi 7 (802.11be): Up to 2882 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz WiFi 7 (802.11be): Up to 688 Mbps
• Antennas: 4 x External non-removable antennas
• Transmit / Receive: 2.4 GHz 2×2, 5 GHz 2×2
• Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad-core processor
• Memory: 128 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM
• Advanced Wireless Technologies: MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz Bandwidth, Airtime Fairness
• I/O Ports:
  • 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
  • 3 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button
• LED Indicators: 1 x Power LED
• Security Suite: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS Support, SSH, Let's Encrypt, DNS-over-TLS, Firewall (up to 64 keyword filters / 64 URL filters)
• VPN Support: Instant Guard, VPN Client (L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Fusion
• Traffic Control: Bandwidth Monitor, Bandwidth Limiter (max 32 rules), Traditional QoS (max 32 rules), Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Operating Modes: Wireless Router Mode, AI-Mesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode, Range Extender Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Repeater Mode
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 261 mm x 156 mm x 50 mm
• Weight: 450 g