ASUS RT-BE82U WiFi 7 (802.11be) Dual-band Extendable Router - Black

Key Features:

• Ultrafast WiFi 7 – WiFi 7 (802.11be) dual-band extendable router boosts speed up to 6500 Mbps, with 4096-QAM increasing a single frequency band’s transmission speed by 1.2 times
• Five 2.5GbE Ports – 2.5GbE ports prioritize traffic, optimizing wired internet connectivity for maximum performance
• Hassle-free AiMesh Extendable Network – AiMesh extendable routers enable whole home seamless roaming with rich, advanced features
• Multi-link Operation – Link to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
• Commercial-Grade Network Security – AiProtection powered by Trend Micro™, plus a one-tap security scan and Safe Browsing 

ASUS WiFi 7 Dual-Band Extendable Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, Five 2.5GbE ports, Commercial-Grade Network Security, Parental Control, IoT network, Kid’s network and VPN network.

ASUS RT-BE82U
Worry-Free Smart Home WiFi 7
Elevate your smart home with blazing-fast dual-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 6500 Mbps and boosted coverage with AI-boosted Smart AiMesh technology. With next-gen ASUS Network Security and a suite of advanced network technologies such as IoT Network, the RT-BE82U safeguard your network end-to-end, 24/7.

IEEE 802.11be

Faster, Smarter Home WiFi 7
The ASUS RT-BE82U boasts cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology. Enjoy next-generation speeds and connected experiences for home entertainment and cloud computing, including 8K streaming, HDR gaming, content creation, and AI network.

Blazing-Fast WiFi Speeds
The RT-BE82U unleashes blazing-fast dual-band WiFi 7 speeds of up to 6500 Mbps, ensuring seamless streaming, gaming, and compatibility with legacy IoT devices.

Comprehensive MLO Support
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connection by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. ASUS RT-BE82U is built for the future of all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they use*.

Advanced 160 MHz Channels
The RT-BE82U supports ultrawide 160 MHz channels, delivering ultrafast data transfer rates, reduced latency, and enhanced performance for a smoother network experience.

Efficient 4K-QAM Transmission
Compared to 1024-QAM with WiFi 6/6E, 4096-QAM allows each signal to more densely incorporate larger amounts of data, delivering up to 20% more efficient data transmission*.

MESH WiFi
WiFi 7 Powering AiMesh
RT-BE82U utilizes the power of WiFi 7 MLO into next-gen AiMesh technology, delivering wider coverage, a more stable and secure network and a feature-rich network experience – all under one network name for your entire smart home.

Extend Your Network Easily
RT-BE82U extends your home network easily with any AiMesh-compatible ASUS router, regardless of WiFi generation. By repurposing your older routers as mesh nodes, you can enhance your network coverage while reducing electronic waste.

Values Beyond Extension
AiMesh goes beyond just extending coverage or seamless roaming. It works with all compatible ASUS routers, offering easy management, advanced security, and smart home features across your entire network.

Performance
Engineered for Always-On Connection
The robust design of the ASUS RT-BE82U delivers next-level WiFi and network performance and superior reliability. With four external antennas and Six high-power front-end modules, it eliminates WiFi dead zones, delivering reliable signals in all directions.

Next-gen Powerhouse
Fueled by a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 1 GB of RAM, the RT-BE82U delivers exceptional processing power. This unleashes advanced features, optimizing your network for smoother 8K streaming, HDR gaming, and enhanced AI networking.

Connectivity
Enjoy versatile and ultrafast multi-gigabit smart home networking with the RT-BE82U.

Five 2.5G Ports
The RT-BE82U includes five 2.5G Ethernet ports, ready for next-gen entertainment, home studios and ultra-fast 2.5 Gbps ethernet backhaul.

Versatile WAN Options
The RT-BE82U provides versatile WANs, including a 2.5G WAN port, four 2.5G LAN ports, and a USB WAN for flexible network configurations.

4G LTE & 5G Mobile Tethering
Convenient USB 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering allows you to stay connected anytime ― on the go or even during internet outages.

Specifications

Model : RT-BE82U

Network Standard

• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• WiFi 4 (802.11n)
• WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
• WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• IPv4
• IPv6

Product Segment

• BE6500 ultimate BE performance : 688+5764 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 688 Mbps
• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 5764 Mbps

Antenna

• External antenna x 4
• Transmit / Receive
• 2.4GHz 2x2
• 5GHz 4x4

Processor

• 2.0 GHz quad-core processor

Memory

• 256 MB Flash
• 1 GB RAM

Boosts Speed

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)

Beamforming: standard-based and universal

• 4096-QAM high data rate
• 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency

• 2.4 GHz
• 5 GHz

Operating Mode

• Wireless router mode
• Access point mode
• Media bridge mode

I/O Ports

• 1x 2.5G for WAN,
• 4x 2.5G for LAN,
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1

Buttons

• WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
• LED Indicator
• Power x 1
• WAN x 1
• LAN x 1
• 2.4GHz WiFi x 1
• 5GHz WiFi x 1

Power Supply

• AC Input : 100V~240V (50~60Hz)
• DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current
• Package Content
• RT-BE82U
• RJ-45 cable
• Power adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card

Product Weight (g) : 502g

Product Dimensions : 238 x 147 x 97 mm

AiMesh

AiMesh

• Primary AiMesh Router

• AiMesh Node

Parental Control

• "Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
• Web & Apps Filters
• Time Scheduling
• Safe Browsing
• Customized Internet Schedule

Guest Network

• "The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Support Guest Network
• • Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
• Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Security

• AiProtection
• VPN
• WPS support, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• WPS
• Let's Encrypt
• DNS-over-TLS
• SSH
• Security Scan
• Firewall
• • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

AiProtection

• AiProtection
• • Router Security Assessment
• • Malicious Site Blocking
• • Two-Way IPS
• • Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

VPN

• Instant Guard
• VPN Client L2TP
• VPN Client Open VPN
• VPN Client PPTP
• VPN Client WireGuard
• VPN Server IPSec
• VPN Server Open VPN
• VPN Server PPTP
• VPN Server WireGuard
• Traffic Control
• Adaptive QoS
• • Bandwidth Monitor
• • Bandwidth Limiter
• -- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
• Traditional QoS
• -- Maximum Traditional QoS Rule : 32
• Traffic Monitor
• • Real-time Traffic Monitor
• • Wired Traffic Monitor
• • Wireless Traffic Monitor
• Traffic Analyzer
• • Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
• • Website History

WAN

• Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
• Dual WAN
• 3G / 4G LTE dongle
• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
• Port forwarding
• • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
• Port triggering
• • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
• DMZ
• DDNS
• NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

LAN

• DHCP Server
• IGMP Snooping
• IPTV
• Manually Assign IP Address
• • Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64
• Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless

• MU-MIMO
• UTF-8 SSID
• WiFi MAC Address Filter
• • Maximum MAC Filters : 64
• Wireless Scheduler
• Airtime Fairness
• RADIUS Client
• Universal Beamforming
• Explicit Beamforming

USB application

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
• File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
• Safely Remove Disk
• AiCloud
• Download Master
• AiDisk
• Media Server
• Time Machine
• Samba Server
• FTP Server
• Shared Folder Privileges

User Interface

• WEB: ASUSWRT
• APP: ASUS Router APP

Administration

• Configuration Backup and Restore
• Diagnosis tools
• Feedback System
• System Log
• New Device Connect Notification
• Login Captcha
• Connection Diagnosis
• Auto Firmware Update