ASUS RT-BE82U BE6500 Wireless Dual-Band 2.5G Router

Enjoy smooth 8K video streaming and online gaming experiences with the ASUS RT-BE82U BE6500 Wireless Dual-Band 2.5G Router. Supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technology with AI-enhanced features, this router is designed to deliver up to 6452 Mb/s transfers over the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with compatible devices.

The rear panel includes a 2.5G Ethernet WAN port that allows you to take advantage of multi-Gig internet connections. It is accompanied by four 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet LAN ports for wired connections to computers, network storage, game consoles, and other devices. Your network is secured by ASUS AiProtection features and WPA3 encryption. Use the ASUS Router app for iOS and Android to quickly set up and configure your router.

By supporting the 160 MHz channels and 4K-QAM, this router provides up to 6452 Mb/s data transfers over the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connections by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

With four powerful external antennas and six front end modules, the BE82U provides up to 2500 square feet of coverage.

You can quickly extend your wireless network coverage by using ASUS AiMesh compatible routers as satellites to create a mesh network. Mesh networks operate using a single network ID (SSID) and allow for seamless connections while you watch videos and play games while moving from room to room.

Equipped with a 2 GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of memory, the RT-BE82U smoothly handles connected devices while optimizing their signals for smooth 8K video streaming, HDR gaming, and enhanced AI networking.

Connect a compatible mobile modem or hotspot to the USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port for a 4G LTE or 5G backup internet connection.

Robust router safeguards with commercial-grade cloud protection powered by Trend Micro shield your home's network, while feature-rich controls and management empower your household members to securely manage their connected devices. Additionally, advanced encrypted connections help to keep your online activity and data private.

ASUS Smart Home Master subnetwork management tools streamline the process separating devices into different SSID groups, each with different access permissions and/or parental control rules. You can also use a dedicated SSID for connecting to your preferred VPN service with a single click.

The RT-BE82U supports versatile VPN protocols, including the WireGuard for lightning-fast speeds and optimal performance.

When using a public hotspot, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-tap secure VPN access to your home router, and you can easily share VPN protection with family and friends through a URL link.

With its intuitive interface, the ASUS Router mobile app makes it easy to manage your network from your iOS and Android phone. Simply follow the on-screen directions, and you will be up and running within minutes.