RT-BE50

Asus RT-BE50 BE3600 WiFi 7 Dual-Band 2x2 AiMesh Extendable Router

Asus RT-BE50 BE3600 WiFi 7 Dual-Band 2x2 AiMesh Extendable Router. The ASUS RT-BE50 is a powerful WiFi 7 router offering blazing speeds up to 3600 Mbps, advanced AiMesh coverage and multi-link low-latency connections. Its quad-core performance, multi-gigabit ports and robust security make it ideal for streaming, gaming and future-ready smart home networks.

Description

The ASUS RT-BE50 is designed to meet the rising demands of modern smart homes and high-performance networks. With WiFi 7 technology, it delivers ultra-fast wireless speeds reaching up to 3600 Mbps by leveraging both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The inclusion of Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4096-QAM optimises bandwidth and reduces latency, offering superior performance for streaming, gaming and large file transfers.

Its quad-core processor and generous memory ensure reliable multitasking, while external antennas and AiMesh compatibility provide wide and stable coverage throughout the home. With multi-gigabit wired connectivity, secure VPN options and eco-friendly design, the RT-BE50 offers a comprehensive, powerful networking solution.

Features

Worry-Free Smart Home WiFi
Elevate your smart home with blazing-fast dual-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 3600 Mbps and boosted coverage with AI-boosted Smart AiMesh technology. With next-gen ASUS advanced network technologies such as IoT Network, the RT-BE50 safeguard your network end-to-end, 24/7.

Faster, Smarter Home WiFi 7
The ASUS RT-BE50 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-BE50 unleashes blazing-fast dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 3600 Mbps, ensuring seamless streaming, gaming, and compatibility with your 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-BE50 is built for the future of all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they use*.

Advanced 160 MHz Channels
The RT-BE50 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*.

WiFi 7 Powering AiMesh
RT-BE50 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-BE50 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 and smart home features across your entire network.

Connectivity
Enjoy versatile and ultrafast multi-gigabit smart home networking with the RT-BE50.

High-speed 2.5G Port
The RT-BE50 includes one 2.5G WAN port for high-speed entertainment, home offices, and ultrafast ethernet backhaul.

Feature-Packed Smart Home Master SSIDs
ASUS Smart Home Master subnetwork management streamlines the process of creating or connecting to dedicated subnet via SSIDs with advanced features like parental controls and VPNs.

IoT Network
Set up and manage all your IoT devices under one secure SSID to provide enhanced security with commercial-grade protection. Smart home device icons circling a WiFi symbol.

Kid's Network
Create a dedicated SSID just for the kids to easily manage their screen time without needing to configure each device individually.

VPN Network
Connect to your preferred VPN service with a single click through a dedicated subnetwork.

Safer, Smarter Family Protection
Advanced family protection and parental controls empower you to cultivate a balanced digital life for you and your kids, all without subscriptions.

Internet Activity Dashboard
Monitor your kids' internet usage through a comprehensive graphical dashboard. See their online time, data consumption and device-specific activity at a glance.

Preset Age-Level Profiles
Preset profiles automatically filter inappropriate content and set screen time schedules, making it easy to apply settings based on your children's ages.

Flexible Time Scheduling
Define online and offline hours for each child, ensuring balanced screen time and fostering healthy digital habits. Reward good behavior with extra online time as positive reinforcement.

Safe Browsing
Customize protection for individual users or a group of devices with safety filters to secure online activities.

Stay Protected Anywhere, Anytime
Enjoy secure browsing, data privacy, remote access - extensive ASUS VPN capabilities handle it all. The RT-BE50 supports versatile VPN protocols, including the cutting-edge WireGguard(R) for lightning-fast speeds and optimal performance.

Instant Guard
When away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-tap secure VPN, and you can easily share VPN protection with family and friends through a URL link*.

Multiple VPN Connection
Connect to multiple encrypted VPN tunnels simultaneously while maintaining performance for other devices on your network.

Three-Step Easy Setup, Powerful Controls
The intuitive interface of the ASUS Router mobile app makes managing your network simple on your smartphone. Simply follow the on-screen directions, and you will be up and running in no time!

What's in the Box

• ASUS RT-BE50 router
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• Power adapter (12 V, up to 1.5 A)
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	RT-BE50
Model	RT-BE50
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	BE3600 ultimate BE performance : 688+2882 Mbps
WiFi Data Rate	802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
	802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
	802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
	WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 688 Mbps
	WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 2882 Mbps
Antenna	External antenna x 4
Transmit / Receive	2.4GHz 2x2
	5GHz 2x2
Processor	Quad-core processor
Memory	128 MB Flash
	256 MB 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	2.4GHz / 5GHz
	2.4 GHz
	5 GHz
Operating Mode	Wireless router mode
	Access point mode
	Media bridge mode
	Wireless Router Mode
	AiMesh Node Mode
	Range Extender Mode
	Access Point Mode
	Media Bridge Mode
	Repeater Mode
I/O Ports	1x 2.5G for WAN
	3x 1G for LAN
Buttons	WPS Button, Reset Button
LED Indicator	Power x 1
Power Supply	AC Input : 100V~240V (50~60Hz)
	DC Output : 12 V with max. 1.5 A current
Package Content	RT-BE50
	RJ-45 cable
	Power adapter
	Quick Start Guide
	Warranty card
Product Weight (g)	450g
Product Dimensions	261 x 156 x 50 mm
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	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
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
	VPN Fusion
Traffic Control	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
	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
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