ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE12000

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE12000
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 8
Coverage: 3,000 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE12000 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 5,764 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Large homes

3,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 7 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.
Gaming

Game traffic first

Triple-level game acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator.

ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE12000 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ROG Strix GS-BE12000
Model number	GS-BE12000
Type	Gaming Router
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz, 5,764 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE12000
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	12,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
6 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 4x4 (5 GHz) + 2x2 (6 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,000 sq ft per unit.

Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	3,000 sq ft
Antennas	8
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

7 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	7x 2.5G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	8
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB functions	file sharing, 4G/5G modem failover/tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G/5G modem and mobile tethering support (no SIM slot)
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Plenty of processing headroom for VPN, many devices and add-ons.

2.0 GHz quad-core processor with 2 GB of RAM.

Processor	2.0 GHz quad-core
RAM	2,048 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

A standalone gaming router that can grow into a mesh with AiMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in. Gaming features put game traffic first.

Management	ASUS Router app + ASUSWRT web UI
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	stock only (ASUSWRT)
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	AiProtection Pro
Subscription	None (subscription-free network security)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI firewall (keyword, network service and URL filters)
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Triple-level game acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, ROG First, OpenNAT, dedicated gaming ports, Gaming Network
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None (Smart Home Master subnetworks only; no Matter)

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 927.5 g.

Dimensions	225 x 90 x 225 mm
Weight	927.5 g
Power	12 V DC adapter (110-240 V AC input)
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.