ASUS RT-BE50

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE3600
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS RT-BE50 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 3 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS RT-BE50 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	RT-BE50
Model number	RT-BE50
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE3600
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,570 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,882 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

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

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

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

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB port adds storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	3x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB (version not published)
USB functions	4G/5G modem failover
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G LTE / 5G mobile tethering
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Modest hardware, fine for basic home use.

Quad-core processor with 256 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core
RAM	256 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi 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.

Management	ASUS Router app + ASUSWRT web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	ASUS Network Security (Trend Micro-powered)
Subscription	None stated
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword, URL and service filters
IoT network	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 450 g.

Dimensions	261 x 156 x 50 mm
Weight	450 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter, 1.5 A max

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.