ASUS RT-BE59

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE5000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Coverage: 2,300 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS RT-BE59 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 4,320 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,300 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS RT-BE59 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS RT-BE59
Model number	RT-BE59
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	199291172364, 4711636172417

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 4,320 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE5000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,320 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	5 GHz 3x3, 2.4 GHz 2x2
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,300 sq ft per unit.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,300 sq ft
Antennas	5
Antenna type	Mixed

Ports

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

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	1x 2.5G, 3x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM	1,024 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
Dedicated backhaul band	No

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	AiProtection
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword, network service and URL filters
IoT network	Yes
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 506 g.

Dimensions	238 x 193 x 59 mm
Weight	506 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 2 A DC adapter
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

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