ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600

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

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ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

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

Game traffic first

Dedicated gaming port (LAN4), Game Boost/Acceleration, Mobile Game Mode.

ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600
Model number	TUF-BE3600
Hardware version	single version
Type	Gaming Router
Released	2024
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
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

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 WAN/LAN + 1x 1G WAN/LAN (either can act as WAN). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G WAN/LAN + 1x 1G WAN/LAN (either can act as WAN)
LAN ports	3x 1G LAN (plus the two WAN/LAN ports when not used as WAN)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/FTP), media server, Time Machine, Download Master, 4G/5G modem tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G LTE / 5G mobile tethering (no SIM slot)
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

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	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
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. Gaming features put game traffic first.

Management	ASUS Router mobile app
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	AiProtection
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Dedicated gaming port (LAN4), Game Boost/Acceleration, Mobile Game Mode, Open NAT
Smart home	Matter (per versus.com); Smart Home Master SSIDs

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 561 g. Released in 2024.

Dimensions	274 x 168 x 205 mm
Weight	561 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter, max 2 A
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.