ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE6500
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 4
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 5,764 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

No subscription needed

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

Game traffic first

Game Boost / Acceleration, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT (Game Profile).

ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500
Model number	TUF-BE6500
Hardware version	single version
Type	Gaming Router
Released	2025
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	197105546318, 4711387546321

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE6500
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,500 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	5 GHz 4x4 + 2.4 GHz 2x2
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Antennas	6
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 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	3x 2.5G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	4
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, FTP, AiDisk), media server, Time Machine, 3G/4G LTE dongle, Download Master
Cellular / tethering	USB 3G/4G LTE dongle support; no SIM slot
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.5 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

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
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	AiProtection Pro
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword/service/URL filters; DoS protection
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Game Boost / Acceleration, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT (Game Profile), dedicated Gaming Port (LAN1)
Smart home	Matter

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 772 g. Released in 2025.

Dimensions	304 x 174 x 214 mm
Weight	772 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC / 2.5 A adapter (AC input 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz)
Weather rating	Indoor only

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.