ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE9400
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 4
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 5,764 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
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

Game Boost, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator.

ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400
Model number	TUF-BE9400
Hardware version	single version
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 2,882 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	BE9400
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	9,400 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,882 Mbps
6 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 + 2x2 + 2x2
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	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 Gen1
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, FTP), media server, Time Machine, Download Master, 4G/5G tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G/5G auto mobile tethering; 3G/4G LTE dongle support
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

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

Processor	1.5 GHz quad-core
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
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword, URL and network service filters
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Game Boost, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT, dedicated Gaming Port, 3-step port forwarding
Smart home	Smart Home Master (IoT Network, Kid's Network SSIDs); no Matter/Thread listed

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 764 g.

Dimensions	320 x 179 x 191 mm
Weight	764 g
Color	black
Power	12 V DC adapter, 2.5 A max (AC input 110-240 V)

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.