ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Gaming Router – Extendable with Quad 2.5Gb Ports

Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 | Quad 2.5GbE Ports | Gaming Router with AiMesh & Game Boost

Quick Specs

• Access true Wi-Fi 7 speed, eliminating bottlenecks in your network.


• Equipped with four dedicated 2.5Gbps ports for high-speed wired connections.


• Powered by a 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor ensuring stable multi-device handling.


• Integrated AiProtection Pro provides crucial, continuous network security.


• Seamlessly expand coverage using AiMesh compatibility for whole-home connectivity.

The necessity of speed: Wi-Fi 7 arrives

This is not an incremental upgrade; this is the arrival of a new standard. For the discerning gamer and the demanding professional, latency is the enemy. The Asus TUF Gaming BE6500 is engineered to meet the emerging standard of 802.11be, delivering raw throughput and rock-solid stability that older protocols cannot match. When every frame and every data packet matters, your network infrastructure must be beyond reproach. This Wi-Fi 7 router provides the necessary foundation.

High-speed wired connections

While wireless technology advances, true competitive edge often still requires a physical link. We have equipped this high speed gaming router with a total of four 2.5Gbps LAN/WAN ports. This capability allows you to connect your primary gaming PC, your NAS, or a high-demand workstation at speeds significantly beyond the standard gigabit connection. This is hardware preparedness for the future of internet infrastructure.

The control required for complex environments

The modern household runs multiple concurrent streams, high-resolution media transfers, and intense online sessions. The powerful 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor, supported by 1GB of RAM, manages traffic prioritisation with precision. Features like Adaptive QoS allow you to assign absolute priority to gaming traffic, ensuring your connection remains responsive regardless of other household demands. This router translates heavy usage into smooth performance.

Enduring security for the connected home

Trust in your perimeter is paramount. This device integrates Asus AiProtection Pro, which offers constant, commercial-grade security powered by Trend Micro. This system guards against intrusions, malware, and malicious websites, ensuring that the high speeds do not come at the cost of personal data security. For those requiring privacy, comprehensive VPN support, including a secure router with WireGuard, is natively available, enabling secure remote access or tunnelling specific traffic away from the main network.

Scalability beyond the single room

Recognising that coverage gaps lead to instability, the BE6500 is designed for expansion. It functions perfectly as a primary Wi-Fi 7 router or as an AiMesh node. This architecture allows you to build a single, seamless, high-speed mesh network throughout your entire property, eliminating dead zones without sacrificing the throughput speeds of the new wireless standard.

Features

• Experience peak throughput with Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, offering concurrent operation on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for maximum range and speed, defining a true Wi-Fi 7 router.


• Secure your entire network proactively with AiProtection Pro, delivering lifetime free security updates against online threats.


• Prioritise your critical applications effortlessly using Adaptive QoS, guaranteeing low latency for gaming and streaming sessions, essential for a high speed gaming router.


• Extend your high-speed coverage reliably by integrating the router into an existing AiMesh system, creating a unified smart home network.


• Transfer large files rapidly or connect high-demand consoles using the dedicated quad 2.5Gbps LAN/WAN ports, bypassing standard speed limitations.


• Manage your entire network from anywhere using the intuitive ASUS Router App or the comprehensive ASUSWRT web interface.


• Maintain privacy and secure remote access by utilising built-in support for multiple VPN protocols, including the modern router with WireGuard standard.

Specifications

• AC Power Adapter Input: 110–240 V, 50–60 Hz


• DC Output: 12 V, 2.5 A


• DC Input Connector: Barrel Plug


• Wi-Fi: Dual-Band – 2.4 GHz (802.11be), 5 GHz (802.11be)


• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 688 + 5764 Mbps


• Processor (CPU): 1.5 GHz Quad-Core


• Memory (RAM): 1 GB


• Flash Storage: 256 MB


• LAN/WAN Ports: 1 × 2.5 Gbps WAN, 3 × 2.5 Gbps LAN


• USB Ports: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen1


• Antennas: 6 External Fixed (Dual-Band)


• Buttons: WPS, Reset, Power


• LED Indicators: Power, WAN/Internet, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz


• Mesh Support: AiMesh compatible (Primary Router or Node)


• Gaming Features: Game Boost, Mobile Game Mode, OpenNAT, Gaming Port


• Security Protocols: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal & Enterprise, AiProtection Pro, VPN, Firewall, Parental Controls


• Guest Network: Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, encryption: Open/WPA/WPA2/WPA3


• Control Method: ASUSWRT Web UI, ASUS Router App


• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C


• Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C


• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing


• Compatible Devices: PC, Laptop, Smartphone, Smart TV, Gaming Consoles, IoT devices


• Operation Modes: Wireless Router, AiMesh Node, Access Point, Media Bridge, Repeater


• VPN Support: L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, Instant Guard, VPN Fusion


• QoS / Traffic Control: Adaptive QoS, Bandwidth Monitor & Limiter, Traffic Analyzer


• Internet Protocol: IPv4 / IPv6


• Product Dimensions: 304 × 174 × 214 mm


• Product Weight: 772 g


• Colour: Black

What's in the Box

• 1x ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Gaming Router – Extendable with Quad 2.5Gb Ports


• 1x AC Power Adapter


• 1x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable


• 1x User Manul

Why Asus

Asus has established a rigorous standard in high-performance networking, particularly within the gaming sector. The TUF Gaming line is specifically engineered for resilience and sustained high load, a necessity for users who require dependable connectivity across varied network conditions. This hardware is built to handle the heavy demands placed on a high speed gaming router, ensuring stability even during peak usage periods. Choosing Asus is selecting a foundation built on proven, tested hardware designed to maintain its integrity against both digital assault and physical demand, making it a trustworthy Wi-Fi 7 router for any demanding home.

36 Months Warranty

Our products are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty ranging from 6 months up to a lifetime, subject to the specific item. For detailed warranty information, kindly enquire with our support team.

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