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ASUS RT-BE96U

Tri-band Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) router with dual 10G ports, 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU, AiMesh support, AiProtection Pro security, and Multi-Link Operation.

What to know

  • Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) tri-band router: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz; supports 320 MHz and MLO.
  • 2.6 GHz quad-core; 2 GB RAM; dual 10 Gbps and gigabit ports; 8 antennas.
  • AiMesh compatible; subscription-free security (e.g. AiProtection Pro).
  • Premium price; Wi-Fi 7 requires compatible clients and supported regions for 6 GHz.

Who this is for

Early adopters and power users with Wi-Fi 7–capable devices and fast internet who want maximum wireless throughput and future-ready connectivity, and who are willing to pay a premium.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Latest Wi-Fi 7; high throughput; strong hardware. Cons: Expensive; limited Wi-Fi 7 device support today; 6 GHz subject to local regulations; overkill for typical home use.

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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Launch

Announced
2023, January 05
Status
Announced at CES 2023; retail availability varies by region (Wi‑Fi 7)

Communications

WLAN
Wi‑Fi 7 tri-band (up to ~18.6 Gbps combined: 2.4/5/6 GHz)
USB
1x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 2.0

Features

Other
Dual 10G WAN/LAN + 1G ports, AiMesh, AiProtection Pro, MLO