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Key Specs
Wi-Fi Range5400 square feetWi-Fi Mesh SystemNoNumber Of LAN Ports6Wi-Fi Speed11529 gigabits per secondWorks WithAmazon Alexa
General
Product NameBE96U Tri-Band Wifi 7 RouterBrandASUSModel NumberRT-BE96UColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Security
Data EncryptionYesEncryption TypeWPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-EnterpriseFirewall TypeOtherParental ControlsYes
Network
Band TechnologyTriEthernet Standard10/100/1000/10000Number Of Connected Devices64Number of Antennas8Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz, 6.0 GHzWireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 7Wireless StandardBE, AX, AC, NWi-Fi Range5400 square feetInput/Output TechnologyMU-MIMO (Multi-user Multiple-Input Multiple Output)Wi-Fi Mesh SystemNoEthernet SwitchYes
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Features
App CompatibleYesApp NameInstant Guard mobile appIntegrated ModemNoWirelessYes
Ports
Number Of WAN Ports2Port Type(s)RJ-45, USBNumber Of LAN Ports6
Speed
Wired Speed10000 megabits per secondWi-Fi Speed11529 gigabits per secondGigabit Ethernet SpeedYes
Compatibility
Works WithAmazon Alexa
Dimension
Product Height8.56 inchesProduct Length13.8 inchesProduct Width13.8 inchesProduct Weight4.12 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC197105248861
The RT-BE96U’s dual 10 Gbps ports make it a great choice for servers or NAS devices. These are more convenient than simply combining multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, and they help increase your available bandwidth to avoid data bottlenecks throughout your whole network. Users are also empowered to leverage multiple high-speed internet service providers.
Next-gen WiFi standard
Ultrafast WiFi 7 (802.11be) tri-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 19,000 Mbps.
2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference
6 GHz with new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM.
Dual 10 Gb ports
Enjoy up to 10X-faster data transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports.
Multi-link Operation
Link to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers.
Subscription-free Network Security
With commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, plus a one-tap security scan and Safe Browsing
Disclaimer
WiFi 7 features requires WiFi routers and client devices with WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.* Firmware support for Multi-link Operation (MLO) on ASUS RT-BE96U is in development and will be released in late 2023 or early 2024.
What's Included
RT-BE96U WiFi router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
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- A: AnswerYou can add satellites to this router but the 8 it is talking about is the included antennas. This only inlcudes the router pictured.
Answered by GigoloGeorge
- A: AnswerTo use the router to acccess internet services, this needs to be connected to an ISP's modem.
Answered by ASUS Answers
- A: AnswerNo, this is just a router. You can add other nodes using AI Mesh built-in.
Answered by GigoloGeorge
- A: AnswerThe ASUS RT-BE96U is a powerful Wi-Fi 7 router, but it doesn't support using a SIM card like a mobile phone does. It's designed to work with a wired internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or fiber.
Answered by ASUS Answers
Q: QuestionWill this be coming back in stock anytime soon?(1 answer)
A: AnswerFor product availability, please contact BestBuy customer service at: 1-888-237-8289 for details.Answered by ASUS Answers
Q: QuestionIs this router wall mountable?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes it isAnswered by AntonioG
- A: AnswerWell go ahed and fall over that way! ISP interfaces are mostly all the same wether you buy one or get one from your ISP. Its basically a demarcation of internet services. You should always add a router after Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for privacy, and network security. Even though you bought a “modem” to access your ISP service, its still your ISP that sends the configuration file to your modem to get you on their network. So yes do buy a router, if not this one. Can’t go wrong with this selection though Might have trouble getting rid of gamers in the home.
Answered by WilliamW
- A: AnswerYes, this router does work good with Arris G54 and Cox internet services.
Answered by ASUS Answers
Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 69 reviews
4.0Rating by feature
- 4.3Setup
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- 4.3Range
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- 4.3Signal Strength
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
4 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers admire the BE96U Tri-Band Wifi 7 Router for its Wifi 7 capability, which prepares them for the future of wireless technology. They also appreciate the strong and stable signal it provides, ensuring reliable connections for multiple devices throughout their homes. The easy setup process and wide compatibility with various devices further enhance the user experience. While some customers find the price to be high, many believe it's worth the investment for the exceptional performance and features it offers.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Couldnt ask for better IMO
I'm not really someone that ever leaves reviews but I will say this I have Fidium 2 Gig and 2 gig down and all the other routers that I kept trying and I've tried more than a few but would never give me the speeds that I was looking for and I can say after hooking this up what I'm not going to say was the easiest but also not the hardest I can say without any doubt in my mind after seeing 1867 for my speed on my phone that this is the router I will be keeping and highly recommending to anyone with fiber
Posted by JosephK
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast w/ built-in mesh and wifi 7
Excellent speed and throughput achieving 200MB's downloads from Blizzard's Battle.net and great range. Coupled with Frontier's 2gig service, have blazzing fast up and download speeds. Super easy setup, and replacing in my AI Mesh setup, just wish it was an "upgrade" rather than clean install but well worth the minimal hassle.
Posted by UCLAKerim
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
asus router
its worth it. my internet speed is so fast now. even my wifi and the coverage. i use also 75ft wired for my computer to my router and still fast. did not effect how long it is.
Posted by Patz