Customer Ratings & Reviews

[ Summary and Verdict] The ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE7200X runs ASUS's familiar ASUSWRT firmware, with a refreshed ROG-themed interface, and like other ASUS routers, setup is straightforward and beginner-friendly. The firmware offers a comprehensive set of features, many of which advanced users may appreciate and casual users may never need. During testing, both the firmware and user interface proved stable, and Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 performance were equally reliable. For gamers, the most valuable feature might be Game Acceleration. It can identify gaming traffic and give it priority over less time-sensitive network activity. The result is lower and more consistent latency (which improves real-time, interactive applications where timing and responsiveness matter), particularly when other devices on the network are streaming, web-conferencing, downloading, or otherwise consuming bandwidth. The router feels somewhat plasticky and is light, but its performance has been excellent. In my 2,400 sq. ft. single-story home, the centrally located unit provides full-house wireless coverage. Its compact footprint is another advantage, allowing it to fit nicely in a cable cabinet. After setup, I fine-tuned the wireless settings by setting the 2.4 GHz band to a 40 MHz channel width instead of the default 20/40 MHz setting. This allows significantly higher throughput, with potential speeds exceeding 500 Mbps versus roughly 160 Mbps on a 20 MHz connection. Signal coverage extends throughout my home, though connectivity in the lanai is minimal because our hurricane-resistant triple-pane windows and sliding doors greatly reduce Wi-Fi signal penetration, even the 2.4 GHz band. The router does not include a 6 GHz band, which would provide 320 MHz channels (twice as wide as Wi-Fi 6's 160 MHz) for higher peak throughput and multi-gigabit speeds. However, 5 GHz is the most common general use frequency band today for consumer products, and provides a good compromise of performance and range. Verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. I would recommend this router to friends and family looking for an affordable entry into Wi-Fi 7. While it lacks support for the 6 GHz band, it delivers strong overall performance, modern features, and excellent value for the price. [ Steps prior to setting up your router ] Before using a wireless router, verify that your current internet service supports the use of third-party networking equipment. For example, I use Quantum Fiber, whose modem can be configured to work with a personal wireless router instead of the provider's router. To my knowledge, Xfinity also allows customers to use their own routers. Owning your own wireless router offers several advantages, such as flexibility if you decide to change internet service providers. In many cases, you only need to replace the modem while keeping your existing router and network configuration. As a result, all of your connected devices (including your smart and home automation devices) can continue using the same Wi-Fi network without requiring reconfiguration, making the transition to a new provider much simpler. After you have connected the router's WAN port to the cable modem, connect your laptop or desktop to one of the router's LAN ports. [ Set Up | Up and running in less than 10 minutes ] You can complete the basic setup in less than 10 minutes, which includes the installation of the latest firmware. All you need to do is load asusrouter.com, use suggested default settings, and select: (1) Create A New Network (2) Define a user name and password for protecting your ASUS router (3) Define your Network Name (SSID) and Network Password; there is an option to separate the 2.4 GHz and the faster 5 GHz bands, which I would not recommend checking; modern devices, such as smartphones, can change bands as needed automatically as you walk through your house (4) Select to upgrade your firmware (takes about 3 minutes) (5) Reboot, followed by logging in and fine-tuning the router where needed. [ Some cool router features that deserve mentioning ] Workload management: I have a mix of 40 devices, connected wirelessly or via Ethernet switches to the router, gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming boxes for audio and video, several laptops, and many home automation devices (including all my home appliances) and I can confirm the router handles heavy traffic loads, simultaneous gaming sessions, and VPN server with absolute ease. USB3 Port for DLNA Media Server, Samba file sharing, and 4G/5G Internet tethering (as a backup when you connect a supported phone or USB modem to the router). AIProtection (free service, no subscription!) to instantly block access to known malware-infected websites adding a layer of protection for every device on your network. Various Networks in addition to your main homme network, such as: (1) Guest Network (to provide scheduled or one-time access network) (2) Gaming Network (to provide an exclusive network for gaming devices with game profile presets) (3) Kid's Network (to ensure Internet access safety for kids) (4) IoT Network (to easily separate a network for IoT devices, such as smart devices, home automation, etc.) (5) VPN Network (to establish a secure Internet connection), Multi-Link Operation (MLO) (to boost data rates, reduce latency, and improve reliability).

I've used a handful of different routers and brands over the years and always find myself going back to ASUS after a while. This is another great offering from them and a nice step up from a lot of their cheaper offerings. Setup was pretty simple. I was upgrading from an older/cheaper ASUS model so I made a backup of my configuration so I could restore it when I had the new router hooked up. It was mostly as simple as swapping them out. Just remember to reboot all of your devices afterwards. I was scratching my head for a little bit until I started rebooting things (even my unmanaged switch seemed to benefit from a quick reboot). Once I was back up and running, it was familiar ground and I just had some exploring to do of all the new features. This is a ROG router so it's geared towards "gamers" and with that comes the "gamer" theme in the router software. I actually like it. It's meaningless and all, but it's a nice change from the mostly plain looking ASUS router firmware. There are a bunch of new features on the home dashboard that I didn't have on my cheaper model. A network traffic monitor and graph is front and center. A constant ping test is being sent and graphed so you can see what your ping looks like and how much it's been deviating from that over time. And what gaming centered device would be complete without RGB? Customize the lighting on the logo with a handful of options and any color you like. There's also a nightmode in case you're sleeping next to the router. If speed is what you're really interested in, this one has you covered. It's got 4 1Gbps ports but also has a 2.5Gbps port and single 10Gbps port. I really wish the 1Gbps ports were all 2.5Gbps but I have plenty of 1Gbps devices that wouldn't benefit from more so it's not the end of the world. The 2.5 port is definitely going into an upgraded switch when I get one. Wifi 7 works great. I saw speeds around 1.6Gbps on my 2.5Gbps internet connection. Wired connections also had no problems saturating their expected bandwidth. If you're familiar with the ASUS firmware, you'll be right at home. But if you're coming from a cheaper model like I was, you'll be pleasantly surprised at all of the extra goodies you see on the side bar. AiProtection modes are routed through TrendMicro so you need to accept their terms to use those things but they do open up some extra tools like two way IPS, infected device blocking, malicious site blocking. Traffic monitoring and analysis is available and updated once an hour on both a device and app level. There's also 4 different VPN servers you can use for whatever your needs are for connecting to your home network from away. Bottom line here, this is a great router. If you like ASUS routers and are looking for an upgrade, give this one a look. It offers a lot of speed and extra analysis features that might be useful to you or might just be neat. Fast wifi and the ability to connect to an internet connection as fast as 10Gbps is fantastic. The only real downside I could find was last of more 2.5Gbps ports in lieu of the 1Gbps ports. If it's in your budget, put it on your list.

I was hit with a problem on two ends. My Internet WiFi router started to fail and when it did work, it had connectivity issues routinely dropping connections with many devices and flat out not connecting with some at all. A replacement unit still had the same issues and a simple online search let me know I wasn't alone. I was limping along with a very old Netgear wifi router that just wasn't as compatible with newer devices and protocols as I would like so I was on the hunt for a newer router and decided to give the "Asus Rog Strix GS-BE7200X" (Just rolls off the tongue eh?). We'll call it the BE7200X from now on. I have owned and continue to own several Asus products including two laptops, three motherboards, a few keyboards, a mouse and I'm sure a few more items so the fact their router showed up in pure Asus ROG fashion in the classic colors and their ROG logo massively displayed on the front of the router was no shock or surprise. Unlike many of their other Strix products, there was zero swag inside the box. You basically get the router and a power adapter along with some basic "getting started" literature. Aesthetically and build wise, I picked this unit specifically because it is centrally placed in my living room hardwired via ethernet to my internet router in the other room. I prefer a unit that is square, compact and doesn't have antenna sticking out everywhere and the BE7200X fits my aesthetic and size requirements perfectly. Upon startup, you're met with a BLAZINGLY BRIGHT Asus logo that can and will light up the room. I like it, so I left it on. There is an app for setup, but it just kept looping and searching after finding the initial Asus internal network for setup. I tried several times, but it would get stuck at the same point every time. Find network, connect to network (successful), spinning logo. At this point, I just used my laptop to connect manually and setup was quick and easy. In the end, I ended up deleting the Asus app from my phone as I found it really not needed for my use case. I'll notch this up to an early release bug and I'm sure Asus will sort it out. After setup, I connected it to my actual network and it was picked up instantly and really that was it. My connection speeds are fantastic maxing out my ~600mbps internet connection and matching my ethernet speeds. More importantly, all my devices from tablets to home security to laptops and more have been rock solid. Something I haven't experienced in quite some time. I also like that the BE7200X visually looks good and fits right into my living room setup and its compact nature lets me place it on top of a small bookcase shelf I have behind my TV. Coverage is excellent and since it is centrally placed it reaches every corner of my house and even extends outside my front door all the way into my front street. In the end, I have a very competent router, with a smooth web based setup interface that is compact, visually pleasing that is getting the job done and then some.

I was super excited to test Asus’s new Wi-Fi 7 router, the GS-BE7200X. I currently own the Asus RT-BE88U which is also a WIFI 7 router, but it has caused me headaches since I purchased it back in 2024. I would get random disconnects on certain devices with no explanation as to why. I have a mixture of 50 wired and wireless devices, so I needed a router that is reliable and able to handle multiple devices without having random disconnects. Another major issue I was experiencing when connecting the router to my Fiber service, was that my router would not obtain an IP address from my ISP. This is the reason I wanted to try the new GS-BE7200X from Asus. I’m happy to report that this router is rock solid. I haven’t experienced any random disconnects, and the router was able to obtain an IP address from my ISP at the initial setup with no issues. Setting things up Since I have another Asus router on hand, I wanted to test the functionality of the GS-BE7200X. I backed up the settings from my existing Asus router to see if the new router would allow me to import my settings. Sad to report that this did not work. I needed to manually set up the GS-BE7200X as a new router. This was a pain, but I was able to get everything set up properly after some tinkering to mirror my previous network settings. One cool aspect of adding the GS-BE7200X as my main router, it allowed me to setup a mesh network by using Asus’s AiMesh. This was a much-needed addition as my home is 3,000 square feet, and the GS-BE7200X is rated for 2,750 square feet of coverage. AiMesh works like a charm. I was able to setup the GS-BE7200X as my main router on the second floor and have my other Asus router setup downstairs. I love the fact that I’m able to bind certain clients to a specific router to ensure I receive the proper wireless coverage at all times. Tech Specs The Asus router is more of a mid-range router since it only has one 10g WAN port, and one 2.5g LAN port with four additional 1G LAN ports. I really wish this one came with more 2.5g LAN ports, but this is nothing a dedicated switch can’t fix. I like the fact that this router has provided consistent upload and download speeds as well. I have a 2 Gig download and upload fiber plan, and this router handles that with ease. If I ever decided to upgrade my internet plan, I would have to switch out the GS-BE7200X since this router is only capable of 2.5g speeds due to the limitations of its ports. Having a dedicated gaming port, VPN Fusion, AiProtection and vast parental controls make these Asus routers stand out. Having the ability to create an Asus account and bind the router to my online account was an added benefit. I also have the ability to adjust the router settings within the Asus router app. Thoughts overall This new router has been everything I’ve wanted in a router and more with its consistency and stability in comparison to my other Asus router. I was on the verge of testing other brands due to the wireless disconnects I was experiencing until using the GS-BE7200X. This is the perfect mid-range gaming router for any setup. You won't be disappointed with its price to performance.

I tend to be more involved in my networking build than most tech enthusiasts. I built my home network from the ground up and wanted ethernet ports all over the house. I looked at what was available at the time and it was not as easy to piece together devices based on performance or network needs. It is nice that ASUS focuses many of its features on gaming and optimal performance. On top of that, they make it really easy to setup and manage your whole network from a app or webpage. Who doesn't want a fast and reliable network that you can simply set it and forget it or be more involved with monitoring? WiFi 7, with speeds of up to 7.2 Gbps. With 16.5 dedicated wired Ethernet port speeds (10g WAN, 2.5 LAN, and 4x 1g LAN). I could stop here and say I would be impressed with these features for gaming but ASUS steps it up. Here is where I think this gaming router shines. -Dedicated gaming ports that prioritize gaming traffic -4g/5g mobile tethering that is useful in the event of a internet outage or when traveling -Smart Home Master - Assists with network setups for IOT devices, gaming devices, kid's devices, and even a MLO network setup -ASUS ROG Aura RGB lighting is configurable. Game on in style where you would actually want to showcase this router on your desk proudly Get this if you are looking for prime gaming performance and overall high network bandwidth. This is for the gamer and/or work from home parent with many devices on the same network where you can prioritize your devices.

The ASUS - ROG Strix GS-BE7200X Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 router comes well packaged. You receive the router; AC cord that is 6 ft long; CAT6 cable that is very nice with a cloth like wrapping that is 5 ft long; warranty card; and, quick start guide. This is a WiFi 7 (802.11be) supporting router with 4096-QAM support. This router does NOT support the 6Ghz band. It has a 10G WAN port, one 2.5G LAN port and four 1G LAN ports. You can extend this network with mesh nodes from ASUS. This supports both 2.4Ghz 4x4 20/40 MHz up to 1376Mbps and 5Ghz 4x4 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764 Mbps. It is a very nice looking router! I really like the look of it and the fact it takes up less desktop space. The 8 antennas are internal. The rear is nicely laid out with the 1 WAN and 5 LAN ports. The LED on the front is nice but I did turn it off. The reset button is hidden on the bottom rear of the router. You can manage family member access very easily. The family groups are - Preschooler 0-6 yrs old; School aged 6-13 yrs old; Teen 13-16 yrs old; and Adult 18+. It appears to be a very cool feature. There is a QR code in the box. Scan the QR code and you start the set up process. I already have the ASUS app on my phone. I have set up many routers. I went through the steps. I use the same SSID for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. You can set a different SSID for ioT devices. This is a cool feature and isolates the ioT devices from your primary network for security. I did not do this now but I will in the future. I made it through all the steps and the app crashed. The router loses one star for this even if it is the apps fault. So I reset the router (note the location of the reset button in the picture) and started over. I was successful on the second attempt. I did nose access to my other Asus router in the Asus app for some reason? My goal was to see how the wireless speed was maintained throughout a 2 story house. My existing system has range extenders and one mesh node. I scaled everything down to one router for my testing. My speed testing used a Pixel 10 cellphone and an ASUS Zenbook laptop. The laptop takes better advantage of the enhanced WiFi signal. So each device can have different results. Here is information on my testing locations: Garage - farthest away from the router with many walls in the way. I expect the poorest results here. Family room - still far away but in line of site to the router. Bedroom down - on the first floor on the opposite side of the house from the router. Living room - where the router is located on the first floor. Basement - directly below the living room Bedroom up - on the second floor on the opposite side of the house from the router. The ASUS GS-BE7200X significantly outperformed my previous WiFi 6 router. The upload speeds are the same but the download speeds are at least double. I tested over multiple days and times. As a baseline a wired connection is 720/42Mbps. Latency for the Asus router was about 7ms. What is shown here is the average of multiple days. Download speed is first followed by upload speed. Here are the results: Garage - old router cellphone 32/36Mbps - new Cellphone 71/29Mbps;.laptop 143/21Mbps. Fastest laptop 181/41Mbps. Family room - old router cellphone 36/6Mbps - new Cellphone 63/34Mbps;.laptop 318/37Mbps. Fastest laptop 506/42Mbps Bedroom down - old router cellphone 21/26Mbps - new Cellphone 62/34Mbps;.laptop 249/29Mbps. Fastest laptop 430/42Mbps Living room - old router cellphone 68/41Mbps - new Cellphone 264/38Mbps;.laptop 401/42Mbps. Fastest laptop 708/42Mbps. Basement - old router cellphone 172/39Mbps - new Cellphone 125/36Mbps;.laptop 489/42Mbps. Fastest laptop 703/42Mbps.I do not know why this result was so high for the old router. Bedroom up - old router cellphone 36/3Mbps - new Cellphone 116/32Mbps;.laptop 489/42Mbps. Fastest laptop 703/42Mbps. In summary this router can easily handle providing a strong wireless signal over a two story.home. It is near future proof with the 10G WAN and 2.5G LAN port plus four 1G LAN ports. Adding WiFi 6 would close the deal on being future proof. I rate this product 4 out of 5 stars. One star being deducted for the issue during the set up process the first time. It is a feature rich product with the family and ioT features. It will provide a strong wireless signal over an entire house. I do not need my range extenders and mesh nodes any longer. I recommend this product.

This ASUS - ROG Strix GS-BE7200X Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router - Black is super customizable and fast. Setup was super easy... Plug in AC adapter download the Play app. Followed the step by step instructions and I was able to start browsing right away. So using the Asus app is where the power comes into play with this router. There are A LOT of controllable features. Like running the modem off of your phone's 4G5G USB port. Optimization features. Type of Internet use. Gaming, work from home, streaming etc. Download speed via WiFi is pretty decent. I was able to get close to my 2 Gbe max by provider for download. Upload was about half of that. Option for MLP for advance devices. Also mess capabilities is there too. Very nice colors and sleek Asus ROG look. Definitely a good buy. Ports in back allow for 4x1Gbe ports 1x 2.5Gbe and 1x10gbe. Most network devices can pass 1 gbe unless you have upgraded your wiring amd switches and cards. So this should be enough for most consumer applications.

The signal is amazing, no drops . I had a more expensive tp link and kept dropping signal

First, as an introduction, newer routers and this one in particular is great where all of the antennas are inside the device which you make think affects the signal strength/quality but based on my experience it's actually been rock solid in terms of coverage and speed. The Aura RGB lighting adds some personality, and ASUS lets you customize the lighting effects or turn them off if you prefer a less distracting setup. Setup out of the box only takes a few minutes with the Asus Router app. You basically, connect the WAN port to your internet connection, install the app, and then follow the steps to setup your connection and then your network. This router features a dedicated Gaming Network that allows compatible gaming devices to connect through a gaming-focused wireless SSID and also allows you to setup other SSID's for IoT devices (smart devices) and guests. It also includes game acceleration and traffic-prioritization features intended to help keep gaming traffic moving when other devices are competing for bandwidth. ASUS provides some support/documentation to help with setting up your connection but the configuration on the internet side will ultimately come down to what your ISP's equipment supports. Having said that, I can say this is a must-have if you have multi-gig fiber internet where this router has a 10Gbps WAN port and that's where it really shines. With that, your network will be able to make the most of the higher speed and allow multiple devices to connect and get top performance. Meanwhile, the 2.5G LAN port doubles as a dedicated gaming port, automatically prioritizing traffic from a connected gaming device. There is a limitation here, however. While the router supports a 10-gigabit internet connection, none of its individual LAN ports can deliver 10 Gbps to a wired device. Anyone planning to build an extensive multi-gigabit wired network will want to keep that in mind. And remember, the advertised 7.2 Gbps Wi-Fi figure represents the combined theoretical capabilities of both wireless bands. It's not the download speed you'll see on one laptop or gaming console. Where that really becomes relevant is if you're setting up a multigig home network and I think this router really strikes a balance on what most gamers would actually want setup without going over the top for all 10Gbps wired connections. When people hear Wi-Fi 7, they often associate it with the newer 6 GHz spectrum and extremely wide 320 MHz channels. But the GS-BE7200X is a dual-band router, operating exclusively on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Even without the 6 Ghz spectrum you still get 4K-QAM and MLO which has in my setup definitely seemed to result in a real improvement in speed, coverage and overall connection stability which is critical for gaming online. There are some features aimed at gaming specifically like the Mobile Game Mode which offers prioritization for mobile gaming devices through the ASUS Router app, while OpenNAT provides game-oriented configuration tools that can simplify certain port-forwarding setups. My gaming experience over Wifi has actually been pretty good, even with more than 70-80 IoT devices, security cameras, and phones/PC's connected in my home. It's been surprisingly solid overall. There are a few other features I think that are worth mentioning such as the AiProtection pro, VPN and AiMesh. ASUS also includes AiProtection Pro, which provides security features such as malicious-site blocking, intrusion prevention, and protection against certain compromised-device activity without a recurring security subscription fee. VPN client and server options are available, including WireGuard and OpenVPN support. Another useful feature is ASUS AiMesh. If you already own compatible ASUS networking hardware, you may be able to incorporate it into a larger mesh network rather than replacing every networking device in your home. What is good: -A cleaner design than many traditional gaming routers, with no external antennas. -Wi-Fi 7 improvements on the widely used 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. -A 10G WAN port for faster internet connections. -A dedicated 2.5G gaming LAN port. -Extensive gaming and traffic-prioritization features. -Subscription-free AiProtection Pro security features. -ASUS AiMesh compatibility for expanding network coverage. Things to consider before purchasing... -No 6 GHz band, unlike many premium Wi-Fi 7 routers. -Only one multi-gigabit LAN port. -No 320 MHz wireless channel support. -Some advanced settings may be overwhelming for beginners. -Gaming prioritization benefits depend heavily on how the network is being used. Where I think this router shines is on the wireless, and prioritization for gamers. If you're a gamer and you connect wirelessly and want a solid connection I think this router strikes a happy medium between Wifi7 features vs. overall speed and consistent traffic that is stable. if you're an enthusiast that wants more 2.5Gbps wired ports or even 5Gbps wired ports this may not be the one to consider. If you just want one that works and that isn't all that important, then this is definitely one I'd recommend looking at. After setting it up and using it for more than a week, I can say that it's been solid and reliable which is consistent with my experience with older Asus routers.

In my experience ASUS routers are generally a really solid pick for someone who wants access to a huge range of advanced features to control their networking and doesn't mind doing a little tinkering to get it right. So I was a little surprised to find when installing their latest offering with ROG branding, which is generally aimed squarely at enthusiasts, to be thinking that my mom could probably get through the setup without much fuss. While the GS-BE7200X hasn't lost any of the prosumer focused features I generally associate with the brand there have been bunch of small but meaningful tweaks made to the system since the last one I had that seem aimed at providing a more streamlined and painless configuration experience for more casual users that I think will make it very compelling for anyone who might otherwise have been intimidated by the device's complexity. When it comes to baseline performance, I've been quite happy so far. I've been using it for about a week without porting over any of the configs or customized settings from my last ASUS router to get a sense of what it's like out of the box and have experienced no issues with compatibility, speeds, or stability, even using devices that weren't made with Wi-Fi 7 in mind. The devices I have which I know don't work with the latest standards (mostly smart home products) can be shunted to a dedicated IoT network that's turned on by default, and removes many of the headaches that can often come with the sometimes iffy backwards compatibility of wireless networks. And when you are ready to do some more advanced networking, you have access to pretty much everything you might want. Most of the more common issues like port forwarding or NAT traversal have a mix of more traditional interfaces and touch and go automated tools allowing you to look up common multiplayer games and automatically apply a premade profile, making it easily accessible regardless of your level of skill. The list of supported games is quite extensive, as one would expect from a gaming focused router, and all the ones I've tried so far have worked right away so I expect it to very much be a set-and-forget kind of feature. And for those who prefer hosting, ASUS's free DDNS service can spare you from having to routinely figure out your current IP address every time you want to spin up a game. And just to add a cherry on top they haven't skimped on the wired side of the equation either. The WAN port supports 10G networking and comes with a braided CAT-7 cable that can actually handle it, so it can make full use of a high end fiber connection if you have one, with other high speed wired ports working great with my 2.5G switch. Even with the connection split between half a dozen gaming rigs, all of which were gaming at the time, there were no perceptible slowdowns or dropped connections. All in all, this is a no-brainer for anyone looking for a more advanced router to handle heavy duty loads or just indulge in good old fashioned overkill.

If you are looking for an inexpensive Wi-Fi 7 router, the GS-BE7200X is a solid choice. The value for the money is definitely there. Build and Setup This router is very light. When I received the box, I was expecting something with some substance, but it was lightweight. It is all plastic and doesn't have the heavy, more premium feel I've gotten used to when it comes to Asus ROG hardware. That said, once it’s sitting on the shelf, it looks very sharp. The internal antenna design keeps it clean, and the lighting on the front looks cool. It can also be turned off or dimmed in the app. Setting it up took some patience. The app is great, but the BE7200X didn't want to talk to my Verizon gateway at first. After multiple restarts, a reset, and working in the app (using Gemini to talk me through it) I had to dig into the settings on both boxes and make a few changes to get them to cooperate with each other. Once they finally shook hands, though, it’s worked flawlessly. Not a single dropped connection since. Real-World Performance I’ve been extremely happy with how stable the BE7200X runs. Not one hiccup in the time I’ve been using it. I don’t have massive download speeds, only 300-500 Mbps. Asus has no problem pulling those speeds of course. Online games are not a problem. There is no bottleneck whatsoever. One of the reasons why I decided to buy an external router after dealing with the one included in my Verizon gateway was the gateway struggled big time with overheating and requiring regular restarts. It has been a headache for ages. Kind of my own fault, I have a ton of stuff hooked up to my network: security cameras, PCs, gaming consoles, TVs, streaming boxes, and audio components. My Verizon gateway would get overwhelmed and would literally shut itself down occasionally from overheating trying to manage it all. Adding this Asus into the mix and letting it run the network completely solved that. The gateway doesn't overheat anymore, and the Asus handles the whole load without blinking. Ports and Features Physical connectivity is great. I have every single port on the back taken up with something—my pool controller, a network drive, and hubs for my security devices. Everything runs without any hiccups. The only extra feature I’ve really messed with is the built-in VPN, which was easy to set up and works great without needing extra third-party software on all my devices. Range I do have a pretty big house—around 3,000 square feet. Asus says this unit is good for up to 2,750 square feet, and I'd say that's right on the money. At the far reaches of my home, my signal drops down to one bar. That isn't the Asus's fault at all since my house is bigger than what it's rated for. But if you have a home around this size or larger, you might end up wanting to add a mesh node down the road for the outer edges. Final Thoughts The initial setup was a little challenging, and the lightweight plastic build was a bit of a disappointment when taking it out of the box. But in terms of what it actually does day to day, it handles heavy traffic easily and does everything I need it to do. As long as it is durable and lasts, it’s definitely a five-star router.

The Asus ROG Strix GS-BE7200X is the first gaming router I have owned that doesn’t look ridiculous, or like it needs to be hidden away. There are no external antennas sticking out; there is just a clean box-shape with some RGB that can be toned down or left off. I put it out in the open next to my PC and it doesn’t stand out as a gaming router or as a router period. Out of the box, the unit has the following ports: one 10G WAN, a dedicated 2.5G gaming LAN port, four regular 1G LAN ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 for storage or a 5G dongle if you ever need it (you can charge a device with this port, too). Up top there are the usual buttons for power, WPS, and reset. There isn't anything fancy, but everything you actually need is there and easy to reach. I currently have a decent router in my opinion but the jump to the Asus ROG Strix GS-BE7200X is noticeable. On 5 GHz, I regularly get close to a gigabit and still get solid speed a couple of rooms/walls away. If you can use the router wired, the 10G WAN and the dedicated 2.5G port means that devices like my computers and PS5 aren’t fighting for speed over a single gigabit link. With telemetry on, the ping for my games stays low and stable even when the rest of the house is streaming. And the gaming prioritization technology is worth using. Setup was painless through the app. AiProtection is free, and the typical ASUS extras you would expect, like a separate network for guests and a mobile game mode, are all there if you need them. There are some aspects that I do with were better for a modern router. There is no 6 GHz band for Wi-fi, so if you specifically want that spectrum you will need a different router. And as I listed above, there is only one 2.5G LAN port but that is only an issue if you have several high-speed wired devices that you want to have that speed at the same time (you can still use the 1G ports). I feel like the Asus ROG Strix GS-BE7200X is a strong option in the gaming router market. You get actual Wi-Fi 7 performance, 10G WAN, and gaming features that work, without an extreme price or the look of a spaceship. One thing to be aware of is that this is a router only, and you will need a separate modem. Overall, if your internet is already multi-gig or if you are planning to upgrade soon, this router makes a lot of sense. But this is still a great option if you have a 1G internet plan and want a solid router with great range.

I picked up the ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 to finally move our house over to Wi-Fi 7. I'm a dad with a lot of devices to keep connected, and my needs are pretty simple. I want a router that works and doesn't make me think about it. The gaming name on the box made me a little nervous, since I figured it was built for people way more serious about networking than I am. It turned out to be a lot friendlier than I expected. Setup was easy. I plugged it in, opened the app, and followed the steps. Within a short time I was up and running without any of the headaches I remember from older routers. I have lost a few Saturdays to confusing router menus over the years, so I appreciated that this one did not turn into a project. Once it is running, the app is packed with features and things you can control. Honestly, it borders on overwhelming. There are options for guest networks, parental controls, separate networks for smart home devices, security settings, and plenty more. The good news is you do not have to touch most of it to get a solid experience. If you like to tinker, there is a lot to dig into. If you do not, you can get the basics going and leave the rest alone. It can feel like a lot the first time you open it. The Wi-Fi 7 is amazing. Speed has been impressive, and it is nice knowing the network is ready for newer phones, laptops, and TVs as we upgrade over the next few years. For a dad who does not want to replace his router again anytime soon, that peace of mind matters. The back of the unit has plenty of ports, which is a big plus for a house with a lot of smart home equipment. There are seven LAN ports along with a WAN port, and all of them run at 2.5 gig. That gives me room to wire in hubs and other gear instead of leaning on Wi-Fi for everything. Wired connections are usually more dependable, and I like not having to buy an extra switch just to plug things in. Now for the downside. The unit itself is big and, I will say it plainly, very ugly. It looks like a prop from a sci-fi movie, and it takes up more space than a typical router. If you plan to tuck it away out of sight, none of that matters. If it needs to sit out in the open in your living room, think about where it will go before you buy it. The look is clearly aimed at gamers, and a guy who values function over style does not need the flair. Overall, I am happy with this router. It is easy to set up, the Wi-Fi 7 performance is excellent, and the number of ports makes it a great fit for a connected home. The app might be more than some people need, and the size and looks are not for everybody, but those are small trade-offs for what you get. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a powerful router and does not care how it looks, especially if you have a lot of smart home gear to plug in. If you just want something small and simple that blends into the room, you may want to look at other options. For me, function wins, and this one delivers.

I’ve always been a fan of ASUS products, including their routers. My intended use for the new ROG Strix GS-BE7200x was an update/upgrade for my ageing GT-AX6000 ROG Rapture which I've had range/signal strength/connection issues with on a couple devices on my network. I was also looking forward to some better wifi performance on newer devices with updated wifi protocols. The ASUS Strix GS-BE7200x has typical low waste, high recycle content packaging. Included in the box are the basics, the router itself, power cord and 1 network cable. The form factor is small and good looking, almost like a small mini pc tower that would look good and sleek no matter where it’s located. Setup and config is pretty typical of ASUS routers, lots of granularity for power users, or a simple setup for those using the basics. I went through the configuration/setup and duplicated my old router. I placed the BE7200x in the same exact spot as my old router. Having used all the same wifi credentials on the new router, my 50+ devices reconnected to the new router with zero intervention from me. The first thing I noticed with the new router was that my devices that had marginal/weak connections previously, were now disconnecting completely and not reconnecting. I tried moving the router around as much as I could on the shelf it sits on. I tried rotating it to different angles. I was unable to get my marginal devices to stay connected. The Strix GS-BE7200x does have newer wifi protocols, but in use I didn’t notice any real world improvement in my case. I’m still undecided on which direction I’ll end up going with this new Strix router. I may put it back on line as my main router, and setup my old Rapture as a wired AImesh node and locate it to help coverage for my IOT devices with weak signal strength, but that will have to wait for a rainy day when no one else is home since the network will be up and down for a while. The new ASUS Strix GS-BE7200x is a good router, as I’ve come to expect from ASUS. I love the feature set including the AiProtection for my network, quick easy IOT network setup for special situations, the usability of the app, etc etc. 20+ years in IT and a full smart house has me using many of the features available in the ASUS routers. Overall the GS-BE7200x is a good router, but in my situation it is not an upgrade to what I had. I gained a small mostly unnoticeable wifi speed boost, but lost some range/connectivity on my most distant IOT devices. A 5 star router overall, but in my specific situation only a 4.

I've used my fair share of routers, including but this ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE7200X WiFi 7 router is the BEST gaming router I have ever used. It's actually the only router I have used that is truly optimized for gaming, where you can prioritize gaming LAN traffic (QoS filters for those in the known). The level of customization available is incredible and it's incredibly easy to setup and manage both using the web interface and the mobile app (I tested on iOS). Aside from blistering fast speeds, what stands out is it has 8x internal internals, so I'm getting whole house coverage without the need for a mesh, even though it does support ASUS AI Mesh kit. There's no awful external antennas, compared to older gaming routers I have used, and it's got a small footprint. In fact the ASUS GS-BE7200X not only looks great, but it's incredibly light weight. It looks more like a piece of high end audio equipment. Yes, it has the ROG Strix "eye" as an RGB on the front but this easy to disable in the settings (thank goodness). In terms of being future proofed, the GS-BE7200X supports WiFi 7, IPv6, and a has a 10GB WAN port - so it's ready for your future home broadband or wired gaming needs. In terms of ports you get: - 4 LAN ports - 1 x 2.5G LAN - 1 x 10G WAN - USB 3 port Included in box is heavy duty braided ethernet cable (my first ever experience of braided ethernet). If you're a serious PC gamer, you probably already know the ROG Strix brand. If you're a console gamer, you may be less familiar with it - but either way, my speed tests I am getting 2.2Gb downstream speeds from my ISP! Which is blistering fast and my ping and response time on game servers is now incredible. Seriously, if you want to level up your gaming, get the GS-BE7200X and use it as your primary router.

WiFi router technology changes so quickly so I’m always looking for ways to make my home network more efficient and faster. This router being made for gamers, fits the bill for me and has been a huge game changer. I used to think the router didn’t matter as much as the internet service you were paying for, but man was I wrong. I already have fiber internet, so I assumed my internet speeds would be reflective of that and already be pretty high. Changing to this router changed my mind completely. It was an instant upgrade in speed and bandwidth. I have everything from security camera’s to iPads, Apple TVs, Firestick, and cell phones connected to my network and this has handled it perfectly. No more lagging and pixelation on my work calls, and gaming has noticeably improved! Setup was simple, and by simple I mean it probably took 5 minutes and it was working and we were back to streaming and working. Everyone knows that nowadays if the internet goes down, everything stops in your home. So I was excited that I was set up and working so quickly. I’m always happy with my Asus products and this is no exception

ASUS makes setup easy with its GS-BE7200X Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 router, especially if you’re upgrading an existing router, adding a new primary router, or adding a node to an existing network. The ASUS Router app makes the process straightforward and lets you manage your router from your phone. Setting up separate networks for different groups of devices is easy using the ASUS Router app or a web browser. You can quickly establish a dedicated IoT network on the 2.4 GHz band for your smart-home devices. Not every device in your home requires full access to your network. For gamers, Game Acceleration offers custom settings for popular games. You can also enable the mobile gaming option from your phone to prioritize that device’s traffic. The exterior is a nice touch for an object that typically gets hidden behind a wall or at the back of an entertainment system. This unit has a unique look, with a raised ridge running diagonally across the outer casing and a splash of RGB to match your tower. Performance, security, and convenience come together in a compact, attractive package.

I love this Rog wifi 7 router. I have combined the Rog Strix GS BE7200X with the modem wifi router combo device I was already using. The modem connects via an Ethernet port connection to the GS BE7200X to provide Internet to it. The GS BE7200X has a unique wifi name vs the original I was using. This allows me to now have a dedicated wifi signal for only gaming devices. I noticed a few months back that I had over 20 devices connected to the wifi between my wife and myself. This number is only going up. Being able to remove those devices is a nice convenience to have. The wifi 7 aspect is also incredible. I am having a hard time determining what is better. Wifi7 or a Hardline Ethernet connection. The device is surprisingly light. The majority of the device is a heat sink to cool the components. The user interface for setting up the wifi password and network name is easy to use and navigate. Nice to have some custom gaming options that I've never had before. I'm looking forward to testing those to see if there is a noticeable difference. Overall. Great Wifi router. I recommend for any tech enthusiast.

I have had a similar router from Asus for quite a while with no issues. The ROG Strix GS-BE7200X looks to be no exception. I was able to set it up as stand-alone router seamlessly with the mobile application. Since already have one, I decided to add it as a mesh router extension. It connected to my existing network effortlessly. The ASUS application allows you to easily view your internet status and changes settings. What I really like is that you also have the option to control it from the browser as well. Many routers only allow control from the mobile application and the browser allows more advanced configuration. Speed is determined by your ISP provider, but takes full advantages of all bandwidth. Dual band allows longer distance, but slower, connection on the 2.5 ghz band and the 6 ghz allows much faster speeds, but limited distance. You also have the option of the more secure WPA3 encryption and parental controls are no extra charge that are packed with features to manage your child's internet time. It is a compact and pleasant form factor and looks good anywhere in your home.

After some time spent with this router, I've mostly had a good experience with it. I appreciate some of the features it has - for example, the 10Gb uplink is... pretty wild, I'm not even sure if there exists a residential ISP in the US that can even fully use that yet, but it's nice knowing that if my ISP ever offers such a thing I'm covered. I do also appreciate the inclusion of a 2.5Gb LAN port aside from the four 1Gb ports - my network covers multiple floors of a building, and it's nice to have the higher bandwidth available for the backhaul cable that connects all the wired stuff on the other floor without sacrificing a normal ethernet port. So far the signal itself has been pretty steady, and I haven't really had any issues with random drops or disconnects. There are a *lot* of configuration options in the web portal and app (though I wish there was more you could explicitly do with VLANs and DNS), including setting up specifically an IoT WiFi (which is pretty nice for those devices that refuse to connect to anything WiFi 7 or WPA3). I'm a big fan of the AdGuard DNS integration - it was a bit of a pain getting it actually working on my last router, but with this one I got it set up and functional in a matter of seconds (and since configuring, it's run pretty much seamlessly - no strange issues). However, there have been a couple of annoyances. First off, the signal doesn't seem to be as strong as my last router. I'm not sure if this is because my last router had a bunch of adjustable antennas, but I've noticed that the overall signal I get upstairs is lower and I will now occasionally loose signal in the far corners of the house where that was never an issue before. Also, one time, the router appears to have crashed and rebooted. That may have been user error, since I did notice that one of my connected devices appears to have been poorly connected and it was causing flapping, but it feels worth noting. Annoyances aside, I'm pretty happy with this thing. Setup was pretty quick and easy but still gave me options to really tweak things if I wanted to (I did), and since then I've just kind of forgotten it existed unless I'm looking directly at it (which is honestly kind of what you want out of a router). My household consists of multiple gamers, and it's kept up pretty well with a handful of people all simultaneously running online games and Discord calls and probably also YouTube as well (some of the people will watch videos while they play and chat). I haven't noticed any drops in performance when everyone's online, the user interface is pretty easy to understand and exposes a reasonable amount of options, and I do like the RGB on the router - it's fun. Other than the initial struggles with trying to get the IoT devices connected and having to set up the separate network for them since they wouldn't cooperate, I haven't had to do any troubleshooting to get anyone connected and no *normal* device (such as a computer, printer, game console, or TV) had an issue with getting online. I'd absolutely recommend this, but I think you should be more careful about where in your house you're going to position this device, and would recommend getting another Asus router to set up AiMesh if you're going to be deploying this in a place with multiple floors.