ASUS RT-BE50 - BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router

The ASUS RT-BE50 BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router is designed to provide high-speed wireless connectivity for modern smart homes, home offices, gaming setups, and multimedia streaming. Built with the latest WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) technology, dual-band wireless performance of up to 3600 Mbps is delivered for fast downloads, smooth 8K streaming, cloud applications, online gaming, and reliable connections across multiple devices. Legacy WiFi devices are also supported, making the router suitable for both existing and next-generation networks.

Advanced networking technologies are integrated to improve performance, stability, and security throughout the home. AI-powered ASUS AiMesh technology is utilized to expand wireless coverage under a single network name, while Multi-Link Operation (MLO) intelligently manages wireless connections across both frequency bands for reduced latency and uninterrupted performance. Dedicated IoT, VPN, and Kid's Networks are supported to simplify smart home management, while comprehensive VPN compatibility and subscription-free parental controls help provide secure internet access for every member of the household.

Key Features

WiFi 7 BE3600 Dual-Band Performance

Next-generation WiFi 7 technology is supported with combined wireless speeds of up to 3600 Mbps, providing reliable connectivity for gaming, streaming, cloud computing, and smart home devices.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO)

Connections are intelligently balanced between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing lower latency, improved reliability, and smoother performance for compatible WiFi 7 devices.

160 MHz Channel Support

Ultra-wide 160 MHz channels are supported to deliver higher throughput, faster data transfers, and improved network efficiency.

4K-QAM Technology

Advanced 4096-QAM modulation increases data transmission efficiency by up to 20% compared to WiFi 6/6E, allowing more information to be transferred within each signal.

AI-Powered ASUS AiMesh

Whole-home WiFi coverage is expanded using ASUS AiMesh technology, allowing compatible ASUS routers to operate as a unified mesh network with seamless roaming.

Smart Home Master Network Segmentation

Dedicated SSIDs can be created for IoT devices, children's devices, and VPN connections, making network management more organized, secure, and efficient.

High-Speed 2.5G WAN Port

A dedicated 2.5 Gigabit WAN port is included to support high-speed broadband connections, multi-gig internet plans, and fast wired backhaul for mesh networking.

Advanced VPN Support

Comprehensive VPN functionality is provided with support for WireGuard®, OpenVPN, IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, VPN Fusion, and Instant Guard, enabling secure remote access and encrypted internet connections.

Subscription-Free Parental Controls

Built-in parental controls allow internet schedules, Safe Browsing filters, and customized online access rules to be configured without recurring subscription fees.

ASUSWRT Web Interface & Mobile App

Network configuration, monitoring, firmware updates, and device management can be performed through the ASUSWRT web interface or the ASUS Router mobile application.

Specifications

Network Standard

• IPv6
• IPv4
• WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
• WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
• WiFi 4 (802.11n)
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11a

Product Segment

• BE3600 Ultimate BE Performance
• 688 Mbps + 2882 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

• WiFi 7 (5GHz): Up to 2882 Mbps
• WiFi 7 (2.4GHz): Up to 688 Mbps
• 802.11g: Up to 54 Mbps
• 802.11b: Up to 11 Mbps
• 802.11a: Up to 54 Mbps

Antenna

• 4 × External Antennas

Transmit / Receive

• 5GHz: 2×2
• 2.4GHz: 2×2

Processor

• Quad-core Processor

Memory

• 128 MB Flash
• 256 MB RAM

Speed Enhancement Technologies

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
• Standard-based Beamforming
• Universal Beamforming
• 4096-QAM High Data Rate
• 20/40/80/160 MHz Bandwidth Support

Operating Frequency

• 2.4 GHz
• 5 GHz

Operating Modes

• Wireless Router Mode
• AiMesh Node Mode
• Repeater Mode
• Media Bridge Mode
• Access Point Mode
• Range Extender Mode

I/O Ports

• 1 × 2.5G WAN Port
• 3 × 1G LAN Ports

Buttons

• WPS Button
• Reset Button

LED Indicator

• Power ×1

Power Supply

• AC Input: 100V–240V (50–60Hz)
• DC Output: 12V / Max. 1.5A

Package Contents

• ASUS RT-BE50 Router
• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

Product Weight

• 450 g

Product Dimensions

• 261 × 156 × 50 mm

AiMesh

• AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Parental Controls

• Time Scheduling
• Safe Browsing
• Customized Internet Schedule

Guest Network

• Guest Network Support
• Internet Access Isolation
• Maximum Guest Network Rules:
  • 2.4GHz ×3
  • 5GHz ×3
• Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Security

• VPN
• WPS Support
• WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• WPS
• Let's Encrypt
• DNS-over-TLS
• SSH
• Security Scan
• Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filters: 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filters: 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filters: 64

VPN

• Instant Guard
• VPN Client L2TP
• VPN Client OpenVPN
• VPN Client PPTP
• VPN Client WireGuard
• VPN Server IPSec
• VPN Server OpenVPN
• VPN Server PPTP
• VPN Server WireGuard
• VPN Fusion

Traffic Control

• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
• Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rules: 32
• Traditional QoS
• Maximum Traditional QoS Rules: 32
• Traffic Monitor
• Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor

WAN Features

• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Automatic IP
• Static IP
• Port Forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rules: 64
• Port Triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rules: 32
• DMZ
• DDNS
• NAT Passthrough
• PPTP Pass-Through
• L2TP Pass-Through
• IPSec Pass-Through
• RTSP Pass-Through
• H.323 Pass-Through
• SIP Pass-Through
• PPPoE Relay

LAN Features

• DHCP Server
• IGMP Snooping
• IPTV
• Manual IP Address Assignment
• Maximum Manual IP Assignment Rules: 64
• Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless Features

• MU-MIMO
• UTF-8 SSID
• WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters: 64
• Wireless Scheduler
• Airtime Fairness
• RADIUS Client
• Universal Beamforming
• Explicit Beamforming

User Interface

• ASUSWRT Web Interface
• ASUS Router Mobile App

Administration

• Configuration Backup and Restore
• Diagnosis Tools
• Feedback System
• System Log
• New Device Connect Notification
• Login Captcha
• Connection Diagnosis
• Automatic Firmware Update

Conclusion

The ASUS RT-BE50 is engineered to deliver reliable WiFi 7 performance, intelligent mesh networking, and advanced security for connected homes. High-speed wireless connectivity, AI-powered AiMesh expansion, dedicated smart home network management, comprehensive VPN support, and subscription-free parental controls are combined to provide a dependable networking solution for entertainment, gaming, remote work, and everyday internet use. Its versatile connectivity options and extensive management features make it well suited for both current and future networking requirements.