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Asus TUF-BE6500

details: BE6500 Dual Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Extendable Gaming Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2025-05-10
updated: 2025-07-02
WiFi 7 dual-band router delivers speeds up to 6500 Mbps. 4096-QAM boosts speed by 1.2X, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enhances stability and efficiency by connecting multiple bands simultaneously.

Quad 2.5GbE Ports – 2.5GbE ports prioritize traffic, optimizing wired internet connectivity for maximum performance.

One Router. All Game Types – Features Mobile Game Mode prioritization, a dedicated Gaming Port for peak performance, and simplified Open NAT for easy multiplayer setups.

The TUF Gaming BE6500 combines a sleek appearance with advanced cooling efficiency. Its hollow design on both sides enhances heat dissipation for stable all-day operation, enhancing your internet and gaming experience.

ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 combines WiFi 7 and ASUS AiMesh to offer more than just extended coverage. It provides a stable, secure, and feature-rich network under one SSID, while working with compatible ASUS routers for easy management, advanced security, and smart home integration across your entire network.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connection by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. TUF Gaming BE6500 is built to be future-proof with all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they utilize.

TUF Gaming BE6500 is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and comes with 1GB DDR4 large memory, effortlessly handling various tasks.

TUF Gaming BE6500 offers a triple-level protection strategy, enhancing your entire network with advanced features. This powerful approach delivers robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
 
 
 
 TUF-BE6500 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
one USB port for 3G/4G modems
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 3
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 USB port(s): 1
for storage devices, 3G/4G modems
 USB port type: USB 3.2
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 Port triggering: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 QoS: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 6600 Mbps (Wi-Fi 6)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E - 6GHz)
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
 Wifi security/authentication: WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
WPA3
RADIUS authentication
 WiFi modes: Access point
Wireless bridge (PtP)
Repeater mode
 external antenna(s): 6
 ext antenna(s) removable ?: no
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 MU-MIMO: yes
 Beamforming: yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Ethernet wired backhaul: yes
 VPN
 VPN Authentication: IKE (IPSec) Key Management
  IPSec
 IPSec server: yes
 IPSec passthrough: yes
  L2TP
 L2TP client: yes
 L2TP passthrough: yes
  PPTP
 PPTP server: yes
 PPTP client: yes
 PPTP passthrough: yes
 Device Management
 Alternate Admin URL: http://www.asusrouter.com
 Administration: Mobile App
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Configuration backup/restore: yes
 Event log: yes
 Diagnostic functions: yes
 Misc hardware info
 RAM: 1024 Mb
 Flash Memory: 256 Mb
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-serv...
 Manual: https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wirele...
 Quick Install Guide: https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wirele...

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