Name: RT-BE96U
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 22429

BE19000 Tri-band WiFi 7 Router, support new 320MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, Multi-link operation (MLO), dual 10G ports, subscription-free network security and comprehensive VPN features

Next-gen WiFi Standard – Beyond-fast WiFi 7 (802.11be) with new 320MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM significantly increases network capacity and throughput, with speeds of up to 19 Gbps
Multi-link Operation – Links to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
Dual 10 Gbps Ports – Maximized wired connectivity and flexible network port configuration for ultra-fast backhaul applications with dual 10G ports
Subscription-free Network Security – With commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, plus a one-tap security scan and Safe Browsing
Advanced Parental Controls – Protect your kids online with instant monitoring, content filters and customized settings for every connected device
Comprehensive VPN Features – Including the Instant Guard mobile app for secure connection over public WiFi
AiMesh Extendable Router – Enables whole home seamless roaming with rich, advanced features

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A powerful router on futuristic stage, with slogan 'Extendable WiFi 7 for new era' and category name of 'BE1900 tri-band WiFi 7 router RT-BE96U'

BE19000 Tri-band router RT-BE96U

EXTENDABLE WiFi
FOR A NEW ERA

WiFi 7 – 2X Higher Capacity

WiFi 7* introduces all-new ultrawide 320 MHz channels**, doubling data transmission capacity. You can think of networking as a virtual freeway and the doubled bandwidth as a doubling of the number of lanes. Now larger vehicles are allowed to get on the freeway and can pack more data than ever before.

*WiFi 7 features requires WiFi routers and client devices with WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.
**The 320Mhz in the 6 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions.

WiFi 7 – 20% Higher Transmission Rate

With the introduction of 4K-QAM, WiFi 7* can improve data transmission rates versus WiFi 6/6E by up to 20%, because a higher QAM can pack signals more densely. Continuing with the freeway analogy, now higher QAM permits more merchandise to be loaded into every vehicle. In other words, you can now upload and download more data in the same time frame as before.

*WiFi 7 features requires WiFi routers and client devices with WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.

Three roads, smallest one representing WiFi 5 as 80MHz, mid-sized one as WiFi 6 with 160MHz, largest as WiFi 7 with 320MHz, two magnifier, one on WiFi 6, showing less dots and 10 bit per symbol, another one WiFi 7, with dense dots and 12bit per symbol.

Future-proof Your Connected Homes

The tri-band RT-BE96U offers 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz WiFi networking, with speeds of up to 19Gbps*. This solution ensures comprehensive WiFi compatibility for all your devices, from cutting-edge mobile devices to legacy smart home products with long lifespans. With ASUS AiMesh technology, it's easy to combine RT-BE96U with multiple ASUS extendable routers to create a seamless mesh network with rich, advanced features.

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.

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Image of 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz band with total speed of 19Gbps.

Reliable WiFi with Multi-Link

Before WiFi 7, transmissions were limited to one band, such as 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Multi-Link Operation* (MLO) allows a device to simultaneously connect on multiple bands, enabling faster speeds by aggregating bandwidth, with more reliable WiFi connections on multiple concurrently used bands. Connecting to multiple bands in this manner also enables seamless switching — a process that automatically allocates data to the most suitable band, to reduce latency.

RT-BE96U sending out one 5GHz band and one 6GHz band, two bands aggregates with simultaneous MLO technology for larger bandwidth, while 5GHz band and 6GHz combing into one with alternating MLO technology for seamless switch. Two bands received by smart phone, smart phone is connected to 5GHz and 6GHz band simultaneously.

*Simultaneous MLO means STR (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive) mode. Alternating MLO means eMLSR (enhanced Multi-Link-Single-Radio) mode. Firmware support for Multi-link Operation (MLO) on ASUS RT-BE96U is in development (as of September 2023) and will be released in late 2023 or early 2024.

Flexible Network Port Configuration

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.

RT-BE96U’s IO port side, marking two 10G ports together as “dual 10G ports”, marking the 10G WAN / LAN port with the 1G WAN / LAN port and the USB 3.0 port as multi-WAN. Marking LAN 3 port and LAN 4 port together as link aggregation.

Cool and Stable

The RT-BE96U is engineered to deliver maximum WiFi performance. The increased clearance under the router is designed to improve airflow through the vents, complementing the quadruple heatsink for even greater reliability.

Disassembly diagram of RT-BE96U, marking the top cover as special designed vent, second layer as full-sized aluminum plate, three parts on third layer as aluminum heatsinks with nanocarbon coating and 2 center meter router stand at the bottom. Blue cool air entering the router from the router stand, going through layer two and three, the air turns red, and exit from the vent on top.

Subscription-Free Network Security

Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices. It’s even more important when there are components without anti-virus capabilities such as IoT devices. RT-BE96U provides commercial-grade AiProtection powered by Trend Micro™, your home network is automatically shielded with up-to-date protection against internet threats.

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One-Tap Security Scan
AiProtection Pro
Comprehensive VPN Features
Advanced Parental Controls

The RT-BE96U router features hassle-free Security Scan, which helps users make sure the router is properly configured for network protection, including WiFi password strength for each sub-network, port configuration, and more.

A girl using laptop relaxing in the background, in front of the image is a router, half scanned by FUI.

The RT-BE96U router includes AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™ to help protect your connected devices. It also allows you to monitor your connections, via the handy mobile app.

A complicated network illustration, router as the key item, supporting smart phone, laptop, iPad, and IoT devices, two large shield in this network protecting all devices.

The RT-BE96U supports various VPN protocols, including the latest Wireguard® for various scenarios. Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-click secure internet access via the RT-BE96U from anywhere in the world. The site-to-site VPN feature also helps ensure that your data is transferred safely between routers located on different networks.

A business man using laptop in airport, linking to WiFi sent from RT-BE96U at home via VPN.

Protect your kids online with robust parental controls offered through a free subscription. You can effortlessly monitor your kids’ online activity and customize settings for each connected device.

Kid-Safe Preset
Content Filter
Advanced Time Scheduling
Internet Activity Dashboard

Choose the preset profile based on age and it will automatically apply filters for inappropriate content and set suggested daily screen time schedules for your kid’s devices. The easy profile management gives you more flexibility for digital parenting.
Integrating Trend MicroTM’s DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) engine, the advanced content filter provides a more effective mechanism to analyze network packets. It helps identify and block hidden threats to keep your kids from inappropriate content that can appear in web browsers and mobile apps on their devices.
Flexibly schedule online and offline hours for your kids to help manage their internet access. You can also grant extra online time for rewarding their good behavior.
Check network activity on the graphical dashboard to monitor internet peak time and content viewed by your children. You can also view the aggregated data of group devices and apply scheduled screen time and content filters with just a few taps.