Overview
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a BE3600 dual-band WiFi 7 router designed for high-speed wireless networking across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It provides up to 688Mbps on 2.4GHz and 2882Mbps on 5GHz, along with multi-gigabit wired connectivity and USB networking features.
WiFi 7 Connectivity
The RT-BE58U supports WiFi 7 based on IEEE 802.11be and is backward compatible with WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4, and earlier 802.11 standards. It supports 4096-QAM, OFDMA, and 20/40/80/160MHz channel bandwidth for compatible wireless clients.
Multi-Gigabit Networking
The router includes one 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port, one 1Gbps WAN/LAN port, and three additional Gigabit LAN ports. This configuration supports high-speed internet connections, wired clients, and flexible WAN/LAN deployment options.
USB Connectivity
A USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports network applications including 4G/5G mobile tethering, file sharing, media server functionality, Samba, FTP, and other compatible USB storage applications.
AiMesh and Network Management
The RT-BE58U supports ASUS AiMesh and can operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node. Available operating modes include wireless router, access point, and media bridge modes. ASUSWRT and the ASUS Router app provide configuration and network management.
Security and Network Features
Security features include AiProtection, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, firewall functionality, VPN support, DNS-over-TLS, security scanning, and parental controls. Adaptive QoS, traffic monitoring, guest networking, and VPN Fusion provide additional network-management capabilities.
Key Features
- BE3600 dual-band WiFi 7 connectivity
- Up to 2882Mbps on 5GHz and 688Mbps on 2.4GHz
- One 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port plus four Gigabit Ethernet ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 for storage and mobile tethering applications
- ASUS AiMesh support with AiProtection security features
Applications
The ASUS RT-BE58U is suitable for home offices, small businesses, high-speed broadband connections, wireless entertainment systems, and network environments requiring WiFi 7 connectivity with multi-gigabit Ethernet.
DC Supplies Product Note
For multi-gigabit deployments, use the 2.5Gb WAN/LAN port for compatible broadband or Ethernet backhaul connections and verify that connected client devices also support the required link speed.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Part Number / MPN | RT-BE58U |
| Product Type | BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router |
| Wireless Standard | WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Wireless Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| 2.4GHz Data Rate | Up to 688Mbps |
| 5GHz Data Rate | Up to 2882Mbps |
| Transmit / Receive | 2.4GHz 2x2 / 5GHz 2x2 |
| Antennas | 4 x External Antennas |
| Processor | 2.0GHz Quad-Core |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Flash Memory | 256MB |
| WAN/LAN | 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN; 1 x 1Gbps WAN/LAN |
| LAN | 3 x Gigabit LAN |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wireless Technologies | OFDMA, 4096-QAM, 160MHz Channels |
| Mesh Support | ASUS AiMesh |
| Operating Modes | Wireless Router, Access Point, Media Bridge |
| Security | AiProtection, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, Firewall |
| Power Input | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| DC Output | 12V / 2A |
| Dimensions | 238 x 147 x 193 mm |
| Weight | 461 g |
FAQs
What is the ASUS RT-BE58U?
The ASUS RT-BE58U is a BE3600 dual-band WiFi 7 wireless router with multi-gigabit Ethernet and USB connectivity.
What WiFi speeds does it support?
The router supports up to 688Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 2882Mbps on the 5GHz band.
Does the RT-BE58U have a 2.5Gb Ethernet port?
Yes. It includes one 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN port for compatible broadband, LAN, or Ethernet backhaul configurations.
Does it support ASUS AiMesh?
Yes. The RT-BE58U can function as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node with compatible ASUS networking equipment.
What USB interface does it provide?
The router includes one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supporting storage, file sharing, media-server functions, and 4G/5G mobile tethering applications.
