Overview
The ASUS RT-BE82U is a BE6500 dual-band WiFi 7 router designed for high-speed wireless and multi-gigabit wired networking. It supports the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with wireless data rates up to 688Mbps and 5764Mbps respectively.
WiFi 7 Connectivity
The RT-BE82U supports WiFi 7 based on IEEE 802.11be and is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards. It supports 4096-QAM, OFDMA, beamforming, and channel bandwidths up to 160MHz for compatible wireless clients.
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
The router provides one 2.5Gb Ethernet port for WAN connectivity and four 2.5Gb Ethernet ports for LAN connections. This all-multi-gigabit wired configuration supports high-speed internet services, wired workstations, network storage, switches, and other compatible devices.
USB Connectivity
A USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports compatible USB storage and network applications. ASUS provides features including AiCloud, media server functionality, Samba, FTP, and 4G/5G mobile tethering.
AiMesh and Network Management
The RT-BE82U supports ASUS AiMesh and can operate as a primary AiMesh router or node. Additional operating modes include Access Point, Media Bridge, and Repeater modes. ASUSWRT and the ASUS Router app provide network configuration and management.
Security
Integrated security features include AiProtection, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, firewall functionality, VPN client and server support, DNS-over-TLS, security scanning, and parental controls.
Key Features
- BE6500 dual-band WiFi 7 connectivity
- Up to 5764Mbps on 5GHz and 688Mbps on 2.4GHz
- One 2.5Gb WAN port and four 2.5Gb LAN ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for storage and tethering applications
- ASUS AiMesh support with integrated network security features
Applications
The ASUS RT-BE82U is suitable for high-speed home networks, home offices, small businesses, multi-gigabit broadband connections, and deployments requiring multiple 2.5Gb Ethernet connections alongside WiFi 7 wireless networking.
DC Supplies Product Note
Because all five Ethernet ports support 2.5Gb connectivity, the RT-BE82U is suited to deployments where multiple wired clients or network devices require multi-gigabit links without adding a separate Ethernet switch.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Part Number / MPN | RT-BE82U |
| Product Type | BE6500 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 5764Mbps |
| Transmit / Receive | 2.4GHz 2x2 / 5GHz 4x4 |
| Antennas | 4 x External Antennas |
| Processor | 2.0GHz Quad-Core |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Flash Memory | 256MB |
| WAN | 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| LAN | 4 x 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Wireless Technologies | OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20 / 40 / 80 / 160MHz |
| Mesh Support | ASUS AiMesh |
| Operating Modes | Wireless Router, Access Point, Media Bridge, Repeater |
| Security | AiProtection, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, Firewall |
| Power Input | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| DC Output | 12V / 3A |
| Dimensions | 238 x 147 x 97 mm |
| Weight | 502 g |
FAQs
What is the ASUS RT-BE82U?
The ASUS RT-BE82U is a BE6500 dual-band WiFi 7 router with five 2.5Gb Ethernet ports and USB 3.2 connectivity.
What wireless speeds does it support?
It supports up to 688Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 5764Mbps on 5GHz.
How many 2.5Gb Ethernet ports does it have?
The router has one 2.5Gb WAN port and four 2.5Gb LAN ports, providing five 2.5Gb Ethernet connections in total.
Does the RT-BE82U support AiMesh?
Yes. It can operate as a primary ASUS AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node with compatible ASUS networking products.
What USB interface is included?
The RT-BE82U includes one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for supported storage, media-server, file-sharing, and mobile-tethering applications.
