The ASUS RT-BE82U is a BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 router designed for high-speed home networking. It combines Wi-Fi 7 technologies such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, and 160 MHz channels with a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, five 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, ASUS AiMesh support, and commercial-grade security powered by AiProtection Pro. It is suitable for demanding applications including 4K/8K streaming, gaming, remote work, and smart homes. 

Key Features

BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7

• Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
• Combined wireless speed up to 6500 Mbps
• Dual-band operation
• Supports Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 5 and earlier Wi-Fi standards. 

Wireless Performance

Wi-Fi 7 Technologies

Supports:

• Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
• 4K-QAM
• OFDMA
• MU-MIMO
• Beamforming
• 160 MHz Channels

These technologies improve throughput, efficiency, and latency compared with earlier Wi-Fi generations. 

Powerful Hardware

• 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 256 MB Flash Memory

Designed to handle multiple simultaneous connections and advanced networking features. 

Multi-Gig Connectivity

Ports include:

• 1 × 2.5GbE WAN
• 4 × 2.5GbE LAN
• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1

Five 2.5GbE ports enable high-speed wired networking for PCs, NAS devices, switches, and gaming consoles. 

ASUS AiMesh

Supports:

• AiMesh Primary Router
• AiMesh Node
• Seamless Whole-Home Roaming
• Single Wi-Fi Network

Compatible with other supported ASUS AiMesh products. 

ASUS AiProtection

Commercial-grade security powered by Trend Micro™, including:

• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Two-Way IPS
• Infected Device Prevention
• Safe Browsing 

VPN Features

Supports:

VPN Server

• WireGuard
• OpenVPN
• IPSec
• PPTP

VPN Client

• WireGuard
• OpenVPN
• L2TP
• PPTP

Also supports Instant Guard for secure remote connections. 

Smart Features

• Adaptive QoS
• Guest Network
• IoT Network
• Kid's Network
• Parental Controls
• Traffic Analyzer
• USB File Sharing
• AiCloud
• Media Server
• Download Master
• ASUS Router App
• ASUSWRT Web Interface 

Operating Modes

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

Technical Specifications

Wireless Technologies

• Wi-Fi 7
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
• OFDMA
• MU-MIMO
• 4K-QAM
• Beamforming
• 160 MHz Channels

Physical Specifications

Ideal For

• Multi-Gig Internet
• 4K & 8K Streaming
• Online Gaming
• Remote Work
• Large Smart Homes
• NAS Storage
• Multi-Device Households
• Whole-Home Mesh Networks

Package Contents

• ASUS RT-BE82U Router
• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card