ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router

Description

ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router

Enhance your home network with the ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 WiFi 7 Router, designed for gaming, streaming and connected devices. Featuring dual-band WiFi 7 technology, multiple 2.5GbE ports and dedicated gaming features, this router offers flexible wired and wireless connectivity for compatible devices.

Technical Specifications

• • Brand: ASUS

• • Product family: TUF Gaming

• • Model: TUF-BE6500

• • Router type: Dual-band gaming router

• • Wireless standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)

• • Advertised combined wireless rate: Up to 6500 Mbps

• • Frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

• • Ethernet: 1 × 2.5GbE WAN and 3 × 2.5GbE LAN

• • USB: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1

• • Antennas: Six external fixed antennas

• • Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core

• • Memory: 1GB RAM and 256MB flash

• • Mesh networking: ASUS AiMesh

• • Security: AiProtection Pro and supported WPA/WPA2/WPA3 security options

Key Features

WiFi 7 Dual-Band Connectivity

The ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 supports WiFi 7 (802.11be) across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Its advertised combined wireless data rates reach up to 6500 Mbps under compatible conditions. Actual performance varies according to connected devices, network conditions and distance.

Four 2.5GbE Ethernet Ports

Connect compatible wired devices using the router’s four 2.5GbE ports, consisting of one WAN port and three LAN ports. These ports support high-speed wired networking when paired with compatible network equipment and an appropriate internet service.

Gaming Network Features

Gaming-focused features include a dedicated gaming port, Game Boost, Gear Accelerator and OpenNAT game profiles. These tools provide options for prioritizing compatible gaming traffic and configuring supported multiplayer connections.

AiMesh Compatibility

AiMesh support allows the router to work with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices to create an expandable mesh network. Actual coverage and performance depend on the building layout, placement and connected equipment.

Network Security and Management

ASUS AiProtection Pro and supported parental-control features provide tools for managing network security and household connectivity. Available functions depend on firmware and regional configuration.

USB Connectivity

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports compatible USB applications and devices, subject to supported file systems, software and configuration.