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Inspired by the unique design and power wings of drones, the TUF Gaming BE6500 combines a sleek appearance with advanced cooling efficiency. Its hollow design on both sides enhances heat dissipation for stable all-day operation, enhancing your internet and gaming experience. ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 combines WiFi 7 and ASUS AiMesh to offer more than just extended coverage. It provides a stable, secure, and feature-rich network under one SSID, while working with compatible ASUS routers for easy management, advanced security, and smart home integration across your entire network. TUF Gaming BE6500 is powered by a powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and comes with 1GB DDR4 large memory, effortlessly handling various tasks. Inspired by drone design, with aluminum heatsinks, nano-carbon coating, and 5-sided ventilation for stable all-day operation, enhancing your internet and gaming experience. Enjoy versatile and ultra-fast multi-gig gaming networking with the TUF Gaming BE6500. TUF Gaming BE6500 includes quad 2.5G port for high-speed gaming, entertainment and ultra-fast ethernet backhaul. Prioritize the network traffic of your favorite mobile game, minimizing lag and latency with just a tap on the ASUS Router mobile App.
| Model | TUF-BE6500 |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be |
| Maximum Speed | 802.11be (2.4GHz): Up to 688 Mbps 802.11be (5GHz): Up to 5764 Mbps |
| Connectivity | 1 x 2.5Gbps RJ45 WAN / LAN Port 3 x 1Gbps RJ45 LAN Port 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| WPS | Yes |
| Security | WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS Support |
| Antennas | 6 x external |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Detailed Information
| Model Name | TUF-BE6500 |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax) WiFi 7 (802.11be) IPv4 IPv6 |
| WiFi Data Rate | WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): Up to 2402 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): Up to 5764 Mbps |
| Antenna | External Antenna x 6 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 2x2 5GHz 4x4 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash 1 GB RAM |
| Boosts Speed | OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Beamforming: Standard-Based and Universal 4096-QAM High Data Rate 20/40/80/160 MHz Bandwidth |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz |
| Operating Mode | Repeater Mode Media Bridge Mode Access Point Mode AiMesh Node Mode Wireless Router Mode |
| Ports | 1 x 2.5GbE for WAN 3 x 2.5GbE for LAN 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 |
| Buttons | WPS Button Reset Button Power Switch |
| LED Indicators | 1 x WAN 1 x LAN 1 x 5GHz 1 x 2.4GHz 1 x Power |
| Power Supply | AC Input: 110-240v (50-60Hz) DC Output: 12V 2.5A |
| Product Weight | 772 g |
| Product Dimensions | 304 x 174 x 214 mm |
| AiMesh | AiMesh Primary AiMesh Router AiMesh Node |
| Game | Gaming Port OpenNAT (Game Profile) Gear Accelerator Game Boost / Acceleration |
| Parental Control | Web & Apps Filters Time Scheduling Safe Browsing Customized Internet Schedule Maximum Parental Control Profile: 64 Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule: 64 |
| Guest Network | Supports Guest Network Guest Network Connection Time Limit Maximum Guest Network Rule: 2.4GHz + 5GHz x 3 Guest Network Encryption: Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal |
| Security | VPN DNS-over-TLS Security Scan SSH Firewall Let's Encrypt WPS AiProtection WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter: 64 Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter: 32 Maximum Firewall URL Filter: 64 |
| AiProtection | AiProtection Pro Infected Device Prevention and Blocking Two-Way IPS Malicious Site Blocking Router Security Assessment |
| VPN | Supports Surfshark Supports Nord VPN VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion VPN Server PPTP VPN Server Open VPN VPN Server IPSec VPN Client PPTP VPN Client Open VPN VPN Client L2TP |
| Traffic Control | Website History Traffic Analyzer Wireless Traffic Monitor Wired Traffic Monitor Real-time Traffic Monitor Traffic Monitor Traditional QoS Bandwidth Limiter Bandwidth Monitor Adaptive QoS Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule: 32 Traffic Analysis Period: Daily, Weekly, Monthly |
| WAN | PPPoE Relay IPSec SIP Pass-Through H.323 Pass-Through Static IP RTSP Pass-Through Automatic IP IPSec Pass-Through L2TP L2TP Pass-Through PPTP PPTP Pass-Through PPoE Internet Connection Type: DDNS, DMZ, Port triggering, Port forwarding, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Dual WAN Maximum Port Forwarding Rule: 64 Maximum Port Triggering Rule: 32 |
| LAN | Manually Assign IP Address Wake on LAN (WOL) IPTV DHCP Server Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule: 64 |
| Wireless | MU-MIMO RADIUS Client Universal Beamforming Airtime Fairness Wireless Scheduler Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter UTF-8 SSID Maximum MAC Filters: 64 |
| USB Application | File System: FAT32, ext4, ext3, ext2, vFAT, NTFS, HFS+ Samba Server Shared Folder Privileges FTP Server Time Machine Media Server AiDisk Download Master AiCloud Safely Remove Disk |
| User Interface | Web: AsusWRT App: ASUS Router APP |
| Administration | New Device Connect Notification Login Captcha Connection Diagnosis Auto Firmware Update Configuration Backup and Restore Diagnosis Tools Feedback System System Log |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer's Website | Link * |
| Product Website | Link * |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty Duration | 3 Years |
ASUS TUF GAMING BE6500 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Dual Band Mesh-Enabled Wireless Router
- Wi-Fi 7 Gigabit LAN Mesh-Enabled Router
- Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 7 Bandwidth: Up to 688 Mbps
- 5GHz Wi-Fi 7 Bandwidth: Up to 5764 Mbps
- 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN / LAN Port
- 3 x 2.5Gbps LAN Ports
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Port
- 6 x External Antenna
- Game Mode & Dedicated Gaming Port
- 3 Year Warranty

- Product Code: 90IG0920-MO9C00
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