What features does the ASUS RT-BE96U router offer for network security?

The ASUS RT-BE96U router includes commercial-grade network security technologies that protect against multiple types of threats.

What are the data transfer speeds supported by the ASUS RT-BE96U router?

The ASUS RT-BE96U router boosts speeds up to 19,000 Mbps, utilizing the ultrafast WiFi 7 standard.

WHY? release a PRODUCT with one of the MAJOR features NOT EVEN PLANNED till DEC 2023, or as my guess, most likely till sometimes in 2024

The MLO (Multi-Link Operation) feature of the ASUS RT-BE96U router requires a WiFi 7 capable device and is expected to have a firmware release by Q4 2023 or later.

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ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band Performance WiFi 7 Extendable Router with 6GHz support, Dual 10G Port, 320Mhz, lifetime internet security , *MLO, AiMesh Support

Name: ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band Performance WiFi 7 Extendable Router with 6GHz support, Dual 10G Port, 320Mhz, lifetime internet security , *MLO, AiMesh Support
Uploaded: 2025-11-22
Description: ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 802.11BE Tri-Band Performance WiFi 7 Extendable Router with 6GHz support, Dual 10G Port, 320Mhz, lifetime internet security , *MLO, AiMesh Support

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Class: RT-BE96U

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Wireless Speed: Tri-Band WiFi 7

Quad-Band WiFi 7
Tri-Band WiFi 7
Dual-Band WiFi 7

Next-gen WiFi standard - Ultrafast WiFi 7 (802.11be) tri-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 19,000 Mbps
2.4X higher speed with lower signal delays and interference - 6 GHz with new 320 MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM
Dual 10 Gb ports - Enjoy up to 10X-faster data transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports
Multi-link connection - Link to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
Commercial-grade network security - The latest ASUS technologies protect you from multiple types of threats
*MLO Feature requires a WiFi 7 capable device. Expected firmware release by Q4 2023 or later

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Brand	ASUS
Model	RT-BE96U

Details
Standards	IEEE 802.11be
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 7
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11be / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
WPA	WPA3
WAN Ports	1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for WAN/LAN
LAN Ports	1 x 10G / 3 x 10/100/1000M
LEDs	1 x WAN 1 x 10G LAN 1 x 1G LAN 1 x WPS 1 x 6GHz 1 x 5GHz 1 x 2.4GHz 1 x Power
Buttons	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button
Wireless Data Rates	BE19000 / Up to 19Gbps
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Antenna	8 x External antenna
Operation Mode	Access Point Mode / Media Bridge Mode / Wireless Repeater Mode / Wireless Router Mode
Interface	USB 3.0
VPN support	Instant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Client WireGuard VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Server WireGuard VPN Fusion
Power Supply	AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output: 19 V with max. 3.42 A current ; 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current
Wireless Adapter included	No
Processor	2.6GHz quad-core processor
Dimensions	13.80"x 13.80"x 8.57"
Weight	4.12 lbs

Features
Features	2X Higher Capacity WiFi 7 introduces all-new ultrawide 320 MHz channels, doubling data transmission capacity. You can think of networking as a virtual freeway and the doubled bandwidth as a doubling of the number of lanes. Now larger vehicles are allowed to get on the freeway and can pack more data than ever before. 20% Higher Transmission Rate With the introduction of 4K-QAM, WiFi 7 can improve data transmission rates versus WiFi 6/6E by up to 20%, because a higher QAM can pack signals more densely. Continuing with the freeway analogy, now higher QAM permits more merchandise to be loaded into every vehicle. In other words, you can now upload and download more data in the same time frame as before. Reliable WiFi with Multi-Link Before WiFi 7, transmissions were limited to one band, such as 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows a device to simultaneously connect on multiple bands, enabling faster speeds by aggregating bandwidth, with more reliable WiFi connections on multiple concurrently used bands. Connecting to multiple SSIDs in this manner also enables “seamless switching” where your data will automatically be allocated to the most suitable band to reduce latency. Flexible Network Port Configuration The RT-BE96U’s dual 10 Gbps ports make it a great choice for servers or NAS devices. These are more convenient than simply combining multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, and they help increase your available bandwidth to avoid data bottlenecks throughout your whole network. Users are also empowered to leverage multiple high-speed internet service providers. Cool and Stable The RT-BE96U is engineered to deliver maximum WiFi performance. The increased clearance under the router is designed to improve airflow through the vents, complementing the quadruple heatsink for even greater reliability.

Packaging
Package Contents	RT-BE96U WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card

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First Listed on Newegg	August 10, 2023

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