ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500

ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 arrives as a high-performance tabletop router designed for gamers and power users who demand top-tier Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity and robust wired options.

This black ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 supports dual‑band wireless (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) with the latest Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) standard, delivering a combined theoretical WLAN throughput up to 6500 Mbit/s (688 Mbit/s on the first band and 5764 Mbit/s on the second band) and advanced modulation including 4096‑QAM and OFDMA for low latency and high capacity.

Under the hood the router is powered by a quad‑core 1.5 GHz processor, 1000 MB of internal memory and 256 MB flash, enabling smooth concurrent sessions and stable performance for gaming, streaming, and multiple connected devices. Six external antennas and MU‑MIMO technology improve coverage and multi‑device performance across your home or small office.

Wired connectivity is equally strong with four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, an RJ‑45 WAN port and included RJ‑45 cable, plus USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A for storage or 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Wake‑on‑LAN, port forwarding, DHCP server, DMZ and a powerful firewall with granular filters (URL, network service and keyword limits) ensure flexible network management and protection.

Security and VPN features are comprehensive, offering WPA2/ WPA3 enterprise and personal modes, WPS support, parental controls and multiple VPN options including Instant Guard, L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, as well as VPN Fusion and compatibility with Surfshark and NordVPN for secure remote access and traffic separation.

The router includes practical hardware controls and accessories: an on/off switch, reset and WPS buttons, LED indicators for LAN, Power and WAN, AC adapter and LAN cable in the box, quick start guide and warranty card. Its tabletop form factor (304 × 174 × 214 mm, 772 g) and external antenna design make it suitable for visible placement where signal distribution matters.

Ideal use cases include high‑frame‑rate multiplayer gaming, 4K/8K streaming across multiple devices, home office setups needing low latency VPN access, and small offices that require fast wired backhaul. The ASUS TUF Gaming BE6500 stands out as a versatile router that combines cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 7 speeds with enterprise‑grade features for home and prosumer networks.

• Top Wi‑Fi standard: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) — up to 6500 Mbit/s
• Wired power: Four 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports + RJ‑45 WAN
• Robust VPN & security: WireGuard/OpenVPN/IPSec + WPA3
• Quad‑core 1.5 GHz CPU, 6 external antennas, MU‑MIMO
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and 3G/4G USB modem compatibility