ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 Dual-Band WiFi 7 AiMesh Router

The ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 WiFi 7 Router brings next-generation wireless performance to busy homes, gaming setups and connected workspaces. WiFi 7 technology with 4096-QAM delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 5000Mbps, while Multi-Link Operation helps compatible devices maintain faster and more stable connections across multiple bands. A powerful 2.0GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM keeps network traffic running smoothly even when multiple devices are connected.

Its 2.5Gbps WAN and 2.5Gbps LAN ports provide high-speed wired connectivity for fibre internet, gaming PCs, NAS devices and other bandwidth-heavy equipment. ASUS Smart Home Master makes it easy to create dedicated networks for IoT devices, children and VPN connections, helping keep everything organised and appropriately controlled. Built-in AiProtection, Safe Browsing, security scanning and WPA3 support add an extra layer of protection to your network. With ASUS AiMesh support, the RT-BE59 can also form part of an expandable whole-home WiFi system for seamless coverage as your network grows.

Features

• WiFi 7 BE5000 dual-band wireless performance
• Combined wireless speeds of up to 5000Mbps
• Up to 4320Mbps on 5GHz and 688Mbps on 2.4GHz
• 4096-QAM for increased wireless capacity and throughput
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for efficient multi-band connectivity
• Powerful 2.0GHz quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM and 128MB flash memory
• 2.5Gbps WAN port for high-speed internet connections
• 2.5Gbps LAN port for high-performance wired devices
• Three additional Gigabit LAN ports
• ASUS AiMesh support for expandable whole-home WiFi
• Smart Home Master networks for IoT, Kids and VPN devices
• ASUS AiProtection network security
• One-tap router security assessment and Safe Browsing
• Advanced parental controls with internet scheduling
• Extensive VPN client and server functionality
• Instant Guard support for secure connections on public WiFi
• Supports WPA3-Personal security
• MU-MIMO, OFDMA and beamforming technologies
• Supports up to 160MHz channel bandwidth
• ASUSWRT web interface and ASUS Router mobile app
• Automatic firmware updates
• Real-time wired and wireless traffic monitoring

Specifications

General

• Brand: ASUS
• Model: RT-BE59
• Product Segment: BE5000
• Router Type: Dual-Band WiFi 7 AiMesh Router
• Operating Modes: Wireless Router / AiMesh Node

Wireless

• WiFi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• Backward Compatibility: WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4, 802.11a/b/g
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
• Maximum Combined WiFi Speed: 5008Mbps
• 5GHz WiFi 7 Speed: Up to 4320Mbps
• 2.4GHz WiFi 7 Speed: Up to 688Mbps
• 5GHz Transmit / Receive: 3x3
• 2.4GHz Transmit / Receive: 2x2
• Channel Bandwidth: 20 / 40 / 80 / 160MHz
• Wireless Technologies: MLO, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM
• External Antennas: 4
• Internal Antennas: 1

Hardware

• Processor: 2.0GHz Quad-Core
• RAM: 1GB
• Flash Memory: 128MB

Ports

• WAN: 1 x 2.5Gbps
• LAN: 1 x 2.5Gbps
• Gigabit LAN: 3 x 1Gbps
• Total Ethernet Ports: 5

Network & Security

• IP Support: IPv4 / IPv6
• Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• Network Protection: ASUS AiProtection
• Security Features: Security Scan, Malicious Site Blocking, Safe Browsing, Firewall, DNS-over-TLS, SSH, Let's Encrypt
• WPS: Supported
• Parental Controls: Time Scheduling, Safe Browsing, Custom Internet Scheduling
• IoT Network: Supported
• Kids Network: Supported
• VPN Network: Supported

VPN

• VPN Clients: L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
• VPN Servers: IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
• Instant Guard: Supported
• Site-to-Site VPN: Supported

Traffic & Network Management

• Traffic Monitor: Real-Time, Wired and Wireless
• Traffic Analyzer: Daily / Weekly / Monthly
• Website History: Supported
• DHCP Server: Supported
• IGMP Snooping: Supported
• IPTV: Supported
• DDNS: Supported
• DMZ: Supported
• NAT Passthrough: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP
• Port Forwarding Rules: Up to 64
• Port Triggering Rules: Up to 32

Controls & Interface

• Buttons: WPS / Reset / Power
• LED Indicators: Power / WAN / LAN / 2.4GHz WiFi / 5GHz WiFi
• Web Interface: ASUSWRT
• Mobile App: ASUS Router App
• Firmware Updates: Automatic
• Configuration Backup & Restore: Supported
• Network Diagnostics: Supported

Power

• AC Input: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• DC Output: 12V / 2A

What's in the box
1 x ASUS RT-BE59 WiFi 7 Router
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide