Name: ASUS RT-BE59 BE5000 Dual-Band WiFi 7 AiMesh Router
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 103312524
Price: 3599.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

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