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ASUS

ASUS RT-BE82U Wi-Fi 7 dual-band wireless router

SKU CH-08PT-85A8G MPN RT-BE82U

A dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router delivering up to 6500 Mbps with five 2.5GbE ports and AiMesh extendable coverage

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be
  • Network protocolsTCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE, PPTP, NAT/PAT, DHCP
  • Device managementWeb-Based
  • Security featuresWPS support, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

Version RT-BE82U

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Wireless Speed Dual Band WiFi 7

  • Wi-Fi 7 dual-band delivers up to 6500 Mbps with 4096-QAM
  • Five 2.5GbE ports provide high-speed wired links for demanding devices
  • AiMesh extendable design creates a whole-home mesh with seamless roaming
  • Multi-link operation connects multiple bands simultaneously for stable throughput
  • AiProtection Pro by Trend Micro adds commercial-grade security and parental controls

Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router

The ASUS RT-BE82U is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router built for homes that need high throughput on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It delivers a combined wireless data rate of up to 6500 Mbps and uses 4096-QAM to increase per-band transmission speed by 1.2 times. Five 2.5GbE ports provide wired connectivity for demanding devices.

Practical limits of the 2.5GbE interface

Each of the five Ethernet ports tops out at 2.5 Gbps, so any single wired link cannot exceed that rate regardless of the router’s aggregate wireless capacity. The single 2.5G WAN port likewise caps incoming internet bandwidth at 2.5 Gbps, which may restrict multi-gigabit fibre plans. Wireless clients share the 5.7 Gbps maximum across both bands, so real-world throughput per device will be lower.

Capacity and headroom

The router comfortably handles simultaneous 4K streaming, gaming and video calls across dozens of devices thanks to Multi-link Operation that bonds the two bands for stability. AiMesh extendable support lets you add compatible nodes for whole-home coverage without sacrificing advanced features. Households requiring a dedicated 6 GHz band or aggregate wired throughput beyond 2.5 Gbps per link will need a different class of product.

How it compares

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Price $154.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRT-BE82U
Part number90IG0990-MX1B0T
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be
Network protocolsTCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE, PPTP, NAT/PAT, DHCP
Wireless speedBE6500 / Up to 5.7 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces1 × 2.5G
Network ports4x 2.5G
Size & build
Product dimensions238 × 147 × 97 mm
Product weight205 g
Shipping weight1.08 kg
Package size288 × 200 × 111 mm
Compatibility
VPN supportIPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through
In the box
In the boxRT-BE82U
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
More details
Device managementWeb-Based
Security featuresWPS support, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
WPAWPA3
Indicator lightsPower,Wireless,WAN, WLAN, Link/Activity
Button countReset, WPS, Power

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the BE6500 model or is there a higher-tier version?

The RT-BE82U is the BE6500 model; no higher-tier version is listed for this product line.

What does the 6500 Mbps headline speed mean once the router is in my home?

The 6500 Mbps figure is the combined theoretical maximum across both bands; real-world throughput reaches up to 5.7 Gbps under optimal conditions.

How does the 2.5GbE wired interface cap my actual network speeds?

Each of the five 2.5GbE ports limits wired device throughput to 2.5 Gbps, so the LAN and WAN links cannot exceed that rate per connection.

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