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ASUS RT-BE96U Wi-Fi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-BT34-ZJD2J MPN RT-BE96U

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router delivers up to 19 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands with dual 10 Gbps ports and eight external antennas

  • CPU2.6 GHz quad-core processor
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10 Gbit/s for WAN/LAN, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s for W
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be

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Wireless Speed Tri Band WiFi 7

  • Wi-Fi 7 tri-band delivers up to 19000 Mbps wireless throughput
  • 6 GHz band with 320 MHz channels and 4096-QAM enables faster, cleaner connections
  • Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports provide high-speed wired links for demanding tasks
  • Multi-link operation connects across bands simultaneously for stable, efficient data transfer
  • ASUS commercial-grade security suite protects the network from multiple threat types

Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router

The ASUS RT-BE96U is a tri-band wireless router built on the IEEE 802.11be standard. It delivers combined wireless data rates up to 19 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. A 2.6 GHz quad-core processor handles traffic for demanding home and small-office networks. Eight external antennas provide broad coverage.

Suits Multi-Gig Homes Not Basic Users

Households with multi-gigabit internet plans and Wi-Fi 7 devices will benefit from dual 10 Gbps ports and 320 MHz channel width on the 6 GHz band. MLO support enables simultaneous multi-band links for lower latency. Buyers who only need basic wireless connectivity or lack Wi-Fi 7 clients will not use the headline features.

Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN Ports

The router includes two 10 Gbps ports configurable for WAN or LAN use. This hardware decides whether the unit can serve as a true multi-gig gateway or mesh backbone. Without a 10 Gbps internet service or wired backbone the extra port capacity remains unused.

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Price $511.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRT-BE96U
Processor
CPU2.6 GHz quad-core processor
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11be / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11be
Wireless speedBE19000 / Up to 19 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Antenna configuration8 x External antenna
Wireless adapter includedNo
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
WAN interfaces1 × 10 Gbit/s for WAN/LAN, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s for WAN/LAN
Network ports1 × 10G / 3 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supplyAC Input: 110 V~240 V(50 to 60 Hz)
DC Output: 19 V with max. 3.42 A current ; 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current
Size & build
Product dimensions13.8 inx 13.8 inx 8.57 in
Product weight4.12 lb (1.87 kg)
Shipping weight3.72 kg
Package size406 × 395 × 140 mm
In the box
In the boxRT-BE96U WiFi router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
More details
WPAWPA3
Indicator lights1 x WAN
1 × 10G LAN
1 × 1G LAN
1 x WPS
1 × 6 GHz
1 × 5 GHz
1 × 2.4 GHz
1 x Power
Button countWPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button
Operating modeAccess Point Mode / Media Bridge Mode / Wireless Repeater Mode / Wireless Router Mode

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Questions about this item

What internet connection speed do I need to use the dual 10Gbps WAN/LAN ports?

The router provides one 10Gbps WAN/LAN port and one 1Gbps WAN/LAN port, so a multi-gigabit internet plan up to 10Gbps can be fully utilised on the 10G port.

Can I add this router to my existing AiMesh system with older ASUS routers?

Yes, AiMesh support lets you mix this Wi-Fi 7 router with compatible ASUS models to extend coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

How do I confirm the 6 GHz band and 320 MHz channels are active after setup?

The front panel includes a dedicated 6 GHz LED that lights when the band is operating, and the ASUS router app shows the active channel width for each band.

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