Last update 4/3/2024:
The BD96U has been rock solid no drops. Still no software update since December, not uncommon (unfortunately) for ASUS.
Updated 2/16/2024:
So far Wifi 7 has been a strange ride. First I've been in networking for over 30 years and have contributed to and watched it grow up. I have a separate (from my house) office on it's own network. Here I implement what will eventually go into my house. My first attempt with Wifi 7 was the disastrous TP-Link BE95. In a nutshell, nice hardware but everything else was a train wreak. Software, UI, Security, subscription model and privacy were awful. Now normally I buy and use the eventual hardware I would be using in the main house for my office first, but this time I pulled a crazy Ivan, I bought the BE96U. I wanted the BE98 but it's not available (right now) anywhere unless you want to pay $1300 on Ebay (at the time of this review). I plan on implementing the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro when it becomes available for my house. Oh and just for reference, I have owned and used Orbi, Linksys, TP-Link and now Asus.
The BE96U is replacing a single Asus ET-12. The ET-12 worked very well but it's time to move on. Here are my impressions of the BE96U so far:
Pros:
- Implementation was easy 9and for someone that breaks EVERYTHING that says a lot)
- Web client and Web interface was something I was used to and the options are fantastic (as a network guy)
- Web UI is straight forward and to the point and does a very good job of implementing mid-level functional
implementation
- Great advanced features, features the other providers hide. These advanced features gives the user the opportunity to exploit the full potential of the unit. Hear me TP-Link, Orbi and others?
- Mobile client is very good
- 2 10G ports
- Wireless coverage inside my office and all the way into my main house is very good
- No subscriptions for basic features the other vendors make you pay for. IMO this is pure GREED
- It's FAST
Cons:
- The unit is big (I knew this going in). Beast mode.
- As with the ET-12 and ET-8 software releases are measured in many months. This is good and bad. However, IMO newer hardware and software should error on the side of more frequent updates. Release early, release often.
- 1G ports? Your competitors moved to 2.5G, so should you. What is ASUS thinking?
- Where is USB C?
I move very large data sets, video etc. daily around as part of my job and it's fast. As I measure, faster than the ET-12. I have the extra 10G port going into a 10G switch.
I applaud ASUS for not yielding to the subscription model their competitors have gone all in on. ORBI, TP-Link and the others should be ashamed of themselves for charging for basic features and poor software.
The BE96U is working as advertised, no network drops since I've had it and I don't have to think about it, the ultimate goal of any network. It just works.
I will be updating this review as I get network time under my belt.
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| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| number of ports | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| data transfer rate | 19000 megabits per second | 16000 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 BE, 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
| frequency band class | tri band | quad band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | 10 Gigabit | 10 Gigabit | Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit | Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
| RAM size | 2 GB | 2 GB | 512 MB | 1 GB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
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ASUS RT-BE96U WiFi 7 router
BE19000 Tri-band WiFi 7 Router, support new 320MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, Multi-link operation (MLO), dual 10G ports, subscription-free network security and comprehensive VPN features
- Next-gen WiFi Standard – Beyond-fast WiFi 7 (802.11be) with new 320MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM significantly increases network capacity and throughput, with speeds of up to 19 Gbps
- Multi-link Operation – Links to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers
- Dual 10 Gbps Ports – Maximized wired connectivity and flexibility with dual 10G WAN and WAN/LAN ports and LAN aggregation support
- Subscription-free Network Security – With commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, plus a one-tap security scan and Safe Browsing
- Advanced Parental Controls – Protect your kids online with instant monitoring, content filters and customized settings for every connected device
- Comprehensive VPN Features – Including the Instant Guard mobile app for secure connection over public WiFi
- AiMesh Extendable Router – Enables whole home seamless roaming with rich, advanced features
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WiFi 7 – 2X Higher CapacityWiFi 7* introduces all-new ultrawide 320 MHz channels**, doubling data transmission capacity. You can think of networking as a virtual freeway and the doubled bandwidth as a doubling of the number of lanes. Now larger vehicles are allowed to get on the freeway and can pack more data than ever before. *WiFi 7 features require WiFi routers and client devices with WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features. **The 320Mhz in the 6 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions. |
Future-proof Your Connected HomesThe tri-band RT-BE96U offers 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz WiFi networking, with speeds of up to 19Gbps*. This solution ensures comprehensive WiFi compatibility for all your devices, from cutting-edge mobile devices to legacy smart home products with long lifespans. With ASUS AiMesh technology, it's easy to combine RT-BE96U with multiple ASUS extendable routers to create a seamless mesh network with rich, advanced features. *Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. |
Reliable WiFi with Multi-LinkBefore WiFi 7, transmissions were limited to one band, such as 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Multi-Link Operation* (MLO) allows a device to simultaneously connect on multiple bands, enabling faster speeds by aggregating bandwidth, with more reliable WiFi connections on multiple concurrently used bands. Connecting to multiple bands in this manner also enables seamless switching — a process that automatically allocates data to the most suitable band, to reduce latency. *Simultaneous MLO means STR (Simultaneous Transmit and Receive) mode. Alternating MLO means eMLSR (enhanced Multi-Link-Single-Radio) mode. Firmware support for Multi-link Operation (MLO) on ASUS RT-BE96U is in development (as of September 2023) and will be released in late 2023 or early 2024. |
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Flexible Network Port ConfigurationThe RT-BE96U’s dual 10 Gbps ports make it a great choice for servers or NAS devices. These are more convenient than simply combining multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, and they help increase your available bandwidth to avoid data bottlenecks throughout your whole network. Users are also empowered to leverage multiple high-speed internet service providers. |
Cool and StableThe RT-BE96U is engineered to deliver maximum WiFi performance. The increased clearance under the router is designed to improve airflow through the vents, complementing the quadruple heatsink for even greater reliability.
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One-Tap Security ScanThe RT-BE96U router features a hassle-free Security Scan, which helps users make sure the router is properly configured for network protection, including WiFi password strength for each sub-network, port configuration, and more. |
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AiProtection ProThe RT-BE96U router includes AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro to help protect your connected devices. It also allows you to monitor your connections, via the handy mobile app. |
Comprehensive VPN FeaturesThe RT-BE96U supports various VPN protocols, including the latest Wireguard for various scenarios. Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-click secure internet access via the RT-BE96U from anywhere in the world. The site-to-site VPN feature also helps ensure that your data is transferred safely between routers located on different networks. |
Advanced Parental ControlsProtect your kids online with robust parental controls offered through a free subscription. You can effortlessly monitor your kids’ online activity and customize settings for each connected device. |
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So far it is working as it should and I am finally reaching the desired speed based on my Comcast tier of 1.2Gbps. I was averaging 900Mbps prior but the increase was not solely based on the capabilities of this router but adding a new modem and a PCIE network card that runs on 2.5Gbps. It's important to note that the four lan ports on this router are clearly not indicating what their bandwidth capabilities. The manual is silent except for the extra Wan port that runs at 1Gpbs. The quad-band version of this router does highlight the fact that four lan ports are at 2.5Gbps. TPLink's lower-end version of their Wifi7 router has 5 lan ports (including the wan port) that all run 2.5Gbps. It doesn't have the 10Gpbs port but the price is of course substantially lower @ $299.99. The high-end version of this router has 4 lan ports also capable of 2.5Gbps, a single port of 10Gbps and it's future-proofed with the addition of another port designated as 10Gbps SFP+Fiber/Rj45. It's ready for fiber optics. The unit sells for $499.99.While I can't run the desired speed that I want on RT-BE96U, I still can connect to one 10Gbps lan port and route it through a switch running a higher bandwidth than 1Gbps. For now, it is connected directly to my PC and currently running an average of 1440Mbps and that's more than a 50 percent increase on the downstream side. Upstream from 40Mbps to 225Mbps is more than 400 percent increase. The critical parts are: Not all Docsis 3.1 modems are created equal. My old 3.1 is capped at only 1Gbps and the new Hitron modem Docsis 3.1 that is on Comcast's compliant modems is capable of 2.5Gbps and it is connected to a 10Gpbs Wan port of the router. Last but not least, the PCIE Network card with 2.5Gbps. The Hitron modem costs $139 and is activated online via a mobile phone application.
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So far it is working as it should and I am finally reaching the desired speed based on my Comcast tier of 1.2Gbps. I was averaging 900Mbps prior but the increase was not solely based on the capabilities of this router but adding a new modem and a PCIE network card that runs on 2.5Gbps. It's important to note that the four lan ports on this router are clearly not indicating what their bandwidth capabilities. The manual is silent except for the extra Wan port that runs at 1Gpbs. The quad-band version of this router does highlight the fact that four lan ports are at 2.5Gbps. TPLink's lower-end version of their Wifi7 router has 5 lan ports (including the wan port) that all run 2.5Gbps. It doesn't have the 10Gpbs port but the price is of course substantially lower @ $299.99. The high-end version of this router has 4 lan ports also capable of 2.5Gbps, a single port of 10Gbps and it's future-proofed with the addition of another port designated as 10Gbps SFP+Fiber/Rj45. It's ready for fiber optics. The unit sells for $499.99.
While I can't run the desired speed that I want on RT-BE96U, I still can connect to one 10Gbps lan port and route it through a switch running a higher bandwidth than 1Gbps. For now, it is connected directly to my PC and currently running an average of 1440Mbps and that's more than a 50 percent increase on the downstream side. Upstream from 40Mbps to 225Mbps is more than 400 percent increase. The critical parts are: Not all Docsis 3.1 modems are created equal. My old 3.1 is capped at only 1Gbps and the new Hitron modem Docsis 3.1 that is on Comcast's compliant modems is capable of 2.5Gbps and it is connected to a 10Gpbs Wan port of the router. Last but not least, the PCIE Network card with 2.5Gbps. The Hitron modem costs $139 and is activated online via a mobile phone application.
While I can't run the desired speed that I want on RT-BE96U, I still can connect to one 10Gbps lan port and route it through a switch running a higher bandwidth than 1Gbps. For now, it is connected directly to my PC and currently running an average of 1440Mbps and that's more than a 50 percent increase on the downstream side. Upstream from 40Mbps to 225Mbps is more than 400 percent increase. The critical parts are: Not all Docsis 3.1 modems are created equal. My old 3.1 is capped at only 1Gbps and the new Hitron modem Docsis 3.1 that is on Comcast's compliant modems is capable of 2.5Gbps and it is connected to a 10Gpbs Wan port of the router. Last but not least, the PCIE Network card with 2.5Gbps. The Hitron modem costs $139 and is activated online via a mobile phone application.
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Cliente de Amazon
Un excelente update en mi WiFi
Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2024Pattern Name: RouterStyle: WiFi 7 | BE19000 |Tri-BandVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2024
Mi experiencia de primeros pasos fué medianamente sencilla, digamos que le dedique una hora y media para encontrar y montarlo en un lugar bien ubicado para asegurar muy buena cobertura, además el router es ENORME tenía que asegurar que no estorbe y se vea bien, le adapte una base de aluminio con sinchos (ya que no viene preparado para atornillarlo a un muro).
Bajé la aplicación y seguí los primeros pasos del instructivo lo cual no me llevo más de 40 minutos incluyendo la actualización del firmware, por cierto, la aplicación me gustó más que la de mi anterior router, es intuitiva y muy completa. Aún estoy probando el desempeño a corta y mediana distancia en las dos plantas de mi casa pero hasta ahora estoy viendo aproximadamente entre 100 y 200 megas de mejora sobre mi plan de 1GB en varios celulares, laptops y mejor velocidad desde la cochera y patio trasero.
Estoy muy emocionado de lo que podré hacer conforme vaya teniendo más equipos con wifi 7.
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Cliente de Amazon
Perfecto, potente y preparado para el futuro (wifi7)
Reviewed in Mexico on February 21, 2024Pattern Name: RouterStyle: WiFi 7 | BE30000 |Quad-BandVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Reviewed in Mexico on February 21, 2024
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Excelente equipo para transmisión a alta velocidad
Reviewed in Mexico on November 29, 2023Pattern Name: RouterStyle: WiFi 7 | BE19000 |Tri-BandVerified Purchase
