Asus WiFi 7 and WiFi 6E routers

[keenklee]

If you can use Ethernet Backhaul, just use a cheap one to serve the room, for example RT-BE58U, below S$100 (or even below S$80) BNIB in Carousell.

If you need to use wireless backhaul, then that is another story, you have to post the floor plan with the details like the planned placement location of the main router and mesh node.

IMHO.
I plan for ethernet backhaul but i want to test wireless backhaul. I intend to lay one more cat6a so that my router and satellite node can see each other. I hope a door don't impact the wireless signal too much.

 

[darkarn]

If you can use Ethernet Backhaul, just use a cheap one to serve the room, for example RT-BE58U, below S$100 (or even below S$80) BNIB in Carousell.

If you need to use wireless backhaul, then that is another story, you have to post the floor plan with the details like the planned placement location of the main router and mesh node.

Thankfully each bedroom including mine got RJ45 port, so will do Ethernet Backhaul

How would AiMesh work in this scenario, especially if main node got 6GHz but not satellite?

 

[xiaofan]

Thankfully each bedroom including mine got RJ45 port, so will do Ethernet Backhaul

How would AiMesh work in this scenario, especially if main node got 6GHz but not satellite?

Device connected to 6GHz band of the main node will still able to move to the satellite (change to 5GHz band) but there may be a brief drop. If this is critical to you, get a triband satellite with 6GHz band, that means RT-BE92U or better.

Reference: Picking the Best AiMesh Combo: Real-world Tested Rules and Tips on Building Mesh Systems of Mixed ASUS Routers
https://dongknows.com/tips-and-rules-on-picking-the-best-asus-aimesh-combo/

 

[froztheart]

Thankfully each bedroom including mine got RJ45 port, so will do Ethernet Backhaul

How would AiMesh work in this scenario, especially if main node got 6GHz but not satellite?

If you got wired backhaul, there's no need to bother about the 6Ghz unless you are utilising wireless.
Wireless backhaul on 6Ghz need line of sight otherwise, not going to work well anyways.

And then will drop to 5Ghz if satallite no 6Ghz support.

 

[KYLee]

Hi Xiaofan,
As you have own the Asus BE-6500 router. Would like to hear from you or your advise.
1. Is it worth to replace my current Asus AX-82U router?
2. I am using Aimesh with AX-55, AX-82U as main router.
3. I am thinking to setup BE-6500 as main router and AX-82U as nodes. What is you thought?
4. Do you having performance issue on IoT devices using 2.4 Ghz on BE-6500?
5. Many users report poor write/read speeds on USB storage. Has this been fixed by later FW?

Hope to hear from you soon.

 

[xiaofan]

Hi Xiaofan,
As you have own the Asus BE-6500 router. Would like to hear from you or your advise.
1. Is it worth to replace my current Asus AX-82U router?
2. I am using Aimesh with AX-55, AX-82U as main router.
3. I am thinking to setup BE-6500 as main router and AX-82U as nodes. What is you thought?
4. Do you having performance issue on IoT devices using 2.4 Ghz on BE-6500?
5. Many users report poor write/read speeds on USB storage. Has this been fixed by later FW?

Hope to hear from you soon.

1) If you have a few 2.5Gbe wired devices, I will say yes.

3) Yes, you can use TUF-BE6500 as main AImesh router and RT-AX82U as mesh node.

4) I use RT-AX86U to serve 2.4GHz clients. You can use TUF-BE6500 first. If not good, use RT-AX82U.

5) Not tested. In general, you need to have lower expectations on router built-in shared storage function. And it is better not to use Asus AIcloud function since there seems to be multiple security issues with the function.

 

[yodajedi01]

Does anyone own either of these 2 models (RT-BE86U, RT-BE92U).
I understand the
BE86U is a Dual-Band Router, but it has a more powerful CPU.
BE92U is a Tri-Band with a less powerful CPU.

I would like to know your reviews. I own an older Asus AX Router.
So, If I got a New Asus Router, I could do an AiMesh.

I was thinking of getting one of these 2 models.
As I was researching, I saw posts on RT-BE92U had issues constantly rebooting itself? Even after you had updated the Firmware.

 

[Firefly01]

That's the build I was using before having to rollback; only this build works with BE98 cos Merlin can't make for BE98 since it is not sold in the US

Gnuton's 3006.102.6_1 officially released and out of beta 2 days ago.

 

[Knightoftheblackrose]

ASUS GT-BE98 Latest Firmware was just released yesterday.

“ASUS GT-BE98 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39197

Version 3.0.0.6.102_39197
68.79 MB

2025/12/30

Fixed Aura LED configuration missing after a router reboot.”

Source:
https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-model/helpdesk_bios/

 

[jona12]

Can Asus router bought from China be used in Singapore? e.g. BE3600?

 

[xiaofan]

Can Asus router bought from China be used in Singapore? e.g. BE3600?

You mean to say TUF-BE3600 which is not available in Singapore? Or you mean ZenWiFi BD4 which is available in Singapore as well?

TUF小旋风WiFi7 BE3600路由器 (TUF-BE3600, one 2.5G ports, three 1G ports, 1GB RAM)
华硕灵耀魔方WiFi7 BE3600路由器黑色单支装 (Asus ZenWiFi BD4 single pack, black color)
华硕灵耀魔方WiFi7 BE3600路由器白色单支装 (Asus ZenWiFi BD4 single pack, white color)

Yes, you can use China versions of Asus routers in Singapore. Take note there will be no 6GHz band for the China version. For more details about some minor behaviour differences, read Post #2 in Page 1 of this thread.

 

[jona12]

TUF-BE3600

I mean TUF-BE3600. Oh, I didn't know that the configuration is different too. Thanks for pointing out.

 

[hkchew03]

I mean TUF-BE3600. Oh, I didn't know that the configuration is different too. Thanks for pointing out.

no point to get BE3600 from China when BE58U is the same or even lower priced in carousell. Both does not have 6Ghz anyway. Cheapest Asus with 6Ghz is probably BE92U.

 

[xiaofan]

https://www.asus.com.cn/store/goods/list?categoryId=40

Probably only the following China Asus WiFi 7 routers are worth buying, if you do not mind no 6GHz band.

1. 华硕RT-BE88U路由器
WiFi7 双频7200M 4*2.5G网口
¥1949.00

2. RT-BE86U路由器
WiFi7 双频6800M 4*2.5G网口
¥1649.00

3. TUF小旋风Pro 路由器 (TUF-BE6500)
WiFi7 双频6500M 全2.5G网口
¥749.00

 

[xRenol]

Any recommendation for an access point to connect to an ASUS WiFi 7 router? I prefer it can support PoE and I do not have a spare router to configure as access point.

Is HPE Aruba Networking Instant On (e.g. APIN0505 AP22) or Zyxel access point has better performance and value for money?

 

[xiaofan]

Any recommendation for an access point to connect to an ASUS WiFi 7 router? I prefer it can support PoE and I do not have a spare router to configure as access point.

Is HPE Aruba Networking Instant On (e.g. APIN0505 AP22) or Zyxel access point has better performance and value for money?

To me it does not make much sense to use an enterprise grade AP like Aruba AP22 with a consumer Asus router.

But that is just my personal opinion.

Better roaming performance -- should be yes.

Better value for money -- different people may have different interpretations.

 

[xiaofan]

Asus ProART dual band BE5000 WiFi 7 router and Switch, Asus WiFi 8 demo, from CES2026.

 

[froztheart]

Asus ProART dual band BE5000 WiFi 7 router and Switch, Asus WiFi 8 demo, from CES2026.

Sci-fi routers.