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Asus RT-BE96U
Asus · Routers · Model RT-BE96U
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- Asus RT-BE96U lists Wi-Fi 7; 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 1; 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 0.
- Check supported bands and client capabilities.
- Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
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- Recorded year
- 2023
- Recorded warranty
- 3 years
- Dimensions
- 350.6 x 350.6 x 217.6 mm
- Weight
- 1870g
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Asus RT-BE96U: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
Wi-Fi 7 is listed, relevant when evaluating compatible clients and the supported radio bands. Check supported bands and client capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
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What to consider
Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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Questions About Asus RT-BE96U
Does Asus RT-BE96U support Wi-Fi 7?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check supported bands and client capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
View Wi-Fi 7 specifications →How many 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports does Asus RT-BE96U have?
10 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 1. Verify whether a port changes between WAN and LAN roles; do not add overlapping role counts as separate physical sockets.
View 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports specifications →How many 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports does Asus RT-BE96U have?
2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 0. Check the assigned port role, service speed and shared-port restrictions.
View 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports specifications →Does Asus RT-BE96U act as a Thread border router?
No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.
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Asus RT-BE96U Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 75 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Wifi Generation4 fields
| Wi-Fi 5 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 6 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 6E | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes |
Network Ports14 fields
| Total Ports | 6 |
|---|---|
| Wan Port Count | 2 |
| Wan 1 Gbps Ports | 1 |
| 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports | 0 |
| 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports | 1 |
| Wan Sfp Ports | 0 |
| Wan Sfp Plus Ports | 0 |
| Lan Port Count | 6 |
| Lan 1 Gbps Ports | 4 |
| 2.5 Gbps LAN ports | 0 |
| 10 Gbps LAN-capable ports | 2 |
| Lan Sfp Ports | 0 |
| Lan Sfp Plus Ports | 0 |
| Lan Link Aggregation | Yes |
Features7 fields
| Max Connected Devices | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Speed Tests | No |
| Mlo | Yes |
| Qos | Yes |
| Firewall | Yes |
| New Connection Notifications | Yes |
| Configuration Backup Restore | Yes |
Cellular Connectivity7 fields
| Cellular Technology | Not applicable / unspecified |
|---|---|
| Max Download Speed | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Max Upload Speed | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Sim Card Support | Not applicable / unspecified |
| External Lte Antennas | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Antennas Gain | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Sms Send Receive | No |
Management5 fields
| Web Interface | Yes |
|---|---|
| Android App | Yes |
| Ios App | Yes |
| Cli | Yes |
| Snmp | No |
Parental Controls3 fields
| Wifi Pause Schedules | Yes |
|---|---|
| Instant Wifi Pause | Yes |
| Block Content | Yes |
Power1 fields
| Consumption | Not recorded |
|---|
Smart Home Protocols2 fields
| Thread border router | No |
|---|---|
| Matter Controller | No |
Usb Ports2 fields
| Usb 2 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Usb 3 | 1 |
Usb Storage4 fields
| Ftp | Yes |
|---|---|
| Samba | Yes |
| Time Machine | Yes |
| Media Sharing | Yes |
Vpn7 fields
| Vpn Client | Yes |
|---|---|
| Vpn Server | Yes |
| Open Vpn | Yes |
| Pptp Vpn | Yes |
| L2tp Ipsec Vpn | Yes |
| Wireguard Vpn | Yes |
| Ddns | Yes |
Wan Redundancy3 fields
| Multi Wan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wan Failover | Yes |
| Cellular Backup | No |
Wifi Antennas3 fields
| Internal Antennas | 0 |
|---|---|
| External Antennas | 8 |
| Antennas Gain | Not recorded |
Wifi Bands6 fields
| 2.4 GHz bands | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2 4 Ghz Speed | 1376 Mbps |
| 5 GHz bands | 1 |
| 5 Ghz Speed | 5764 Mbps |
| 6 GHz bands | 1 |
| 6 Ghz Speed | 11529 Mbps |
Wifi Features7 fields
| Max Wifi Speed | 19 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Guest Network | Yes |
| Iot Network | Yes |
| Mesh Wifi | Yes |
| Mesh Standard | AiMesh |
| Wpa3 Encryption | Yes |
| Access Point Mode | Yes |
How this device compares
Asus RT-BE96U vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 43 routers in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
Lan Link Aggregation: 14 of 41 known answers are Yes
Network Ports: 34% among explicit Yes/No answers; 2 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Time Machine: 16 of 43 known answers are Yes
Usb Storage: 37% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Cli: 17 of 42 known answers are Yes
Management: 40% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
17 of 43 models are from Asus
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