Enjoy near stutter-free 4K video streaming, online gaming, and video chat experiences with the ASUS RT-BE96U BE19000 Wireless Tri-Band 1G/10G Router. Designed to provide reliable and exceptionally fast connections, this Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) router helps to future-proof your home with up to 18.7 Gb/s wireless speeds over the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands with compatible devices.

Multi-link operation support allows you to combine multiple bands into one to help ensure fast and stable connections. Dual 10G Ethernet ports, one of which is a WAN/LAN port, allow you to take full advantage of multi-Gig internet service and network devices. You can also plug a cellular modem into the USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port for backup internet connectivity. Comprehensive security features such as WPA3 encryption, the AiProtection Pro service, and VPN protocols help to protect your network and its devices. You can set up, manage, and configure settings such as the parental controls and guest login through the ASUS Router mobile app for Android and iOS.

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)    Up to 18,669 Mb/s Throughput    2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz (Tri-Band)    8 x External Antennas    1 x 10G LAN | 3 x 1G LAN    1 x 10G WAN/LAN | 1 x 1G WAN/LAN    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB-A 2.0    Multi-Link & Link Aggregation Support    AiProtection Pro & WPA3 Security    Works with ASUS Router App

By supporting the 320 MHz channels, the Wi-Fi 7 standard delivers double the data transmission capacity with up to 20% higher transmission rates compared to Wi-Fi 6/6E.

Instead of limiting data transmission to one band, Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows you to simultaneously connect to devices with multiple bands for greater bandwidth and reliability. This connection also enables seamless switching, which automatically allocates data to the most suitable band to reduce latency.

With two 10G Ethernet ports, you can quickly transfer massive files with compatible NAS devices and multi-Gig internet services. The rear panel also includes three 1G Ethernet LAN ports alongside a 1G WAN/LAN combo port. Link aggregation support allows you to combine two WAN or LAN connections for increased bandwidth.

The RT-BE96U is engineered to deliver optimal Wi-Fi performance with increased clearance under the router to improve airflow through the vents along with a quadruple heat sink design.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this router support link aggregation?

A: The Synology RT6600 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band 2.5G / Gigabit Router BH #SYRT6600AX does not support link aggregation.

Q: 2. Will this unit accept the RT2600ac in a mesh network along with a MR2200ac? I currently have one of each.

A: The Synology RT6600 AX6600 is not a mesh router.

Q: 3. Will this work with my exsisting modem from my provider?

A: yes. This can be used as a wifi access point using your current modem - or replace the modem (if you have ethernet as the output). You can't use this in place of a cable tv modem that uses a coax feed like xfinity - but you can place this after your modem and use it for wifi. It will also work by itself - OR - with multiple units to create a mesh network. You can also use it with the Synology ac2600 router to create a mesh system. I have the 2600ac router as my main router/wifi device after a Verizon FIOS ONT - and an additional mr2200 at the other end of my loft to create a whole house wifi system.

Q: 4. Can one assign different devices on the LAN to specific WAN connections, eg via a routing table?

A: You can setup routing tables with the TRENDnet TEW-829DRU AC3000 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router BH #TRTEW829DRU.

Q: 5. I would like to expand my WiFi capabilities within my home. I have a few dead spots. What ASUS AiMesh components should I think about purchasing?

A: The ASUS RT-AX88U Pro AX6000 Wireless Dual-Band Multi-Gig Router supports AiMesh networking. To set up an AiMesh network in your home, you'll need multiple AiMesh-supported routers based on the size and layout of your home. Assign the router connected to your modem as the AiMesh router, and any other routers as AiMesh nodes.

Q: 6. Is there a recommended size and speed for the usb drive required to use the Threat Prevention app? I want to make sure my drive is of a sufficient size and I wasn't able to find anything on the Synology website.

A: According to Synology's website, Threat Prevention is only available for the RT2600ac and RT1900ac routers. Threat Prevention is not listed as compatible with the RT6600.

Q: 7. Can I configure this router manually via a browser?

A: Yes, you can configure the ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 router via browser GUI. Llaunch a web browser and enter http://router.asus.com to enter setup.

Q: 8. Can I implement policy routing with this router, that is send device 1 always to WAN1 and device2 always to WAN2?

A: The Synology RT6600 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band 2.5G / Gigabit Router BH #SYRT6600AX has one uplink WAN port.

Q: 9. Will this work to extend wi-fi to an external garage if it's within range? I already have the router.

A: If you have another Synology Wireless Tri-Band Mesh Router, you can purchase another and use it as an extender to your existing router.

Q: 10. Does it support DNS over HTTPS?

A: The ASUS RT-AX88U Pro AX6000 Wireless Dual-Band Multi-Gig Router, B&H # ASRTAX88UPRO, does not support DNS over HTTPS (DoH).