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ASUS Extendable Routers

Worry-Free WiFi, Wherever You Need It

Experience seamless, powerful and secure connectivity tailored to every aspect of your modern digital life with ASUS Extendable Routers―from smart home living rooms, kids’ rooms, backyards, or for travel. ASUS routers even cater to specialized needs like competitive online gaming or advanced VPNs. Whenever and wherever you need WiFi connectivity, ASUS Extendable Routers provide the most adaptable and scalable options.

Recognition Trusted and Praised by Users Worldwide

  • PCMag Readers’ Choice Award logo

    PCMag PCMag Reader’s Choice for Best Routers

    12 consecutive years (2012-2023)

  • 2023 EHA Reader Award logo

    European Hardware Association EHA Reader Awards for Best Routers

    6-time winners since 2015 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023)

  • 2024 HardwareZone Tech Award logo

    HardwareZone Tech Award Reader’s Choice for Best Router

    15 consecutive years (2010-2024)

What is an Extendable Router? Best WiFi Extender Alternatives

Some people try to fix WiFi coverage issues with a WiFi extender, but these devices often fail to deliver the performance expected ― which often leads users to replace their setup with a new router. However, the simplest and most effective answer may be an ASUS Extendable Router－powered by ASUS exclusive AiMesh technology.

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  • AiMesh Extendable Network

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  • Traditional Router and WiFi Extender Setup

    A house featuring one traditional Wi-Fi router and one common Wi-Fi extender illustrates the inconvenience and dropped connections that can occur.

Uninterrupted roaming under one SSID

ASUS AiMesh helps ensure seamless connectivity with a single SSID throughout your home, unlike router and extender setups that may need inconvenient network switching. AiMesh is customizable and extendable with a variety of compatible routers.

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Commercial-grade network security, extended

ASUS Network Security helps ensure protection for every connected device. This extendable system can safeguard smart homes from evolving cyber threats, unlike extender setups with basic WPA 2 or WPA 3 security.

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Seamless feature-packed network experiences

The highly-rated ASUS Router app provides easy setup and rich management tools, such as network monitoring and topology-based router placement optimization, while other extender setups often come with an extra app with fewer features.

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What’s New Next-Gen Smart Home Networks, Today

The next-gen WiFi 7 standard and ASUSWRT 5.0 suite deliver high speeds for the latest mobile devices, PCs and game consoles, plus wider coverage and a feature-rich and more secure smart home network experience – all under one WiFi network.

  • Up to 2.4X Faster* WiFi speeds
  • Up to 2X Bandwidth* 320MHz channels
  • Low-Lag Connections Multi-Link Operation
  • Up to20% More Transfers* 4K-QAM

*Compared to WiFi 6E

Speed and Performance, Elevated

Engineered with premium hardware for the WiFi 7 standard, ASUS Extendable Routers deliver fastest-possible WiFi speeds, exceptional reliability and seamless compatibility with cutting-edge 6GHz devices. This unlocks unparalleled network performance for next-generation entertainment and productivity, enabling experiences like smooth 8K streaming, responsive HDR cloud gaming and real-time data-intensive AI tasks.

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A flat-screen television displaying the text '8K' over a mountain and lake landscape. A gaming setup with a NUC computer, keyboard, mouse, headphones, and dual monitors displaying colorful graphics on a dark desk.
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  • Buffer-Free Wi-Fi, Robust Mesh

    Multi-link operation (MLO) intelligently aggregates or switches across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands for superior connection stability*. ASUS Smart MLO technology can also deliver faster packet transitions or more stable mesh backhaul, regardless of the MLO modes of your client devices*.

    *Supported MLO bands and ASUS Smart MLO technology vary by model. Please refer to specifications for details.

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  • Unleash Multi-Gigabit Networks

    WiFi 7 ushers in a new era of true multi-gigabit networks, reaching speeds up to 10 Gbps. Most ASUS WiFi 7 extendable routers come with 10G or 2.5G WAN Ethernet ports, and a variety of LAN port options cater to fiber broadband and personalized configurations. Multi-WAN support with automatic WAN detection enables always-on internet backup and simplifies setup.

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Spotlight Mastering Your Smart Home

ASUS Smart Home Master technology simplifies the creation of, and connection to, dedicated networks (SSIDs) tailored for smart home scenarios like parental controls and IoT. By offering multiple SSIDs, ASUS Extendable Routers empower you to effortlessly segment and manage your smart home devices.*

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*Extending Smart Home Master to other areas of an AiMesh network requires satellite mesh nodes that support this feature.

  • More Secure and Seamless IoT Connectivity

    ASUS IoT Network feature simplifies the setup and management of all your smart home IoT devices. The single, dedicated SSID provides robust, whole-home security, along with enhanced WiFi compatibility, even for older 2.4GHz devices.

    How to set it up?
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  • Easily Manage Advanced Parental Controls

    The ASUS Kids Network feature creates a separate, dedicated WiFi network (SSID) exclusively for your children. This allows you to effortlessly manage screen time and implement advanced parental controls, such as ad blocking―all without needing to configure each device individually.

    How to set it up?
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  • One-Click Connect to your Favorite VPN

    The ASUS VPN Network feature enables you to establish secure, encrypted connections with your preferred VPN services, including Surfshark and NordVPN, even on devices that typically pose challenges for VPN setup, like game consoles and smart TVs. Furthermore, it simplifies the configuration of advanced features such as VPN Fusion.

    How to set it up?
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Versatility WiFi That Grows with You

ASUS delivers the most comprehensive extendable WiFi ecosystem, capturing your evolving needs—from first apartment to forever home, or even travel, gaming and VPN needs.

RT-BE92UNext-Level Smart Home WiFi

The RT-BE92U unleashes ultimate 6GHz WiFi and future-ready 10G networking, elevating your smart home with blazing-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds of up to 9700Mbps and offering extended coverage of up to 2,750 square feet.

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RT-BE58 GOCompact, Feature-Packed Travel Router

Whether you're backpacking through a city, cruising on the open sea or working remotely in an airport, RT-BE58U offers rich tri-mode connectivity for versatile travel scenarios, plus commercial-grade security and built-in VPNs to keep you connected safely.

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ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 OutdoorRobust Mesh, Indoors and Out

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor mesh router provides seamless and blistering WiFi 7 speeds of up to 3600Mbps and dual 2.5G PoE ports to every corner of your backyard or garage. IP65 water-resistance and flexible mounting options make it ideal for outdoor installation.

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TUF Gaming BE6500Power Up Your Online Gaming

TUF Gaming BE6500 integrates a unique, sleek appearance inspired by drones with advanced hardware engineering. The cooling design also helps ensure high WiFi reliability, with the hollows on both sides and aluminum heatsinks efficiently dissipating heat.

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Extending an Incredible Future

ASUS Extendable Routers boast an eco-friendly and adaptable design, enabling them to be reused as mesh satellites to enhance WiFi coverage while reducing e-waste. It's a win-win for you and for the planet.

  • Turn Legacy WiFi 6 into Mesh Power

    Most ASUS routers are extendable and AiMesh-compatible, ensuring seamless compatibility across WiFi generations. When it's time for an upgrade, your old router gains a new purpose: extending your coverage*.

    *Some advanced features can only be extended via Ethernet mesh backhaul.

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  • Eco Wi-Fi Without Compromise

    The RT-BE82U and RT-BE58U routers boast up to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, maintaining high quality and functionality while ensuring better durability than competing designs. They also use FSC® Mix-certified packaging to reduce environmental impact.

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  • No Wi-Fi 7 Laptop? No Problem

    No worries if your laptop or desktop isn’t Wi-Fi 7-ready! The ROG USB-BE92 easily helps you upgrade any WiFi 6 desktop or laptop into a cutting-edge WiFi 7 beast equipped with premium 6 GHz WiFi. It provides up to 6500 Mbps tri-band speeds and hassle-free plug-and-play.

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Get More, Save Big Up to USD$360 on Better Performance & Features

Compare Network Performance
ASUS AiMesh Network RT-BE92U (BE9700) + RT-BE58U (BE3600) Competitor 1 BE9300 WiFi router + AX3000 WiFi extender Competitor 2 BE9200 WiFi router + AX3000 WiFi extender
Network Standard WiFi 7 (whole home)
WIN
 		WiFi 7 (main router area only) WiFi 7 (main router area only)
Data Rate Up to 1.33 Gbps (9700 Mbps + 3600 Mbps)
WIN
 		Up to 1.23 Gbps (9300 Mbps + 3000 Mbps) Up to 1.22 Gbps (9214 Mbps + 3000 Mbps)
Backhaul WiFi 7 dual-band MLO (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
WIN
 		WiFi 6 single band (Up to 2402 Mbps-5GHz) WiFi 6 single band (Up to 2402 Mbps-5GHz)
Fronthaul (Extension area) WiFi 7 dual-band MLO (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
WIN
 		WiFi 6 single band (Up to 2402 Mbps-5GHz) WiFi 6 single band (Up to 2402 Mbps-5GHz)
Coverage Up to 4750 sq.ft.
WIN
 		Up to 4000 sq.ft. Up to 3500 sq.ft.
Mesh Support AiMesh (compatible with ASUS ZenWiFi and travel router)
WIN
 		Not supported EasyMesh (Limited compatibility)
WAN (Multi-gig Internet Access) 10G & 2.5G
WIN
 		2.5G 2.5G
LAN Up to 4 x 2.5G (main router)
Up to 4 x 1G (mesh node)
WIN
 		2 x 2.5G; 2 x 1G (main router)
1 x 1G (extender)		 4 x 2.5G (main router)
1x1G (extender)
Internet Backup Multi-WAN (auto-detection)
4G & 5G Mobile Tethering
WIN
 		Not supported Not supported
Compare Network Performance
ASUS AiMesh Network RT-BE92U (BE9700) + RT-BE58U (BE3600) Competitor 1 BE9300 WiFi router + AX3000 WiFi extender Competitor 2 BE9200 WiFi router + AX3000 WiFi extender
Commercial-grade Security Included ASUS Network Security & AiProtection Pro (whole home)
WIN
 		30-day free trial & $149.99/year (main router area only) 30-day free trial & $199.98/2-yr (main router area only)
Advanced Parental Controls Included (whole home)
WIN
 		30-day free trial & $69.99/year(main router area only) 30-day free trial & $17.99/year(main router area only)
Mobile App Controls ASUS router app (whole home) Supported Supported
IoT Network Supported (whole home)
WIN
 		Supported (main router area only) Supported (main router area only)
Kid’s Network Supported (whole home)
WIN
 		Not supported Not supported
VPN Network Supported (whole home)
WIN
 		Not supported Not supported
Guest Network Supported (whole home)
WIN
 		Supported (main router area only) Supported (main router area only)
VPN Server OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP Over IPsec, WireGuard®
WIN
 		OpenVPN PPTP, L2TP Over IPsec, PPTP
VPN Client Surfshark, Nord VPN, Cyberbee (Pre-installed)
WIN
 		Bitdefender basic N/A
VPN Fusion Supported (whole home)
WIN
 		Not supported Not supported
Initial Price (MSRP) USD$249.99 + $199.99 =$449.98 $279.99 + $99.99 =$379.98 $199.99 + $89.99 =$289.98
Warranty 3 years
WIN
 		1 year 2 years
Hidden cost None
WIN
 		$439.96 $235.96
Total Cost of 2-year Ownership USD$449.98 $819.94 $525.94

*An ASUS AiMesh network built with the RT-BE92U and RT-BE58U offers over a $360 value over two years compared to networks comprising a competing WiFi router of a similar tier and a WiFi extender (US subscription rates as of May 2025).

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