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- Asus (ROG STRIX GS-BE18000) BE18000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router, 2x 2.5G Ports, 4x4 MIMO, Gaming Acceleration, AiMesh, RGB Lighting Asus (ROG STRIX GS-BE18000) BE18000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router, 2x 2.5G Ports, 4x4 MIMO, Gaming Acceleration, AiMesh, RGB Lighting
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ROG Strix GS-BE18000 - Slash Through The Game
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 redefines gaming connectivity with next-generation WiFi 7 (802.11be), featuring Multi-Link Operation, expanded 320MHz channels and cutting-edge 4K-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation). This powerful combination provides up to 18,000Mbps of tri-band speed, ensuring ultra-low latency, stability and seamless performance across all your gaming devices. Support for AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) also enhances 6GHz transmission power over longer distances Experience next-level WiFi performance that gives you a competitive edge to dominate the game.
AFC enables 6GHz to go beyond LPI mode — boosting transmission power based on channel bandwidth. This significantly extends mid-to-long range coverage and unlocking the full potential of 6GHz performance.
WiFi 7 introduces ultrawide 320MHz channels in the 6GHz band, doubling data transmission capacity*. This allows for significantly more simultaneous transmissions at the fastest-possible speeds.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connections by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands. And the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is built for the future of all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they use.
Compared to 1024-QAM with WiFi 6, 4096-QAM technology allows each signal to densely incorporate larger amounts of data, improving transmission efficiency by up to 20%.
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 takes your gaming to the next level with cutting-edge performance and exceptional design. Built on ROG’s “form follows function” philosophy, it delivers blazing speeds, seamless control and unmatched stability. With eight internal antennas and advanced cooling, it offers expansive coverage in a compact form. Optimized RF technology and premium hardware ensure peak performance for your most intense gaming sessions.
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is powered by a 2.0GHz tri-core CPU and 2GB of DDR4 RAM, delivering high-speed data processing that maximizes network throughput, accelerates transfers and enhances your gaming experience with optimized management and security. It features two advanced WiFi chipsets, one dedicated to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz band and one exclusively for the 6GHz band, ensuring fast and stable connections across all your devices. Additionally, EMI shielding minimizes interference for smoother and uninterrupted connections.
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 features eight compact internal antennas, six of which use cutting-edge copper tube technology, powered by ten high-power front-end modules (FEMs), providing coverage of up to 3,300 sq. ft.
The “Slash PCB” design enables dual-side cooling, delivering superior heat dissipation and ensuring network reliability. The optimized airflow utilizes carbon-nano-coated aluminum heat plates, paired with custom-designed vents and heat spreaders.
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 lets you rock any vibe with customizable ROG Aura RGB lighting effects. Plus, the iridescent finish on the ROG logo adds a cool touch of depth and sophistication. With the ROG Aura lighting off, the surface establishes a sleek and professional look for those who prefer a more subtle aesthetic. Easily tweak your choices through the graphical web interface or ASUS Router mobile app.
With one 2.5G WAN port and seven 2.5G LAN ports, the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 delivers up to 20G of lightning-fast wired speed, ensuring peak performance for multiplayer and other demanding tasks. Additionally, the robust network design offers stable, optimal connectivity even under heavy load.
This WAN/LAN port setup can deliver blazing-fast, stable connections for every need — from ultrasmooth gaming and high-quality streaming to home studio setups and ultrafast Ethernet backhaul. Experience speeds up to 2.5x faster than gigabit Ethernet for seamless entertainment, efficient file transfers and next-level network performance.
The two LAN ports dedicated to networked gaming can prioritize this traffic for connected devices without the need for any configuration.
Stay connected anytime with convenient USB 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering, even during internet outages or on the go.
The Smart AiMesh intelligently leverages WiFi 7 Multi-Link Operation, automatically aggregating or switching across multiple bands for optimized performance and low latency.
Experience lightning-fast speeds even in homes with thick walls. The GS-BE18000 offers wired and wireless 2.5G backhaul options, ensuring a seamless whole-home WiFi experience.
AiMesh goes beyond just extending coverage or seamless roaming. It works with all compatible ASUS routers, offering easy management, advanced security and smart home features across your entire network.
Smart AiMesh uses Multi-link Operation to achieve a faster connection. Intelligent algorithms direct low-priority packets to the less congested band, ensuring that high-priority packets remain lightning-fast for optimal data transmission.
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 includes premium Triple-Level Game Acceleration, and the new exclusive Gaming Network function is groundbreaking technology that streamlines the process of setting up acceleration for multiple devices.
The ROG Gaming Network is part of the Smart Home Master subnetwork suite, which enables you to create one or more SSIDs for advanced gamers who own multiple gaming devices, or in scenarios such as LAN parties where such devices can benefit from game acceleration.
ROG First establishes a direct connection between an ROG router and an ROG gaming device or PC on the network to give any online game a performance boost.
Prioritize network traffic for your favorite mobile game, minimizing lag and latency with just a tap on the ASUS Router mobile app.
Enjoy faster connection speeds with OpenNAT for shorter lobby wait times and smoother gameplay for legacy game consoles or popular gaming handhelds.
Commercial-grade AiProtection Pro and a cloud database powered by Trend Micro™ safeguard your network end-to-end, 24/7. This powerful and advanced security suite shields your network from ever-evolving cyber threats.
A one-tap router security assessment identifies vulnerabilities in your security settings, helping to prevent malicious activities or connection attempts made by infected devices.
Customize protection for individual users or a group of devices with safety filters to help secure your online activities. AdGuard DNS offers ad-blocking and privacy protection features to help block ads.
ASUS Smart Home Master subnetwork management streamlines the process of creating or connecting to dedicated subnet via SSIDs with advanced features like IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.
Description
Specification
- Type: Cable Router
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Wi-Fi Rating: BE18000
- Max Single Band Wi-Fi Rate: 11529 Mbps
- Max Wired Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
- Bands: Tri Band
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Signal Rate: 2.4GHz: up to 688 Mbps
5GHz: up to 5764 Mbps
6GHz: up to 11529 Mbps -
Interface(s): 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN
7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 -
Standards: WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 7 (802.11be)
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IPv4
IPv6 - Frequency: 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz
- Button(s): "WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button"
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Power Supply: AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output: 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current - Antenna(s): 8 x Internal Antennas
- Dimensions: 350.41 x 350.41 x 220.6 mm
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Wireless Features: Router(AiMesh router) mode
AiMesh node mode
Access point mode
Repeater mode
Media bridge mode
MU-MIMO
UTF-8 SSID
WiFi MAC Address Filter (Max 64)
Wireless Scheduler
Wi-Fi Radar
Airtime Fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal Beamforming
Explicit Beamforming
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
4096-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth -
Security: AiProtection
VPN
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
Open System & OWE
WPS
Lets Encrypt
DNS-over-TLS
SSH
Security Scan
Firewall - DHCP: DHCP Server
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Port/NAT Forwarding: Port Forwarding
Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64 -
VPN Support: Instant Guard
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion -
Management: WEB: ASUSWRT
APP: ASUS Router APP
Operating system : ASUSWRT - Dynamic DNS: DDNS
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USB Application: "4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
File System :
HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Safely Remove Disk
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder Privileges" -
Additional Features: 2.0GHz quad-core processor
256 MB Flash and DDR4 2 GB RAM
IPTV
Adaptive QoS
Traditional QoS
Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
Guest Network
Game Boost / Acceleration
Mobile Game Mode
Gear Accelerator
ROG_First
OpenNAT (Game Profile)
Gaming Port
Gaming Network
Aura RGB lighting effects -
Package Contents: GS-BE18000 tri-band gaming router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card - Package Type: Retail
- Package Weight: To be confirmed
- Warranty: 3 Years
- #Hide#Wireless Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- #Hide#Mesh Wi-Fi Support: Yes (Mesh Wi-Fi)1
Delivery & Shipping Policy
Last updated: 19/09/2025
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3. Delivery Areas
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We deliver to all mainland UK addresses.
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