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ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 vs ASUS RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 31identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:9400 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:4320 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:2882 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:2500 Mbit/s
  • USB port
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:No
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Power, WAN, LAN, WLAN
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:Power, LAN, WAN
  • Antenna design
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:Internal
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:External
  • Antennas quantity
    • ProArt Router PRT-BE5000:5
    • RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh:6

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Comparison of ProArt Router PRT-BE5000, RT-BE90U BE9400 AiMesh
82 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersNoYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features4 differ
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs4320 Mbit/s9400 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs4320 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
Modulation4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM, OFDMA
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5764 Mbit/s
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11beUnknown — not stated by the source
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
VPN supportDiffersInstant 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 WireGuardnstant 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 Support Surfshark Support Nord VPN
Port forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Port triggeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth controlYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Intelligent Mesh technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonYesYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Traffic statisticsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSHSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal
FirewallYesYes
Firewall securityDiffersMaximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64; Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32; Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
Schedule accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringYesYes
URL filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
NAT functionalityKnown for onePPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relayUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, WAN, LAN, WLANPower, LAN, WAN
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Packaging contentKnown for onePRT-BE5000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersInternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers56
Features2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2000 MHz1500 MHz
Internal memory1000 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers12 MB256 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCAC
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A2.5 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers37.5 mm180 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm191 mm
WeightDiffers476 g761 g
WidthDiffers131 mm320 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers231 mm442 mm
Package depthDiffers176 mm236 mm
Package heightDiffers106 mm82 mm
Package weightDiffers1.16 kg1.45 kg
Package typeBoxBox

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