Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-BE82U BE6500

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 41identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3600 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:6500 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:5
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:4
  • LED indicators
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Power, LAN, WAN
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:LAN
  • Cables included
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:LAN (RJ-45)
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:DC, LAN (RJ-45)
  • Internal memory
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:1000 MB
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:1024 MB
  • Power source type
    • RT-BE3600 wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:AC
    • RT-BE82U BE6500:DC

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Comparison of RT-BE3600, RT-BE82U BE6500
83 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityYesYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45RJ-45
Wireless LAN features3 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs3600 Mbit/s6500 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs2882 Mbit/s5764 Mbit/s
Modulation4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM, OFDMA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)YesYes
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
VPN serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VPN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstant 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
Support Samba (storage)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers54
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Bandwidth controlYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalSSH, SSID, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS
FirewallYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlYesYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
MAC address tableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 entries
System event logYesYes
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)YesYes
NAT functionalityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Design1 differ
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
LED indicatorsDiffersPower, LAN, WANLAN
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersLAN (RJ-45)DC, LAN (RJ-45)
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantity44
Features1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency2000 MHz2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Internal memoryDiffers1000 MB1024 MB
Flash memory256 MB256 MB
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers2 A3 A
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers193 mm147 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm97 mm
WeightDiffers461 g502 g
Width238 mm238 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.13 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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