Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-BE58 Go

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 32identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 718 Mbit/s more WLAN data transfer rate (max) than the ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz (3600 Mbit/s vs 2882 Mbit/s). The ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (3 vs 2). The ASUS RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz has 2 more antennas quantity than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go (4 vs 2). Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has 3G/4G USB modem compatibility. Only the ASUS RT-BE58 Go has USB port.

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-BE58 Go:Yes
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:2882 Mbit/s
    • RT-BE58 Go:3600 Mbit/s
  • Modulation
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4096-QAM, OFDMA
    • RT-BE58 Go:4096-QAM
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:3
    • RT-BE58 Go:2
  • USB port
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
    • RT-BE58 Go:Yes
  • Product type
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Tabletop router
    • RT-BE58 Go:Portable router
  • Antennas quantity
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:4
    • RT-BE58 Go:2
  • Internal memory
    • RT-BE3600E wireless router 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:256 MB
    • RT-BE58 Go:1000 MB

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Comparison of RT-BE3600E, RT-BE58 Go
67 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 features2 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)Differs2882 Mbit/s3600 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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, 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)2882 Mbit/s2882 Mbit/s
ModulationDiffers4096-QAM, OFDMA4096-QAM
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates1000,2500 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Port forwardingYesYes
Port triggeringYesYes
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 WireGuard, VPN FusionInstant 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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers32
USB portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MU-MIMO technologyYesYes
Bandwidth controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSH, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA, WPA3-Personal, WPS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PersonalSSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPS
FirewallYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
MAC address filteringYesYes
System event logYesYes
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DMZ supportYesYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverYesYes
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersTabletop routerPortable router
Product colourWhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna designExternalExternal
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Features2 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB1000 MB
Flash memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersACDC
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A2 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers156 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers50 mm36 mm
WeightDiffers450 g232 g
WidthDiffers261 mm99 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source214 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source123 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source546 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox

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