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General

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Series

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Slate1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RT-BE82U, 90IG0990-MA1B0T1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model RT-BE82U. The part number 90IG0990-MA1B0T comes from the ASUS US eShop listing.4Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90ig0990-ma1b0t-rt-be82u.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number: 90IG0990-MA1B0T for the RT-BE82U. The eShop shows 3 year manufacturer warranty and a price of 219.99 USD in stock. The current price is not stored.

GL-BE36001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Page title Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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4 March 20255Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-slate7-dual-band-wifi7-travel-routerRead 14 October 2026Press release dateline Hong Kong, 4 March 2025. The blog post is dated March 26, 2025.

Status

Available2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Where to buy link, and the ASUS US eShop lists the router in stock.

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The product page, the maker's store menu and the user guide updated on 2026-10-02 are live. The price is not stored.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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GL.iNet Slate AX11Measurementrtings.com/router/tools/compare/gl-inet-slate-ax-gl-axt1800-vs-gl-inet-slate-7-gl-be3600/42772/100291Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) is the Wi-Fi 7 successor to the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$219.998Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be82u-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the router worthy of its suggested $219.99 retail price and its US Launch Price row lists $219.99 for the RT-BE82U. Tax is not included. The hardware table is flattened, so the column was matched by position and by the intro sentence.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Dark gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Slate 7 features a dark gray body with a textured matte finish. The datasheet gives no colour name.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Router2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026Standalone extendable router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The maker sells it as a travel router in its Slate series.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026The page is titled Worry-Free Smart Home WiFi 7. It is not a ROG, TUF or ExpertWiFi product.

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 7 (802.11be) and the older standards.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE65001Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE6500 ultimate BE performance, 688+5764 Mbps.

BE36001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS RT-BE82U

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 5 GHz up to 5764 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps, both WiFi 7. Transmit / Receive: 5GHz 4x4 and 2.4GHz 2x2. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth in total. The widths per band are 160 MHz at 5 GHz and 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz, since 5764 Mbps is the 4x4 rate at 160 MHz and 688 Mbps is the 2x2 rate at 40 MHz. Dong Knows Tech lists 20/40/80/160 MHz for the 5 GHz band.

BGL.iNet Slate 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. The page prints no channel width and no stream count. A 2.4 GHz channel is at most 40 MHz wide and 688 Mbps is the 802.11be rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz. 5 GHz at 160 MHz (cited by MightyGadget) with 2882 Mbps is the rate of 2 streams. The two external antennas fit 2 streams. These values are worked out from the published rates and are not printed by the maker.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be 688 Mbps and 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be 2882 Mbps. See the product page note for how streams and widths were set.10Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-slate-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review cites 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz and says 6 GHz and 320 MHz are not supported.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA and 4096-QAM. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO comes from the product page.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation combines and switches between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM and 160 MHz channels. Text blocks that name the ZenWiFi BT10 on the page are ignored.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, Preamble puncturing1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Highlights: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), refined OFDMA, 4K QAM and preamble puncture.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Enhanced OFDMA, 4K QAM and MLO dual-band aggregation.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The Wireless page says Slate 7 supports MLO Wi-Fi.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 4.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Antennas: 2 x foldable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x Antennas.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No8Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be82u-reviewRead 15 October 2026Photo caption: four non-detachable external antennas, each of which can rotate half a sphere around.

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Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

232m²2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026AiMesh section: coverage up to 2500 sq. ft. Converted to 232 m2 (232.3). The page source has a 3,000 sq. ft figure for a 1pk that is commented out and not stored.

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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1201Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Connecting to 120+ devices simultaneously. Stored as 120 and the plus sign is kept here.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS RT-BE82U

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	4	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1x 2.5G for WAN, 4x 2.5G for LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at the 5 Gbps standard rate. The manual names a 2.5G WAN port and 2.5G LAN 1 to 4 ports.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 2.5G WAN port, 2.5G LAN 1 to 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

BGL.iNet Slate 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 1 x LAN Ethernet port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C power port. Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet Speed: WAN 1 x 2.5G port and LAN 1 x 2.5G port. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026One router is sold.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026The five 2.5G ports are described as ready for ultra-fast 2.5 Gbps ethernet backhaul.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The page and the user guide describe the web admin panel and the GL.iNet app.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Internet setup can be done in the web admin panel or in the GL.iNet app.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup in the web GUI asks for a router login password. No ASUS account is requested.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Setup: log in to the web admin panel at 192.168.8.1 and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp cloud services are separate and optional.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.

Router, Access point, Repeater1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists Network Mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge, and a Repeater Mode that scans and connects to an SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Software features: Network Mode Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Guest Network, IPTV (LAN row), Dual WAN and DDNS (WAN row), Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS (Traffic Control) and Parental Control are listed. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN and link aggregation are not listed.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026IoT Network and Kid's Network SSIDs under Smart Home Master. Advanced family protection and parental controls without subscriptions.

Guest network, Dual WAN, QoS, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Datasheet: Guest SSID, Multi-WAN, DDNS. The page lists Multi-WAN Failover and QoS controls for monitoring traffic. All are part of the router firmware with no subscription. VLAN, an IoT network and parental controls are not stated for this model and are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. System Function lists DDNS and Multi-WAN. The flow statistics row lists QoS settings and needs the cloud platform.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The Wireless section has a Guest Network. The Applications section has Dynamic DNS. The Network section has Multi-WAN. QoS is in the interface guide under Flow Control.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server. The maker also names Tor and over 30 VPN services.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Slate 7 supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and Tor, with client and server tutorials for OpenVPN and WireGuard.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard client tutorials.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Time Machine, Cellular modem1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB application: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, AiDisk, Download Master and AiCloud. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. No printer server is listed.

File server, Media server, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Network Storage page: the Slate 7 row has Samba, WebDAV, DLNA and USB port ticked. The user guide covers USB tethering and a cellular USB modem. Slate 7 scenarios say it can be set up as a print server, which is the only mention.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet. A phone can tether over USB. The USB port also takes storage devices.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 14 October 2026Supported models table, GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card no.

Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. The page says WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on a single router and not under AiMesh mode.

WPA3-Personal5Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-slate7-dual-band-wifi7-travel-routerRead 14 October 2026Enhanced WPA3 security provides stronger encryption. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.8Reviewnascompares.com/review/gl-inet-slate-7-wifi-7-travel-router-review/ampRead 14 October 2026Security and encryption list: WPA3.10Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-slate-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Security features include WPA3 encryption.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection Pro2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026The page names AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro. The spec row prints AiProtection.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026Parental controls come without subscriptions. Router safeguards use Trend Micro cloud protection under the ASUS Network Security suite. No fee is named. Dong Knows Tech lists no premium add-on.8Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be82u-reviewRead 15 October 2026The Premium Add-on row lists None and the pros name a generous set of free security and networking features.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 December 20296Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 15 October 2026The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act), updated 2026-08-19, lists RT-BE82U with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2029, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK. The Australia FAQ (asus.com/support/faq/1056369) gives the same date. The Singapore FAQ (asus.com/support/faq/1051375) gives 11 February 2029.7Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056369Read 15 October 2026The Australia FAQ (Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025), updated 2026-08-28, lists RT-BE82U with 4 years, until 31 December 2029. The date is a minimum and applies to Australia.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0 GHz quad-core processor. No chip model is published.

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz. The maker names no chip model, so no SoC is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0 GHz quad-core processor.

1.1GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

1GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Memory: 1 GB RAM.

1GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: 1GB DDR4.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026NAND Flash 512MB.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No8Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be82u-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router has no internal fan and was silent during operation.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 100V to 240V and a bundled power adapter.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026A Type-C power port with PD compatibility and a lightweight adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 3 A1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC Output 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same. Stored as the DC input.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +12V with 3A.

5 V, 3 A / 9 V, 3 A / 12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Input: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

36W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 202612 V times 3 A is 36 W. Package Content lists a power adapter.

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Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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18W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption: <18W (without USB). Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption <18W (without USB).

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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8.2W9Measurementnascompares.com/review/gl-inet-slate-7-wifi-7-travel-router-review/ampRead 14 October 2026The review measured power while running iPerf3 tests: idle at 6 to 7 W and a peak of 8.1 to 8.2 W under full load. The spec table gives a peak of 8.2 W. The wall meter and firmware are not stated. The largest reading is stored.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

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Width130Height34Depth91mm(5.1 × 1.3 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Published as 130 x 91 x 34 mm. The datasheet labels it L*W*H. Stored as width, depth and height. The antennas are foldable and the datasheet does not say whether they are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 130 x 91 x 34mm (L*W*H) / 295g.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

502g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Weight (g): 502g.

295g(10.4 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 130 x 91 x 34mm / 295g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026295 g.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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2AFIW-BE36003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-BE3600.

Other certifications

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CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, IC, UKCA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, IC, UKCA.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

RT-BE82U, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Package Content: RT-BE82U, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide and Warranty card.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: RT-BE82U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.

Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), User manual, Thank you card, Ethernet cable, Power cable, US Power Adapter, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs)3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), 1 x User manual, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Power cable, 1 x US Power Adapter, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs). The datasheet lists a warranty card in place of the thank you card and power cable.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82uRead 15 October 2026

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-be36001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/techspecRead 15 October 2026

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet GL-BE3600 ver.20250605.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE82U/E27286_RT-BE82U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide E27286, revised edition v2, October 2025. It is a generic ASUS router guide with an FAQ list, so it is not used for model-specific features.

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be36003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) User Guide, updated 2026-10-02.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 15 October 2026ASUS US support warranty text, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site.

2years7Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 14 October 2026From June 1, 2024 every GL.iNet router bought through Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress has a two-year warranty. Not for refurbished products or products bought in China. The maker's UK and Canada store pages state two years too.

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