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General

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Series

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Beryl1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026The page sits under Travel Routers, Beryl Series in the maker's menu.

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

RT-BE90U2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026The tech spec page lists Model ASUS RT-BE90U. The manual and the quick start guide carry the name RT-BE90U.

GL-MT3600BE1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Page title Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE), 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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3 February 20266Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 15 October 2026Press release dateline Hong Kong, February 3, 2026. The post is dated February 13, 2026.

Status

Available2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026The product page is live and offers the router in stock at 239.99 USD, and the manuals are listed.

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026The product page offers the router at 129.99 USD and the store variants are in stock. The launch price in the press release was 139.99 USD.

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 Beryl AX6Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 15 October 2026GL.iNet's launch announcement calls the Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) a successor to the Beryl AX (GL-MT3000).

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.

$239.996Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: U.S. Launch Price $239.99. The US maker page shows the same 239.99 USD. No euro launch price was found.

$139.996Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 15 October 2026Available for order at $139.99. US sales tax is added at checkout, so the price is stored as excluding tax.

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.

US6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026The launch price is a U.S. price.

US6Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 15 October 2026The price is in US dollars and the shop ships to many regions, so only the US is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026The product photos show a black router. The page gives no colour name, so it is stored as Black.

Mint Green1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026What's New in Beryl 7: New Mint Green Color. The page prints no other colour. TechRadar also reviewed the mint green unit.8Reviewnascompares.com/review/gl-inet-beryl-7-travel-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes the mint green finish.

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/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 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-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a travel router.

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/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026The page sits under WiFi Routers, ASUS WiFi Routers and is titled Next-Level 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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. The page calls it a BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router.

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.

BE94001Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Product Segment: BE9400 ultimate BE performance, 688+2882+5764 Mbps. The class number is a marketing figure and the three rates add up to 9334 Mbps.

BE36001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Page: dual-band BE3600 connection, 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2882 Mbps (5 GHz). The two rates add up to 3570 Mbps.

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-BE90U

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	2	160	2,882	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: WiFi 7 6 GHz up to 5764 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 2882 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps. Transmit / Receive: 6 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 2x2 and 2.4 GHz 2x2. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth in total. The widths per band are 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz, 160 MHz at 5 GHz and 320 MHz at 6 GHz, since those are the widths that give the printed 2x2 rates. Dong Knows Tech lists 20/40, 20/40/80/160 and 20/40/80/160/320 MHz for the three bands.

BGL.iNet Beryl 7

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	2	160	2,882	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi Speed: 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2882 Mbps (5 GHz). The page prints no stream count and no channel width. 688 Mbps is the 802.11be rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz and 2882 Mbps is the rate of 2 streams at 160 MHz. The streams and the 40 MHz width are worked out from the printed rates. The 160 MHz limit is stated by NAS Compares, see its entry. The two external antennas fit 2 streams.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 688Mbps and 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be 2882Mbps. See the product page note for how streams and widths were set.8Reviewnascompares.com/review/gl-inet-beryl-7-travel-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says Beryl 7 omits 6 GHz and 320 MHz channel width and runs on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only. It does not print a stream count. TechRadar also lists no 320 MHz channel.

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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6 GHz 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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 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/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation combines and switches between the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM and 320 MHz channels.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Page: Wi-Fi 7 technology with Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K QAM. Preamble puncturing comes from the datasheet. OFDMA is not named for this model and is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K QAM and preamble puncturing.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026The Wireless page says Beryl 7 supports MLO Wi-Fi.5Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wirelessRead 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation supported models list includes GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7).

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

61Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 6. Dong Knows Tech also counts six antennas. RTINGS text seen in search results says four, and the maker figure is used.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x foldable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Antenna: 2 x External 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.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the router has six non-detachable antennas.

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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/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026AiMesh section: coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. Converted to 232 m2 (232.3).

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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-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Published as 120+ devices. Stored as 120 and the plus sign is kept here.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Delivers stable connections for over 120 devices simultaneously.

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-BE90U

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 2.5 Gbps for WAN, 3 x 2.5 Gbps for LAN and USB 3.2 Gen1 x1. The product page says Quad 2.5G ports with a 2.5G WAN port, three 2.5G LAN ports and a USB WAN. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate. The manual names the USB port USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0). The connector is not named and Type-A is assumed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1.3: 2.5G LAN 1 to 3 ports, 2.5G WAN (Internet) port and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (USB 3.0).

BGL.iNet Beryl 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-mt3600beRead 15 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 stored at the standard 5 Gbps rate. The text also says Beryl 7 comes with two 2.5G ports, including one configurable WAN/LAN port. The datasheet lists one WAN and one LAN port and that split is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 2.5G LAN (100/1000/2500 Mbps). USB Port: 1 x USB3.0 Type-A (max. output 5V/2A). Power Port: 1 x USB Type-C.

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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USB ports

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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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 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/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026The page offers wireless backhaul and wired 2.5G backhaul options.

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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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Settings are made in the web Admin Panel. The guide also says to use the GL.iNet app for setup if preferred.

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-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for a router password, not an ASUS account. The manual also covers setup through the ASUS Router app.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1 in a browser, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are optional cloud services.

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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network Mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, WDS. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. WDS counts as repeater. The wireless bridge mode is not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define it.

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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Guest Network (Support Guest Network), Dual WAN, DDNS, IPTV, Parental Control, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS are listed. VLAN, WAN aggregation and LAN aggregation are not listed, and Dong Knows Tech says link aggregation is not supported. The product page adds an IoT Network and parental controls without subscriptions.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026IoT Network and Kid's Network SSIDs under Smart Home Master. Advanced family protection and parental controls all without subscriptions.

Guest network, IoT network, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026The page names QoS management and Multi-WAN failover.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026System Function: Guest SSID, DDNS, Multi-WAN with load-balancing and failover. The Flow Statistics row lists QoS settings and says a cloud platform is required, so QoS is taken from the product page. VLAN is not listed.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Network section lists Guest Network, Multi-WAN and Dynamic DNS. Applications lists Parental Control (AdGuard Home and Parental Control). The wireless guide covers the IoT Network, see its entry. No subscription is mentioned.5Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wirelessRead 15 October 2026The Wireless page lists Main Network, Guest Network and IoT Network for models with Wi-Fi. The IoT Network page (firmware v4.9 or later) says only models without Wi-Fi lack it. Beryl 7 is on the Wi-Fi 7 model list. The Beryl 7 guide itself does not list an IoT Network, so this is taken from the general guide.

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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN (client and server, up to 1000 Mbps, DCO supported) and WireGuard (client and server, up to 1100 Mbps).3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Beryl 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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026VPN: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN (client and server) and WireGuard (client and server). The datasheet also names Policy Routing.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026USB application: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, Download Master, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. No printer server is listed.

File server, Media server, Cellular modem3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet. Network Storage is listed under Applications.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Supported models table, GL-MT3600BE (Beryl 7) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card no. Samba and WebDAV make a file server and DLNA a media server. A print server is not named for this model.

Security

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

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE.

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

AiProtection1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection with router security assessment and two-way IPS. This model is not listed as AiProtection Pro.

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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.

Free6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review has the heading Free built-in security and says the router comes with Parental Controls and online protection (AiProtection). The product page says parental controls come without subscriptions.

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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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update. The product page also lists Auto Security Updates.

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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 20305Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 14 October 2026The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act) lists RT-BE90U with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2030, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK. The Singapore and Australia FAQs do not list the model. The US site has no statement.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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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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MediaTek MT7987A9Spec databaseraw.githubusercontent.com/openwrt/openwrt/main/target/linux/mediatek/dts/mt7987a-glinet-gl-mt3600be.dtsRead 15 October 2026OpenWrt device tree for the GL-MT3600BE: model GL.iNet GL-MT3600BE, compatible mediatek,mt7987a. The maker names only a MediaTek quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU. The same file defines a fan regulator and a PWM fan, which NAS Compares denies, so the fan field is left out.

CPU cores

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core processor.

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Specifications: CPU MediaTek, Quad-core @2.0GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MediaTek, Quad-core @2.0GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core processor.

2GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Specifications: CPU MediaTek, Quad-core @2.0GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MediaTek, Quad-core @2.0GHz.

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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and 1 GB RAM.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB. Only a megabyte figure is published, so it is stored as 0.512 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB / 512 MB NAND Flash.

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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026512 MB NAND Flash. Stored as 0.512 GB.

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

No6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the router appears to have no internal fan and stays silent, and lists it as fanless.

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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/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 110V~240V (50~60Hz) and a bundled power adapter.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026A Type-C power port that supports PD input.

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

12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Published as the adapter DC output, 12 V with max. 2.5 A. The manual lists the same. Stored as the DC input.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +12V with 2.5A.

5 V, 3 A / 9 V, 3 A / 12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: 1 x USB Type-C (power input 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A).

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

30W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 202612 V times 2.5 A is 30 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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12W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <12W (without USB). Published as an upper bound without a USB load.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption <12W (Without USB load).

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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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.

275Wh7Measurementdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: real-world power consumption measured in 24 hours is about 275 Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_58390. The review does not describe the load.

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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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Width120Height34Depth83mm(4.7 × 1.3 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Published as 120 x 83 x 34 mm and labelled L*W*H in the datasheet. Stored as width 120, depth 83 and height 34. The datasheet does not say whether the foldable antennas are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm (L*W*H) / 205g.

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

Width320Height191Depth180mm(12.6 × 7.5 × 7.1 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Product Dimensions 320 x 180 x 191 mm, printed without labels. Dong Knows Tech prints 12.60 x 7.09 x 7.52 in (32 x 18 x 19.1 cm). The router lies flat with six antennas pointing up, so a height of 191 mm needs the antennas up. Stored as width 320, depth 180 and height 191. The body size without antennas is not published.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

761g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Product Weight (g) 761 g. Dong Knows Tech prints 1.68 lb (761 grams).

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm / 205g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026205 g.

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

Yes6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be90u-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Wall-mount-ready Yes. The review says the router has mounting holes on the underside and that mounting accessories are included. The ASUS pages do not state it.

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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-MT3600BE3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-MT3600BE.

Other certifications

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CE, FCC, REACH, IC, RoHS, WEEE, California Proposition 65, MIC, RCM, SRRC (CN)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, REACH, IC, RoHS, WEEE, California Proposition 65, MIC, RCM and SRRC (CN).

In the box

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

RT-BE90U Tri Band WiFi 7 Router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026Package Content: RT-BE90U Tri Band WiFi 7 Router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: RT-BE90U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.

Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) router, Power adapter, Ethernet cable, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs), User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) router, 1 x Power Adapter (US), 1 x Ethernet Cable, 1 x USB-C Power Cable, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs), 1 x User Manual, 1 x Warranty Card. The user guide lists a thank you card instead of the warranty card and no USB-C cable. Only the items both documents list are stored.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE), 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x User manual, 1 x Thank you card, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs).

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90uRead 14 October 2026

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600be1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/asus-rt-be90u/techspecRead 14 October 2026

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3600be_datasheet_20260213.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-MT3600BE ver.20260213.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE90U/E27831_RT-BE90U_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user manual E27831, released 2026-03-17.

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600be3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) 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.

3years4Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 14 October 2026ASUS US support warranty text for the RT-BE90U Wireless Warranty Policy: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3600beRead 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the store page.7Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 15 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.

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