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The three rates add up to 17981 Mbps.","wifi_radios":"WiFi Data Rate: 2.4GHz BE 2x2 20/40MHz up to 688 Mbps, 5GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764 Mbps and 6GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 11529 Mbps, all 4096 QAM. Transmit / Receive lists 2x2, 4x4 and 4x4. The rates fit the 802.11be rates for those streams and widths.","wifi_features":"Boosts Speed lists OFDMA and 4096-QAM. The Wireless section lists MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from other sources.","external_antenna_count":"Antenna: internal antenna x 8. The spec page names no external antenna.","internal_antenna_count":"Antenna: internal antenna x 8.","ports":"I/O Ports: 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN, 7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at the standard 5 Gbps rate. The two gaming ports are LAN ports and are counted in the seven.","mesh_technologies":"AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.","units_in_pack":"One router is sold.","management":"User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.","operating_modes":"Operating Mode: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge.","network_features":"Listed: Guest Network, IPTV, Dual WAN, DDNS, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS, Parental Control. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN and aggregation are not listed. Dong Knows Tech says link aggregation is not supported.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","vpn_client_protocols":"VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","usb_applications":"WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle and 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, so cellular_modem is stored. USB application lists tethering and the supported file systems. File and media serving come from the manual. A printer server and Time Machine come from the reviews.","wifi_security":"WiFi Encryption: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. The footnote says Enterprise is not available under AiMesh mode.","security_suite":"AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.","automatic_updates":"Administration: Auto Firmware Update.","cpu_cores":"Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor. One paragraph on the product page says tri-core, the spec table says quad-core and the reviews agree.","cpu_clock_max_ghz":"Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.","ram_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash and DDR4 2 GB RAM.","flash_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.","power_supply":"Power Supply: AC input 110V to 240V and a bundled power adapter.","power_input":"Power Supply: DC output 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings. The page does not say which adapter is in which box.","dimensions_mm":"Product Dimensions 225 x 90 x 225 mm, printed without labels. The maker's front and rear photos show a narrow upright slab, so the 90 mm side is the width. LDLC and inet.se label the sizes width 90, height 225 and depth 225 mm. Tom's Guide gives 8.9 x 8.9 x 3.4 inches without labels.","weight_g":"Product Weight (g): 927.5 g. The page does not say whether the adapter is included.","in_the_box":"Package Content: GS-BE18000 tri-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card."}},{"url":"https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url","series","segment","form_factor","status","wifi_features","detachable_antennas","coverage_m2","ethernet_backhaul","network_features","security_suite_cost"],"notes":{"series":"The page is titled ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 and sits under ROG Gaming Routers.","segment":"Sold as a ROG gaming router with the ROG-exclusive Gaming Network, Triple-Level Game Acceleration and two dedicated gaming ports.","form_factor":"Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.","status":"The US product page is live with a Where to buy link and the router is on sale at US retailers.","wifi_features":"Multi-Link Operation section: tri-band MLO with 4K-QAM and 320MHz channels. Automatic MLO is enabled by default.","detachable_antennas":"All eight antennas are internal, so none can be detached. Tom's Guide lists the antennas as not removable.","coverage_m2":"Coverage of up to 3,300 sq. ft. Converted to 307 m2 (306.6).","ethernet_backhaul":"Versatile Backhaul Options: wired and wireless 2.5G backhaul.","network_features":"Smart Home Master SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.","security_suite_cost":"The page headline says subscription-free network security. AiProtection Pro runs on a Trend Micro cloud database and no fee is named."}},{"url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","account_required","usb_applications","wifi_features","ports","power_input","in_the_box"],"notes":{"manual_url":"English user manual E26963, released 2025-09-16.","account_required":"Section 2.2 Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for the ISP details, the Wi-Fi names and keys and a router login password. No ASUS account is requested.","usb_applications":"Section 1.1 names an SMB server, a UPnP AV server and an FTP server for file sharing.","wifi_features":"The tutorial index lists How to configure Smart Connect in ASUS Router. Smart Connect is ASUS band steering.","ports":"Section 1.3: 2.5G LAN 1 to 7 ports, one 2.5G WAN (Internet) port and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.","power_input":"Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current and +12V with 5A current.","in_the_box":"Section 1.2: GS-BE18000 Gaming Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide. The warranty card comes from the spec page."}},{"url":"https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-strix-gs-be18000-gaming-router-wifi7","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["coverage_m2"],"notes":{"coverage_m2":"Eight internal antennas powered by independent FEMs cover up to 3,300 square feet. The release is datelined Taipei, June 5, 2025, which is after the first US retail listings, so no announce date is stored."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarranty?website=us&model=gs-be18000&pdhashedid=&pdid=99999&siteID=www&sitelang=","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"ASUS 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. Tom's Guide also reports a three-year warranty."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051929/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act), updated 2026-08-19, lists GS-BE18000 in the group 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."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weight","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["measured_throughput","measured_throughput_through_wall_mbps","measured_power_consumption_load_w"],"notes":{"measured_throughput":"Tom's Guide, published 2026-08-17. Keysight IxChariot set to simulate 10 data-hungry users, client an HP Envy x360 notebook. Firmware and band are not stated. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.354 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 1.354 Gbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 900.8 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 40.9 Mbps. The review also reports 2.238 Gbps with the router next to the notebook, which is not stored.","measured_throughput_through_wall_mbps":"The review says the router moved upwards of 1.309 Gbps to a room 25 feet away. Same IxChariot setup.","measured_power_consumption_load_w":"The review says the router consumed 17.7 watts while in use and derives a yearly cost of $27.13 from it. It does not describe the load."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weight","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["colors","soc","fan","launch_price_usd","markets","usb_applications"],"notes":{"colors":"The review says it is available only in black.","soc":"Spec table: Wi-Fi chips Broadcom BCM6766. The text says Broadcom's BCM6766 Wi-Fi chip with a 2.0GHz quad-core processor. Profesional Review names the same chip as the CPU. The maker publishes no chip.","fan":"The review says it is passively cooled with nanocarbon-coated aluminum heat sink fins.","launch_price_usd":"The review gives a list price of $450 and its price table shows $449.99. Best Buy sold it for $399.99 at review time.","markets":"The prices are US prices at US retailers. The launch price applies to the US.","usb_applications":"The USB port is described as able to run a print server, share a data drive and use a mobile phone as a backup internet feed."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","fan","wall_mountable"],"notes":{"release_date":"Hardware table: Release Date TBD. The text says it was first available at select retailers on May 20, 2025. Published 2025-09-30.","launch_price_usd":"Hardware table: US Launch Price $449.99.","fan":"The review says there is no internal fan.","wall_mountable":"The review says it is designed to stand vertically and is not mount-ready. The maker names no wall mount."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-review/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["measured_energy_24h_wh"],"notes":{"measured_energy_24h_wh":"Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours about 340 Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_38782 and 3.0.0.6.102_38818. The review does not describe the load."}},{"url":"https://www.profesionalreview.com/2025/10/23/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["soc","wall_mountable","usb_applications","wifi_features"],"notes":{"soc":"Review text: CPU Broadcom BCM6766 quad-core at 2.0 GHz, with 2 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 MB flash. It also lists BCM6766 for 2.4 and 5 GHz and BCM7263 for 6 GHz.","wall_mountable":"The review says the router has no wall anchors. It stands upright, with rubber feet on the bottom.","usb_applications":"The USB port supports a file server, FTP, Samba, a network printer server, backups, a download manager and 3G/4G/5G adapters.","wifi_features":"Setup can keep all bands under one SSID so that the system assigns each client a band."}},{"url":"https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["usb_applications","smart_home_platforms","launch_price_usd","wifi_radios","account_required"],"notes":{"usb_applications":"Software section: the USB port serves network storage, a network printer server, a USB cellular modem or smartphone as an internet link and a Time Machine backup server for Macs.","smart_home_platforms":"Software section: the features include Amazon Alexa integration. The maker pages do not name Alexa.","launch_price_usd":"The spec table lists an MSRP of 449.99 USD. Best Buy sold it for 399.99 USD at review time. Review published 2026-02-01.","wifi_radios":"The review states 2.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 4x4 and 6 GHz 4x4 with 688, 5,764 and 11,529 Mbps. Its own iPerf3 results (6 GHz just over 2 Gbps at 6 ft and 1,467 Mbps at 25 ft, 5 GHz 1,273 and 497 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 122 and 39 Mbps) use another method than Tom's Guide and are not stored.","account_required":"Setup in the Asus Router app or the web interface took about five minutes. Binding the router to an Asus account is offered for remote access and is optional."}},{"url":"https://24wireless.info/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"release_date":"24Wireless wrote on 2025-05-20 that ASUS had published the product on its global site, and on 2025-05-22 that Best Buy in the US was selling it.","launch_price_usd":"Best Buy US listing at 449.99 USD on 2025-05-22, matching the Dong Knows Tech launch price."}},{"url":"https://www.lambda-tek.com/ASUS-90IG09Y0-MO9C00-sh/B50980291","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"UK retailer listing of ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 with the manufacturer part number 90IG09Y0-MO9C00."}},{"url":"https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00717231.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"French retailer spec sheet, Model: 90IG09Y0-MO9C00. The sheet lists weight 927.5 g like the maker and labels the sizes width 90, height 225 and depth 225 mm."}},{"url":"https://www.inet.se/produkt/x251407/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Swedish retailer page, manufacturer part number 90IG09Y0-MO9C00. It lists the product as 90 mm wide, 225 mm high and 225 mm deep and a package weight of 1.654 kg."}}],"fields_filled":65,"updated":"2026-10-15"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}