ASUS RT-BE58U

[TheLostSwede]

Looks like Asus has a proper "budget" WiFi 7 router as well. Barely any tech specs so far, but it only has one 2.5 Gbps port and it's a 2x2 dual band device.
It could've been a two antenna router.

RT-BE58U｜WiFi 7｜ASUS Global

Dual band WiFi 7 router with speeds of up to 7200 Mbps. Dual 10G ports, Quad 2.5G ports and Quad Gigabit ports. Quad-core 2.6GHz CPU. Backup WAN, Subscription-free network security and comprehensive

www.asus.com

 

[sfx2000]

Looks like Asus has a proper "budget" WiFi 7 router as well. Barely any tech specs so far, but it only has one 2.5 Gbps port and it's a 2x2 dual band device.
It could've been a two antenna router.

That's neat - wonder what the retail price would be - I have a good idea of the COGS, which is likely sub $100USD, but the MSP is a different thing as we know...

If they offer this up as $129.00 USD - they would have an absolute winner on their hands, IMHO...

 

[Deleted member 77025]

$199

Asus Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Expands to Fit All Budgets | Dong Knows Tech

Asus Wi-Fi 7 hardware just expands to include enough options to fit all budgets. All set to be available soon.

dongknows.com

 

[L&LD]

WiFi 7 'hardware' with no 6GHz band? 2x2:2 RF?

100% $199 down the drain.

 

[TheLostSwede]

$199

Asus Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Expands to Fit All Budgets | Dong Knows Tech

Asus Wi-Fi 7 hardware just expands to include enough options to fit all budgets. All set to be available soon.

dongknows.com

That's pretty much what I paid for my GT-AX6000...
No way I would trade it for this POS.

 

[Tech9]

Total rip off price. I believe @jixiangyuan reported TUF-BE3600 in China is $75 and TUF-BE6500 is $120. US price $230 and $280... sure.

 

[jixiangyuan]

Total rip off price. I believe @jixiangyuan reported TUF-BE3600 in China is $75 and TUF-BE6500 is $120. US price $230 and $280... sure.

It’s because competition in China is fierce. The Xiaomi BE3600 (with Qualcomm IPQ5312, Quad core A53 at 1.1GHz) only costs 31.6 USD (after tax) as of today. So the TUF-BE3600 is actually a lot more expensive than its competitors.

There are also products from ZTE, Huawei, HC3, and TP-Link (models from TP-Link are different from those released in the west). However, I wouldn’t recommend anyone buying from them (especially Huawei), as they are all state-controlled enterprises.

 

[Tech9]

We have only greed-controlled enterprises here.

 

[jixiangyuan]

We have only greed-controlled enterprises here.

Capitalism at its finest

 

[Tech9]

Imagine the cost of hardware inside. We mostly pay for high-end marketing.

 

[jixiangyuan]

We have only greed-controlled enterprises here.

But honestly, some of the American router & IoT companies are way too greedy, Netgear for example. Their Orbi and Nighthawk are way overpriced for it's performance & design. They also want to charge you a subscription fee for the security feature...

 

[Tech9]

Because it's easy on this market. People here call interior designer for a table and four chairs. Can't figure it out themselves where to put them.

 

[jixiangyuan]

Because it's easy on this market. People here call interior designer for a table and four chairs. Can't figure it out themselves where to put them.

Alright

 

[vitasonline]

Is a modified firmware expected for BE58U ?

 

[Tech9]

Is a modified firmware expected for BE58U ?

If you are asking about Asuswrt-Merlin support - unlikely to happen any time soon.

 

[Rossmon]

Picked up for $139 on Amazon. Seemed a good price for my need to replace an older Asus 5300 in my 2 router mesh setup. No need for wifi 7. My devices all wifi 6 but future proofed.
GT-AX6000 is the main router with its 2, 2.5 ports. One goes to the 10gb fibre modem and the other goes to the old Asus rt-ac5300. The 5300 in my garage just doesn’t have the oomph to get thru 2 walls into a nearby master bedroom. Of course, no support for wifi6 either. Hoping this router will beef up connectivity from barely 2 bars to something better along with more speed. If not, can always return it. The first post in this thread said $129 would be great pricing and at $139 w/free shipping, close enough! Arrives Tuesday 1/14!

 

[Rossmon]

Picked up for $139 on Amazon. Seemed a good price for my need to replace an older Asus 5300 in my 2 router mesh setup. No need for wifi 7. My devices all wifi 6 but future proofed.
GT-AX6000 is the main router with its 2, 2.5 ports. One goes to the 10gb fibre modem and the other goes to the old Asus rt-ac5300. The 5300 in my garage just doesn’t have the oomph to get thru 2 walls into a nearby master bedroom. Of course, no support for wifi6 either. Hoping this router will beef up connectivity from barely 2 bars to something better along with more speed. If not, can always return it. The first post in this thread said $129 would be great pricing and at $139 w/free shipping, close enough! Arrives Tuesday 1/14!

I installed this router as a extension node and its boxed up for return today!
First, if looks are accurate, this looks like a router for your bathroom, so you can use your apple watch in the bathtub or shower! Its that small, crappy and dinky looking.
The job is to go thru the thin plywood on 2x4 wall of my garage about 10’ and thru the frenchdoors/wall of my wood framed home. Its mounted high right near the thin garage wall. There was no strengthening of the signal over the rt5300 and speedtest results were faster! If it couldn’t outperform my 5 or 7 year old hi end router, not worth even $79 let alone the $154 i paid including tax. So back to the drawing board for an asus with a solid 3bar connection all over my bedroom with wifi6 at a reasonable price!