ASUS - ROG STRIX GS-BE18000
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Last updated: Dec 28, 2025 Scoring
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"faster speeds with a wired back call mesh system ... Paying for one gig down and could barely get 500 on an iPhone 16 Pro Max… With this one I’m getting 1100 down which is amazing."
"Actually better than a range extender, as Mesh systems are designed from the ground up to work with each other in the system. ... But it's half ass "patched up" jerky jerky mesh was no match to a Deco. Deco was snappier, more reliable, and longer range."
"internal connections for example i use Sunshine & Moonlight to game stream to my living room TV or my bedroom projector and I get the full 2.5gig speed test to my desktop from the tv, projector and my phone that are on wifi"
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"Then there’s the added functionality of controlling how different networks can perform. I have a gaming frequency that only my ps5 is on and that gets priority."
"all of our current routers and mesh product all have extensive on router functionality including Open, Wireguard and much more."
"I use Asus routers in my Ai mesh network and it gives me complete control over everything and I've loved it."
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"With a 2.5G connection I am seeing download speeds in a 700sq ft apartment of 500mbps at worst and about 1100mbps as best."
"I’m getting the whole gig almost every where in the house"
"With a 2.5G connection I am seeing download speeds in a 700sq ft apartment of 500mbps at worst and about 1100mbps as best."
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"I have 30 devices connected, most dormant, but still hold 130mbps+ for each on a 500mb ISP. ... I stream all TV and WFH without issues."
"seamless switching when walking around"
"One solid main router and two APs outside."
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"our gaming models ( ROG, ROG STRIX, TUF GAMING ) also have dedicated Gaming Ports which are pre configured should you connect your device to that port."
"our gaming models ( ROG, ROG STRIX, TUF GAMING ) also have dedicated Gaming Ports which are pre configured should you connect your device to that port."
"all of the units have our Gaming QoS option for prioritizing game packets and or specific systems, if you want a more streamlined experience"
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"constantly disconnects from the DAC, and reconnects ... The headset would randomly restart, disconnect from the base and cause a loud distrotion sound to come across until I BOTH powered down the headset AND disconnected the USB cable from the back of the hub. ... Pair that with the headset just randomly disconnecting at times (typically when critical to HAVE it) and you have a recipe for disaster."
"Getting up between game sessions to go downstairs, the headphones would do loud, awful "pops" and "cracks" in your ear, probably well into harmful decibel levels."
"The headset would randomly restart, disconnect from the base and cause a loud distrotion sound to come across until I BOTH powered down the headset AND disconnected the USB cable from the back of the hub. Pair that with the headset just randomly disconnecting at times (typically when critical to HAVE it) and you have a recipe for disaster."
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"Also if you want to use any of the traffic analyzer bandwidth graphs or per IP data use you have to accept an EULA that clearly says they will send all your connection data to trendmicro and they will sell it to advertisers. ... You'll start to get targeted ads for anything you access in your house."
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"But they abandon all their ROG products after 1 year. ... After you buy that $699 router if you need warranty or it has a bug (like mine) where it'll stop dropping macs onto ethernet after a few weeks you just get to deal with it."
"My Deco XE75 pro had one of the Ethernet ports go bad. I spent way too long figuring that out today."
"After you buy that $699 router if you need warranty or it has a bug (like mine) where it'll stop dropping macs onto ethernet after a few weeks you just get to deal with it."
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"But they abandon all their ROG products after 1 year. ... After you buy that $699 router if you need warranty or it has a bug (like mine) where it'll stop dropping macs onto ethernet after a few weeks you just get to deal with it."
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"I got the ASUS WIFI7 gaming router as I would never get my gigabit speeds via WiFi. ... Finally even with my $500 router I still only get 650-700 down & up which is disappointing."
"I got the ASUS WIFI7 gaming router as I would never get my gigabit speeds via WiFi. ... Finally even with my $500 router I still only get 650-700 down & up which is disappointing."
I was previously using Linksys products before they were sold to Belkin, and then switched to ASUS routers, I have had two main routers by them, both ROG. Plus many others I’ve used as AiMesh Nodes. I haven’t had any trouble them. Their tech support was helpful the few times I’ve reached out to them. They even replaced there router free of charge with a NEW one (not refurbished) of the same model when I had an issue not related to the quality of product. A few ports on the routers switch went bad after a near Lightning strike caused EMP damage to it (a lot of networking gear from different companies got damaged) I have no qualms about ASUS and their products have never given me problems.
r/Network • New EE WiFi 7 router or my ASUS GT-BE98 ->500mbs is more than enough for couple of people. Even for doing 4k streaming is fine. Don't really see any benefits of 1gig unless you are downloading/uploading tons of data. 2gb is just overkill and definitely not required. Look at review website dongknows to narrow down the choice of routers based on your requirement. Everyone is different so hard recommend, still some are good. Few router recommendations 1. Unifi UDR7. Great all-in-one router with lots of features. 2. Asus with wifi 7 and support for merlin firmware. Check above website for reviews. 3. If you want more control and would like to go DIY route, Any N100 mini pc with dual nic running opnsense/pfsense on it. Maybe directly or virtualized. Add an AP like unifi or omada or something else.
r/HomeNetworking • Looking for fiber plan and simple wifi router recommendations. ->I've had zero problems with M1 for many years. Only went down once, and that was for scheduled maintenance in the middle of the night. Also, it's not just your internet plan that could be the cause of any issues. If your router isn't good enough, or is in a terrible position, or is overheating, or the bomb shelter is between your laptop and the router, you are gonna have issues no matter what plan you have. I have a standard 1Gbps plan but an Asus gaming router with ethernet cables going to the 3 heaviest users in the home – PS5, living TV and bedroom TV. I also set up a second router using Asus AImesh to provide wifi signal to one of the further corners of the house.
r/askSingapore • Recommendation for home broadband ->FYI , all of our current routers and mesh product all have extensive on router functionality including Open, Wireguard and much more. As such you could pick BT6, 8, 10, 16 our any of the routers. Also all of the units have our Gaming QoS option for prioritizing game packets and or specific systems, if you want a more streamlined experience our gaming models ( ROG, ROG STRIX, TUF GAMING ) also have dedicated Gaming Ports which are pre configured should you connect your device to that port. You can also do this manually through our firmware/app. Also note unless you need the coverage specific to a kit ( which can be done via AiMesh ) on the router side you have the benefit of no backhual use maximizing throughput if you are within the coverage area of a router.
r/HomeNetworking • Thinking of getting the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 router ->FYI , all of our current routers and mesh product all have extensive on router functionality including Open, Wireguard and much more. As such you could pick BT6, 8, 10, 16 our any of the routers. Also all of the units have our Gaming QoS option for prioritizing game packets and or specific systems, if you want a more streamlined experience our gaming models ( ROG, ROG STRIX, TUF GAMING ) also have dedicated Gaming Ports which are pre configured should you connect your device to that port. You can also do this manually through our firmware/app. Also note unless you need the coverage specific to a kit ( which can be done via AiMesh ) on the router side you have the benefit of no backhual use maximizing throughput if you are within the coverage area of a router.
r/HomeNetworking • Thinking of getting the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 router ->I hated the WiFi 6 Orbi system I bought. It was lacking so many fairly basic features, such as QoS, firmware updates breaking basic functionality, and a very lackluster app-focused experience. I replaced it with an ASUS WiFi 7 system comprised of a RoG router with two Zen nodes and it’s been a lot more solid with far more configuration options than I’ve ever seen on a residential router. Maybe the Orbi WiFi 7 line has solved their earlier issues, but I’ll never buy one again based on my prior experience.
r/HomeKit • Eero vs Orbi vs ASUS (mesh WiFi 7)— HomeKit experiences? ->Only reason I bought one because at the time when I upgraded my speed to multi gig and needed 10G WAN and 10 LAN, the only option was an ROG Gaming router. Otherwise, there's nothing on it that justifies an upgrade from my regular Asus router
r/pcmasterrace • Gaming routers have to be the biggest waste of money I feel ->I'm no expert at all in networks. I use Asus tri band routera running Merlin firmware. I have one router at the far end of the house on the 1at floor and the second router at the opposite end on the second floor. The signal extends to the yard and fully covers the house with Wi-Fi 6. House is close to 3k square feet. I have the routers hardwired since that provided the best connection. If you go the Merlin website you'll see what routers are supported.
r/HomeNetworking • Best mesh WiFi for large house with multiple floors and walls ->I've been using AiMesh since the beginning, and it was rocky at first, but now I'm currently quite happy with it. One solid main router and two APs outside. What unifi did you get to replace your setup and do you think it was worth the cost?
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ->my wifi7 from Asus has been rock solid. easy to set up as seen here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX76s\_XScJ4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX76s_XScJ4)
r/HomeNetworking • Best router replacement for home networking use? ->my wifi7 from Asus has been rock solid. easy to set up as seen here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX76s\_XScJ4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX76s_XScJ4) it's small enough to hide wherever.
r/HomeNetworking • Best Wi-Fi for me? ->Asus AiMesh - Yea TP-Link Deco - Yes TP-Link Easy Mesh - Not sure
r/HomeNetworking • Wifi mesh system ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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