ASUS ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 (BE18000) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Gaming Router
2.5GbE x8 / USB 3.2 x1 / ExpertPick
ASUS ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 (BE18000) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Gaming Router
2.5GbE x8 / USB 3.2 x1 / ExpertPick
- Brand: ASUS
- MPN: GS-BE18000
- Part #: NETAS4718
- UPC: 197105880542

Great pick for gaming or very fast Wi-Fi
"Designed for serious gamers and streamers, our mid-level gaming router delivers blazing-fast Wi-Fi for ultra-smooth gameplay, 4K streaming, and heavy multitasking."

Luke D - Networking Expert
Read bio- Brand: ASUS
- MPN: GS-BE18000
- Part #: NETAS4718
- UPC: 197105880542
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ASUS ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 (BE18000) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Extendable Gaming Router 2.5GbE x8 / USB 3.2 x1 / ExpertPick
- Brand: ASUS
- MPN: GS-BE18000
- Part #: NETAS4718
- UPC:197105880542

Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/pacific/product/NETAS4718
Features
Slash Through The Game
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is the ultimate gaming router, built for those who demand perfection. Blazing-fast speeds up to 18,000Mbps powered by cutting-edge tri-band WiFi 7 and 4x4 MIMO, plus a combined 20G wired capacity, ensure seamless, low-latency gaming across all platforms. The ROG- exclusive Gaming Network also brings groundbreaking one-tap SSID game acceleration, while Triple-Level Network Security secures and simplifies your connected world.
Next-Level WiFi 7 Gaming
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 redefines gaming connectivity with next-generation WiFi 7 (802.11be), featuring Multi-Link Operation, expanded 320MHz channels and cutting-edge 4K-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation). This powerful combination provides up to 18,000Mbps of tri-band speed, ensuring ultra-low latency, stability and seamless performance across all your gaming devices. Support for AFC (Automated Frequency Coordination) also enhances 6GHz transmission power over longer distances Experience next-level WiFi performance that gives you a competitive edge to dominate the game.
Slash the Limits of Control
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 takes your gaming to the next level with cutting-edge performance and exceptional design. Built on ROG's "form follows function" philosophy, it delivers blazing speeds, seamless control and unmatched stability. With eight internal antennas and advanced cooling, it offers expansive coverage in a compact form. Optimized RF technology and premium hardware ensure peak performance for your most intense gaming sessions.
Chill Out, Game On
The "Slash PCB" design enables dual-side cooling, delivering superior heat dissipation and ensuring network reliability. The optimized airflow utilizes carbon-nano-coated aluminum heat plates, paired with custom-designed vents and heat spreaders.
Light Up Your Game In Style
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 lets you rock any vibe with customizable ROG Aura RGB lighting effects. Plus, the iridescent finish on the ROG logo adds a cool touch of depth and sophistication. With the ROG Aura lighting off, the surface establishes a sleek and professional look for those who prefer a more subtle aesthetic. Easily tweak your choices through the graphical web interface or ASUS Router mobile app.
Unmatched Versatility for Gaming and Streaming
With one 2.5G WAN port and seven 2.5G LAN ports, the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 delivers up to 20G of lightning-fast wired speed, ensuring peak performance for multiplayer and other demanding tasks. Additionally, the robust network design offers stable, optimal connectivity even under heavy load.
AI-Boosted Smart AiMesh
The Smart AiMesh intelligently leverages WiFi 7 Multi-Link Operation, automatically aggregating or switching across multiple bands for optimized performance and low latency.
Accelerate Your Wins
The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 includes premium Triple-Level Game Acceleration, and the new exclusive Gaming Network function is groundbreaking technology that streamlines the process of setting up acceleration for multiple devices.
ROG Strix gaming PC, motherboard, and laptop float against a neon background with "GOODBYE LAG!"
Feature-Packed Smart Home Master SSIDs
ASUS Smart Home Master subnetwork management streamlines the process of creating or connecting to dedicated subnet via SSIDs with advanced features like IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.
Specifications
Network Standard
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 7 (802.11be)
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IPv4
IPv6
Product Segment
BE18000 ultimate BE performance: 688+5764+11529 Mbps
WiFi Data Rate
2.4GHz BE: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 688Mbps
5GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbp
6GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz, up to 11529Mbp
Antenna
internal antenna x 8
Transmit / Receive
2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 4x4
6GHz 4x4
Processor
2.0GHz quad-core processor
Memory
256 MB Flash and DDR4 2 GB RAM
Boosts Speed
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
4096-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
Operating Mode
Router(AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge
I/O Ports
1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN
7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
Buttons
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator
WAN(Internet) x1
LAN x1
WiFi x1
Power x1
Power Supply
AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output: 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current
Package Content
GS-BE18000 tri-band gaming router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Product Weight (g)
927.5 g
Product Dimensions
225 x 90 x 225 mm
AiMesh
AiMesh
- Primary AiMesh Router
- AiMesh Node
Game
Game Boost / Acceleration
Mobile Game Mode
Gear Accelerator
ROG_First
OpenNAT (Game Profile)
Gaming Port
Gaming Network
Parental Control
"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Web & Apps Filters
Time Scheduling
Reward
Parental Control Customized Internet Schedule
- Maximum Parental Control profile : 64
- Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 64
Guest Network
"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
Support Guest Network
- Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz : 5
Guest Network Connection time limit
Guest Network Encryption :
Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
Security
AiProtection
VPN
WiFi Encryption :
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
Open System & OWE
WPS
Let's Encrypt
DNS-over-TLS
SSH
Security Scan
Firewall
- Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
- Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
- Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
AiProtection
AiProtection Pro
- Router Security Assessment
- Malicious Site Blocking
- Two-Way IPS
- Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
VPN
Instant Guard
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion
Traffic Control
Adaptive QoS
- Bandwidth Monitor
- Bandwidth Limiter
-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
Traffic Monitor
- Real-time Traffic Monitor
- Wired Traffic Monitor
- Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
- Traffic Analysis Period :
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
- Website History
WAN
Internet Connection Type :
Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
Internet Connection Type :
Internet Connection Type :
Internet Connection Type :
- PPPoE
Internet Connection Type :
- PPTP
Internet Connection Type :
- L2TP
Internet Connection Type :
- Automatic IP
Internet Connection Type :
- Static IP
Internet Connection Type :
- IPSec
Dual WAN
3G / 4G LTE Dongle
4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
Port Forwarding
- Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port Triggering
- Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough :
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
LAN
DHCP Server
IPTV
Manually Assign IP Address
- Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Wireless
MU-MIMO
UTF-8 SSID
WiFi MAC Address Filter
- Maximum MAC Filters :
64
Wireless Scheduler
Wi-Fi Radar
Airtime Fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal Beamforming
Explicit Beamforming
USB application
4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
File System :
HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Safely Remove Disk
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder Privileges
User Interface
WEB: ASUSWRT
APP: ASUS Router APP
Operating system : ASUSWRT
Administration
Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis Tools
Feedback System
System Log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update