ASUS's latest ROG Strix gaming router hides the antennas for a sleeker look

ASUS has announced its latest gaming-focused router, the ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 WiFi 7 Tri-band Gaming Router. It is designed to deliver fast wired and wireless speeds using the latest tri-band WiFi 7 technology. One of the most interesting aspects of the physical design is its clean mini PC-like look with no visible antennas.

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Instead, it features eight internal antennas with "cutting-edge copper tubes" that can support a massive 3,300-square-foot area without any dead zones. For those looking for a wireless router that prioritizes gaming traffic, the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 has got you covered, as it includes dual dedicated 2.5G gaming ports that automatically prioritize gaming traffic without any configuration required.

The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is an impressive unit in terms of overall speed. It has up to 20G of wired capacity (over seven 2.5G LAN ports) and 18G of WiFi 7, including high-speed 320MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and 4K-QAM support.

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The ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is also a smart hug for network management. It is powered by a 2.0GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB of DDR4 memory, and internal flash-based storage. It supports the ASUS Router mobile app for quick access, monitoring, and configuration, and features ASUS-exclusive Smart Home Master technology for customized SSIDs to protect various devices and networks.

There's also inbuilt VPN support and powerful network tools to enhance security and performance, with the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 boasting "commercial-grade" security features.