The ASUS ProArt PRT-BE5000 router and the ProArt PQG-U1080 Switch are now available for 179 and 145 euros respectively

If you want to improve the productivity of your network, ASUS makes it easy for you with the new network devices, with connectivity Wi-Fi 7 that are already available to users. A range under your platform for content creators ProArtwhich is made up of a new router and a switch. These are the new ProArt PRT-BE5000 and the PQG-U1080designed to offer content creators all the benefits of advanced connectivity.

ASUS ProArt PRT-BE5000 and PQG-U1080: pricing and availability

The two models were already presented a few months ago, but now we have confirmation from the manufacturer that they are now available for sale in its online store and at the brand’s authorized distributors. The router ProArt PRT-BE5000 It has a recommended price of 179 euroswhile the switch ProArt PQG-U1080 It costs 145 euros, although the latter is not available in the online store. Let’s remember the advantages that both devices offer us.

ASUS ProArt Wi-Fi 7 router with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps

With these devices, either together or separately, you will form a network Creator-First with intelligent traffic prioritization. The router has connectivity Dual band Wi-Fi 7 and offers up to 5,000 Mbps with MLO technology. It also comes with dual 2.5Gbps RJ45 connectivity to improve the speed of your cable connections. With QoE You will be able to prioritize traffic for your apps in real time, offering faster transfers and sufficient bandwidth for collaborative environments. It also allows you to divide your network into several dedicated SSIDs to improve traffic management.

ASUS ProArt PQG-U1080 Switch with 2.5 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ports

If you need to expand your wired network, the ProArt PQG-U1080 Switch has 8 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports, and two extra 10 Gbps SFP+ ports. A speed that will offer you a better connection with your NAS and workstations, as well as greater internet speed if you connect to a Wi-Fi 7 network. You can place it on a stand or with magnetic fixation with a clean integration into your environment.

An ideal set to expand your network with better wireless connectivity, while expanding the wired connection, improving bandwidth for stable and fast connections in your studio. We leave you the complete specifications of both devices.

ASUS ProArt Router PRT-BE5000

• Network standards: IPv6, IPv4, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a.
• Product segment: BE5000, with speeds up to 688 + 4,320 Mbps.
• Data rate:

  • Wi-Fi 7 (5 GHz): up to 4,320 Mbps.
  • Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 GHz): up to 688 Mbps.

• Antennas: 5 internal antennas (2 for 2.4 GHz and 3 for 5 GHz).
• Transmission and reception:

  • 5GHz: 3×3.
  • 2.4GHz: 2×2.

• Processor: Quad-core at 2.0 GHz.
• Memory:

  • 128 MB Flash memory.
  • 1 GB of RAM.

• Technologies to increase speed: OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), 4096-QAM and bandwidths of 20/40/80/160 MHz.
• Operating frequencies: 5GHz and 2.4GHz.
• Operating modes: wireless router mode and AiMesh node mode.
• Ports:

  • 1 × 2.5GbE WAN.
  • 1 × 2.5GbE LAN.
  • 3 × 1GbE LAN.

• Buttons: WPS, Reset and power on.
• LED indicators: 1 combined power and status LED.
• Power supply:

  • AC input: 100-240 V (50-60 Hz).
  • DC output: 12 V, up to 2 A.

• Package content: PRT-BE5000 router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, quick start guide and warranty card.
• Weight: 503.7g.
• Dimensions: 131 × 37.5 × 200mm.
• AiMesh: compatible.
• Parental controls: time programming and secure navigation.
• Security: AiProtection Pro, VPN, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and Enterprise, DNS-over-TLS and security analysis.
• VPN: Instant Guard, WireGuard VPN Client, WireGuard VPN Server and VPN Fusion.
• Traffic control: monitoring and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly traffic.
• WAN: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, automatic IP and static IP. Supports PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP and PPPoE relay passthrough.
• LAN: network configuration and management functions.
• Wireless Connectivity: MU-MIMO.
• User interface: ASUSWRT via web and ASUS Router application.
• Administration: new device connection notifications, login CAPTCHA, connection diagnostics and automatic firmware update.

ASUS ProArt Switch PQG-U1080

• Ports:

  • 8 × 2.5GbE RJ45.
  • 2 × 10GbE SFP+.

• Network standards: IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T, IEEE 802.3-2012, IEEE 10GBASE-KR (10.3125 Gbps), IEEE 802.3az EEE and IEEE 802.3x (flow control).
• Color: black.
• Performance:

  • MAC address table: 16K.
  • Packet buffer: 8 Mbits.
  • Jumbo frames: 10 KB.
  • Forwarding rate: 59.52 Mpps (64-byte packets).

• Interfaces: RJ45 and SFP+.
• LED indicators: food and port activity.
• Power supply: 12V/1A external adapter.
• Environmental conditions:

  • Operating temperature: 0-40°C.
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 70°C.
  • Operating humidity: 10-90% RH (non-condensing).
  • Storage humidity: 5-90% RH (non-condensing).

• Package content: ProArt PQG-U1080 switch, power adapter, quick start guide, warranty card and Zie Tie.
• Weight: 260g.
• Dimensions: 180 × 89.5 × 26mm.