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Brian Nadel

I tested the Asus ROG Strix GS-BE18000 and this stealth gaming router punches way above its weight

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Asus ROG Strix GS-BE18000 gaming router on a table.

Asus ROG STRIX GS-BE18000: Specs

Wi-Fi Spec: BE18000
Number of Antennas/Removable: 8/No
Ports: Input WAN – One 2.5 Gbps WAN; Seven 2.5Gbps LAN; USB 3.0 (Gen 1)
Processor/Memory/Storage: Quad-core 2.0 GHz/2GB/256 MB
Wi-Fi chips: Broadcom BCM6766
802.11be performance: 2.354 Gbps (at 15 feet)
Range: 130 feet
Size: 8.9 x 8.9 x 3.5 inches
Estimated Annual Electricity Cost: $27.13

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