Asus ROG GS-BE12000 Router

[n9nu]

Hi

I am assuming this is a rather new unit back from October of 2025 and was wondering if anyone else has this model. It is only $299 at Newegg at present [$399 usually] and just wanted to know if there was any noticeable issues that users encountered.

It is replacing my ROG GT-AX11000 router which I will be selling on the FS thread.

I just needed something with at least one 2.5Gbit or > LAN port and decided to upgrade to a Gen 7 unit. I won't ever be gaming wirelessly..lol. however at $299 it was a much needed upgrade as the GT-AX11000 only has Gbit LAN ports.

I'm looking forward to installing the Merlin firmware on this as well.

Tim
N9NU

Damn. I just looked at the list of compatible units and this one is not Merlin supported...whoops.

 

[bennor]

I'm looking forward to installing the Merlin firmware on this as well.

Not currently supported by Asus-Merlin nor GNuton fork of Asus-Merlin. There is a separate subforum were BE series routers are being discussed:

ASUS BE Routers & Adapters (Wi-Fi 7)

Use this forum for posts related to the ASUS 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) devices.

www.snbforums.com

Edit to add: And to address the next question that typically will be asked, will Asus-Merlin add support for this model.
[FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question

Q: Will you add support for model XYZ?
A: The decision whether or not to support a new model depend on a long list of factors, which may evolve over time. Right now:

- It needs to be Broadcom-based
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries)
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated
- I need to have one
- I need to have the time to try supporting it
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it

Each new model requires its own dedicated support. That means every time I work on a new firmware release, I have to work on each separate model, and I need GPL releases from Asus for each individual model, and I need to merge each of them separately. So that means if I support 10 different routers, then I need to merge in the content of 10 different GPL releases, and these need to be close enough to one another to still be compatible. The more models I support, the harder this is to accomplish, therefore I am VERY conservative regarding adding any new model.

So don't ask if/when a new model will be supported. I cannot speculate about future model support, and until I have working support for a model, I cannot answer that question.

 

[n9nu]

Yeah I just realized I posted in the FW section and not the BE forum....lol...My bad.

Oh....I wasn't going to ask about if/when

I code extensively so I would be up for modding it if need be.

Tim
N9NU