Asus has built a reputation for making creator-focused hardware, from displays and laptops to graphics cards and motherboards. Now, the company is focusing on creating network devices for professionals and creators, providing them with the high-speed network speeds they need.
The company has announced the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080, two new networking devices built specifically for creator studios.
The first thing that stands out when you look at the devices is a complete lack of ugly protruding antennas. They won’t look out of place no matter where you put them in your home.
What do you get with the ProArt router?
The ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 is a dual-band WiFi 7 router with a combined throughput of up to 5,000Mbps. It supports Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and dual 2.5G WAN/LAN ports for flexible wired connections.
The standout feature is Creator-First adaptive QoE. It intelligently prioritizes your creative traffic in real time. Whether you are transferring large files, using cloud collaboration tools, or streaming videos on platforms like Twitch or YouTube, the router ensures your creative tasks get bandwidth priority over everything else on the network.
Does your studio need a dedicated switch?
If you have multiple wired devices in your setup, you should consider the ProArt Switch PQG-U1080. It features eight 2.5G RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ ports, and is ideal for connecting workstations, NAS drives, printers, and other bandwidth-hungry devices. It also ensures that your home wireless network remains uncongested for your mobile devices.
I like that the switch works over existing CAT5e cables, so you don’t need to rewire your home or studio. The switch has a flexible mounting system, supporting desktop placement, table-leg mounting, and magnetic attachment, making it easy to integrate cleanly into your workspace.
If your current router struggles to keep up with your work demands across multiple devices, the ProArt Router and Switch combo is worth a look.
