ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8). WAN connection type: RJ-45. Wi-Fi band: Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 3000 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s, Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n. Security algorithms: WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPS, NAT functionality: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP, PPPoE. Management protocols: IGMP v1/v2/v3, Supported network protocols: IPv4, IPv6
WAN connection
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| DSL WAN | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
Wireless LAN features
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
Network
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| VPN Passthrough | Yes |
| VPN support | IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN |
Ports & interfaces
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 3 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Memory card slot(s) | No |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Management features
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| WPS push button | Yes |
Security
| Security algorithms | WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Firewall | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) | Yes |
| DoS attack prevention | Yes |
| Filtering | Yes |
| URL filtering | Yes |
| System event log | Yes |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
| NAT functionality | PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP, PPPoE |
Protocols
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) | Yes |
| Management protocols | IGMP v1/v2/v3 |
| Supported network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
Design
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | Power |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
Antenna
| Antenna design | Internal |
| Antennas quantity | 6 |
Features
| Internal memory | 256 MB |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |
Power
| Power source type | AC |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 19 V |
| Output current | 1.75 A |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 50 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 90% |
System requirements
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 160 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm |
| Height | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 730 g |
Packaging data
| Number of products included | 1 pc(s) |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Description
Whole-home Coverage
High speed tri-band. Stable WiFi.
The ZenWiFi AC system consists of a pair of ASUS AC3000 routers, featuring unique technologies that give you superfast, reliable and secure WiFi connections — inside or outside your home!
Flexible Network Naming
Uniquely, ZenWiFi AC lets you choose how you name your WiFi networks: a single name for everything, or separate names for each frequency band. The choice is yours!
Make the Internet a
Safer Place for Everyone
AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls is free for life. It gives you total peace of mind, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the mobile app.
Smart Looks for Smart Homes
ZenWiFi AC works perfectly with smart-home services — including Alexa skills and IFTTT — and is available in black or white to suit your décor.
AiMesh Technology
Easy setup. Flexible management.
Even non-experts can quickly set up AiMesh technology, while more experienced users will appreciate the comprehensive advanced networking features.
Performance
Through Engineering
ZenWiFi AC features a quad-core CPU for ultimate processing power. Its vertical housing holds a specially designed antenna and circuit board that optimizes WiFi signal strength and provides better airflow, improving thermal performance for reliable operation.
- Special designed vents for increased airflow
- Double heatsink for maximized heat dissipation
- 45° antennas ensure strong WiFi in multi-story homes
- Vertical housing with space between antennas and circuit board for minimal WiFi signal interference
- Quad-core CPU
- 4X gigabit LAN ports
Condition: Refurbished
