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Asus RT-AX86U IEEE 802.11ax Ethernet Wireless Router
- New-generation WiFi 6 - Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to 5700 Mbps with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels
- Mobile Game Mode - Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
- True 2 Gbps wired and wireless speeds - Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and WiFi 6
- ASUS AiMesh support – Create a flexible, seamless whole-home mesh network with AiMesh-compatible routers
- Commercial-grade home network security – Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™, with WPA3 and advanced Parental Controls to protect your home
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Ethernet WAN
- Yes
- DSL WAN
- No
- SIM card slot
- No
- 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
- Yes
- Wi-Fi band
- Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- Top Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Product details
ASUS AX5700 RT-AX86U. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 4804 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Product type: Tabletop router, Product colour: Black, Red, LED indicators: Activity, Power, WAN, WPS. Cables included: LAN (RJ-45). Antenna design: Internal & external
WAN connection
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| DSL WAN | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
Wireless LAN features
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 4804 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 54 Mbit/s |
Network
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Port triggering | Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 3 |
| Number of guest networks (5 GHz) | 3 |
| Support Samba (storage) | Yes |
| Built-in FTP server | No |
| VPN server | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP |
| Media server | Yes |
| VPN tunnels quantity | 3 |
| VPN Passthrough | Yes |
| VPN support | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP |
Mobile network
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | No |
Ports & interfaces
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 5 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB charging port | No |
| Memory card slot(s) | No |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Management features
| Bandwidth control | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Intelligent Mesh technology | Yes |
| MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
Security
| Firewall | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Parental control | Yes |
| Filtering | Yes |
| MAC address filtering | Yes |
| IP address filtering | Yes |
| URL filtering | Yes |
| System event log | Yes |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
Protocols
| DHCP server | Yes |
Design
| Product colour | Black, Red |
| Wall mountable | No |
| Indication light | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Power, WAN, WPS |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Built-in display | No |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
Packaging content
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Antenna included | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Antenna
| Antenna design | Internal & external |
| Antennas quantity | 4 |
Features
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1800 MHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
Power
| Power source type | AC |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 19 V |
| Output current | 2.37 A |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 814.5 g |
Logistics data
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Description
Your Winning Choice for Mobile Gaming! Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX86U dual-band WiFi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps*, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience. Ultrapowerful WiFi6 RT-AX86U brings you all the benefits of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and works perfectly with all your existing WiFi devices! Gaming Without Limits The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86U automatically prioritizes any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that's always at the head of the queue. NVIDIA recommends GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud-based gaming service that delivers real-time GeForce-powered gameplay straight from the cloud to all your devices. With GeForce NOW, you can connect to your store accounts and stream your library of games, or play your favorite free-to-play games available on the service. GeForce NOW recommended routers ensure up to 90% of WiFi bandwidth is dedicated to gaming and undergo rigorous testing to deliver the best possible experience and lowest latency for cloud gaming. Lightning-Fast 2 Gbps Internet RT-AX86U is designed to break down all the barriers that can slow down your gaming. It supports up to a 2 Gbps internet connection, so you can unlock the full potential of high-speed networking for both wired and WiFi connections. Remove Network Bottlenecks Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) lets you keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing network traffic. You can prioritize applications such as streaming video or web surfing, as well as gaming. It's the perfect ally for delivering low-latency WiFi anywhere in your home. Whole-Home Gaming Does your router leave you with WiFi dead spots? RT-AX86U supports ASUS AiMesh, a unique mesh-networking technology that creates a whole-home network using multiple ASUS routers. With easy central control and seamless roaming, even non-experts can set it up with any AiMesh-capable routers you own. Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones! Commercial-grade Security for Your Home Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices, and even more so when there are devices without anti-virus capabilities such as IoT devices. RT-AX86U includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. Every device is protected with RT-AX86U, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the handy mobile app.
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