ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router
Overview :
- 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
- Easy Extendable Network – Enjoy seamless roaming with rich, advanced features by adding any AiMesh-compatible router.
- Commercial-Grade Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
Experience smooth, low-latency online games, 4K video streaming, and more with the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro AX5700 Wireless Dual-Band Multi-Gig Gaming Router. Designed to deliver high-performance connections, this Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router can transfer up to 5665 Mb/s over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with compatible wireless devices. ASUS RangeBoost technology helps to enhance the signal range and coverage. The wireless connections are complemented by the versatile wired Ethernet connections, which include a configurable 2.5G Ethernet LAN/WAN port for high-speed internet services, computers, and devices. Additionally, the Gigabit Ethernet WAN port may be combined with one of Gigabit LAN ports with link aggregation to achieve up to 2 Gb/s throughput. Built-in features such as gaming port designation, wireless device prioritization, and Adaptive Quality of Service help to further boost performance.
The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro may be configured using the ASUS Router app for iOS and Android. Use it to set up a guest network and parental controls. Your network is protected by WPA3 encryption, and a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro is included. ASUS Instant Guard provides you with one-click access to your home network from almost anywhere in the world via a secure VPN.
General Features
Wi-Fi Performance
Featuring three external and one internal antenna, the RT-AX86U Pro delivers up to 4804 Mb/s transfers over the 5 GHz band and 861 Mb/s over the 2.4 GHz frequency. MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and beamforming technologies help to ensure fast, reliable long range connections with compatible devices.
Mobile Gaming Boost
Activate Mobile Game Mode to optimize connections to phones and tablets.
Gaming Port
The designated gaming Ethernet LAN port gives priority to any wired device connected to it, saving you from having to perform complex configurations.
Gear Accelerator
Activating the Game Accelerator with the online control panel allows you to prioritize specified wireless devices so that they don’t have to compete for bandwidth.
Adaptive QoS
Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) keeps your network running smoothly by prioritizing network traffic. You can prioritize applications such as streaming video, web browsing, and gaming.
AiMesh Support
Expand your Wi-Fi coverage by using separately purchased ASUS AiMesh compatible routers as satellites to create a mesh network that keeps you connected as you move across your home.
Easy Management
With the ASUS Router app, you can monitor network traffic, run diagnostics, and enable a guest Wi-Fi login.
Enhanced Security
AiProtection Pro
Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats.
Advanced Parental Controls
Gain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with the RT-AX86U Pro’s robust parental controls. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or you can grant extra online time as a reward.
Instant Guard
When you are away from home, the ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-tap secure internet access via your RT-AX86U Pro router, thanks to its encrypted VPN tunneling technology. The app also lets you share this network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.
Specification :
| Wireless | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
| Number of Antennas | 4 |
| MU-MIMO Support | 4 x 4 |
| Supported Protocols | DMZ |
| Link Aggregation | |
| Antenna Placement | Internal, External (Integrated) |
| Performance | |
| Throughput | 5665 Mb/s Total |
| 5 GHz: 4804 Mb/s | |
| 2.4 GHz: 861 Mb/s | |
| Interface | |
| Inputs/Outputs | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) (Uplink) |
| 4 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) | |
| 1 x 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet (RJ45) | |
| 1 x 5 Gb/s USB-A | |
| 1 x 480 Mb/s USB-A | |
| USB Sharing Support | Yes |
| Security | |
| Guest Network Support | Yes |
| VPN Protocol | IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, Pass-Through |
| Firewall Support | Yes |
| Lock Slot | No |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes, Required |
| *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Hardware | |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage Capacity | 256 MB |
| CPU | Up to 2 GHz Quad-Core |
| Supported File Systems | HFS , NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4 |
| Supported IEEE Standards | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| General | |
| IP Rating | None |
| Weight | 1.8 lb / 814.5 g |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 3.87 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.9 x 11.1 x 4.5″ |