Xbox Series X / S
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4
On the Go
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Your Winning Choice for Mobile Gaming!
Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro 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 WiFi 6
RT-AX86U Pro brings you all the benefits of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and works perfectly with all your existing WiFi devices!
The RT-AX86U Pro has been Engineered for Intel® Evo™ laptops and meets or exceeds intel’s strict requirements and is guaranteed to provide the best overall experience for Intel® Evo™ laptops. Enjoy simple out-of-the-box setup, high- performance home networking, and unparalleled stability.
Gaming Without Limits
The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86U Pro 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.
Gear Accelerator lets you prioritize devices wirelessly via RT-AX86U Pro online control panel. The simple interface lets you prioritize devices to help boost their speed and prevent them fighting over bandwidth with other devices.
Connect your devices to the 5 GHz band and avoid the often-congested 2.4 GHz band, while enjoying up to 5.6X faster WiFi speeds. Also, optional Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5GHz band to give you even more bandwidth for gaming.
Beyond Performance
RT-AX86U Pro is powered by a 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming network. It delivers maximum network throughput by 18% for lightning-fast, accelerating data transfers and optimizing your gaming experience.
Lightning-Fast 2 Gbps Internet
RT-AX86U Pro 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.
A Safer Browsing Experience
The internet can contain inappropriate content, intrusive ads or other dangers and safety risks. ASUS Safe Browsing helps block undesirable content in one tap -- no extra apps required. Its lightweight DNS-based filtering won’t affect router performance. It can even filter explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online.
Complete Security for Your Home Network
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.
Parental Controls at Your Finger Tips
Gain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with RT-AX86U Pro’s robust parental controls. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or you can grant extra online time for your kids to reward their good behavior.
Make Free WiFi Secure with 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. Our newly upgraded app even lets you easily share this worry-free network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.
WAN connection | |
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WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
SIM card slot | No |
DSL WAN | No |
Ethernet WAN | Yes |
Wireless LAN features | |
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WLAN data transfer rate (fourth band) | 450 Mbit/s |
WLAN data transfer rate (third band) | 54 Mbit/s |
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 11 Mbit/s |
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 54 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 (max) | 4804 Mbit/s |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Network | |
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VPN support | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard |
VPN Passthrough | Yes |
VPN server | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP, WireGuard |
Media server | Yes |
Built-in FTP server | Yes |
Support Samba (storage) | Yes |
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 3 |
Number of guest networks (5 GHz) | 3 |
Static route | Yes |
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
Port forwarding | Yes |
Port triggering | Yes |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ports & interfaces | |
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DC-in jack | Yes |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
USB port | Yes |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 6 |
Management features | |
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Number of data streams | 2x2 |
MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
WPS push button | Yes |
Intelligent Mesh technology | Yes |
Reset button | Yes |
Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
Bandwidth control | Yes |
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME) | Yes |
Security | |
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Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
DMZ support | Yes |
System event log | Yes |
URL filtering | Yes |
IP address filtering | Yes |
MAC address filtering | Yes |
Filtering | Yes |
Parental control | Yes |
Schedule access | Yes |
Guest access | Yes |
Firewall | Yes |
Security algorithms | SSH, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3, WPS |
Protocols | |
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DHCP server | Yes |
Design | |
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On/off switch | Yes |
LED indicators | LAN, Power, WAN, WPS |
Indication light | Yes |
Product colour | Black |
Product type | Tabletop router |
Packaging content | |
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Quick start guide | Yes |
Warranty card | Yes |
Antenna included | Yes |
AC adapter included | Yes |
Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
Antenna | |
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Antennas quantity | 4 |
Antenna design | Internal & external |
Features | |
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Flash memory | 256 MB |
Internal memory | 1024 MB |
Processor cores | 4 |
Processor frequency | 2000 MHz |
Built-in processor | Yes |
Power | |
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Output current | 2.37 A |
Output voltage | 19 V |
Power source type | DC |
Weight & dimensions | |
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Weight | 814.5 g |