RT-AX86U PRO unboxing and review
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: RT-AX86U Pro
- UPC: 195553768894
- EAN: 4711081768944
- MPN: 90IG05F1-MFAG10
- High-Efficiency WiFi 6 โ Ultrafast WiFi 6 dual-band router boosts to speed up to 5700 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels for better efficiency and throughput
- Mobile Game Mode โ Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
- Expanded coverage โ The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage
- A Safer Browsing Experience โ Block undesirable content with ASUS Safe Browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Enhanced Security Anywhere โ Protect your home network with a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Microโข. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
- High-Efficiency WiFi 6 โ Ultrafast WiFi 6 dual-band router boosts to speed up to 5700 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels for better efficiency and throughput
- Mobile Game Mode โ Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
- Expanded coverage โ The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage
- A Safer Browsing Experience โ Block undesirable content with ASUS Safe Browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Enhanced Security Anywhere โ Protect your home network with a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Microโข. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
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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
Lower latency | Faster speeds | Energy efficientLonger range
RT-AX86U Pro brings you all the benefits of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and works perfectly with all your existing WiFi devices! ***
Boost Your Mobile Gaming
Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.
Gaming Without Limits
Prioritize via Gaming Port
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.
Prioritize via Gear Accelerator
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 from fighting over bandwidth with other devices.
Eliminate WiFi Congestion
Connect your devices to the 5 GHz bands 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.
*Disclaimer: Compared with the former WiFi 6 platform
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.
Internet Without Limits
RT-AX86U Pro can unlock up to 2 Gbps of internet bandwidth by aggregating two separate 1 Gbps internet services using the WAN port and a 1 Gbps LAN port, doubling the maximum internet connection speed to 2 Gbps! This massive internet bandwidth can then be shared via WiFi 6 or via the 2.5 Gbps wired network port*. For extra versatility, the 2.5 Gbps port* can be used for either WAN or LAN 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 Pro 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!
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 are required. It's lightweight DNS-based filtering* wonโt affect router performance. It can even filter explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online.
*By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.
Enhanced Security Anywhere
COMMERCIAL-GRADE NETWORK SECURITY
Complete Security for Your Home Network
Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Microโข, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats.
AiProtection Pro
WPA3 Security Protocol
ADVANCED PARENTAL CONTROLS
Parental Controls at Your Finger Tips
Gain insight into your kidsโ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with RT-AX86U Proโs 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.
MORE PRIVACY, ANYWHERE
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.
*The router must have a public WAN IP address.
AN UPGRADED VPN
Easy Management Via Mobile App
Traffic Analyzer
Graphical monitoring of real-time traffic.
Network Diagnostics
Pinpoint your network problems with just one tap.
Guest WiFi
The easy way to share your WiFi securely without difficult passwords.
