ASUS AiProtection Built for a Safer Connected Home
What is AiProtection
ASUS AiProtection is a subscription-free, built-in network security solution integrated directly into ASUS routers. Unlike traditional antivirus software that runs on individual PCs or smartphones, AiProtection operates at the network gateway to inspect incoming and outgoing traffic in real time, safeguarding all your connected home devices.
*Feature support may vary by model. Please check the individual product pages for details.
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Threat Protection Real-Time Network Defense
A safe home network starts with knowing your risks. One-Tap Security Scan pinpoints router vulnerabilities in seconds, while Two-Way IPS actively blocks cyber attacks and keeps infected devices from spreading threats.
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One-Tap Router Security Scan
Identifies network vulnerabilities—including weak passwords, outdated firmware, and risky configurations—in seconds. Through the ASUS Router App, it evaluates overall network security health and provides recommendations to immediately fix security risks.
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Two-Way IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)
Powered by a real-time cloud threat database, Two-Way IPS inspects incoming traffic to block cyber attacks before they reach your network. It also provides outbound protection by automatically checking data leaving your devices, blocking hidden malware activity and exploit attacks at the packet level.
Browsing Defense Comprehensive Defense Across Your Browsing
AiProtection helps create safer online experiences by blocking intrusive web ads, reducing online tracking, identifying malicious sites, and filtering explicit content in search engine results.* Together, these features strengthen your internet privacy and daily browsing security.
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Blocks intrusive pop-ups and display ads before they load. By removing ad-heavy elements, it accelerates page load times, reduces bandwidth consumption, and creates a distraction-free browsing experience.
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Stops third-party tracking scripts and web beacons from monitoring online activity. By restricting cross-site data profiling, Tracker Block enhances network privacy and limits the exposure of personal browsing data.
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Protects against online scams and phishing attacks by detecting and blocking access to fake or malicious URLs before you connect. If a compromised device is detected on your network, it immediately isolates it to block outbound malware communication and prevent local network spreading.
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Blocks explicit search results, harmful links, and adult domains at the DNS level with a single tap. By filtering unwanted content before pages load, this lightweight feature delivers a safer browsing environment for every user—without installing extra apps or impacting router performance.
*Feature effectiveness may vary depending on website and content type.
Advanced Privacy Encrypted DNS & Network Controls
Take greater control of your home security with advanced privacy features. From encrypted DNS protocols to smart network segmentation, these features help protect your connected home while giving you full authority over your data traffic.
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DNSSEC
Verifies that website addresses come from trusted sources before connection. By validating authentic DNS responses, DNSSEC prevents domain spoofing and ensures you reach legitimate websites.
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DNS Over TLS (DoT)
Encrypts DNS requests between your router and DNS provider. By scrambling these queries, DoT prevents third parties from eavesdropping on your browsing activity and protects your online privacy.
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DNS Rebind Protection
Blocks malicious websites from accessing smart devices on your local network. Preventing these unauthorized cross-network connections protects your private data and router settings from external exploits.
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VLANs
Enables you to create isolated networks for scenarios like guest access, personal devices, and remote work. By controlling traffic between network segments, it prevents unauthorized access and lateral threat movement, keeping your primary devices and sensitive data secure.
Family Protection Smart Family Digital Safety
With AiProtection, setting up parental controls is simple—easily manage screen time, apply content filters, and customize safety settings for every family member.
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Applies age-appropriate content filters and recommended screen time limits with a single click. By choosing a preset age profile, parents can instantly set safe digital boundaries without setup hassle.
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Blocks or allows individual apps instead of whole content categories. By letting parents select exactly which apps are allowed, it makes it easy to balance learning, fun, and digital safety for every child.
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Blocks inappropriate websites and undesirable content categories across all browsers and applications. By restricting access to sensitive domain types, it helps parents enforce safe viewing rules for specific family profiles without complex network configurations.
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Customizes online schedules for specific profiles and rewards good behavior with extra screen time. By setting structured internet hours, parents can encourage healthy digital habits while maintaining full schedule flexibility.
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Monitors online usage through an intuitive visual dashboard. By tracking activity trends and group device metrics, parents gain valuable insights to adjust screen time rules and content filters effortlessly.
VPN Protection Secure VPN Connections
VPN protection encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private, whether you are browsing at home or connecting from outside.
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VPN Networks
Connects directly to favorite VPN services with a single click. By applying VPN safety at the router level, it keeps online activity private across all browsing without requiring software setups on every single device.
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VPN Fusion
Runs multiple VPN connections at the same time while keeping normal internet access open. By assigning specific online activities to different VPN connections, it allows simultaneous streaming, working, and low-latency gaming.
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Site-to-Site VPNs
Links distant locations anywhere in the world using top-tier VPN protocols like WireGuard®. By building a direct encrypted bridge between locations, it makes sharing files and remote resources between home and office effortless.
Cost & Feature Comparison Why Choose ASUS AiProtection?
While many standard router security services require recurring annual subscriptions, ASUS AiProtection integrates built-in network safety, ad blocking, and VPN features completely subscription-free.
| Feature | ASUS AiProtection | Other Router Brands |
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| Router-Level Security | Included | Included |
| Malicious Site Blocking | Included | Included |
| Ad Block | Built-in Free | Subscription Required |
| Tracker Block | Built-in Free | Subscription Required |
| Safe Browsing | Built-in Free | Subscription Required |
| Parental Controls | Built-in Free | Subscription Required |
| VPN Features | Built-in Free | Subscription Required or Extra Fee |
| Annual Cost (USD) | $0 (Subscription-Free) | Starts at around $130 / year* |
*Competitor pricing and plan details are based on publicly available information at the time of comparison and are subject to change.
Device Protection ASUS SecureGo Powered by McAfee
ASUS SecureGo powered by McAfee is a comprehensive endpoint security solution engineered to safeguard your devices, privacy, and personal identity anywhere you go. By delivering cross-platform threat defense, public WiFi scanning, and unlimited VPN coverage, it extends robust security across all your devices beyond your home network.
Learn more about ASUS SecureGo
FAQ
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No, ASUS AiProtection is completely subscription-free. It comes fully integrated into supported ASUS routers at no extra cost, delivering commercial-grade cyber threat defense, security scanning, and comprehensive parental controls without any recurring hidden fees.
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Network security protects all connected home devices from unauthorized access and cyber threats. While strong passwords help, automated router-level defense offers the most comprehensive safeguard. ASUS AiProtection accomplishes this by running continuous security assessments and automatically isolating infected devices to contain potential breaches before they spread.
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ASUS AiProtection is essential for homes with smart IoT devices, remote workers, or online shoppers. Because smart TVs and cameras cannot run traditional antivirus software, router-level defense fills this gap by automatically securing every connected device from hidden network threats.
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Phishing attacks rely on deceptive websites to trick users into handing over passwords or financial information. Rather than installing security software on every single device, ASUS AiProtection acts as a gateway filter—analyzing web traffic in real time to intercept dangerous links and block connections to malicious servers.
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Online privacy requires stopping third-party advertisers and trackers from logging your browsing habits. ASUS AiProtection enhances network-level privacy by stripping out invasive tracking scripts and blocking unwanted ad networks, keeping your daily online activities confidential across all connected devices.
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You can easily set up parental controls using the ASUS Router app. By creating customized child profiles, you can apply age-appropriate content filters, schedule daily internet downtime, and pause internet access with a single tap to ensure a balanced, safe online experience for your family.