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Model Name

CD6(3-PK)
CD6(2-PK)
CD6(1-PK)

WiFi Data Rate

802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Customized Internet Schedule
• Maximum Parental Control Profile : 16
• Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 16
"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps.", Safe Browsing, Customized Internet Schedule

Remark

1pk (router)
2pk(Router+Node)
3pk(Router+2Node)

AiProtection

AiProtection Classic
• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Router Security Assessment, • Malicious Site Blocking, • Two-Way IPS, • Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz, 5 GHz
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

WAN

4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
Port Forwarding
DMZ
DDNS
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Port Triggering
Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Port forwarding, • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64, Port triggering, • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32, DMZ, DDNS, NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER)
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2 (NODE)
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER)
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2 (NODE)
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER)
RT-AX86U: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- WAN/LAN: 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 RT-AX86S: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2.0 x1

Package Content

ZenWiFi AC Mini
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
RT-AX86U: RT-AX86U WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card RT-AX86S: RT-AX86S WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current
RT-AX86U : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current RT-AX86S : 12 V with max.3 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current

Product Dimensions

70*70*140
70x70x140
242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna) 242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

Wireless

UTF-8 SSID
WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters : 64
Wireless Scheduler
Airtime Fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal Beamforming
Explicit Beamforming
UTF-8 SSID, WiFi MAC Address Filter, • Maximum MAC Filters : 64, Wireless Scheduler, Airtime Fairness, RADIUS Client, Universal Beamforming, Explicit Beamforming

LED Indicator

Power x 1
RT-AX86U: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 2.5G Port x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 RT-AX86S: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 USB x 1

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node
AiMesh, • Primary AiMesh Router, • AiMesh Node

Product Weight (g)

257g(Router)/255g(Node)
814.5 g

Guest Network

Support Guest Network
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 6
Guest Network Connection Time Limit
6
"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network.", • Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3, Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Processor

QCN5502
RT-AX86U:1.8GHz quad-core processor RT-AX86S:1.8GHz dual- core processor

Operating Mode

Wireless router mode
Range extender mode
Access point mode
Wireless router mode
Range extender mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode
Wireless router mode,Access point mode,Media bridge mode,Repeater mode,AiMesh node mode

USB application

4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4, Safely Remove Disk, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges

Antenna

Internal antenna x 4
External antenna x 3 Internal PCB antenna x 1

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis Tools
Feedback System
System Log
Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis tools, Feedback System, System Log, New Device Connect Notification, Login Captcha, Connection Diagnosis, Auto Firmware Update

Memory

32 MB Flash
128 MB RAM
RT-AX86U: 256 MB Flash 1 GB RAM RT-AX86S: 256MB Flash 512MB RAM

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
IPv4
IPv6
IPv6
IPv4
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a

LAN

DHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64
Wake on LAN (WOL)
DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Manually Assign IP Address, • Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64, Wake on LAN (WOL)

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard, VPN Fusion

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 4x4
5GHz 2x2
5GHz 4x4
2.4GHz 3x3

Boosts Speed

OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Product Segment

AC1500 enhanced AC performance : 600+867 Mbps
AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

Traffic Control

• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
• Maximum Traditional QoS Rule : 32
Traffic Monitor
• Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor
• Website History
Adaptive QoS, • Bandwidth Monitor, • Bandwidth Limiter, -- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32, Traditional QoS, -- Maximum Traditional QoS Rule : 32, Traffic Monitor, • Real-time Traffic Monitor, • Wired Traffic Monitor, • Wireless Traffic Monitor, Traffic Analyzer, • Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly, • Website History

Security

WPS
Let's Encrypt
SSH
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
AiProtection, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support, WPS, DNS-over-TLS, SSH, Security Scan, Firewall, • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration
    • The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
    • Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
    • Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results.
    • WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
    • When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
    • Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
    • If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
    • ASUS makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards.
    • 6GHz band is limited to indoor range. Clients must support 6GHz band.
    • MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
    • For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.
    • The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
    • Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
    • Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results.
    • WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
    • When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
    • Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
    • If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
    • The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150-5350 MHz frequency band in certain regions, including the EU, Asia-Pacific countries, Australia, and Canada. Outdoor use in this band may be prohibited or require regulatory approval. Check local regulations before deployment.
    • For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.