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I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1、RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4
USB 3.0*1 USB2.0*1

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1

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 1625 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 1802 Mbps

1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps
1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 750 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1734 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

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V 1.75A current/33W

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current

Processor

1.8GHz DUAL-CORE processor

1.8 GHz dual-core processor

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz/5GHz

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

Product Segment

AX2700 ultimate AX performance : 1802 Mbps+ 861 Mbps

AC2900 ultimate AC performance : 750+2167 Mbps

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 3x3

5GHz 4x4
2.4GHz 3x3
MIMO technology

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP

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

Boosts Speed

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

Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth

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, Manually Assign IP Address, • Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64, Wake on LAN (WOL)

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log

Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis tools, Feedback System, System Log

AiProtection

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

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

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Wireless on/off Button

WAN

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

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

Product Weight (g)

630 g

872 g

USB application

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

File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4, HDD Hibernation, Safely Remove Disk, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

AiMesh, • Primary AiMesh Router, • AiMesh Node

Guest Network

"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

"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, Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal

LED Indicator

Power, 2.4GHz/5GHz,WAN,LAN

Power x 1 Wi-Fi x 2 WAN x 1 WPS x 1 LAN x 4

Product Dimensions

261.3*67.5*186.2mm

220 x 157 x 89 ~ mm (WxDxH)

Network Standard

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

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

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Customized Internet Schedule

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps.", Customized Internet Schedule

Antenna

External 3

External detachable antenna x 3 Internal antenna x 1

Security

AiProtection
Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
WPS
SSH
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

AiProtection, Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSH, Firewall, • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

Traffic Control

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

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

Game

Mobile Game Mode
Gear Accelerator

Game Boost / Acceleration, WTFast

Memory

256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM

Operating Mode

Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router

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

- 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/802.11ax specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac/802.11ax 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.
- 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.