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2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2

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 400 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 867 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 1201 Mbps
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 1201Mbps

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabit BaseT for LAN x 1

OS Support

Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 10 64-bit (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz band only)
Windows® 11

Network Standard

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

Product Segment

AX1800 ultimate AX performance: 1201Mbps+574Mbps
AX1800 ultimate AX performance : 574+1201 Mbps

User Interface

Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Mac OS
Linux
APP: ASUS Router APP

WiFi Encryption

64/128 bit WEP, WPA, TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal/Enterprise

Package Content

RP-AX56
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

Product Weight (g)

40.3 g/ 1.42 oz
190

AiMesh

AiMesh
AiMesh node

Product Dimensions

115 x 30 x 17.5 mm/ 4.52 x 1.18 x 0.69 inch
150*72*87 (5.91*2.83*3.43 In)

Interface

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1

Security

Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support

Antenna

2 x External antenna
Internal antenna x 2

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Buttons

Reset Button, WPS Button

LED Indicator

LEDX1

Operating Mode

Range extender mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • WiFi 7 full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later.
    • The actual transfer speed of USB 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.
    • 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.