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Network Standard

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

AXE6600 ultimate AXE performance : 574+1201+4804Mbps
AX1800 ultimate AX performance : 1201 Mbps+ 574 Mbps

Guest Network

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

VPN

Instant Guard
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
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP

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 300 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 1201 Mbps
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (6GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 433 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

Antenna Maximum Transmit Power

External antenna x 2

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2
6GHz-1 4x4
2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2

AiProtection

AiProtection Pro
• 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

Antenna

Internal antenna x 6

Processor

1.7 GHz quad-core processor
1.5GHz quad-core processor

Memory

256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM
256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

Remark

Content and color may vary in different regions and packages.

Boosts Speed

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

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

Operating Mode

Wireless Router Mode
AiMesh Node Mode
Access Point Mode
Media Bridge Mode
Repeater Mode
Access Point, AiMesh Node, Media Bridge, Repeater, Router

I/O Ports

RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 x 1
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4
USB 2.0 x 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1

USB application

4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
File System : FS_Tuxera_HFS+, FS_Tuxera_NTFS, FS_Tuxera_vFAT, FS_ext2, FS_ext3, FS_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
Safely Remove Disk
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder Privileges

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

WAN

Internet Connection Type
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Automatic IP
• Static IP
Dual WAN
3G / 4G LTE Dongle
4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
Port Forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port Triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
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

LED Indicator

Power x 1
Power x 1
2.4G x 1
5G x 1
LAN x 4
WAN x 1

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 2 A current

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

Package Content

ZenWiFi ET8
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter
Warranty Card
Quick Start Guide
RT-AX56U
RJ45 x1
Adapter x1
QSG x1
Warranty Card x1

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
Traffic Monitor
• Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
• 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

Product Weight (g)

740g
456 g

Product Dimensions

160 x 75 x 161.5 mm
223.5 x 129.3 x 47.5 mm (WxDxH)

AiMesh

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

Security

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

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Web & Apps Filters
Time Scheduling
Reward
Parental Control - Safe Browsing
Customized Internet Schedule
"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Customized Internet Schedule

Smart Home

Support Google Assistant

Administration

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

LAN

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

Model Name

ET8 (W-2-PK)