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Model Name

CT8 (B-1-PK)
CT8 (W-2-PK)
CT8 (B-2-PK)
CT8 (W-1-PK)

Network Standard

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

Product Segment

AC2900 ultimate AC performance : 750+2167 Mbps

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 150 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) TurboQAM : up to 150 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 867 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 450 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1734 Mbps
1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 750 Mbps
1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps

Antenna

Internal antenna x 6

External detachable antenna x 3 Internal antenna x 1

Transmit / Receive

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

MIMO technology
2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

Memory

128 MB Flash
256 MB RAM

256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM

Processor

1.8 GHz dual-core processor

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

Boosts Speed

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

Operating Mode

Wireless router mode
Range extender mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode

Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3
USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 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

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button

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

LED Indicator

Power x 1

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

Power Supply

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

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

Package Content

ZenWiFi AC
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

Product Weight (g)

730

872 g

Product Dimensions

160* 75*161.5

220 x 157 x 89 ~ mm (WxDxH)

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

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."
Customized Internet Schedule

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

Guest Network

Support Guest Network
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 9
Guest Network Connection Time Limit
9

"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

Security

WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
WPS
Let's Encrypt
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

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

VPN

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

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
• 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

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
3G / 4G LTE Dongle
4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
DDNS
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough

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

LAN

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

Wireless

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

USB application

4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
File System : FS_Tuxe
ra_HFS
+,
FS_Tuxe
ra_NTFS
,
FS_Tuxe
ra_vFAT
,
FS_ext2,
FS_ext3,
FS_ext4
HDD Hibernation
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

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis Tools
Feedback System
System Log

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log

- 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.