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Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

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

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 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : 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 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-1) : up to 1201 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz-2) : up to 4804 Mbps

AiProtection

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

AiProtection Pro
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Two-Way IPS
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

Parental Control

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

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Parental Control - Safe Browsing

Product Segment

AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

AX6600 ultimate AX performance：574+1201+4804Mbps

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

2.4G Hz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Yes
WAN Aggregation
3G / 4G LTE dongle
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

Dual WAN
3G / 4G LTE Dongle
DMZ
DDNS

Buttons

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

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

Processor

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

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 : FS_Tuxera_HFS+, FS_Tuxera_NTFS, FS_Tuxera_vFAT, FS_ext2, FS_ext3, FS_ext4
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server

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
20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth
* The 160MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5GHz band in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions.

Antenna

External antenna x 3
Internal PCB antenna x 1

Internal antenna x 6

Wireless

Yes
WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters : 64
RADIUS Client

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

I/O Ports

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

RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3
USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1

Power Supply

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

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current
DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current

Traffic Control

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

Adaptive QoS
Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer

Product Dimensions

242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna)
242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

160 x 75 x 161.5 mm

Memory

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

256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

VPN

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

LAN

DHCP Server
Yes
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64

IGMP Snooping
IPTV
Wake on LAN (WOL)

Administration

Yes
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update

Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update

Guest Network

Yes
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Support Guest Network
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : Max 9 rules

Model Name

XT8 (W-2-PK)
XT8 (B-2-PK)
XT8 (W-1-PK)
XT8 (B-1-PK)

Package Content

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

ZenWiFi AX
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Product Weight (g)

814.5 g

716 g

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Security

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

Operating Mode

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

Wireless router mode
Access point mode

LED Indicator

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

Power x 1

- 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.
- 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.