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Product Segment

AV1300 HomePlug AV2 MIMO : 1300 Mbps
AX1800 ultimate AX performance : 1201 Mbps+ 574 Mbps
AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 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 300 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) TurboQAM : up to 400 Mbps
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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
HomePlug AV2™ 1300Mbps
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

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Customized Internet Schedule
• Maximum Parental Control Profile : Max 16 rules
• Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : Max 16 rules
"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Safe Browsing
Customized Internet Schedule

Product Dimensions

148x71x208 mm / 5.04 x 2.79 x 8.19 In
242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna)
242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

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

Operating Frequency

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Security

WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
WPS
Let's Encrypt
SSH
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : Max 64 rules
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : Max 32 rules
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : Max 64 rules
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

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Dual WAN
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
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

Buttons

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

Traffic Control

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

Processor

64bit 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
RT-AX86U:1.8GHz quad-core processor
RT-AX86S:1.8GHz dual- core processor

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

Wireless

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

Antenna

Internal antenna x 4
External antenna x 3
Internal PCB antenna x 1

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

Guest Network

Support Guest Network
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : Max 6 rules
Guest Network Connection Time Limit
Max 6 rules
Yes
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Boosts Speed

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

LAN

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

VPN

Instant Guard
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 Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabit BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1
AC Power Jack with PLC x 1
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

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6
HomePlug AV2 MIMO
IEEE 1901
IEEE 1905.1
IEEE 802.3ab
IEEE 802.3z
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
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

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log
Yes
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update

Model Name

XP4(2-PK)

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

Package Content

‧Router (XP4)
‧RJ45 Ethernet cable
‧Power core
‧Quick start guide
‧Warranty Card
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

AiMesh

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

Product Weight (g)

665g / 1.47lb
814.5 g

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Remark

Content may vary in different regions and packages.

Memory

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

Operating Mode

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

LED Indicator

Power & Status Combo LED x 1
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
    • 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.