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Model Name

XT12(1-PK)

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

Product Segment

AX11000 ultimate AX performance : 1148+4804+4804Mbps

AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

AX technology

Yes

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 600 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1000 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz-1) : up to 4804 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz-2) : 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 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

Antenna

internal antenna x 10

External antenna x 3 Internal PCB antenna x 1

Transmit/Receive

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

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

Processor

2.0 GHz quad-core 64bits processor

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

Memory

256 MB Flash 1GB RAM

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

Boosts speed

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.

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

Operating Frequency

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

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Ports

RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for LAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2

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

Button

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

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

LED Indicator

Power x 1 Status 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

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current

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

Package content

ZenWiFi Pro XT12 RJ-45 Cable Power Adapter 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

Product Weight (g)

1500 g

814.5 g

AiMesh

AiMesh
Primary AiMesh router
AiMesh node

Router APP

ASUS Router APP

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Alexa

Support Alexa skill

AiProtection

AiProtection Pro
Malicious site blocking
Two-Way IPS
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

AiProtection Pro
AiProtection
Malicious site blocking
Two-Way IPS
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

Parental Control

Parental Control
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer

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
Yes

Wireless

IPv6
Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPA3-Personal, WPS support
UTF-8 SSID
Guest Network
Maximum Guest Network rule : Max 9 rules
WPS
WiFi MAC address filter
Maximum MAC filters : Max 64 rules
Wireless scheduler
Airtime fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal beamforming
Explicit beamforming

Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
Maximum Guest Network rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection time limit
WiFi MAC address filter
Maximum MAC filters : 64
RADIUS Client
Yes

WAN

Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
DMZ
DDNS
Let's Encrypt

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
WAN Aggregation
3G/4G LTE dongle
Android tethering
Maximum port forwarding rule : 64
Maximum port triggering rule : 32
Yes
NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Safe browsing
DNS-over-TLS

LAN

IGMP snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation

DHCP Server
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually assign IP address
Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion

Administration

Operating mode : Wireless router mode Range extender mode Access point mode Media bridge mode
Firewall
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : Max 64 rules
Maximum Firewall network service filter : Max 32 rules
Maximum Firewall URL filter : Max 64 rules
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log

Operating mode : Wireless router mode,Access point mode,Media bridge mode,Repeater mode,AiMesh node mode
Operating system : ASUSWRT
Free OS upgrade
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64
Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32
Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64
Yes
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Security Scan
Auto Firmware Update

USB application

File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
3G/4G LTE dongle
Safely Remove disk
AiCloud
Download master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder privileges

- 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.