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Model Name

XD5 (B-2-PK)

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) : up to 867 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 2402 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

AiProtection

AiProtection Classic
• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

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

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

Product Dimensions

90 x 90 x 85 mm

223.5 x 129.3 x 47.5 mm (WxDxH)

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

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
Guest Network Connection Time Limit
Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal

Yes
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit
Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal

WAN

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

Administration

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

Yes

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz
5 GHz

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

Processor

1.7 GHz quad-core processor

1.5GHz quad-core processor

LAN

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

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

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Package Content

ZenWiFi XD5
RJ45 Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Quick start guide
Warranty Card
Screw Pack

RT-AX56U
RJ45 x1
Adapter x1
QSG x1
Warranty Card x1

Product Segment

AX3000 ultimate AX performance : 2402 Mbps+ 574 Mbps

AX1800 ultimate AX performance : 1201 Mbps+ 574 Mbps

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

Boosts Speed

MIMO technology

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

Antenna

Internal dual-band antenna x 2

External antenna x 2

Power Supply

AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output: 12 V with max. 1.5 A current

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

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN/LAN x 1
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x1

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

Memory

128 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

Security

AiProtection
VPN
WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
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
Yes
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

Traffic Control

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

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

Product Weight (g)

307 g

456 g

Wireless

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

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

Parental Control

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

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

Operating Mode

Wireless Router Mode
AiMesh Node Mode
Access Point Mode

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

LED Indicator

Power x 1

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