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Power Supply

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

AiMesh

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

Boosts Speed

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

Guest Network

Yes, • Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3, Guest Network Connection Time Limit, Guest Network Encryption : 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, Yes, WAN Aggregation, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Yes, • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64, Yes, • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32, Yes, Yes, NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP, Yes, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Yes, • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64, Yes, • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32, Yes, Yes, NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay

Transmit / Receive

5GHz 4x4
2.4GHz 4x4
5GHz 4x4
2.4GHz 4x4
MIMO technology

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 : 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

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 8, USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 8, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1 USB 2.0 x 1

Buttons

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

Administration

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

Operating Frequency

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz
2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

Product Weight (g)

1010 g
110g

Processor

1.8 GHz quad-core processor
1.4 GHz dual-core processor

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

LAN

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

WiFi Data Rate

WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 3466 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 1000 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 600 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps
1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 1000 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1734 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 600 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps

LED Indicator

Power x 1 Wi-Fi x 2 WAN x 1 LAN x 1 USB x 2 WPS x 1
Dual color Link/ Act LED

Operating Mode

Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router
Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router

Product Dimensions

300 x 188 x 60.5 ~ mm (WxDxH) (Without Bezel)
113.33*120.5*21.59 mm

Product Segment

AX6000 ultimate AX performance : 1148+4804 Mbps
AC3100 ultimate AC performance : 1000+2167 Mbps

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.", Customized Internet Schedule

AiProtection

• 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

Network Standard

IPv6
IPv4
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a
IPv6
IPv4
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration
Game Boost / Acceleration

Security

AiProtection, Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, Yes, DNS-over-TLS, Yes, Security Scan, Yes, • 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, Yes, Yes, Yes, • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64, • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32, • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

Antenna

External antenna x 4
External antenna x 4

Memory

256 MB Flash, 1 GB RAM
128 MB Flash, 516 MB RAM

Traffic Control

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

Wireless

Yes, WiFi MAC Address Filter, • Maximum MAC Filters : 64, Yes, Yes, RADIUS Client, Yes, Yes
Yes, WiFi MAC Address Filter, • Maximum MAC Filters : 64, Yes, Yes, RADIUS Client, Yes, Yes
    • 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.
    • When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
    • Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
    • If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
    • ASUS makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards.
    • 6GHz band is limited to indoor range. Clients must support 6GHz band.
    • MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
    • For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.
    • 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/802.11ax specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac/802.11ax compatible for best results.
    • WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
    • When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
    • Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
    • If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
    • For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.