RT-AX5400

AX5400 Dual Band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Extendable Router, Included built-in VPN, AiProtection Pro Network Security, Parental Control, Instant Guard, AiMesh-Compatible

  • High Efficiency WiFi 6 – This ultrafast WiFi 6 router delivers up to 5,400 Mbps speed, with increased capacity to handle more devices.
  • Powerful WAN Aggregation – Blazing bonded WAN speeds up to 2 Gbps deliver reliable internet connectivity for smart homes and small businesses.
  • Commercial-grade Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
  • Advanced Parental Controls – Protect your kids online with instant monitoring, content filters and customized settings for each connected device, at no extra cost.
  • Easy Extendable Network – Enjoy seamless roaming with rich, advanced features by adding any AiMesh-compatible router.
RT-AX5400
AWARDS & REVIEWS
PC Gamer
PC Gamer Recommended
"The Asus RT-AX88U is the best choice for a higher end router. It features next generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, and an impressive eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, which even supports link aggregation. Backing this up is the usual excellent AsusWRT interface, which allows granular control of every imaginable setting. "
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USA
2020/01/27
PCMag.com
PC Mag Editors Choice
"One of the fastest routers we've tested, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 offers lots of gamer-friendly features, copious I/O ports, and a slick management console that lets you optimize your network for lag-free gaming."
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USA
2019/12/16
PCMag.com
PC Mag Editors Choice
"The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features."
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USA
2019/12/16
tech radar
5 stars
The best Wi-Fi 6 router for most gamers
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UNITED KINGDOM
2024/01/10
tech radar
5/5 stars
The ExpertWiFi may look like a conventional mesh Wi-Fi system. But its business-class app provides versatile networking features ideal for many small-to-medium businesses and public venues such as restaurants and hotels.
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UNITED KINGDOM
2023/06/14
tech radar
Tech Radar Editor's Choice
The ExpertWiFi may look like a conventional mesh Wi-Fi system. But its business-class app provides versatile networking features ideal for many small-to-medium businesses and public venues such as restaurants and hotels.
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UNITED KINGDOM
2023/06/14
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Compelling Speed,
Reliable Connectivity

With comprehensive built-in VPN network protection provided by advanced ASUS security tech, RT-AX5400 can definitely exceed your imagination of networking experience and work perfectly with your existing WiFi devices*! Let’s gear up for ultra-secure connectivity and powerful performance!


*To benefit from WiFi 6 features, the WiFi client needs to be WiFi 6 capable

Warp-speed WiFi

RT-AX5400 leverages WiFi 6 to deliver faster and more stable internet to the growing multitude of smart devices in your home. The faster speed, higher network efficiency and capacity free you to connect as many devices as you need, while enjoying top WiFi speeds.

*The data compares speed of 4x4 WiFi 6 solution on 5GHz band to speed of 4x4 WiFi 5 solution on 5GHz band.

802.11ax 5GHz

4804Mbps

2.7X Faster

802.11ac 5GHz

1733Mbps

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A Safer Browsing Experience

The internet can contain inappropriate content, intrusive ads or other dangers and safety risks. ASUS Safe Browsing helps block undesirable content in one tap -- no extra apps required. Its lightweight DNS-based filtering* won't affect router performance. It can even filter explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online.

*By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.

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    Malicious Websites

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    Inappropriate Content

  • Advertisement icon

    Advertisement

The interface of smartphone shows the functional choices of ASUS Safe Browsing, including blocking malicious content, adult content and advertisement. The interface of smartphone shows the functional choices of ASUS Safe Browsing, including blocking malicious content, adult content and advertisement.
The interface of smartphone shows the functional choices of ASUS Safe Browsing, including blocking malicious content, adult content and advertisement.

Make Free WiFi Secure with Instant Guard

The free public WiFi you find in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, airports and so on is rarely secure, and hackers can easily capture any digital information you send to the internet . The ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one tap secure internet access via your RT-AX5400 router adding rock-solid security to any public WiFi connections you use. Our newly upgraded app even lets you easily share this worry-free network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.


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ASUS Instant Guard app

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The interface of smartphone shows the successful settings of ASUS Instant Guard and starts to protect any digital information you send to the internet.

Enhanced Security Anywhere

Complete Security for Your Home Network

Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX5400 also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats.

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    AiProtection Pro

  • WPA3 Security Protocol icon

    WPA3
    Security Protocol

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Network Control in Your Way

Easily setup and manage your RT-AX5400 router with the intuitive ASUS Router app interface. You can also access the Web GUI to explore advanced settings and unlock more router features.

Simple but Complete Functions

The easy-to-use ASUS Router mobile app offers simple setup and management for your RT-AX5400 router. There’s even more for you to explore with upgraded features including complete VPN settings, new parental control time scheduling, visualized connection diagnostics, and more.

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ASUS Router App

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Flexible and Scalable Wireless AiMesh Networking

Does your router leave you with WiFi dead spots? RT-AX5400 supports ASUS AiMesh, a unique mesh-networking technology that creates a whole-home network using multiple ASUS routers. With easy central control and seamless roaming, even non-experts can set it up with any AiMesh-capable routers you own. Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones!

There is a profile of house with unique mesh-networking technology creating a whole-home network through multiple ASUS RT-AX5400 routers.
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  • 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.