引領 WiFi 6 革命

通過認證的
效能

通過認證的效能

ASUS WiFi 6 產品已獲得 Wi-Fi Alliance® 的 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ 認證,通過一系列嚴格的 WiFi 6 性能測試,例如 WPA3 及 OFDMA 傳輸相關功能。ASUS 是首批通過 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 路由器的廠商之一,可提供此項技術的完整優點。
最完整的
WiFi 6產品線

完美的系列產品

ASUS 提供完整的消費型與專業型 WiFi 6 路由器系列產品。無論您是需要用於工作或娛樂的高階機型,或家用的經濟機型,ASUS 皆可提供完美符合您需求的路由器。
第一個 WiFi 6
生態系統

第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統

ASUS 為 WiFi 6 路由器的先鋒業者之一。隨著 ASUS PCE-AX58BT PCIe® WiFi 6 桌上型電腦介面卡的推出,目前已建立第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統,, 現在 ASUS 路由器、主機板、筆電及 mini PC 皆可提供 WiFi 6 功能。
通過認證的
效能

通過認證的效能

ASUS WiFi 6 產品已獲得 Wi-Fi Alliance® 的 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ 認證,通過一系列嚴格的 WiFi 6 性能測試,例如 WPA3 及 OFDMA 傳輸相關功能。ASUS 是首批通過 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 路由器的廠商之一,可提供此項技術的完整優點。
最完整的
WiFi 6產品線

完美的系列產品

ASUS 提供完整的消費型與專業型 WiFi 6 路由器系列產品。無論您是需要用於工作或娛樂的高階機型,或家用的經濟機型,ASUS 皆可提供完美符合您需求的路由器。
第一個 WiFi 6
生態系統

第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統

ASUS 為 WiFi 6 路由器的先鋒業者之一。隨著 ASUS PCE-AX58BT PCIe® WiFi 6 桌上型電腦介面卡的推出,目前已建立第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統,, 現在 ASUS 路由器、主機板、筆電及 mini PC 皆可提供 WiFi 6 功能。

什麼是 WiFi 6?

最新的 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 是新的 WiFi 標準,並且完全相容於您現有的所有 WiFi 裝置,因此無需等待,但當您添加 WiFi 6 裝置時,將可享受此功能超強的 WiFi 優點*。
  • 4 倍

    低延遲
  • 1.25 倍

    更快的速度
  • 7 倍

    能源效率
  • 80%

    更遠的範圍

更遠的範圍

藉由 OFDMA、MU-MIMO 及 BSS Coloring 等技術的革命性結合,WiFi 6 技術最高可提供高出 4 倍的網路容量,以降低流量密集環境的延遲現象。前代 WiFi 5 (802.11ac) 在每個網路通道上,每次只能處理一個裝置,對於可用頻寬的使用而言是缺乏效率的。WiFi 6 支援的 OFDMA 可將每個通道區分為較小的次通道,以彙整並同時傳輸來自多個裝置的訊號,藉此降低延遲亦提供更順暢且反應更快速的 WiFi 體驗。
  • WiFi 5 OFDM


    浪費頻寬 - 較高的延遲

  • WiFi 6 OFDMA


    完全利用頻寬 - 較低的延遲

極速的 WiFi

WiFi 6 技術利用創新的 1024-QAM 調變技術,突破現有的速度限制。舊版的 WiFi 5 (802.11ac) 使用 256-QAM 技術,相對而言 1024-QAM 的訊號可容納多出 25% 的資訊,大幅提升 1.25 倍的效能。提升後的速度最高可達 9.6 Gbps,現在您終於可以告別遲滯與延遲,即使是串流播放 8K 影片或享受 VR 遊戲!**

更好的裝置電池續航力

使用 WiFi 6 路由器有助於降低您所有行動裝置與物聯網裝置的耗電量。目標喚醒時間 (TWT) 功能可讓裝置在無需與路由器通訊時休眠,最高可降低 7 倍的功耗,大幅提升電池續航力。因此您可以大幅延長手機或筆電的電池續航力,同時享受 WiFi 6 更高效能的所有優點。
  • 無目標喚醒時間功能
    WiFi 5

    更高的裝置耗電量

  • 具備目標喚醒時間功能
    WiFi 6

    用戶端裝置電池續航力提升 7 倍

訊號範圍更大的 WiFi

WiFi 6 使用 OFDMA 技術,可將每個通道區分為較小的次通道,以提供更大的 WiFi 訊號範圍與更好的覆蓋率。這些次通道有較小的頻寬,使其最高可提升 80% 的訊號範圍。其結果可提供較少的 WiFi 死角,並為您家中的所有裝置提供更快速可靠的 WiFi 連線。使用 WiFi 6 可讓您家中的閣樓、花園或地下室不會成為 WiFi 禁區!***

EXPLORE WiFi 6

5 Things to Know Before Upgrading to the Newest WiFi Standard, WiFi 6

WiFi is indeed the way of life, as the rise of WiFi 6 brings about more efficient data delivery and faster speeds. Beyond the improved performance, do you really need WiFi 6? There’re 5 things you will want to know to make your decision.

1. Backward compatibility is the name of the game

A concern with upgrading to new technology is the lack of support in the early stages, but that won’t be the case with WiFi 6. Although it primarily serves to transmit data to devices that are compatible, it’s still able to work with all existing WiFi-supported gadgets, so there’s no need for users to replace their smartphones and tablets. New WiFi, new device? Not in this house.

2. Enhanced performance in crowded areas

Encountering slow WiFi speeds in a crowded setting is a familiar problem, and it’s bound to stay in this digital age. As households are increasingly overloaded with WiFi devices from smartphones and laptops to tablets, the one-gadget-per-individual lifestyle is quickly becoming a past memory. All that bandwidth demands for greater capabilities, however, and WiFi 6 seeks to improve the user experience by increasing the transmission speeds of devices, such that poor connectivity and latency lag will no longer be an issue.

3. Increased support for the smart home ecosystem

It’s in with the new, and out with the old. With smart homes gaining more popularity, the average home is set to experience a denser network, which may lead to slower WiFi speeds.
The upgraded technologies of WiFi 6 are designed to tackle this problem, allowing for increased traffic without a drop in transmission speeds. In this Internet of Things (IoT) era, having a smart home ecosystem also means more support for AR and VR technology. For gamers, this means it’s now possible to enjoy popular VR titles across devices, and reap the performance benefits while at it.

4. Setting the stage for the future of 4K and 8K streaming

The days of 720p streaming are fast disappearing, as 4K and 8K videos take over – but with the high-definition format comes a need for a proper WiFi infrastructure that cannot operate on slower speeds. With a combination of faster processors, increased memory, and more radio streams, WiFi 6 is well-equipped to keep up with the demands of technologically-advanced streaming for a stutter-free viewing experience of events like the Tokyo Olympics.

5. Say hello to longer battery life

New version, new upgrades. The need to stay connected has called for prolonged battery life, especially with the frequent and heavy use of WiFi devices in today’s times. WiFi 6’s all-new “target wake time” feature brings energy-saving technology into the fray by having the access point put its WiFi radio to sleep, before waking it up for the next transmission at a specified time. Longer hours and greater battery efficiency, for the win.

As the WiFi 6 ecosystem continues to grow, more WiFi 6-certified products are expected to hit shelves. With its numerous perks, the new standard proves to be a valuable upgrade, especially for those who value fast speeds. The first step now is making the transition to the WiFi 6 life, and ASUS is the place to get started.

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EXPLORE WiFi 6

ASUS WiFi 6 Routers: What Is the Difference?

WiFi is a major party in this current Internet of Things era (IoT), where connectivity is key. As technology continues to evolve, WiFi capabilities are bound to evolve to greater heights – something that’s set to be a staple with the dawn of WiFi 6. Faster speeds, higher capacity, and longer battery span will soon be the way of life, but with that also comes the need for hardware upgrades. Here’s where ASUS enters the playing field with its latest WiFi 6 routers, delivering enhanced connection range, smart home convenience, and device security to match up to these demands.

So what exactly is WiFi 6? Apart from the welcome performance boost, the new WiFi standard is doing away with the complex 802.11n, 801.11ac, and 802.11ax terms, which have been renamed to “WiFi 4”, “WiFi 5”, and “WiFi 6” respectively. These new names will also appear on compatible software and devices as well, so users can know which network to connect to.

All of the advantages would count for nothing without a robust WiFi 6 ecosystem, however. ASUS seeks to bring this combined touch of convenience and efficiency to homes with a well-armed WiFi 6 router line-up – one that’s the most complete among its competitors. From the likes of WiFi 6 adapters and notebooks to motherboards, its stable of devices has been steadily growing, and looks set to join the existing WiFi 6 router family.

Here’s where convenience comes into the picture. Having a complete device line-up makes it easy to fit the high-end and mainstream demand for routers at one go, while establishing an ecosystem that allows both the router and client device to be WiFi 6-compatible. With ASUS being one of the first brands to embrace WiFi 6 across all product categories, users are given more choices and variety on router and client devices.

The existing line-up, meanwhile, sees the high-performing RT-AX88U leading the charge. Not only does the router’s WiFi 6 certification bring reliability and trust to the ASUS branding, the seal of approval and confidence also serves as a show of commitment to improve the WiFi 6 user experience.

It may be that having one router in a house used to be the norm, but the scene has certainly changed. Mesh networks are all the hype now, and ASUS adds to them its own flair with the help of its proprietary AiMesh technology. Because it connects standalone AiMesh routers to form a mesh network, homes will be able to experience faster speeds, increased networking flexibility, and more importantly, a greater connection range. What this translates to is the elimination of dead zones, allowing for smoother data transmission – an important trait in today’s need to always stay connected.

The process is made even more efficient with AiMesh’s neat, nifty feature to auto-select the best WiFi signal in a setting, so that there’s no need to constantly switch between different networks in the same space. Where it shines, however, is in its compatibility with supported routers, such that users only have to buy one new AiMesh router to build a mesh network instead of being forced to abandon their current router for an entire brand-new, costly mesh set.



For all of the convenience that WiFi has brought, it’s also a double-edged sword. Cyber threats and security loopholes are always a concern with connectivity, where simple problems like weak passwords, unencrypted WiFi, and incorrect settings may invite hackers to easily bypass the firewall and steal sensitive personal information. ASUS cooperates with Trend Micro™ to provide life-time security protection with its own proprietary AiProtection technology. Specifically designed to combat such vulnerabilities, it takes on a three-pronged security approach: prevention (router security scan), protection (blocking of malicious sites), and mitigation (detection and blocking of infected devices). Here, security is the top priority.

As WiFi 6 slowly takes its place as the next big thing in the tech world, more brands are preparing and welcoming the push into new territory. Having established a strong ecosystem, and the most complete WiFi 6 router line-up, ASUS has much to offer – in the form of quality, variety, and user experience.

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EXPLORE WiFi 6

WiFi 6, Explained: The Tech Behind the New WiFi Standard

The dawn of WiFi has certainly revolutionized the way individuals live their lives, bringing with it a welcome touch of convenience and connectivity. In homes, multiple electronic devices often remain connected to a shared network, allowing for simultaneous use.

But that’s where the familiar, pesky problem of slow connection sets in. As the demand for wireless bandwidth increases, the capacity of a traditional router is spread thin, resulting in reduced speed and higher latency.

The new WiFi 6 standard is designed to address such issues. With the promise to usher in a new era of WiFi. WiFi 6 builds upon the existing structure of its predecessors, and also seeks to hold certified partners to an enhanced set of standards that includes faster speed, larger capacity, wider coverage, and better battery efficiency.

The first thing to note is that the underlying WiFi technology works using radio signals. To send a WiFi transmission, devices have to modulate the frequency signal on a specific radio channel, which will then be received by the recipient device in the form of binary code. Known as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), the process involves the modulation of radio waves in different ways to convey digital data, where the router’s performance is determined by the scale of binary code being sent out.

Take a 2-QAM access point as an example. As it is only able to alter the WiFi radio waves in two ways, each transmission would end up being a one-digit code (either a ‘1’ or a ‘0’). Its 4-QAM counterpart, in comparison, can send out two-digit transmissions (‘00’, ‘01’, ‘10” or ‘11”) with its ability to modulate waves in four distinct ways.

With WiFi 6 however, the ante goes up. Clocking in at 1024-QAM, it allows devices to send 10-digit binary transmissions that boast speeds up to 25%, and increases the throughput for intensive use cases. Simply put, the more binary codes a router can transmit, the stronger and faster it is – here’s a comparison of the peak data rates across the board at 80MHz and 4x4 devices:

● WiFi 5 256 QAM (common): up to 1733 Mbps
● WiFi 5 1024 QAM (only a few routers): up to 2167 Mbps
● WiFi 6 1024 QAM (common): up to 2400 Mbps

QAM isn’t the only term to know – meet OFDMA, short for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access. A new feature belonging to WiFi 6, it works on a divide-and-conquer principle, allowing devices to serve different clients at the same time within just one channel.



This process is further enhanced with its additional ability to divide the transmission channel on the 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands into smaller digital entities called resource units (RUs). These provide another platform for routers to transmit information – think of the many arms of modern-day ASUS routers – which results in improved, higher speeds.

Because WiFi 6 allows multiple users to connect to the network all at once, there’s a need to ensure that the timing for data transmissions remains as precise as possible across the board, too. To achieve a larger network capacity, interference between simultaneous users has to be minimized, and WiFi 6 manages to make this work through synchronizing the trigger frame broadcast of access points.

A trigger frame is, in simpler terms, a new framework adopted by WiFi 6 to allocate RUs and set transmission timings for each client, such that upstream transmissions can be coordinated. As such, devices will be assigned to a specific individual transmit timing, the syncing of which brings about better bandwidth.

With WiFi 6 also comes more sophisticated beamforming capabilities as well. In contrast to the traditional way of broadcasting WiFi signals in all directions, beamforming focuses on projecting them in a particular direction, such that the signal is stronger and more concentrated. What this translates to is a longer range that results in better reception for devices, as well as fewer dead zones for increased coverage.

Last but definitely not the least, WiFi 6 access points and routers will boast better battery efficiency. Courtesy of the new Target Wake Time (TWT) technology, devices are put on a schedule to receive data, giving them more time to stay engaged in sleep mode. This not only helps to conserve battery life, but also reduces signal congestion and collision, both of which are extremely handy features in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) era, where constant connectivity is the way of life.

Despite being in its early stages, the potential of WiFi 6 proves to be extremely optimistic. The recent launch of its certification program is a great leap toward large-scale adoption, and more parties have started to embrace the new WiFi standard. ASUS is active in that field, rolling out one WiFi 6 device after another, from WiFi routers and notebooks to motherboards and PCs.

Throw into the mix the most complete WiFi 6 router line-up, and the team is more than ready to enter a new age of WiFi. Alongside the above benefits, ASUS’ ecosystem will have in store its proprietary technology as well, which will elevate the WiFi 6 experience to greater levels of satisfaction and enjoyment.

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WiFi 6 PRODUCTS

注意事項:* 需要 WiFi-6 相容裝置才能獲得 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 的所有優點。** 此速度以支援 160 MHz 的 WiFi 6 8x8 裝置計算。*** 此資料是指 Uplink-OFDMA

引領 WiFi 6 革命

通過認證的
效能

通過認證的效能

ASUS WiFi 6 產品已獲得 Wi-Fi Alliance® 的 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ 認證,通過一系列嚴格的 WiFi 6 性能測試,例如 WPA3 及 OFDMA 傳輸相關功能。ASUS 是首批通過 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 路由器的廠商之一,可提供此項技術的完整優點。
最完整的
WiFi 6產品線

完美的系列產品

ASUS 提供完整的消費型與專業型 WiFi 6 路由器系列產品。無論您是需要用於工作或娛樂的高階機型,或家用的經濟機型,ASUS 皆可提供完美符合您需求的路由器。
第一個 WiFi 6
生態系統

第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統

ASUS 為 WiFi 6 路由器的先鋒業者之一。隨著 ASUS PCE-AX58BT PCIe® WiFi 6 桌上型電腦介面卡的推出,目前已建立第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統,, 現在 ASUS 路由器、主機板、筆電及 mini PC 皆可提供 WiFi 6 功能。
通過認證的
效能

通過認證的效能

ASUS WiFi 6 產品已獲得 Wi-Fi Alliance® 的 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ 認證,通過一系列嚴格的 WiFi 6 性能測試,例如 WPA3 及 OFDMA 傳輸相關功能。ASUS 是首批通過 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 路由器的廠商之一,可提供此項技術的完整優點。
最完整的
WiFi 6產品線

完美的系列產品

ASUS 提供完整的消費型與專業型 WiFi 6 路由器系列產品。無論您是需要用於工作或娛樂的高階機型,或家用的經濟機型,ASUS 皆可提供完美符合您需求的路由器。
第一個 WiFi 6
生態系統

第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統

ASUS 為 WiFi 6 路由器的先鋒業者之一。隨著 ASUS PCE-AX58BT PCIe® WiFi 6 桌上型電腦介面卡的推出,目前已建立第一個 WiFi 6 生態系統,, 現在 ASUS 路由器、主機板、筆電及 mini PC 皆可提供 WiFi 6 功能。

什麼是 WiFi 6?

最新的 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 是新的 WiFi 標準,並且完全相容於您現有的所有 WiFi 裝置,因此無需等待,但當您添加 WiFi 6 裝置時,將可享受此功能超強的 WiFi 優點*。
  • 4 倍

    低延遲
  • 1.25 倍

    更快的速度
  • 7 倍

    能源效率
  • 80%

    更遠的範圍

更遠的範圍

藉由 OFDMA、MU-MIMO 及 BSS Coloring 等技術的革命性結合,WiFi 6 技術最高可提供高出 4 倍的網路容量,以降低流量密集環境的延遲現象。前代 WiFi 5 (802.11ac) 在每個網路通道上,每次只能處理一個裝置,對於可用頻寬的使用而言是缺乏效率的。WiFi 6 支援的 OFDMA 可將每個通道區分為較小的次通道,以彙整並同時傳輸來自多個裝置的訊號,藉此降低延遲亦提供更順暢且反應更快速的 WiFi 體驗。
  • WiFi 5 OFDM


    浪費頻寬 - 較高的延遲

  • WiFi 6 OFDMA


    完全利用頻寬 - 較低的延遲

極速的 WiFi

WiFi 6 技術利用創新的 1024-QAM 調變技術,突破現有的速度限制。舊版的 WiFi 5 (802.11ac) 使用 256-QAM 技術,相對而言 1024-QAM 的訊號可容納多出 25% 的資訊,大幅提升 1.25 倍的效能。提升後的速度最高可達 9.6 Gbps,現在您終於可以告別遲滯與延遲,即使是串流播放 8K 影片或享受 VR 遊戲!**

更好的裝置電池續航力

使用 WiFi 6 路由器有助於降低您所有行動裝置與物聯網裝置的耗電量。目標喚醒時間 (TWT) 功能可讓裝置在無需與路由器通訊時休眠,最高可降低 7 倍的功耗,大幅提升電池續航力。因此您可以大幅延長手機或筆電的電池續航力,同時享受 WiFi 6 更高效能的所有優點。
  • 無目標喚醒時間功能
    WiFi 5

    更高的裝置耗電量

  • 具備目標喚醒時間功能
    WiFi 6

    用戶端裝置電池續航力提升 7 倍

訊號範圍更大的 WiFi

WiFi 6 使用 OFDMA 技術,可將每個通道區分為較小的次通道,以提供更大的 WiFi 訊號範圍與更好的覆蓋率。這些次通道有較小的頻寬,使其最高可提升 80% 的訊號範圍。其結果可提供較少的 WiFi 死角,並為您家中的所有裝置提供更快速可靠的 WiFi 連線。使用 WiFi 6 可讓您家中的閣樓、花園或地下室不會成為 WiFi 禁區!***

EXPLORE WiFi 6

5 Things to Know Before Upgrading to the Newest WiFi Standard, WiFi 6

WiFi is indeed the way of life, as the rise of WiFi 6 brings about more efficient data delivery and faster speeds. Beyond the improved performance, do you really need WiFi 6? There’re 5 things you will want to know to make your decision.

1. Backward compatibility is the name of the game

A concern with upgrading to new technology is the lack of support in the early stages, but that won’t be the case with WiFi 6. Although it primarily serves to transmit data to devices that are compatible, it’s still able to work with all existing WiFi-supported gadgets, so there’s no need for users to replace their smartphones and tablets. New WiFi, new device? Not in this house.

2. Enhanced performance in crowded areas

Encountering slow WiFi speeds in a crowded setting is a familiar problem, and it’s bound to stay in this digital age. As households are increasingly overloaded with WiFi devices from smartphones and laptops to tablets, the one-gadget-per-individual lifestyle is quickly becoming a past memory. All that bandwidth demands for greater capabilities, however, and WiFi 6 seeks to improve the user experience by increasing the transmission speeds of devices, such that poor connectivity and latency lag will no longer be an issue.

3. Increased support for the smart home ecosystem

It’s in with the new, and out with the old. With smart homes gaining more popularity, the average home is set to experience a denser network, which may lead to slower WiFi speeds.
The upgraded technologies of WiFi 6 are designed to tackle this problem, allowing for increased traffic without a drop in transmission speeds. In this Internet of Things (IoT) era, having a smart home ecosystem also means more support for AR and VR technology. For gamers, this means it’s now possible to enjoy popular VR titles across devices, and reap the performance benefits while at it.

4. Setting the stage for the future of 4K and 8K streaming

The days of 720p streaming are fast disappearing, as 4K and 8K videos take over – but with the high-definition format comes a need for a proper WiFi infrastructure that cannot operate on slower speeds. With a combination of faster processors, increased memory, and more radio streams, WiFi 6 is well-equipped to keep up with the demands of technologically-advanced streaming for a stutter-free viewing experience of events like the Tokyo Olympics.

5. Say hello to longer battery life

New version, new upgrades. The need to stay connected has called for prolonged battery life, especially with the frequent and heavy use of WiFi devices in today’s times. WiFi 6’s all-new “target wake time” feature brings energy-saving technology into the fray by having the access point put its WiFi radio to sleep, before waking it up for the next transmission at a specified time. Longer hours and greater battery efficiency, for the win.

As the WiFi 6 ecosystem continues to grow, more WiFi 6-certified products are expected to hit shelves. With its numerous perks, the new standard proves to be a valuable upgrade, especially for those who value fast speeds. The first step now is making the transition to the WiFi 6 life, and ASUS is the place to get started.

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EXPLORE WiFi 6

ASUS WiFi 6 Routers: What Is the Difference?

WiFi is a major party in this current Internet of Things era (IoT), where connectivity is key. As technology continues to evolve, WiFi capabilities are bound to evolve to greater heights – something that’s set to be a staple with the dawn of WiFi 6. Faster speeds, higher capacity, and longer battery span will soon be the way of life, but with that also comes the need for hardware upgrades. Here’s where ASUS enters the playing field with its latest WiFi 6 routers, delivering enhanced connection range, smart home convenience, and device security to match up to these demands.

So what exactly is WiFi 6? Apart from the welcome performance boost, the new WiFi standard is doing away with the complex 802.11n, 801.11ac, and 802.11ax terms, which have been renamed to “WiFi 4”, “WiFi 5”, and “WiFi 6” respectively. These new names will also appear on compatible software and devices as well, so users can know which network to connect to.

All of the advantages would count for nothing without a robust WiFi 6 ecosystem, however. ASUS seeks to bring this combined touch of convenience and efficiency to homes with a well-armed WiFi 6 router line-up – one that’s the most complete among its competitors. From the likes of WiFi 6 adapters and notebooks to motherboards, its stable of devices has been steadily growing, and looks set to join the existing WiFi 6 router family.

Here’s where convenience comes into the picture. Having a complete device line-up makes it easy to fit the high-end and mainstream demand for routers at one go, while establishing an ecosystem that allows both the router and client device to be WiFi 6-compatible. With ASUS being one of the first brands to embrace WiFi 6 across all product categories, users are given more choices and variety on router and client devices.

The existing line-up, meanwhile, sees the high-performing RT-AX88U leading the charge. Not only does the router’s WiFi 6 certification bring reliability and trust to the ASUS branding, the seal of approval and confidence also serves as a show of commitment to improve the WiFi 6 user experience.

It may be that having one router in a house used to be the norm, but the scene has certainly changed. Mesh networks are all the hype now, and ASUS adds to them its own flair with the help of its proprietary AiMesh technology. Because it connects standalone AiMesh routers to form a mesh network, homes will be able to experience faster speeds, increased networking flexibility, and more importantly, a greater connection range. What this translates to is the elimination of dead zones, allowing for smoother data transmission – an important trait in today’s need to always stay connected.

The process is made even more efficient with AiMesh’s neat, nifty feature to auto-select the best WiFi signal in a setting, so that there’s no need to constantly switch between different networks in the same space. Where it shines, however, is in its compatibility with supported routers, such that users only have to buy one new AiMesh router to build a mesh network instead of being forced to abandon their current router for an entire brand-new, costly mesh set.



For all of the convenience that WiFi has brought, it’s also a double-edged sword. Cyber threats and security loopholes are always a concern with connectivity, where simple problems like weak passwords, unencrypted WiFi, and incorrect settings may invite hackers to easily bypass the firewall and steal sensitive personal information. ASUS cooperates with Trend Micro™ to provide life-time security protection with its own proprietary AiProtection technology. Specifically designed to combat such vulnerabilities, it takes on a three-pronged security approach: prevention (router security scan), protection (blocking of malicious sites), and mitigation (detection and blocking of infected devices). Here, security is the top priority.

As WiFi 6 slowly takes its place as the next big thing in the tech world, more brands are preparing and welcoming the push into new territory. Having established a strong ecosystem, and the most complete WiFi 6 router line-up, ASUS has much to offer – in the form of quality, variety, and user experience.

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WiFi 6, Explained: The Tech Behind the New WiFi Standard

The dawn of WiFi has certainly revolutionized the way individuals live their lives, bringing with it a welcome touch of convenience and connectivity. In homes, multiple electronic devices often remain connected to a shared network, allowing for simultaneous use.

But that’s where the familiar, pesky problem of slow connection sets in. As the demand for wireless bandwidth increases, the capacity of a traditional router is spread thin, resulting in reduced speed and higher latency.

The new WiFi 6 standard is designed to address such issues. With the promise to usher in a new era of WiFi. WiFi 6 builds upon the existing structure of its predecessors, and also seeks to hold certified partners to an enhanced set of standards that includes faster speed, larger capacity, wider coverage, and better battery efficiency.

The first thing to note is that the underlying WiFi technology works using radio signals. To send a WiFi transmission, devices have to modulate the frequency signal on a specific radio channel, which will then be received by the recipient device in the form of binary code. Known as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM), the process involves the modulation of radio waves in different ways to convey digital data, where the router’s performance is determined by the scale of binary code being sent out.

Take a 2-QAM access point as an example. As it is only able to alter the WiFi radio waves in two ways, each transmission would end up being a one-digit code (either a ‘1’ or a ‘0’). Its 4-QAM counterpart, in comparison, can send out two-digit transmissions (‘00’, ‘01’, ‘10” or ‘11”) with its ability to modulate waves in four distinct ways.

With WiFi 6 however, the ante goes up. Clocking in at 1024-QAM, it allows devices to send 10-digit binary transmissions that boast speeds up to 25%, and increases the throughput for intensive use cases. Simply put, the more binary codes a router can transmit, the stronger and faster it is – here’s a comparison of the peak data rates across the board at 80MHz and 4x4 devices:

● WiFi 5 256 QAM (common): up to 1733 Mbps
● WiFi 5 1024 QAM (only a few routers): up to 2167 Mbps
● WiFi 6 1024 QAM (common): up to 2400 Mbps

QAM isn’t the only term to know – meet OFDMA, short for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access. A new feature belonging to WiFi 6, it works on a divide-and-conquer principle, allowing devices to serve different clients at the same time within just one channel.



This process is further enhanced with its additional ability to divide the transmission channel on the 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands into smaller digital entities called resource units (RUs). These provide another platform for routers to transmit information – think of the many arms of modern-day ASUS routers – which results in improved, higher speeds.

Because WiFi 6 allows multiple users to connect to the network all at once, there’s a need to ensure that the timing for data transmissions remains as precise as possible across the board, too. To achieve a larger network capacity, interference between simultaneous users has to be minimized, and WiFi 6 manages to make this work through synchronizing the trigger frame broadcast of access points.

A trigger frame is, in simpler terms, a new framework adopted by WiFi 6 to allocate RUs and set transmission timings for each client, such that upstream transmissions can be coordinated. As such, devices will be assigned to a specific individual transmit timing, the syncing of which brings about better bandwidth.

With WiFi 6 also comes more sophisticated beamforming capabilities as well. In contrast to the traditional way of broadcasting WiFi signals in all directions, beamforming focuses on projecting them in a particular direction, such that the signal is stronger and more concentrated. What this translates to is a longer range that results in better reception for devices, as well as fewer dead zones for increased coverage.

Last but definitely not the least, WiFi 6 access points and routers will boast better battery efficiency. Courtesy of the new Target Wake Time (TWT) technology, devices are put on a schedule to receive data, giving them more time to stay engaged in sleep mode. This not only helps to conserve battery life, but also reduces signal congestion and collision, both of which are extremely handy features in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) era, where constant connectivity is the way of life.

Despite being in its early stages, the potential of WiFi 6 proves to be extremely optimistic. The recent launch of its certification program is a great leap toward large-scale adoption, and more parties have started to embrace the new WiFi standard. ASUS is active in that field, rolling out one WiFi 6 device after another, from WiFi routers and notebooks to motherboards and PCs.

Throw into the mix the most complete WiFi 6 router line-up, and the team is more than ready to enter a new age of WiFi. Alongside the above benefits, ASUS’ ecosystem will have in store its proprietary technology as well, which will elevate the WiFi 6 experience to greater levels of satisfaction and enjoyment.

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注意事項:* 需要 WiFi-6 相容裝置才能獲得 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 的所有優點。** 此速度以支援 160 MHz 的 WiFi 6 8x8 裝置計算。*** 此資料是指 Uplink-OFDMA