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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

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

Product Segment

AX3000 ultimate AX performance : 2402 Mbps+ 574 Mbps

AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

AX2700 ultimate AX performance : 1802 Mbps+ 861 Mbps

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) (1024QAM) : up to 1733 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 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

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 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1625 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 1802 Mbps

Antenna

External antenna x 4

External antenna x 3 Internal PCB antenna x 1

External 3

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz 2x2

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 3x3

Processor

1.5 GHz tri-core processor

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

1.8GHz DUAL-CORE processor

Memory

256 MB Flash 512 MB RAM

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

256 MB Flash 512 MB 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

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

Operating Frequency

2.4G Hz / 5 GHz

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

2.4GHz/5GHz

Operating Mode

Wireless router mode Access point mode Media bridge mode Repeater mode AiMesh node mode

Wireless router mode,Access point mode,Media bridge mode,Repeater mode,AiMesh node mode

Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router

I/O Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1

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

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1、RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 3.0*1 USB2.0*1

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

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

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

LED Indicator

Power x 1 2.4G x 1 5G x 1 LAN x 4 WAN 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, 2.4GHz/5GHz,WAN,LAN

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current DC Output : 12 V with max. 2 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

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V 1.75A current/33W

Package Content

RT-AX58U WiFi router 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)

523 g

814.5 g

630 g

Product Dimensions

224 x 129 x 160 mm (with antenna) 224 x 129 x 50 mm (without antenna)

242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna) 242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

261.3*67.5*186.2mm

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Mobile Game Mode
Gear Accelerator

Parental Control

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

"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

Guest Network

"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Security

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

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

AiProtection

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

VPN

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

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

Traffic Control

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

WAN

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

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
3G / 4G LTE dongle
Port forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

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

LAN

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

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

Wireless

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

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

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log

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

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log

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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.
- 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.
- The feature require a WiFi 7 capable device. Expected firmware release by Q4 2023.