ASUS RT-AX86S AX5700 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Gaming Router

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ASUS RT-AX86S AX5700 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Gaming Router
Key Features
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 5665 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External + 1 x Internal Antennas
Enjoy high-speed, low-latency connections when playing fast-paced online games with the RT-AX86S AX5700 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Gaming Router from ASUS. Designed primarily for enthusiasts and pro gamers, this 802.3ax Wi-Fi 6 router delivers up to 5665 Mb/s over the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies while 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies maintain reliable connections to compatible devices. You can customize wireless connections by using the Gear Accelerator control panel to prioritize select wireless devices so that they don't have to compete for bandwidth. Additionally, there is a designated Gigabit Ethernet port that automatically prioritizes the traffic for any device connected to it, giving you fast and stable connections for your computer or console system. Up to two of the four Ethernet ports may be combined using link aggregation to take advantage of multi-Gig internet connections.

You can quickly expand your wireless coverage by creating a mesh network using additional ASUS AiMesh-compatible devices as satellites. Not only does this eliminate dead spots throughout your home, but it also has the benefit of using a single network ID and password so that you'll have smooth, reliable connections as you move from room to room.
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ASUS RT-AX86S Overview

Enjoy high-speed, low-latency connections when playing fast-paced online games with the RT-AX86S AX5700 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Gaming Router from ASUS. Designed primarily for enthusiasts and pro gamers, this 802.3ax Wi-Fi 6 router delivers up to 5665 Mb/s over the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies while 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies maintain reliable connections to compatible devices. You can customize wireless connections by using the Gear Accelerator control panel to prioritize select wireless devices so that they don't have to compete for bandwidth. Additionally, there is a designated Gigabit Ethernet port that automatically prioritizes the traffic for any device connected to it, giving you fast and stable connections for your computer or console system. Up to two of the four Ethernet ports may be combined using link aggregation to take advantage of multi-Gig internet connections.

You can quickly expand your wireless coverage by creating a mesh network using additional ASUS AiMesh-compatible devices as satellites. Not only does this eliminate dead spots throughout your home, but it also has the benefit of using a single network ID and password so that you'll have smooth, reliable connections as you move from room to room.

Fast Wi-Fi
Feature three powerful external antennas working alongside an internal antenna, the RT-AX86S transfers up to 4804 Mb/s over the 5 GHz frequency and 861 Mb/s with the 2.4 GHz band.
Priority Gaming
Help ensure smooth gaming experiences by using the ASUS Router app to prioritize traffic to select wireless devices. Computers and consoles with wired Ethernet connections to the designated gaming port will automatically have its traffic prioritized.
Dynamic Frequency Selection
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5 GHz band to give you even more bandwidth for gaming.
Note:
Some DFS channels may not be available in some countries.
Wired Connections
The RT-AX86S includes one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers, video game consoles, smart TVs, and other wired devices. Up to two LAN ports may be combined using link aggregation for 2 Gb/s throughput with compatible devices.
Mobile Gaming Boost
Use the ASUS Router app to activate Mobile Game Mode on your device to help minimize lag and latency.
ASUS AiMesh
Eliminate dead spots by creating a mesh network using ASUS AiMesh compatible routers as satellites. A mesh network operates using a single network ID (SSID) and password, automatically switching you to the devices with the strongest signal as you move throughout your home.
High Grade Security
In addition to supporting WPA3 wireless encryption, this router includes a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro and advanced parental controls.
Easy Setup & Management
Use the ASUS Router app to quickly configure your router. Once set up, you can use the app to monitor your network traffic in real-time, perform diagnostics, and set up a guest Wi-Fi login.

ASUS RT-AX86S Specs

Key Specs
Throughput
5665 Mb/s Total
5 GHz: 4804 Mb/s 
2.4 GHz: 861 Mb/s 
Wireless
Number of Antennas
4
Supported Protocols
DHCP Server
DMZ
IGMP Snooping
IPv4
IPv6
Link Aggregation
MAC Filtering
RADIUS
SSID
Antenna Placement
Internal, External (Unspecified Connection Type)
Performance
Throughput
5665 Mb/s Total
5 GHz: 4804 Mb/s 
2.4 GHz: 861 Mb/s 
Interface
USB Sharing Support
Yes
Security
Guest Network Support
Yes
Wireless Security
WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPA3-Enterprise, WPS
VPN Protocol
IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, Pass-Through
Firewall Support
NAT
Hardware
RAM
512 MB
Storage Capacity
256 MB
CPU
 to 1.8 GHz Dual-Core
Supported File Systems
HFS+, NTFS, ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT
Supported IEEE Standards
802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Electrical
AC Input Power
110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
General
Environmental Protection
No
Weight
1.8 lb / 814.5 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.4 x 10.4 x 4.5"

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