ASUS RT-AX86U 4x4 WiFi 6 Router
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Product Overview
ASUS RT-AX86U is a powerful dual-band WiFi 6 wireless router designed for gaming. An upgraded version of the best-selling RT-AC86U, featuring the classic black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents, the RT-AX86U applies powerful WiFi 6 technology with combined overall speeds of up to 5700 Mbps.
For maximum security, RT-AX86U supports the latest WPA3 wireless security protocol and comes with a free lifetime subscription to ASUS AiProtection Pro, which offers commercial-grade security and advanced parental controls.
Gaming
ASUS and NVIDIA are delivering low-latency game streaming to supported devices connected to the RT-AX86U. For wired gaming devices, one of the LAN ports on RT-AX86U is also a dedicated Gaming Port that prioritizes any wired device connected to it. RT-AX86U is a GeForce NOW recommended router for the very best cloud gaming experience, and Open NAT takes the complexity out of port forwarding with an easy three-step configuration process.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
- Multi-gig LAN ports
- 2 Gbps WAN/LAN port
- Good parental controls
Cons
- Expensive for what it offers
What external reviewers found***
External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good throughput performance
- Excellent performance
- Good parental controls
- Strong Wi-Fi performance
- Supports USB Type-C ports
- Super-fast Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- Lack of security features
- Lacks RGB lighting
- Lacks malware protection
- No Wi-Fi 6 support
- Bulky and heavy
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Specifications
Connectivity
Antennae
3x detachable antennas + 1x internal antenna (for 5 GHz)
Ports
1x 1Gbps WAN + 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN + 4x 1Gbps LAN + 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
2.4GHz 3 x 3 / 5GHz 4 x 4
Dimensions
Size | Depth
100 mm
Size | Height
325 mm
Size | Width
242 mm
Weight
814.5 g
Function
Processor
1.8 GHz quad-core processor
Security
WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support | VPN: IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec server, PPTP server, OpenVPN server, PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
WAN
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Performance
Memory | Capacity
1 GB
Memory | Type
DDR3
Storage
256 MB Flash
Production
Availability
2020-08
Debut
2020-07-28
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External Reviews
gizmodo[1]
Reviewer score 73%The RT-AX86U is powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU with 1 GB of RAM and 256 MB Flash memory. Theoretically, it can transmit up to 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, but you'll never see those speeds, nor should you expect them. It has four antennas and works all the way up to the 160 MHz band.
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Pros
- Excellent performance
- Easy to set up and use
- Easy-to-use app
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- No Wi-Fi 6 support
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 73%The Asus RT-AX86U is a solid choice for online gamers looking to eliminate network bottks. It uses the latest Wi-Fi 6 tech to deliver fast, efficient connections. It also comes with parental controls and lifetime malware protection. The TP-Link AX11000 is your best bet, but be prepared to shell out around $400 for the privilege.
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Pros
- Strong Wi-Fi performance
- Strong parental controls
- Easy to use
Cons
- Lacks malware protection
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 66%The Asus RT-AX86U is a dual-band Wi-Fi router that supports 802.11ax. It has a top speed of 5700Mbps, which should be more than fast enough to handle gaming, video and music streaming on most home broadband services. Like many routers, the router has a ‘quality of service’ (QoS) feature in its mobile app, which can prioritise performance for specific tasks, such as gaming. There's malware protection provided by Trend Micro, and a good selection of parental controls.
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Pros
- Super-fast Wi-Fi 6
- Compact design
- Good parental controls
Cons
- Lack of security features
tomshardware[4]
Reviewer score 63%The Asus RT-AX86U has a retail price of $249.99, but we were able to find it discounted for a little less. Even at a discounted cost, this piece of hardware is more towards the bottom of the midrange router market. Those that want more features, including RGB effects, or advanced gaming functions such as WTF, will find that the RT- AX86U falls short.
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Pros
- Compact design
- Good throughput performance
- Supports USB Type-C ports
Cons
- Lacks RGB lighting
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References
- ^ The Asus RT-AX86U Is a Wi-Fi 6 Router That Doesn't Sacrifice Looks for Power. [gizmodo]. https://gizmodo.com/the-asus-rt-ax86u-is-a-wi-fi-6-router-that-doesnt-sacri-1845750362. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus RT-AX86U AX5700 Router Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rt-ax86u-ax5700-router. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus RT-AX86U review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-rt-ax86u. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus RT-AX86U Gaming Router Review: Compact but Pricey. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rt-ax86u-gaming-router-review. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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