Your Winning Choice for Mobile Gaming!
Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro dual-band WiFi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps**, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.
Ultrapowerful WiFi 6
RT-AX86U Pro brings you all the benefits of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and works perfectly with all your existing WiFi devices!
The RT-AX86U Pro has been Engineered for Intel® Evo™ laptops and meets or exceeds intel’s strict requirements and is guaranteed to provide the best overall experience for Intel® Evo™ laptops. Enjoy simple out-of-the-box setup, high- performance home networking, and unparalleled stability.
Gaming Without Limits
The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86U Pro automatically prioritizes any wired device connected to it. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that's always at the head of the queue.
Gear Accelerator lets you prioritize devices wirelessly via RT-AX86U Pro online control panel. The simple interface lets you prioritize devices to help boost their speed and prevent them fighting over bandwidth with other devices.
Connect your devices to the 5 GHz band and avoid the often-congested 2.4 GHz band, while enjoying up to 5.6X faster WiFi speeds. Also, optional Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5GHz band to give you even more bandwidth for gaming.
Beyond Performance
RT-AX86U Pro is powered by a 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming network. It delivers maximum network throughput by 18% for lightning-fast, accelerating data transfers and optimizing your gaming experience.
Lightning-Fast 2 Gbps Internet
RT-AX86U Pro is designed to break down all the barriers that can slow down your gaming. It supports up to a 2 Gbps internet connection, so you can unlock the full potential of high-speed networking for both wired and WiFi connections.
Remove Network Bottlenecks
Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) lets you keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing network traffic. You can prioritize applications such as streaming video or web surfing, as well as gaming. It's the perfect ally for delivering low-latency WiFi anywhere in your home.
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.
Complete Security for Your Home Network
Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats.
Parental Controls at Your Finger Tips
Gain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with RT-AX86U Pro’s robust parental controls. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or you can grant extra online time for your kids to reward their good behavior.
Make Free WiFi Secure with Instant Guard
When you are away from home, the ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-tap secure internet access via your RT-AX86U Pro router, thanks to its encrypted VPN tunneling technology. Our newly upgraded app even lets you easily share this worry-free network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro. WAN connection type: RJ-45. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 4804 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Number of data streams: 2x2. Security algorithms: SSH, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3, WPS
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| DSL WAN | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
| WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 4804 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 54 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 11 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (third band) | 54 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (fourth band) | 450 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Port triggering | Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Static route | Yes |
| Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 3 |
| Number of guest networks (5 GHz) | 3 |
| Support Samba (storage) | Yes |
| Built-in FTP server | Yes |
| VPN server | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP, WireGuard |
| Media server | Yes |
| VPN Passthrough | Yes |
| VPN support | IPSec, OVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 6 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME) | Yes |
| Bandwidth control | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| WPS push button | Yes |
| Intelligent Mesh technology | Yes |
| MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
| Number of data streams | 2x2 |
| Security algorithms | SSH, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3, WPS |
| Firewall | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Schedule access | Yes |
| Parental control | Yes |
| Filtering | Yes |
| MAC address filtering | Yes |
| IP address filtering | Yes |
| URL filtering | Yes |
| System event log | Yes |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
| DHCP server | Yes |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
| Product color | Black |
| Indication light | Yes |
| LED indicators | LAN, Power, WAN, WPS |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Antenna included | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Antenna design | Internal & external |
| Antennas quantity | 4 |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 2000 MHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Flash memory | 256 MB |
| Power source type | DC |
| Output voltage | 19 V |
| Output current | 2.37 A |
| Weight | 28.7 oz (814.5 g) |
