ASUS - AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Series
AX1800Color
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Highlights
- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Mesh System: false (A single wireless network consisting of a main router (connected directly to a modem) that connects to a series of satellite modules or nodes placed around the home. Routers with this capability promote stronger, faster wireless signals as well as increase Wi-Fi coverage by reducing interference and eliminating dead zones.)
- Number Of LAN Ports: 4 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1800 gigabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- General
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: RT-AX1800S
- Product Name: AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Type: WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Firewall Type: None (The method the firewall uses to filter and process data to increase network security, primarily by blocking malicious traffic requests while allowing legitimate traffic through.)
- Network
- Ethernet Standard: 10/100/1000 (Each standard is a variation of the IEEE 802.3 set of computer networking technologies known as Ethernet. New versions evolved to include higher bandwidth, different physical media, and other new and improved features. Standards are often denoted by speeds (in Megabits per second). For example, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number of Antennas: 4
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wi-Fi Mesh System: false (A single wireless network consisting of a main router (connected directly to a modem) that connects to a series of satellite modules or nodes placed around the home. Routers with this capability promote stronger, faster wireless signals as well as increase Wi-Fi coverage by reducing interference and eliminating dead zones.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Features
- Integrated Modem: false
- Wireless: true
- Ports
- Number Of WAN Ports: 1 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Wide Area Network (WAN). This type of port may simply be labeled "Internet," and it allows the device to share its internet connection with all devices connected to it via LAN ports.)
- Port Type(s): RJ-45 (USB 2.0 connects external drives, gaming controllers, smartphones, MP3 players and other accessories.USB 3.0 transfers data faster than USB 2.0, but only when used with USB 3.0 devices.USB Type-C provides fast speeds and versatile power, featuring connectors with identical ends that plug in upside down or right side up. Adapters allow for video as well as backward compatibility.Thunderbolt provides ultra-high bandwidth for fast data transfer between devices featuring a Thunderbolt or MiniDisplayPort connection.HDMI allows you to connect a projector or display HD media on your HDTV or monitor.Media card slots allow you to transfer photos from your digital camera or camcorder.)
- Number Of LAN Ports: 4 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Speed
- Wired Speed: 1000 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and router using an Ethernet cable.)
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1800 gigabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Gigabit Ethernet Speed: true (Supports the gigabit Ethernet networking standard, which has a data rate of at least one gigabit per second, or 1,000 Mbps.)
- Compatibility
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2 1/5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 5 3/10 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 9 1/10 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.82 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 195553207942
RTAX1800S is a 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi router that provides 80MHz bandwidth and 1024 QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 1800Mbps - 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201Mbps on the 5GHz band - RTAX1800S is 1.5X faster than 802.11ac 2x2 dual band routers.
- Wireless Router: Provides Wi-Fi so you can enjoy wireless internet connectivity on your Wi-Fi-supported devices.
- Gigabit Ethernet: With Gigabit Ethernet, retrieve up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connectivity and provides high-performance
- Number of ports: It features 4 Network (RJ-45) ports for wired connection of up to 4 computers
- 225 MB/s Wireless Transmission Speed: It Offers upto 225 MB/s data transfer rates for fast and efficient operations
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency with (IEEE 802.11ax compliant): Enjoy smooth and uninterrupted wireless transmission with dual-band frequency support
- Desktop: Can be placed on desktop surfaces for standalone installation
- Warranty: Comes with a 2 year limited warranty that proves that this wireless router has passed high-quality standards in design, material, and workmanship
Whats Included
- RT-AX1800S Wireless Router
- 1 x RJ45
- 1 x Adapter
- 1 x QSG
- 1 x Warranty Card
- Owner's manual
Product Manuals
Q: How many LAN ports does this router have?
A: This router has four LAN ports.
Q: How many Wi-Fi satellites can this system support?
A: This system supports up to five Wi-Fi satellites.
Q: Can this router be used as a mesh system?
A: This router can be used as part of a mesh system.
Q: What is the warranty period for this router?
A: The manufacturer's warranty for both parts and labor is two years.
Q: What is the maximum wired speed of this router?
A: The wired speed of this router is 1000 megabits per second.
Q: Can the router have separate SID's on the 2.4 and 5.0 bands?
A: undefined
Q: does this router has open vpn?
A: Yes, the ASUS RT‑AX1800S router supports OpenVPN. https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax1800s/techspec/
Q: Can I install it my self? Is it user friendly
A: You can install it yourself. Using the mobile APP can help simplify the installation.
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| Overall Performance | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Speed, Ease of use, Wi-Fi Coverage, Setup | Overall Performance, Speed, Connectivity, Size |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router, easy set up
simple to set up, works great. Asus usually are top notch, my last Asus wifi router this one replaced was 13 years old.
frankie3nc Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ASUS router
Great router, much better than my original. Then again, my original was purchased 12 years ago.
user637069 Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great router and mesh router
Great router and great fro mesh and networking you home system
Bigc Posted