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Key Specs
Wi-Fi Range5400 square feetWi-Fi Mesh SystemNoWi-Fi Speed5.7 gigabits per secondDownstream Data Speed861 megabits per secondWorks WithSiri
General
Product NameRT-AX86S AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming RouterBrandASUSModel NumberRT-AX86SColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Security
Firewall TypeSPI
Network
Ethernet Standard10/100/1000Number Of Connected Devices64Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHzWireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6Wireless StandardAC, AX, NWi-Fi Range5400 square feetWi-Fi Mesh SystemNo
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Features
Integrated ModemYesWirelessYes
Ports
Port Type(s)RJ-45, USB
Speed
Wi-Fi Speed5.7 gigabits per secondDownstream Data Speed861 megabits per second
Compatibility
Works WithSiri
Dimension
Product Height12.8 inchesProduct Length9.53 inchesProduct Width3.94 inchesProduct Weight1.8 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
UPC195553304245
Enjoy this fast and smooth Wi-Fi gaming connections with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds up to 5700 Mbps, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.
Wireless-AX technology
Faster performance and speed with AX Wi-Fi (up to 4804 Mbps on the 5.0GHz band). Ideal for smart home devices and large homes.
Up to 6000 Mbps data transfer rates
Offer fast, efficient operation.
Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access
Boosting speed, reliability, and range for both implicit and explicit 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi devices for faster, stronger, and more reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Adaptive QoS
Provides prioritization of gaming packages for smoother online gaming and minimizes gaming ping.
Revolutionary combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies
Capable of simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices.
Smooth streaming
Better video streaming, lag-free gaming, surfing, and more with a powerful 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core processor.
Two USB 3.1 gen 1 ports
Offer faster streaming, backup, and easy access to your stored media.
Eight Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
Directly connect all your wired devices for maximum speed and performance.
SPI firewall, VPN pass-through, and MAC or IP address filtering
Advanced security ensures that your personal information stays private.
AiProtection Pro network security
Protects your devices and personal data from Internet threats. It also offers advanced parental controls, including the ability to block specific websites and mobile app types.
Parental control
Lets you automatically block specific content on connected devices.
Wi-Fi protected access
Comes with WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, and WPA2-Enterprise encryption to keep your information secure.
Router setup wizard
Quickly and easily guides you through the step-by-step installation process.
Search
- A: AnswerDifferences between the S and the U models: The S is dual core vs the U quad core The S has 512MB memory vs the U 1GB. The S does not have a 2.5 Gb LAN/WAN port. The S has 1 USB 3 and 1 USB 2 vs 2 USB 3 ports on the U. The S is $30 lower in price.
Answered by John
Q: QuestionDoes this work with a Spectrum modem?(4 answers)
A: AnswerYes. I currently use Spectrum and this router works perfectly.Answered by Anonymous
- A: AnswerYes, this router can handle 4K TV streaming and it's maximum download speed is up to 4804 Mbps.
Answered by ASUS Answers
Q: QuestionWill this router lower my latency(1 answer)
Q: QuestionIs it an OpenVPN router?(3 answers)
- A: AnswerYes, it has very strong wi-fi 6 signal , although it sounds like you may be having an ISP or client side issue on your PC .
Answered by MattT
Q: QuestionDoes this work with breezeline(1 answer)
- A: AnswerYes, it will work with Mojave OS and a Smart TV with LAN port can be hardwire to this router.
Answered by ASUS Answers
ASUS - RT-AX86S AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router - Black
User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 271 reviews.
4.5(271 Reviews)- 31 Answered Questions
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| Wi-Fi Range | 5400 square feet | 5000 square feet | 5400 square feet | 5000 square feet |
| Wi-Fi Mesh System | ||||
| Wi-Fi Mesh System | No | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi Speed | ||||
| Wi-Fi Speed | 5.7 gigabits per second | Data Not Available-- | 5.4 gigabits per second | 2.5 gigabits per second |
Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 271 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.7Setup
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Range
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Signal Strength
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Asus
Great value, Not a lot of assembling, just screw in the antennas. Instruction written well and easy to follow. Wifi range is fantastic
Posted by SoteroU
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very capable, a great value.
I'm using this to manage dual WAN connections and 2 XD6 mesh access points with wireless backhaul. It's also running the full AiProtection suite. CPU utilization is low but if I were running Gigabit+ internet, I would probably have gotten the RT-AX86U. Overall, I'm very happy with it.
Posted by NeedMorToys
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid flexible router
I purchased two of the ASUS RT-AX86S routers to replace a two node Apple router system that I was running. I was previously running an Airport TimeCapsule as a primary router cabled to an Airport Extreme as a remote node. Now I have these two RT-AX86S units cabled together via 1gig ethernet using the ASUS AiMesh system. Bit of a learning curve going from Apple to ASUS, I but now that I know my way around the ASUS web interface I really like it. You will have to do some research, but it is very flexible and you can configure the network almost any way that you want. I’m successfully running the Dual band Smart connect mode. I’m running a mix of old and new devices on both bands without issue. I like the vertical orientation of the unit, it should aid cooling of the internals. I have had overheat issues with other network gear that had a flat horizontal design. Data rates are great. I am on a 400Mbps Comcast plan and usually test at 450-480Mbps actual download speeds on my newer devices, so no problems there. I had some issues with a couple of fixed location devices (iMac and printer) occasionally connecting to the remote node, and running at slow speeds or losing connectivity. The solution was to simply bind them to the closest node. Problem solved. Binding is very easy to do using the web interface (haven’t tried the iOS app). I have had zero problems for two months now after binding these problem child devices. The routers and connections have been rock solid. The routers run cool and the speeds are great. Range seems to be as good or better than my old setup. I’m not running any of the built in specialty software modules yet, so I can’t speak to those. I did setup a couple of guest VLANs, those seem to work well also. My biggest complaint with ASUS is the difficulty in finding/understanding the documentation of some of the more advanced features (AiMesh vs Access Point vs Repeater mode for example). It is out there, but you will have to work to find and understand it. This is fairly typical of most router manufactures though I believe.
Posted by Upnorth
