RT-AX86U

Product Overview
RT-AX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, PS5 Compatible, Mobile Game Mode, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Mesh WiFi support, 2.5G Port*, Gaming Port, Adaptive OoS, Port Forwarding
  • New-generation WiFi 6 - Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to 5700 Mbps with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels
  • Mobile Game Mode - Minimise lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
  • True 2 Gbps wired and wireless speeds - Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port* and WiFi 6
  • ASUS AiMesh support – Create a flexible, seamless whole-home mesh network with AiMesh-compatible routers
  • Commercial-grade home network security – Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™, with WPA3 and advanced Parental Controls to protect your home

  • Free shipping on orders above £150. Delivery time: 2-4 Working Days

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Ultrapowerful WiFi 6

Lower latency | Faster speeds | Energy efficient | Longer range
RT-AX86U brings you all the benefits of WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and works perfectly with all your existing WiFi devices!

Boost Your Mobile Gaming

Minimise lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.

Lightning-Fast 2 Gbps Internet

RT-AX86U can unlock up to 2 Gbps of internet bandwidth by aggregating two separate 1 Gbps internet services, this massive internet bandwidth can then be shared via WiFi 6 or via the 2.5 Gbps wired network port.

Prioritise via Gaming Port and Gear Accelerator

RT-AX86U prioritises your gaming PC, console and mobile to give you a fast, stable connection that’s always at the head of the queue. You can do it by simply plugging in the dedicated gaming port or via gear accelerator in online control panel- no complex configuration is needed!

Eliminate WiFi Congestion

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 DFS unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5GHz band.

Remove Activity Bottlenecks

Adaptive QoS lets you keep your network running smoothly by prioritising network traffic. You can prioritise applications such as video conferencing, streaming video, as well as gaming.

Whole-Home Gaming

Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones! RT-AX86U supports ASUS AiMesh technology to create a whole-home mesh network using multiple ASUS routers with an easy central control.

Commercial-Grade security for Your Home

Every device is protected with RT-AX86U, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the handy mobile app.

Easy Management

Traffic Analyzer

Graphical monitoring of real-time traffic.

Network Diagnostics

Pinpoint your network problems with just one tap.

Guest WiFi

The easy way to share your WiFi securely without difficult passwords.

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6

Product Segment

AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps

Antenna

External antenna x 3 Internal PCB antenna x 1

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

Processor

RT-AX86U:1.8GHz quad-core processor RT-AX86S:1.8GHz dual- core processor

Memory

RT-AX86U: 256 MB Flash 1 GB RAM RT-AX86S: 256MB Flash 512MB RAM

Boosts Speed

OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Operating Mode

Wireless router mode,Access point mode,Media bridge mode,Repeater mode,AiMesh node mode

I/O Ports

RT-AX86U: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- WAN/LAN: 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 RT-AX86S: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2.0 x1

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

LED Indicator

RT-AX86U: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 2.5G Port x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 RT-AX86S: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 USB x 1

Power Supply

RT-AX86U : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current RT-AX86S : 12 V with max.3 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current

Package Content

RT-AX86U: RT-AX86U WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card RT-AX86S: RT-AX86S WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card

Product Weight (g)

814.5 g

Product Dimensions

242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna) 242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Safe Browsing
Customized Internet Schedule

Guest Network

"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Security

AiProtection
WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
WPS
DNS-over-TLS
SSH
Security Scan
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

AiProtection

• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Two-Way IPS
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
-- Maximum Traditional QoS Rule : 32
Traffic Monitor
• Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
• Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
• Website History

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
3G / 4G LTE dongle
Port forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

LAN

DHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64
Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless

UTF-8 SSID
WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters : 64
Wireless Scheduler
Airtime Fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal Beamforming
Explicit Beamforming

USB application

File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Safely Remove Disk
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder Privileges

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6

Product Segment

AX5700 ultimate AX performance : 861+4804 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps

Antenna

External antenna x 3 Internal PCB antenna x 1

Transmit / Receive

2.4GHz 3x3
5GHz 4x4

Processor

RT-AX86U:1.8GHz quad-core processor RT-AX86S:1.8GHz dual- core processor

Memory

RT-AX86U: 256 MB Flash 1 GB RAM RT-AX86S: 256MB Flash 512MB RAM

Boosts Speed

OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Operating Mode

Wireless router mode,Access point mode,Media bridge mode,Repeater mode,AiMesh node mode

I/O Ports

RT-AX86U: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- WAN/LAN: 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable) -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 RT-AX86S: RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4 Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports -- LAN: 4xGbE (2x port aggregation LAN) -- WAN: 1 GbE -- Multi-Gig: Ability to aggregate two Gigabit LAN ports and two Gigabit WAN ports (configurable) concurrently. USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2.0 x1

Buttons

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

LED Indicator

RT-AX86U: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 2.5G Port x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 RT-AX86S: Power x 1 2.4GHz x 1 5GHz x 1 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 USB x 1

Power Supply

RT-AX86U : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current RT-AX86S : 12 V with max.3 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current

Package Content

RT-AX86U: RT-AX86U WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card RT-AX86S: RT-AX86S WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card

Product Weight (g)

814.5 g

Product Dimensions

242 x 100 x 325 (with antenna) 242 x 100 x 164 (without antenna)

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Game

Game Boost / Acceleration

Parental Control

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Safe Browsing
Customized Internet Schedule

Guest Network

"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection Time Limit

Security

AiProtection
WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
WPS
DNS-over-TLS
SSH
Security Scan
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

AiProtection

• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Two-Way IPS
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
-- Maximum Traditional QoS Rule : 32
Traffic Monitor
• Real-time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
• Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
• Website History

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
3G / 4G LTE dongle
Port forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay

LAN

DHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 64
Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless

UTF-8 SSID
WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters : 64
Wireless Scheduler
Airtime Fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal Beamforming
Explicit Beamforming

USB application

File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Safely Remove Disk
AiCloud
Download Master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder Privileges

Administration

Configuration Backup and Restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback System
System Log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update

ORDER RELATED QUESTIONS

1 | How can I track my order?

All orders are dispatched with the use of a courier service, which allows you to track your parcel directly from the courier website. You can use your tracking number which is provided via email and enter this on the “Tracking” or “Track your item” option on the courier’s website. If you have not received your tracking number, please call us on 0208 551 6505 (Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays).

2 | When can I expect the delivery?

All orders should be delivered in the expected delivery window as specified on the delivery option, when selecting during the checkout process. If you have not received the goods in the specified delivery window, please call us on 0208 551 6505 (Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays).

3 | I’ve changed my mind and want to cancel my order. What should I do?

Please contact Customer Services on 0208 551 6505 immediately should you wish to cancel an order.

4 | What is the response time for enquiries?

We aim to respond to all emails / enquiries within 1-2 business days. During busy periods, we may experience a backlog of enquiries, but nonetheless will aim to respond as soon as possible.

5 | Questions about order status?

Processing - The order has been sent to our warehouse for fulfilment. Your order will dispatch within 1 - 2 working days.

Shipped - The order has been fully dispatched. The dispatch tracking number is provided in the Order Tracking email where you can obtain up to date dispatch information.

6 | How do I return my product?

Returns are permitted for refund or exchange and must be initiated by contacting our returns department via email at cs@asusstore.co.uk.

7 | I need help with ordering. What should I do?

Should you need help choosing your ideal device or need help placing an order, you are welcome to contact our friendly and experienced sales team on 0208 551 6505.

8 | Does ASUS offer free shipping?

Yes, we offer free shipping on orders above £150.