Introduction

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! ***

Boost Your Mobile Gaming
Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.

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.

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.

*Disclaimer: Compared with former WiFi 6 platform

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.

Whole-Home Gaming
Does your router leave you with WiFi dead spots? RT-AX86U Pro supports ASUS AiMesh, a unique mesh-networking technology that creates a whole-home network using multiple ASUS routers. With easy central control and seamless roaming, even non-experts can set it up with any AiMesh-capable routers you own. Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones!

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.

*By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.

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.

WAN connection

Ethernet WAN

Yes

DSL WAN

No

SIM card slot

No

3G/4G USB modem compatibility

Yes

Wireless LAN features

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)

Network

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

Ports & interfaces

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

Management features

Bandwidth control

Yes

Quality of Service (QoS) support

Yes

Wake-on-LAN ready

Yes

Reset button

Yes

Intelligent Mesh technology

Yes

MU-MIMO technology

Yes

Security

Firewall

Yes

Guest 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

Protocols

DHCP server

Yes

Design

Product colour

Black

Indication light

Yes

LED indicators

LAN, Power, WAN, WPS

On/off switch

Yes

Product type

Tabletop router

Packaging content

Cables included

LAN (RJ-45)

AC adapter included

Yes

Antenna included

Yes

Warranty card

Yes

Quick start guide

Yes

Antenna

Antenna design

Internal & external

Antennas quantity

4

Features

Built-in processor

Yes

Processor frequency

2000 MHz

Processor cores

4

Power

Power source type

AC

Output voltage

19 V

Output current

2.37 A

Weight & dimensions

Weight

814.5 g