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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SOCHE B : Best price for wifi 6 router (without pay walls)PAUL B : Looking to upgrade my previous-generation ASUS router, which works well but doesn't support all the up-to-date features I need today (e.g. more VPN connection methods)DEBRA M : recommendation from friendTIEN P : Good reviewRamakrishna V : For wifi

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Review Summary

2024-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Meh

Bought this about a month ago to see if it would work better than the older AX router to use as a file sharing device so I could access from various devices, Slight improvement, not worth the couple of hundred dollars for it.

GFG15133PA

2023-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Handles devices great

I bought this (a week ago) brand of router to handle 2 xboxs and other devices, however yesterday when I left home and went to check on my security camera it was kicked off the wifi network and I couldn't do anything until I got home. I am a little worried incase I ever go on vacation and it happens again I won't be able to check my home to make sure it is safe.

Petersonml

2023-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic router, easy to setup!

Bought my RT-AX86U just about a month ago. I initially bridged it with my Fios Router, but didn't like the way it ran. I then reset the router and connected it directly to Fios and it runs beautifully! No issues and hiccups. I run NordVPN on it and having that feeling of security can't beat! On my gig connection my speeds with NordVPN running are still great 875Mbps Down and 939Mbps Up.

Mr.Claus63

2022-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

DEFECTIVE RT-AX68U AX2700 WiFi Router!

I purchased a brand new DEFECTIVE RT-AX68U AX2700 wifi router directly from the ASUS website. It stopped working after 2 days! Sales support and three Sales support supervisors did NOT CARE about my loyalty as an ASUS customer, nor my satisfaction with a brand new DEFECTIVE ASUS RT-AX68U AX2700 router! These sales support supervisors DID NOT CARE in the least about my inconvenience spending hours on the phone with their tech support, and sales support. Worst of all, they did NOT CARE about my loss of income because I CANNOT work from home without internet access! They did NOT CARE about our loss of access to the internet for all our devices at home so my family cannot watch live-stream TV, play online video games, use WiFi on their cell phones, smart watches, or use any of our IOT devices! ASUS REFUSED to send me a new replacement router while the first one is in the mail for return. They REFUSED to give me a discount to purchase a second new router (to replace the first defective one). They also REFUSED to give me free expedited shipping to purchase a second brand new router from them. In addition, ASUS Tech support said to return this brand new router under their warranty to receive a remanufactured (used) router! ASUS clearly does NOT UNDERSTAND that losing their Customers will BANKRUPT their company! Even AMAZON provides BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Disappointed C.

2022-06-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Coverage, Fast and Reliable

I have had this router for several months now and it has been great. Very easy to set up and their are a lot of tweaks and tricks within the firmware that can make it even more secure and special. I am receiving a warranty extension from ASUS for your feedback

clutchy1977

2022-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable Internet

Bought this a few months ago because I didnt want to be shouldered with the shoddy Spectrum router and I have been very pleased. I've had much better wifi connection and on multiple devices and they have great customer service.

BizzoFarizzo

2022-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast & Dependable

I love the performance of the ASUS RT-AX86U. So far, no more dropped internet connection. It?s so much faster than our other 11 yr. old router (Not ASUS). Even the connection to our Ring Video Doorbell Pro has improved immensely. Now we can actually hear a clear conversation. I am receiving a (90) day warranty extension from ASUS for this review.

VJ12345678

2021-09-08T09:35:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as it should

It is working well. Happy with purchase and delivery

KARTHIK K.

2021-09-05T13:39:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid choice

Strong performance. Good wifi coverage.

DAN B.

2021-09-03T09:39:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well!

Super easy to setup and so far no issues with it. I have not noticed any disconnection problems.

ENRIQUE Q.

2021-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent router

I chose this router considering the "NAS" (Network Attached Storage) capability. i.e. the USB 3 port can provide a shared drive for both Windows and Unix/Linux networked computers. It works flawlessly. And WiFi 6 is the latest - very high speed. ASUS offers a free warranty extension.

Mac-Sudoku

2021-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

vast improvement over isp issued equipment

I was tired of paying for outdated and slow equipment from my cable provider. I can manage the router to only allow known devices and people to use my WiFi

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ASUS RT-AX68U Specifications

  • Network Standard

    IEEE 802.11a
    IEEE 802.11b
    IEEE 802.11g
    IEEE 802.11n
    IEEE 802.11ac
    IEEE 802.11ax

  • AX technology

    Yes

  • Data Rate

    802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
    802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
    802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
    802.11n : up to 450 Mbps
    802.11ac : up to 1625 Mbps
    802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
    802.11ax(5GHz):up to 1802 Mbps

  • Antenna

    External 3

  • Transmit/Receive

    2.4 GHz 3 x 3
    5 GHz 3 x 3

  • Processor

    1.8GHz DUAL-CORE processor

  • Memory

    256 MB Flash
    512 MB RAM

  • Boosts speed

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

  • Operating Frequency

    2.4GHz/5GHz

  • Ports

    RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4
    USB 3.0 x1 USB2.0 x1

  • Button

    WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

  • LED Indicator

    Power, 2.4GHz/5GHz,WAN,LAN

  • Power Supply

    AC Input : 110V-240V(50-60Hz)
    DC Output : 19 V 1.75A current/33W

  • AiMesh

    AiMesh:Yes
    Primary AiMesh router: Yes
    AiMesh node: Yes

  • Router APP

    ASUS Router APP:Yes

  • Game

    Game Boost/acceleration: No
    WTFast: No

  • Alexa

    Support Alexa skill: Yes

  • AiProtection

    AiProtection: AiProtection Pro
    Router Security Assessment: Yes
    Malicious site blocking: Yes
    Two-Way IPS: Yes
    Infected Device Prevention and Blocking: Yes

  • Parental Control

    Parental Control: Yes
    Parental Control Customized Internet schedule: Yes

  • Traffic Control

    Adaptive QoS: Yes
    Bandwidth Monitor: Yes
    Bandwidth limiter: Yes
    Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule: 32
    Traditional QoS: Yes
    Maximum Traditional QoS rule: 32
    Traffic Monitor: Yes
    Real-time traffic monitor: Yes
    Wired Traffic Monitor: Yes
    Wireless Traffic Monitor: Yes
    Traffic Analyzer: Yes
    Traffic analysis period: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
    Website history: Yes

  • Wireless

    IPv6: Yes
    MU-MIMO: Yes
    UTF-8 SSID: Yes
    Guest Network: Yes
    Maximum Guest Network rule: 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
    WPS: Yes
    Wi-Fi MAC address filter: Yes
    Maximum MAC filters: 64
    Wireless scheduler: Yes
    Airtime fairness: Yes
    RADIUS Server: Yes
    Universal beamforming: Yes
    Explicit beamforming: Yes
    IGMP snooping: Yes

  • WAN

    Internet connection Type: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
    Dual WAN: Yes
    WAN Aggregation: Yes
    3G/4G LTE dongle: Yes
    Android tethering: Yes
    Maximum port forwarding rule: 64
    Port triggering: Yes
    Maximum port triggering rule: 32
    DMZ: Yes
    DDNS: Yes
    NAT Passthrough: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay

  • LAN

    DHCP Server: Yes
    IPTV: Yes
    LAN Link Aggregation: Yes
    Manually assign IP address: Yes
    Maximum manually assign IP address rule: 64

  • VPN

    VPN Client L2PT: Yes
    VPN Client OVPN: Yes
    VPN Client PPTP: Yes
    VPN Server IPSec: Yes
    VPN Server OVPN: Yes
    VPN Server PPTP: Yes
    VPN Fusion: No

  • USB application

    File System: HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
    3G/4G LTE dongle: Yes
    HDD hibernation: Yes
    Safely Remove disk: Yes
    AiCloud: Yes
    Download master: Yes
    AiDisk: Yes
    Media Server: Yes
    Time Machine: Yes
    Samba Server: Yes
    FTP Server: Yes
    Shared Folder privileges: Yes

  • Administration

    Operating mode: Accesspoint, AiMeshnode, Mediabridge, Repeater, Router
    Operating system: ASUSWRT
    Free OS upgrade: Yes
    Firewall: Yes
    Maximum Firewall keyword filter: 64
    Maximum Firewall network service filter: 32
    Maximum Firewall URL filter: 64
    Wake on LAN (WOL): Yes
    SSH: Yes
    Configuration backup and restore: Yes
    Diagnosis tools: Yes
    Feedback system: Yes
    System log: Yes

  • Weight

    22 oz (630g)

  • UPC Code

    192876737576

About ASUS RT-AX68U

FEATURED REVIEWS

Fantastic router, easy to setup!

By Mr.Claus63

Bought my RT-AX86U just about a month ago. I initially bridged it with my Fios Router, but didn't like the way it ran. I then reset the router and connected it directly to Fios and it runs beautifully! No issues and hiccups. I run NordVPN on it and having that feeling of security can't beat! On my gig connection my speeds with NordVPN running are still great 875Mbps Down and 939Mbps Up.

Great Coverage, Fast and Reliable

By clutchy1977

I have had this router for several months now and it has been great. Very easy to set up and their are a lot of tweaks and tricks within the firmware that can make it even more secure and special. I am receiving a warranty extension from ASUS for your feedback

How about transforming your home or office into a high-speed internet hub with the advanced ASUS RT-AX68U router Experience the power of Wi-Fi 6 technology, designed to deliver ultra-smooth, reliable connections to multiple devices simultaneously. This dual-band router is engineered for smart homes, offering up to 4X greater network capacity and efficiency compared to previous generations.

Experience Wi-Fi that goes the extra mile with the RT-AX68U. Thanks to Wi-Fi 6 technology, you can enjoy an increased Wi-Fi signal range and superior coverage, extending up to 80% farther than traditional routers. This router is equipped with a 3x3 MIMO configuration, featuring three antennas and three separate data streams, ensuring a robust and stable connection.

The RT-AX68U is not just about coverage; it's about speed. With a total networking speed of 2700Mbps, it outperforms 802.11ac 3X3 dual-band routers by 1.6X, providing you with faster and smoother internet usage. This router utilizes OFDMA, a groundbreaking Wi-Fi 6 technology that allows signals to travel further, enhancing your online experience.

Be the hero of your streaming world with the RT-AX68U. Wi-Fi 6 technology ensures online video streaming at the original quality, eliminating annoying resolution downgrades. Plus, you can download movies faster for offline viewing.

The RT-AX68U also supports up to 2Gbps internet connections by combining two 1Gbps internet ports, perfect for taking advantage of ultrafast ISP services. You can also connect to high-speed networking devices such as NAS storage by combining two of the 1Gbps local network ports.

Make the internet a safer place with AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls, free for life. Monitor your network via the mobile app, ensuring total peace of mind. The RT-AX68U also offers flexible parental controls, allowing you to customize internet access settings for different age groups.

Experience the convenience of managing your home network with the RT-AX68U. Its intuitive PC interface or the ASUS Router app makes setup and monitoring a breeze. Plus, if you need more coverage or new functions, you can easily add another compatible router to your AiMesh network at any time. With the ASUS RT-AX68U router, enjoy high-speed, reliable, and secure internet like never before.

ASUS RT-AX68U Features

  • High Efficiency Wi-Fi 6 - Enjoy fast speeds up to 2700 Mbps with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Commercial-grade Network Security - Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, with WPA3 to protect your home
  • More Privacy, Anywhere - Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via RT-AX68U from anywhere in the world
  • Parental Controls for All Ages - Customize settings for different age groups, giving your kids the internet access they need
  • ASUS AiMesh Support - Create a flexible, seamless whole-home mesh network with AiMesh-compatible routers

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • High-speed dual-band router with Wi-Fi 6 technology for smooth, reliable connections
  • Advanced 3x3 MIMO configuration for robust and stable internet coverage
  • Supports up to 2Gbps internet connections, perfect for ultrafast ISP services
  • Features AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls for enhanced network security
  • Equipped with OFDMA technology, allowing signals to travel further for improved online experience
  • Easy network management via intuitive PC interface or the ASUS Router app

What's in the box:

  • ASUS RT-AX68U AX2700 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Router
  • Power Adapter
  • Quick Start Guide
  • ASUS 2 Year Limited Warranty