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2024-12-10T19:00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It is working well. Happy with purchase and delivery
KARTHIK K.
2021-09-05T13:39:35
Strong performance. Good wifi coverage.
DAN B.
2021-09-03T09:39:29
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
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
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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IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11ax
Yes
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
External 3
2.4 GHz 3 x 3
5 GHz 3 x 3
1.8GHz DUAL-CORE processor
256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80 MHz bandwidth
2.4GHz/5GHz
RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4
USB 3.0 x1 USB2.0 x1
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
Power, 2.4GHz/5GHz,WAN,LAN
AC Input : 110V-240V(50-60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V 1.75A current/33W
AiMesh:Yes
Primary AiMesh router: Yes
AiMesh node: Yes
ASUS Router APP:Yes
Game Boost/acceleration: No
WTFast: No
Support Alexa skill: Yes
AiProtection: AiProtection Pro
Router Security Assessment: Yes
Malicious site blocking: Yes
Two-Way IPS: Yes
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking: Yes
Parental Control: Yes
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule: Yes
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
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
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
DHCP Server: Yes
IPTV: Yes
LAN Link Aggregation: Yes
Manually assign IP address: Yes
Maximum manually assign IP address rule: 64
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
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
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
22 oz (630g)
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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
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