Asus RT-AX86S Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router User Manual

RT-AX86S Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, WiFi 6 802.11ax,
Mobile Game Mode, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Mesh
WiFi support, 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 – Minimize 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.
  • 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 MicroTM, with WPA3 and advanced Parental Controls to protect your home

Your Winning Choice for Mobile Gaming!

Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX86S 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

Lower latency Faster speeds Energy efficient Longer range RT-AX86S 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

Prioritize via Gaming Port
The dedicated gaming port on RT-AX86S 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.
Prioritize via Gear Accelerator
Gear Accelerator lets you prioritize devices wirelessly via RT-AX86S’s online control panel. The simple interface lets you prioritize devices to help boost their speed and prevent them fighting over bandwidth with other devices.
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 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) unlocks up to 15 of the least-congested channels on the 5GHz band to give you even more bandwidth for gaming.***

Gaming Without Limits

Prioritize via Gaming Port
RT-AX86S 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-AX86S 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!

Commercial-grade Security for Your Home

Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices, and even more so when there are devices without anti-virus capabilities such as IoT devices. RT-AX86S includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. Every device is protected with RT-AX86S, and you can keep an eye on everything that’s happening on your network via the handy mobile app.

Easy Management Via Mobile App

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.

Disclaimer:
* Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
** To benefit from WiFi 6 features, the WiFi client needs to be WiFi 6 capable.
*** The number of speed is calculated with data rate of 2.4 GHz band and of 5 GHz band, which are respectively 861 and 4804 Mbps. And the DFS channels may not be supported in some countries due to local regulations.

What’s Inside the Box

  • RT-AX86S Router
  • RJ-45 cable
  • Power adapter
  • Warranty card
  • Quick start guide

Dimension

  • RT-AX86S Router
  • 242 x 100 x 325 mm (with antenna)
  • 242 x 100 x 164 mm (without antenna)
  • 814.5 g / 1.79 lb

Specifications

  • Wireless Type : 802.11 ax/ac/n/g/a/b
  • Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz up to 861 Mbps / 5GHz up to 4804 Mbps
  • Wired Connectivity: 4x LAN, 1x WAN,
  • USB Ports : 1 x USB 3.0(USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 x USB 2.0
  • Color Box
  • 390 x 266 x 113 mm
  • 1701.5 g

Official Site

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Connectivity

Specifications

Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment AX5700 ultimate AX performance
Coverage Very Large homes
Data Rate 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
Antenna External antenna x 3
Internal PCB antenna x 1
Transmit/Receive 2.4 GHz 3 x 3
5 GHz 4 x 4
Processor 1.8 GHz dual-core processor
Memory 256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM
Wi-Fi Technology 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
Encryption WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2Enterprise , WPS support
Firewall & Access Control Firewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
Management IPSec Pass-Through
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
IPSec server
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
PPTP client
L2TP client
OpenVPN client
WAN Connection Type Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Utilities Router setup wizard; Firmware restoration; Device discovary; printer setup utility
Ports RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1
Features Router app
Link Aggregation – 802.3ad
MU-MIMO
Traffic Analyzer
Adaptive QoS
AiProtection Pro
Parental Control
Guest Network : 2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz x 3
VPN server : PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, IPSec server
VPN client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
NAT Pass-Through:PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through,
RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Mac OS Backup
Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible)
– Image :
– Audio : mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
– Video : asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov, AiCloud personal cloud service 3G/4G data sharing Printer Server
– Multifunctional printer support (Windows only)
– LPR protocol support Download Master
– Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k
– Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
– Upload and download bandwidth control
– Download scheduling AiDisk file server
– Samba and FTP server with account management Dual WAN IPTV support Roaming Assist OFDMA Beamforming
Button WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button
LED Indicator Power x 1
2.4G x 1
5G x 1
USB x 1
LAN x 4
WAN x 1
WPS x 1
Power Supply AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 3 A current
OS Support Windows® 10
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
Operation mode Wireless router mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode

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Specifications, content, and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment, and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com