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General

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Series

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Beryl1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RT-AX86U Pro1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026The tech spec page lists Model RT-AX86U Pro. The manual and the quick start guide use the same name.

GL-MT30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Page title Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Pocket-sized AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router.

GTIN / EAN

19555376889414Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQ417K47Read 23 October 2026Amazon US listing, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router: UPC 195553768894. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,292 global ratings when read.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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1 December 20226Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/a-pocket-sized-wi-fi-6-router-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-is-coming-soon/25521Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet forum post of 2022-12-01 announces the first Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 travel router as available for pre-order.

Status

Available2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The US product page is live with a Where to buy link. The CDW listing says the item was discontinued on 18 June 2026 and no ASUS page says it is discontinued, so the entry stays available.13Retailer pagecdw.com/product/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wireless-router-wi-fi-6-desktop/7636255Read 23 October 2026CDW product page, Mfg # RT-AX86UPRO: This item was discontinued on June 18, 2026. This is a retailer catalog line and not a maker notice. ASUS has no end-of-sale notice, its US page is live with a Where to buy link, and the Amazon US listing exists, so the entry stays available. Several shops outside the US show the router out of stock.

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The product page is live and sells the router in the maker's store. The price is not stored.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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GL.iNet Beryl 713Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-launches-beryl-7-travel-routerRead 23 October 2026GL.iNet's launch announcement calls the Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) a successor to the Beryl AX (GL-MT3000).

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$25012Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Hardware table, US Launch Price: 250 USD for the RT-AX86U Pro, printed as $250. Tax excluded. The author says to check street prices.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026US market date and price.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Welcome section: strikingly designed black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents. The page gives no colour name, so it is stored as Black.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Router2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a pocket-sized travel router in its Beryl series.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The page description reads AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, with Mobile Game Mode, Gaming Port, Game Boost and a gaming product page title. ASUS lists it under ASUS Gaming Routers on its global and US gaming path and under ASUS WiFi Routers on the other US path. It is not a ROG or TUF model. Stored as gaming from the maker's own product title.

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with WiFi 5, 4, g, b and a.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 protocol, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Beryl AX uses the Wi-Fi 6 protocol.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

AX57001Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Product Segment: AX5700 ultimate AX performance, 861+4804 Mbps.

AX30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026AX3000 pocket-sized travel router. The page prints Max. 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 2402 Mbps (5GHz).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 technologies, with 574Mbps (2.4GHz) and 2402Mbps (5GHz) and a combined maximum Wi-Fi speed of 3000Mbps.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	3	40	861	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	4	160	4,804	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: WiFi 6 5 GHz up to 4804 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 861 Mbps. Transmit / Receive: 5 GHz 4x4 and 2.4 GHz 3x3. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth. 5 GHz is stored at 160 MHz, which fits 4 streams and 4804 Mbps. 2.4 GHz is stored at 40 MHz, since 861 Mbps is the 3x3 rate at 40 MHz and Dong Knows Tech lists 20/40 MHz for that band. There is no 6 GHz radio and no dedicated backhaul band.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 3x3 AX up to 861 Mbps (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz 4x4 AX up to 4804 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz). The author did not test the router himself.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026The teardown names a 3x3:3 2.4 GHz radio and a 4x4:4 5 GHz radio, which fit the maker's 3x3 and 4x4.

BGL.iNet Beryl AX

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 574Mbps (2.4GHz), 2402Mbps (5GHz). The page prints no channel width and no stream count. 574 Mbps is the 802.11ax rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz and 2402 Mbps is the rate of 2 streams at 160 MHz. The MediaTek MT7981B datasheet lists 20/40/80/160 MHz channels with 1 to 2 streams. These values are worked out from the published rates and are not printed by the maker.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n/ax 574Mbps (2.4GHz) and 802.11 a/g/n/ac/ax 2402Mbps (5GHz). See the product page note for how streams and widths were set.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)mirror2.openwrt.org/docs/MT7981B_Wi-Fi6_Platform_Datasheet_Open_V1.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026MediaTek MT7981B platform datasheet: dual band dual concurrent, 20/40/80/160 MHz channels, HE MCS0-11 with Nss 1 to 2. The chip supports at most 2 spatial streams.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA, standard-based and universal beamforming. Wireless row: MU-MIMO, Universal Beamforming and Explicit Beamforming.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026WiFi 6 benefits listed: lower latency, faster speeds, energy efficient, longer range. OFDMA and beamforming are on the spec page.9Maker product pageasus.com/us/support/faq/1012132Read 23 October 2026Smart Connect FAQ: the supported model list includes RT-AX86U Pro. With Smart Connect on, all WiFi bands share one network name and password, and Smart Connect Rules steer devices between the bands. Stored as band steering.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review lists OFDMA, MU-MIMO and beamforming. OFDMA is off by default.

OFDMA, Beamforming1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 comes with OFDMA data transmission efficiency, Beamforming for enhanced coverage and BSS Coloring. BSS Coloring is not a field option.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights: Beamforming, OFDMA and BSS Coloring.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

31Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 3.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x retractable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x Antennas. The text calls them retractable antennas.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

11Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Antenna: Internal PCB antenna x 1.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Internal Antennas: 1 x Antenna.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026Teardown: two retractable external antennas plus an internal antenna for 5 GHz. The datasheet also lists 1 internal antenna.

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Product page shows three external antennas. MBReviews says they are removable.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026The review says there are three removable antennas.

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Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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701Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 202670+ Devices Mass Device Connectivity. Stored as 70 and the plus sign is kept here.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	1	Not available
RJ45	4	LAN	1	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026I/O Ports: RJ45 10/100/1000 for WAN x 1, RJ45 10/100/1000 for LAN x 4, one 2.5G/1Gbps multi-Gig port (configurable, WAN/LAN), USB 3.2 Gen1 x1 and 2.0 x1. The 2.5G port is stored as WAN/LAN at 2.5 Gbps. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 at 0.48 Gbps, the standard rates. The connector of the USB ports is not named and Type-A is assumed, as on other ASUS routers.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E21180_RT-AX86U_Pro_one-page_QSG_V2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Hardware explanations: DCIN port, USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, USB 2.0 port, 2.5G port, WAN port and LAN ports 1-4.

BGL.iNet Beryl AX

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 1 x LAN Ethernet port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C Power Input. Ethernet Speed: WAN Port 10/100/1000/2500Mbps, LAN Port 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 1G LAN. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The page describes AiMesh with central control and seamless roaming. Wired backhaul is covered by the ASUS AiMesh FAQ and by Dong Knows Tech.10Maker product pageasus.com/us/support/faq/1035140Read 23 October 2026ASUS FAQ step 1: plug one end of the cable into the LAN port of the AiMesh router and the other end into the WAN port of the AiMesh node. The FAQ names no models, and the maker lists the RT-AX86U Pro as an AiMesh router and node.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The author says all three routers can be used in an AiMesh setup, and that a wired home gives the best performance.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026User interface: the manual describes the web GUI and ASUS Router app. The product page names the ASUS Router app.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual describes the web GUI (Quick Internet Setup at asusrouter.com, then Advanced Settings) and the ASUS router app, for example for Mobile Game Mode in section 3.7.2.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The page offers the web Admin Panel firmware and an App download.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Setup runs in the web Admin Panel, or in the GL.iNet app when the user prefers it.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 2.2 Quick Internet Setup runs in a browser at asusrouter.com. It asks for the ISP details, the network names and a router login password, and it names no ASUS account.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Setup: connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and use the web Admin Panel. GoodCloud is a separate optional remote service.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Operating Mode: Wireless router mode, Access point mode, Media bridge mode, Repeater mode and AiMesh node mode.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3.1 Operation Mode: wireless router mode, access point mode, repeater mode, media bridge and AiMesh node.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, WAN aggregation, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Guest Network (3 per band), IPTV with IGMP Snooping, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, LAN Link Aggregation, DDNS, Parental Control, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS are listed. VLAN is not on the spec page and comes from ASUS's VLAN FAQ and Dong Knows Tech. The page says AiProtection Pro and Parental Controls have no subscription fee. No IoT network is listed, so it is not stored.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The page says Advanced Parental Controls and AiProtection Pro are lifetime free, and adds Adaptive QoS, a dedicated gaming port and Guest WiFi.8Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1049415Read 23 October 2026VLAN FAQ: VLAN supported models include RT-AX86U Pro. Guest Network Pro creates a VLAN as well. This supports the vlan option.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The table lists VLAN with the latest firmware. Link aggregation (LAN and WAN) and dual-WAN: yes. QoS and parental control: yes. The text adds a game port.

Guest network, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The GL-M2 section says multi-WAN supports failover and load balancing. A guest SSID and DDNS come from the datasheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. System Function lists DDNS and Multi-WAN. Flow statistics lists QoS settings but needs the cloud platform, so QoS is not stored.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Pre-installed with OpenVPN and WireGuard supporting 30+ VPN services. It can host VPN servers and run VPN cascading.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026VPN: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard clients, speeds up to 150 Mbps and 300 Mbps in client mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Time Machine, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026USB application: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. The manual describes printer sharing (section 4.3), which is the printer server.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.13 USB Application with AiDisk, Servers Center and 3G/4G, and section 4.3 printer server (ASUS EZ Printer Sharing and LPR).

File server, Media server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026The local network storage feature supports SAMBA and WebDav with an external USB hard disc. The page also describes a USB port ready for tethering and a GL-M2 board as a 5G modem.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Connect a phone to the USB port for USB tethering. Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 15 October 2026Supported models table, GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card no.

Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Security: WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise. No WPA3-Enterprise and no OWE are listed. The page footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is only available on a single router, not under AiMesh.

WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026WPA3 protocol. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026AiProtection row: router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS and infected device prevention and blocking.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026RT-AX86U Pro includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro. The page says No Subscription Fee.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

27 March 20286Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051375Read 23 October 2026The Singapore FAQ (Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme) lists RT-AX86U Pro with end of support 27 March 2028 and says extended support may be provided after the date, so it is a minimum. The UK FAQ lists it with a shorter 4 years, until 31 December 2026. The later Singapore date is stored. No US statement.7Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 23 October 2026The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act) lists RT-AX86U Pro with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2026, and says extended support may be provided. It is earlier than the Singapore date, which is stored.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Broadcom BCM491215Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026Teardown table, RT-AX86U Pro column: CPU quad-core 2.0 GHz Broadcom BCM4912. The reviewer says it is the same processor as the RT-AX88U Pro and the GT-AX6000. 5 GHz radio Broadcom BCM6715 4x4:4 and 2.4 GHz radio Broadcom BCM6710 3x3:3.

MediaTek MT7981B1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026An engineering masterpiece section: MediaTek MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026MediaTek MT7981B 1.3 GHz Dual-core processor.

CPU cores

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Processing power: 2 GHz quad-core CPU, 256 MB flash, 1 GB RAM.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026Quad-core 2.0 GHz Broadcom BCM4912.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core Processor.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Processing power: 2 GHz quad-core CPU.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026Quad-core 2.0 GHz Broadcom BCM4912.

1.3GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B Dual-core Processor @1.3GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: MT7981B 1.3GHz Dual-core Processor.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

1GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and 1 GB RAM.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Processing power: 1 GB RAM.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026Teardown table: 1 GB RAM (2x Samsung SEC 234 K4A4G165WF). The maker prints 1 GB as well.

512MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB. Stored as 0.512 GB, the only figure the maker prints.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 512MB.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Processing power: 256 MB flash.15Reviewmbreviews.com/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-wifi-6-router-reviewRead 23 October 2026Teardown table: 256 MB MXIC MX30LF2G28AD-TI. Stored as 0.256 GB.

256MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: NAND Flash 256MB. Stored as 0.256 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026NAND Flash 256MB.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Dust-resistant fan design, with a footnote saying the feature is only available on the RT-AX86U Pro.

Yes9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026Teardown: a fan sits on a fairly large and thick heatsink.10Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/29/gl-inet-beryl-ax-review-with-openwrt-wifi-6-performance-repeater-nas-and-4g-hotspot-modesRead 15 October 2026The review says the default fan threshold is 76 C, adjustable from 70 C to 90 C. The fan was rarely triggered and was audible at about 30 cm at over 2,000 RPM under sustained load.12Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-travel-router-review/3Read 15 October 2026The reviewer says the fan was not picked up at 1 meter, since power stayed well below the 8 W maximum rating.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Power Supply lists adapter ratings and Package Content lists a power adapter.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Type-C power supply, Power Input Type-C 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 3 A / 19.5 V, 2.31 A1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Power Supply: 19 V with max. 2.37 A or 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A, or 12 V with max. 3 A or 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A. The quick start guide gives 12 V with 3 A and 19.5 V with 2.31 A. Both are stored as published. The pages do not say which adapter ships in which market, so no adapter output is stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3 notes, specifications: DC power adapter DC output +12 V with 3 A and DC output +19.5 V with 2.31 A.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E21180_RT-AX86U_Pro_one-page_QSG_V2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: DC power adapter DC output +12 V with 3.0 A current and +19.5 V with 2.31 A current.

5 V, 3 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

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15W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: 1 x Power Adapter. Power Port: 5V/3A power supply. STH says the adapter in the box is a 5V 3A unit. 5 V times 3 A is 15 W.12Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-beryl-ax-gl-mt3000-travel-router-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption and Noise: we get a 5V 3A power adapter with three sets of plugs.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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8W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <8W. Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption <8W.

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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8W11Measurementcnx-software.com/2023/01/29/gl-inet-beryl-ax-review-with-openwrt-wifi-6-performance-repeater-nas-and-4g-hotspot-modesRead 15 October 2026Power consumption with LAN connected and Wi-Fi active: idle 3.5 W and 8.0 W under a WiFi 6 iperf3 load, with the fan not running. The wall meter and firmware are not stated. ServeTheHome measured 2.6 W idle and 3.3 W with one 2.5GbE port linked, which is not a throughput load, so it is not stored.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width242Height164Depth100mm(9.5 × 6.5 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Product Dimensions: 242 x 100 x 164 without antenna. Stored as width 242, depth 100 and height 164, as Dong Knows Tech prints 9.52 x 3.93 x 6.45 in (242 x 100 x 164 mm).12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Without antennas: 9.52 x 3.93 x 6.45 in (242 x 100 x 164 mm).

Width120Height34Depth83mm(4.7 × 1.3 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm / 196g. The datasheet labels it L*W*H. Stored as width 120, depth 83 and height 34. CNX Software and the OpenWrt wiki measure 106 x 83 x 33 mm, and the maker figure is used. The antennas are retractable and the page does not say whether they are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm (L*W*H) / 196g. The text says the exterior is 120 x 83 x 34mm with retractable antennas.9Reviewcnx-software.com/2023/01/08/gl-inet-gl-mt3000-wifi-6-router-review-specs-unboxing-teardownRead 15 October 2026The review lists 106 x 83 x 33 mm for the plastic enclosure. The maker prints 120 x 83 x 34 mm and that figure is stored.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

Width242Height325Depth100mm(9.5 × 12.8 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Product Dimensions: 242 x 100 x 325 with antenna, so the antennas are up at 325 mm height.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026With antennas: 9.52 x 3.93 x 12.79 in (242 x 100 x 325 mm).

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

814.5g(1.8 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Product Weight (g): 814.5 g.12Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026Hardware table: 1.8 lbs (814.5 g).14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQ417K47Read 23 October 2026The listing says item weight 1.8 pounds, which agrees with the maker's 814.5 g. The maker's figure is stored.

196g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 120 x 83 x 34mm / 196g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026196g.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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2AFIW-MT30003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-MT3000.

Other certifications

FCC, IC1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026The page footnote says products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada are distributed in the United States and Canada. The quick start guide carries the FCC statement and the ISED number 3568A-RTAXI600.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E21180_RT-AX86U_Pro_one-page_QSG_V2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Regulatory notices: FCC Part 15 statement and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada approval number 3568A-RTAXI600. No FCC ID is printed, so none is stored.

CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, IC, UKCA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, IC, UKCA.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

RT-AX86U Pro WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Package Content: RT-AX86U Pro WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, Quick Start Guide and warranty card.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents: router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide and warranty card.

Beryl AX (GL-MT3000), User manual, Ethernet cable, Thank you card, Warranty card, Power adapter, Converter (based on your shipping country)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Warranty Card, User Manual, Thank-You Card. The user guide adds the converter.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Beryl AX (GL-MT3000), 1 x User manual, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Converter (based on your shipping country).

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u-proRead 23 October 2026The maker lists the router under ASUS WiFi Routers on the US store path and under ASUS Gaming Routers on the global path. Both pages are the same product page.

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt30001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/mt3000_datasheet_20250320.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-MT3000 ver.20250320.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U_Pro/E23427_RT-AX86U_PRO_UM_v2_WEB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt30003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) User Guide, updated 2026-10-02.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 23 October 2026ASUS US support text, Wireless Warranty Policy: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-mt3000Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the store page. See the maker's warranty post for the terms.8Maker product pagegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/now-offering-a-two-year-warranty-on-all-glinet-routersRead 15 October 2026From June 1, 2024 every GL.iNet router bought through Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress has a two-year warranty. Not for refurbished products or products bought in China.

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