Computers / Routers
ASUSGaming router
RT-AX86U Pro
Released September 2022.11Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDManualRead 23 October 2026ASUS support file list: the quick start guides and safety notices are dated 2022-09-23, the first documents for the model. A Wayback copy of the global product page exists from 2022-09-27. Dong Knows Tech's table gives August 2022 for the US and says late 2022 in the text. ASUS Japan sold it from 16 December 2022. Stored as 2022-09. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Router
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Speed class
- AX5700
- WAN port
- 2.5Gbps
59 of 90 fields known.
At a glance
Ethernet ports
6
Higher than 85% of other routers.
Ports
- 6 RJ45
- USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB-A USB 2.0
General
- Series
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi speed class
- 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.
- Wi-Fi radios
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.- Radio bands
- 2
- 6 GHz band
- No
- Combined Wi-Fi link rate
- 5,665Mbps
- Wi-Fi streams
- 7
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 160MHz
- Wi-Fi features
- 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.
- External antennas
- 31Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 3.
- Internal antennas
- 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.
- Detachable antennas
- 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.
- Coverage of one unit (claimed)
- Not available
- Connected devices per unit (claimed)
- Not available
Ports and modem
- Ports
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.- Ethernet ports
- 6
- Multi-gig ports
- 1
- Fastest WAN port
- 2.5Gbps
- Fastest LAN port
- 2.5Gbps
- USB ports
- 2
- SFP+ port
- No
- Built-in modem
- Not available
- Modem standards
- Not available
Mesh
- Mesh technologies
- 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.
- Coverage of the pack (claimed)
- Not available
- Identical units
- Not available
- Satellite model
- Not available
- Satellite ports
- Not available
- Ethernet backhaul
- 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.
Software
- Management
- 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.
- Operating modes
- 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.
- Network features
- 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.
- 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.
- VPN client
- 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.
- USB applications
- 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).
Security
- Wi-Fi security
- 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.
- Security service
- 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.
- Automatic firmware updates
- Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax86u-pro/techspecRead 23 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.
- Security updates until
- 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.
Smart home
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- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- Zigbee hub
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Smart home platforms
- Not available
Hardware
- 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.
- CPU 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.
- RAM
- 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.
- Flash storage
- 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.
Power
- Power supply
- 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.
- Rated power input
- 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.
- Included adapter output
- Not available
- Power use (typical, claimed)
- Not available
- Power use (max, claimed)
- Not available
Measured
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- Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- Not available
- Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- Not available
- Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
- Not available
- Range (measured)
- Not available
- Power use under load (measured)
- Not available
- Energy use per day (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
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- Dimensions
- 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).
- Dimensions with antennas
- 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).
- Weight
- 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.
- Wall mountable
- Not available
Certifications
- Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- 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.
In the box
- In the box
- 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.
Links
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Sources
We read 15 sources for this router. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarranty
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051375
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1049415
- Maker product pageasus.com/us/support/faq/1012132
- Maker product pageasus.com/us/support/faq/1035140
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDManual
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BQ417K47
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