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Transmit / Receive: 5 GHz 4x4 and 2.4 GHz 3x3. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth. 2.4 GHz is stored as 40 MHz, since 1032 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.","wifi_features":"Boosts Speed: OFDMA and 4096-QAM. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO comes from the product page.","external_antenna_count":"Antenna: External antenna x 3.","internal_antenna_count":"Antenna: Internal antenna x 1.","ports":"I/O Ports: 1 x 10G for WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5G for WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G for LAN, USB 3.2 Gen1 x1 and USB 2.0 Gen1 x1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 at 0.48 Gbps, the standard rates. The manual calls the ports 10G WAN/LAN1, 2.5G WAN/LAN1 and 2.5G LAN 2 to 4. The product page says one 2.5G LAN port is a dedicated gaming port, which is still a LAN port. The connector of the USB ports is not named and Type-A is assumed from the port photos.","mesh_technologies":"AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.","units_in_pack":"One router is sold.","management":"User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.","operating_modes":"Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.","network_features":"Guest Network (Support Guest Network Pro), IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, DDNS, Parental Control, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS are listed. The product page adds an IoT Network and VLAN controls and says parental controls need no subscription.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","vpn_client_protocols":"VPN: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","usb_applications":"USB application: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle, and the product page describes 4G / 5G mobile tethering through USB. No printer server is listed and the manual has no printer section, so it is not stored.","wifi_security":"Security: WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE. The product page footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is only available on a single router, not under AiMesh.","security_suite":"AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS and infected device prevention and blocking.","automatic_updates":"Administration: Auto Firmware Update.","cpu_cores":"Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.","cpu_clock_max_ghz":"Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.","ram_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash and 1 GB RAM. Dong Knows Tech lists 1 GB DDR4 RAM.","flash_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.","power_supply":"Power Supply: AC input 110V~240V (50~60Hz) and a bundled adapter. Package Content lists a power adapter.","power_input":"Published as the adapter DC output: 12 V with max. 5 A current and 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings and does not say which adapter ships in which market. Both are stored.","dimensions_with_antennas_mm":"Product Dimensions 235*90*316 mm, printed without labels. Dong Knows Tech prints 12.44 x 9.25 x 3.54 in (31.6 x 23.5 x 9 cm) as the size with antennas, so the 316 mm figure is the height with the three antennas up. Stored as width 235, depth 90 and height 316. The body size without antennas is not published.","weight_g":"Product Weight (g) 854 g. Dong Knows Tech prints 1.88 lbs (854 gram).","in_the_box":"Package Content: RT-BE86U WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be86u/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["manufacturer_url","model_numbers","form_factor","segment","wifi_features","detachable_antennas","coverage_m2","ethernet_backhaul","network_features","security_suite_cost","status"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"The tech spec page lists Model RT-BE86U. The manual and the quick start guide carry the same model name.","form_factor":"Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.","segment":"The page sits under WiFi Routers, ASUS WiFi Routers and is not a ROG or TUF product. It has gaming features such as a dedicated gaming port and Game Boost, but the maker's category is the general router line, so it is stored as home. Tom's Hardware calls it geared more toward gamers.","wifi_features":"Dual-Band MLO: Multi-Link Operation supports STR and EMLSR modes and combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The page also names 4K-QAM and 160 MHz channels.","detachable_antennas":"Design section: the detachable antennas can be physically repositioned.","coverage_m2":"Design and MESH Network sections: coverage of up to 2,750 sq. ft. Converted to 255 m2 (255.5). Dong Knows Tech writes about 2,500 sq. ft. for its own use, and the maker figure is used.","ethernet_backhaul":"The 10G WAN/LAN port unlocks 10G ethernet backhaul and the 2.5G ports 2.5G ethernet backhaul.","network_features":"Powerful VLAN Controls, Guest Network Pro with an IoT Network, and Advanced Parental Controls with the wording all without subscriptions.","security_suite_cost":"The page text says subscription-free network security and says parental controls need no subscription. The tech spec lists AiProtection Pro with no paid tier.","status":"The product page is live and offers the router in stock at 269.99 USD, and support, manuals and firmware are listed."}},{"url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE86U/E26582_RT-BE86U_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["manual_url","account_required","colors","in_the_box","power_input"],"notes":{"account_required":"Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI at asusrouter.com and asks for a router password, not an ASUS account.","colors":"Welcome section: black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents. The page gives no colour name, so it is stored as Black.","in_the_box":"Package contents: RT-BE86U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.","power_input":"Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +19.5V with 2.31A and +12V with 5A."}},{"url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE86U/E23051_RT-BE86U_one_page_QSG_WEB.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["fcc_id"],"notes":{"fcc_id":"The ASUS regulatory notice of the quick start guide gives the Industry Canada certificate number 3568A-RTBE7D00 for the BE6800 Dual-band WiFi Router. ASUS FCC IDs are the grantee code MSQ plus the same product code, which gives MSQ-RTBE7D00. The FCC database and the FCC mirror sites could not be opened by the agent, so the FCC grant itself was not read."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarranty?website=us&model=rt-be86u&pdhashedid=jma0imdvwlgtkevj&pdid=25848&siteID=www&sitelang=","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"ASUS US support warranty text for the RT-BE86U Wireless Warranty Policy: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051375/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The Singapore FAQ (Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme) lists RT-BE86U with an end of support of 30 December 2027 and says extended support may follow, so the date is a minimum. The UK and Australia FAQs give a later date and are used. The US site has no statement."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1056369/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The Australia FAQ (Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025) lists RT-BE86U with 4 years, until 31 December 2028, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to Australia."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051929/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act) lists RT-BE86U with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2028, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK. It matches the Australia FAQ."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-be86u-be6800-wi-fi-7-router-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","markets","detachable_antennas","fan","wall_mountable","account_required","ethernet_backhaul"],"notes":{"release_date":"Hardware table: Release Date October 2024. The router was reviewed there as the second dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router from ASUS after the RT-BE88U. The ASUS quick start guide was posted on 2024-09-06 and Tom's Hardware reviewed it on 2024-11-22.","launch_price_usd":"Hardware table: U.S. Price (at launch) $329.99. Tom's Hardware calls $329 the street price in November 2024. The US maker page now shows 269.99 USD, which is not stored. No euro launch price was found.","markets":"The launch price is a U.S. price.","detachable_antennas":"The review says the router comes with three detachable antennas that swivel half a sphere.","fan":"The review says the router has no internal fan and stays silent.","wall_mountable":"The review says the router is designed to stay on a surface and is not wall-mount-ready. The maker does not state either way.","account_required":"The review says ASUS routers do not require a vendor-connected or third-party login account by default.","ethernet_backhaul":"The review says the router works best with wired backhauling in AiMesh."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-be86u-be6800-wi-fi-7-router-review/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["measured_energy_24h_wh"],"notes":{"measured_energy_24h_wh":"Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours in real-world usage is about 280 Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_37022. The review does not describe the load."}},{"url":"https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be86u-wi-fi-7-router-review-","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["smart_home_platforms","release_date"],"notes":{"smart_home_platforms":"The software section says Amazon Alexa support integrates the router with a smart home network. The maker pages do not name Alexa.","release_date":"Review published 2024-11-22 on firmware 3.0.0.6.102_37022, with a street price of 329 USD."}}],"fields_filled":60,"updated":"2026-10-14"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}