Your Winning Choice for Mobile Gaming!
Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series 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-AX86 Series 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-AX86 Series 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-AX86 Series 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.
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud-based gaming service that delivers real-time GeForce-powered gameplay straight from the cloud to all your devices. With GeForce NOW, you can connect to your store accounts and stream your library of games, or play your favorite free-to-play games available on the service. GeForce NOW recommended routers ensure up to 90% of WiFi bandwidth is dedicated to gaming and undergo rigorous testing to deliver the best possible experience and lowest latency for cloud gaming.
Lightning-Fast 2 Gbps Internet
RT-AX86 Series 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.
Basic
| Product Type |
Wireless Router |
| Network Band |
Dual Band |
| Form Factor |
Desktop |
| Brand Name |
Asus |
| Broadband Transmission Technology |
Ethernet |
| Wireless LAN Standard |
IEEE 802.11ax |
| ISM Band |
Yes |
| UNII Band |
Yes |
| Ethernet Technology |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB |
Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports |
4 |
| Product Family |
RT-AX86 |
| Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports |
1 |
| Total Number of Antennas |
4 |
| Virtual Assistant Supported |
Alexa |
| Total Wireless Transmission Speed |
712.50 MB/s |
General Information
| Product Type |
Wireless Router |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
RT-AX86S |
| Manufacturer Website Address |
http://usa.asus.com |
| Manufacturer |
ASUS Computer International |
| Product Model |
RT-AX86S |
| Product Name |
RT-AX86S Wireless Router |
| Product Series |
RT-AX86 |
| Brand Name |
Asus |
Interfaces/Ports
| USB |
Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports |
4 |
| Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports |
1 |
Miscellaneous
| Package Contents |
RT-AX86S Wireless Router RJ-45 Cable Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Card |
| Environmentally Friendly |
Yes |
| Environmental Certification |
Taiwan RoHS
WEEE |
Network & Communication
| VPN Supported |
Yes |
| Ethernet Technology |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical Characteristics
| Weight (Approximate) |
1.80 lb |
| Form Factor |
Desktop |
Technical Information
| Network Band |
Dual Band |
| Virtual Assistant Supported |
Alexa |
| Wi-Fi Generation |
Wi-Fi 6 |
Wireless Specifications
| Broadband Transmission Technology |
Ethernet |
| Wireless LAN Standard |
IEEE 802.11ax
IEEE 802.11ax |
| ISM Band |
Yes |
| UNII Band |
Yes |
| ISM Maximum Frequency |
2.40 GHz |
| UNII Maximum Frequency |
5 GHz |
| Encryption Standard |
WPS
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-ENT
WPA2
WPA3
WPA-ENT
WPA3-Personal
WPA-PSK |
| Total Number of Antennas |
4 |
| Number of Internal Antennas |
1 |
| Number of External Antennas |
3 |
| Firewall Type |
NAT |
| Total Wireless Transmission Speed |
712.50 MB/s |
