ASUS RT-AC86U Dual Band Gaming Router
RT-AC86U | ASUSThis product has been discontinued
ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 Dual Band WiFi Gaming Router, up to 2300 sq ft & 35+ Devices, Game Acceleration, Support AiMesh Whole Home Mesh WiFi, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Wtfast GPN
- Ultimate Gaming Experience - Built-in WTFast® game accelerator and Adaptive QoS deliver lag-free online gaming and smooth 4K UHD streaming
- Ultrafast Wi-Fi - AC2900 speeds boosted with NitroQAM™ technology to handle even the busiest home networks with ease
- Ultrawide Coverage – High-performance antennas, ASUS AiRadar and Range Boost eliminate dead spots, and MU-MIMO maximizes Multi-device performance
- Ultrapowerful Processor – Enjoy smoother networking and faster data transfers with the PC-grade 1.8GHz 64bit dual-core processor
- Commercial-Grade Security – AiProtection, powered by Trend Micro™, blocks and neutralizes internet security threats for all your connected smart devices
- AiMesh Supported - Connect your RT-AC86U to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network
Features
- Gaming Solution - Furiously Fast. Powerfully Equipped.
ASUS RT-AC86U is the ultimate choice for gaming, with blistering 2917Mbps Wi-Fi speeds, MU-MIMO technology and powerful game-boosting features including the WTFast® game accelerator and Adaptive QoS. - Smooth Connection
Your Portal to the Gaming World - Ultimate Power
Crush Your Enemies no matter where they are
Ultrafast Wi-Fi with NitroQAM™ and 5GHz Quad-Stream Technology
Whether you're gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K UHD, lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology delivers the ultimate 5GHz quad-stream (4x4) speeds of up to 2167Mbps, giving RT-AC86U combined total speed of 2917Mbps. So everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming!
Powerful Hardware, Ultimate Performance
With the increasing popularity of 5GHz Wi-Fi devices, a router needs to deliver the maximum 5GHz bandwidth possible, with reliable long-range performance. RT-AC86U has an extra internal 5GHz antenna to provide the ultimate 5GHz quad-stream performance, while RangeBoost significantly improves mid- to long-distance Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, RT-AC86U's top-of-the-line 1.8GHz 64bit dual-core processor brings its computational capability to the next level, enabling USB data transfers of up to 110MB/s and router download/upload speeds (WAN-LAN throughput) of up to 1600Mbps2.
- USB Transfer Speed - up to 110 MB/s
- WAN to LAN Speed - up to 1600 Mbps
Double Gaming Boost
Enjoy low-latency online gaming with boosted internet and home network performance!
Free Game Accelerator Inside
Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming, and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network® (GPN®) from WTFast® automatically performs route optimization, choosing the most efficient route for game packets, resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC86U this optimization is free for accelerating one selectable device at a time, so you can enjoy the results on supported competitive multi-player online games.
- Avg. ping time - 30%-60%
- Avg. ping variation - 70%-90%
- Avg. packet loss - 70%-90%
Adaptive QoS – Prioritize Your Game
Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), which allows you to easily prioritize gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode, making RT-AC86U the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home. It supports major consoles including PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, PS4™ Pro, PlayStation®Vita, Wii U, 3DS and Xbox One.
Multiple Capacity Wi-Fi with Revolutionary MU-MIMO Technology
MU-MIMO gives every compatible device3 its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection, so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network.
In fact, RT-AC86U is able to connect to multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device's maximum speed simultaneously, unlike standard single-user MIMO where individual devices have to wait for sequential transmissions.
Unbeatable Coverage
With ASUS innovative antenna design and the new Range Boost technology, both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar further focuses Wi-Fi signal on your devices, making your Wi-Fi faster, clearer and stronger.
AiProtection Pro Commercial-Grade Security for Family
All your family members, young or old, are exposed to the dangers of internet every single moment they're online. Disguised cyber threats can sneak in to steal your private data, or your kids may accidentally encounter inappropriate content during their ever-growing screen time. RT-AC86U includes Advanced Parental Controls to give you total peace of mind, with AiProtection Pro - commercial grade security for your home network and comprehensive, easy control of the online experience for each family member and each device, all via the mobile app.
- No Subscription Fee
Some routers only offer 3 years of protection, ASUS AiProtection has you covered for the life of your product - Block Access to Malicious Websites
AiProtection uses Trend Micro's official database to identify and block known malicious sites, preventing infection even before you click. - Protection Against Attacks
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) blocks all common internet-based attacks. - Infection Detection and Blocking
Even if an already-infected device is connected to RT-AC86U, AiProtection prevents any personal data on the device from being compromised.
Parental Controls
Keep your kids safe when they explore the internet. The state-of-the-art parental controls in AiProtection integrate all the management functions you need in one place and the intuitive interface makes it super easy to view and apply security settings to all the devices owned by individual family members.
- Internet Activity Dashboard
View each family member's internet activity on a clear graphical dashboard showing the peak time and what kind of content they are viewing. You can group devices that belong to your children to view aggregated data and apply scheduled block times and content filters with just a few taps. - Kid-Safe Preset
Check the box when editing a device and profile, and the preset automatically applies filters for inappropriate content to all their devices. - Schedule Block Time
Reserve valuable family time or help your children develop responsible behaviour by selecting scheduled time periods to block internet access on specific devices. - Content Filter
Block specific categories of mobile apps and websites, and apply these settings to all devices belonging to individual family members. The advanced filtering integrates Trend Micro's Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine to filter not only by website URL, but also by the internet packets themselves, which means it filters content viewed not only in a web browser, but also within mobile apps on your devices.
Fortified Frontline Network Security
Networking is only half the equation when it comes to game performance. As AiProtection is integrated in RT-AC86U and powered by the router, even if a device's security software isn't turned on — to get around blocked games, for example — AiProtection still protects the network from attacks and intrusions, for added peace of mind.
Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System. The Way You Want.
In most cases, your RT-AC86U can deliver smooth, reliable Wi-Fi to every part of your home. But Wi-Fi coverage can be affected by many factors — room layout, construction materials, and even furnishings. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that fixes these problems: it creates a whole-home Wi-Fi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and you can use a mix of ASUS router models — protecting your investment! AiMesh gives you time-saving central control, and seamless roaming capability. AiMesh is Wi-Fi you can rely on — for all your devices, all the time!
- Turn your ASUS routers into whole-home Wi-Fi system with a simple firmware update
- Mix and match preferred models from selected ASUS routers
- Create a Wi-Fi network with either a single SSID or multiple SSIDs
- All router features works across the entire Wi-Fi system
ASUS Router APP - Control Your Network Anywhere
In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router APP is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, all without needing to boot up a PC.
- One-click Game Boost
- Easy Router Setup
- Real-time Traffic Monitoring
- Clever Network Diagnosis
- Effortless Guest Wi-Fi Sharing
- Handy Firmware Update
ASUSWRT Easily Control Your Network
RT-AC86U features the enhanced, intuitive ASUSWRT user interface, which gives you easy access to both the 3-step web-based installation process and a wealth of robust advanced options.
Connectivity Options
RT-AC86U has four Gigabit LAN ports, USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port. Smart TV, game consoles, NAS storage devices and more can now have their own dedicated ports, making RT-AC86U your digital home hub.
Your Sharing Centre
With built-in USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and USB 2.0 ports, you can connect USB-enabled devices, such as external storage drives, printers, or a 3G/4G dongle to your ASUS router and share them conveniently with other users via Wi-Fi. And with USB 3.1 Gen 1, you can enjoy up to 10X faster data transfer speeds.
- 3G/4G Sharing
- File Sharing
- Printer Sharing
- Mac Backup
Specifications
| Model Number | RT-AC86U |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps 802.11ac : up to 1734 Mbps 1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 750 Mbps 1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps |
| Antenna | External detachable antenna x 3 Internal antenna x 1 |
| Transmit / Receive | MIMO technology 2.4 GHz 3x3 5 GHz 4x4 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz dual-core processor |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM |
| Boosts Speed | Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 |
| Button | WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Wireless on/off Button |
| LED Indicator | Power x 1 Wi-Fi x 2 WAN x 1 WPS x 1 LAN x 4 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current |
| Product Weight (g) | 872 g |
| AiMesh | AiMesh : Yes Primary AiMesh router : Yes AiMesh node : Yes |
| Router APP | ASUS Router APP : Yes |
| Game | Game Boost/acceleration : Yes WTFast : Yes |
| Alexa | Support Alexa skill : No |
| IFTTT | Support IFTTT : No |
| AiProtection | AiProtection : AiProtection Pro Router Security Assessment : Yes Malicious site blocking : Yes Two-Way IPS : Yes Infected Device Prevention and Blocking ; Yes |
| Parental Control | Parental Control : Yes Parental Control Customized Internet schedule : Yes |
| Traffic Control | Adaptive QoS : Yes Bandwidth Monitor : Yes Bandwidth limiter : Yes Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule : 32 Traditional QoS : Yes Maximum Traditional QoS rule : 32 Traffic Monitor : Yes Real-time traffic monitor : Yes Wired Traffic Monitor : Yes Wireless Traffic Monitor : Yes Traffic Analyzer : Yes Traffic analysis period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly Website history : Yes |
| Wireless | IPv6 : Yes MU-MIMO : Yes Wi-Fi Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise UTF-8 SSID : Yes Guest Network : Yes Maximum Guest Network rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3 Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal WPS : Yes Wi-Fi MAC address filter : Yes Maximum MAC filters : 64 Wireless scheduler : Yes Airtime fairness : Yes RADIUS Server : Yes Universal beamforming : Yes Explicit beamforming : Yes IGMP snooping : Yes |
| WAN | Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP Dual WAN : Yes WAN Aggregation : No 3G/4G LTE dongle : Yes Android tethering : Yes Port forwarding : Yes Maximum port forwarding rule : 64 Port triggering : Yes Maximum port triggering rule : 32 DMZ : Yes DDNS : Yes NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE relay |
| LAN | DHCP Server : Yes IPTV : Yes LAN Link Aggregation : No Manually assign IP address : Yes Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64 |
| VPN | VPN Client L2PT : Yes VPN Client OVPN : Yes VPN Client PPTP : Yes VPN Server IPSec : Yes VPN Server OVPN : Yes VPN Server PPTP : Yes VPN Fusion : No |
| USB Application | File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4 3G/4G LTE dongle : Yes HDD hibernation : Yes Safely Remove disk : Yes AiCloud : Yes Download master : Yes AiDisk : Yes Media Server : Yes Time Machine : Yes Samba Server : Yes FTP Server : Yes Shared Folder privileges : Yes |
| Administration | Operating mode : Access point, AiMeshnode, Media bridge, Repeater, Router Operating system : ASUSWRT Free OS upgrade : Yes Firewall : Yes Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64 Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32 Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64 Wake on LAN (WOL) : Yes SSH : Yes Configuration backup and restore : Yes Diagnosis tools : Yes Feedback system : Yes System log : Yes |
