The ASUS RT-AC86U AiMesh AC2900 WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router (2 pack) is a powerful and versatile router that is designed to provide top-class internet connectivity in homes and small businesses. With a data rate of up to 2900 Mbps, it offers lightning-fast internet speeds that are ideal for streaming, online gaming, and file transfers. This router comes equipped with the latest technologies to ensure that you get the best possible performance.
Its 1024-QAM high data rate allows for faster data transfer speeds, while its 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatibility ensures that it is compatible with all modern devices. It also features an external detachable antenna x 3 and an internal antenna x 2 providing better coverage. The ASUS RT-AC86U AiMesh AC2900 WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router (2 pack) supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, offering faster and more reliable connectivity. Additionally, it has four LAN ports for wired connections and two USB ports for sharing files or connecting with other devices.
One of the standout features of this router is its advanced security options, including 64-bit/128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and WPS support. It also supports VPN protocols such as IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP server, OpenVPN server, PPTP client, L2TP client, and OpenVPN client, making it ideal for secure remote access. The ASUS RT-AC86U AiMesh AC2900 WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router (2 pack) operates in three modes: wireless router mode, access point mode, and media bridge mode. This makes it easy to set up and configure according to your specific needs.
Coverage | Very large homes |
Features | MU-MIMO Traffic Analyzer Adaptive QoS WTFast Gamers Private Network AiProtection Pro Parental Control Guest Network : 2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz x 3 Mac OS Backup Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible) – Image: Jpeg – Audio : mp3, WMA, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg – Video : asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov AiCloud personal cloud service 3G/4G data sharing Printer Server – Multifunctional printer support (Windows only) – LPR protocol support Download Master – Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k – Support encryption, DHT, PEX, and magnet link – Upload and download bandwidth control – Download Scheduling AiDisk file server – Samba and FTP server with account management IPTV support Roaming Assist |
Firewall & Access Control | Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter |
Operation mode | Wireless router mode Access point mode Media bridge mode |
OS Support | Windows® 10 Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Linux |
Wi-Fi Technology | Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth |
Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IPv4, IPv6 |
Product Segment | AC2900 ultimate AC performance: 750+2167 Mbps |
Data Rate | 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11n: up to 450 Mbps 802.11ac: up to 1734 Mbps 1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 750 Mbps 1024QAM (5GHz) : up to2167 Mbps |
Antenna | External detachable antenna x 3 Internal antenna x 2 |
Transmit/Receive | MIMO technology 2.4 GHz 3 x 3 5 GHz 4 x 4 |
Processor | 1.8 GHz dual-core processor |
Memory | 256 MB Flash 512 MB RAM |
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 on/off Button |
LED Indicator | Power x 1 Wi-Fi x 2 WAN x 1 LAN x 4 WPS x 1 |
Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output: 19 V with max. 1.75 A current |
Product Weight (g) | 872 g |
Management | UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log |
Dimensions | 220 x 160 x 83.3 ~ mm (WxDxH) (Without Bezel) |
WAN | Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP |
Encryption | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support |
VPN | IPSec Pass-Through PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server OpenVPN server PPTP client L2TP client OpenVPN client |
Warranty | 2 Years Replacement. |
Ultrafast Wi-Fi with NitroQAM & 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 a combined total speed of 2917Mbps.
Revolutionary MU-MIMO Technology
MU-MIMO gives every compatible device its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network. RT-AC86U can connect to multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device's maximum speed simultaneously.
Prioritize Your Game with Adaptive QoS
Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS, 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.
AiProtection with Parental Control
RT-AC86U incorporates ASUS AiProtection, a commercial-grade network security system powered by Trend Micro Smart Home Network. With AiProtection, all connected devices are protected, even if they have no antivirus capability of their own — such as IoT devices.
Your Sharing Center & Digital Home Hub
RT-AC86U has four Gigabit LAN ports, a USB 2.0 port, and a USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port. Smart TVs, game consoles, NAS storage devices and more can now have their dedicated ports, making RT-AC86U your digital home hub.
ASUS Router App & ASUSWRT User Interface
The ASUS Router App and ASUSWRT are built from the ground up to be both intuitive and robust, all without needing to boot up a PC. 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.