ASUS RT-AX53U Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band AiMesh Wireless Home Router

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS RT-AX53U is a Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band wireless router for home users who need a tabletop router with Gigabit wired ports, AiMesh support, USB connectivity and network management through ASUS Router App or Web GUI. It supports AX1800 wireless performance, with up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz. The router uses 4 external antennas, 2x2 transmit and receive on both bands, and Wi-Fi 6 features including OFDMA, Beamforming and 1024-QAM. AiMesh support allows the RT-AX53U to operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices. It includes 1 x Gigabit WAN port, 3 x Gigabit LAN ports, 1 x USB port, Guest Network, parental control scheduling, AiProtection Classic and VPN support.

ABOUT ASUS

ASUS develops wireless networking solutions for connected homes and small office environments, including wireless routers, mesh systems, network adapters and access points. The ASUS brand has received international recognition across its technology portfolio through verified industry awards and acknowledgements. ASUS networking products are designed to support Wi-Fi and wired connectivity needs, with product features differing by model. Refer to the listed specifications for the verified capabilities of this product.

KEY FEATURES

• Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band: Supports 802.11ax across 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for compatible Wi-Fi 6 networking.
• AX1800 Wireless Performance: Provides up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz.
• AiMesh Support: Can operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices.
• Gigabit Wired Connectivity: Includes 1 x Gigabit WAN port and 3 x Gigabit LAN ports for wired network devices.
• USB Connectivity: Includes 1 x USB port with support for 3G / 4G LTE dongle use and verified USB applications.
• Network Protection: AiProtection Classic supports malicious site blocking and infected device prevention and blocking.

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 4 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IPv4, IPv6
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Product Segment: AX1800
• Maximum Throughput: 1201 Mbps + 574 Mbps
• 5GHz Data Rate: Up to 1201 Mbps
• 2.4GHz Data Rate: Up to 574 Mbps
• Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac Data Rate: Up to 867 Mbps
• Wi-Fi 4 802.11n Data Rate: Up to 300 Mbps
• 802.11g Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps
• 802.11b Data Rate: Up to 11 Mbps
• 802.11a Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps
• Antenna Configuration: 4 x External Antennas
• Transmit / Receive: 5GHz 2x2, 2.4GHz 2x2
• Modulation: 1024-QAM high data rate
• Bandwidth: 20 / 40 / 80MHz
• Wireless Speed Features: OFDMA, Beamforming, 1024-QAM

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: ASUS AiMesh
• AiMesh Roles: Primary AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Environment Type: Home
• Usage Profile: Home Router
• Device Category: Router
• Product Type: Tabletop Router
• Operating Modes: Access Point, Media Bridge, Repeater, Router

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Wi-Fi Security: Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS, Let's Encrypt, SSH, Firewall
• WPS Support: Yes
• Guest Network: Provides Internet connection for guests while restricting access to the local network
• Parental Controls: Customised Internet Schedule
• AiProtection: Malicious Site Blocking, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Traffic Control: Bandwidth Limiter, Traditional QoS, Traffic Monitor, Real-time Traffic Monitor, Wired Traffic Monitor, Wireless Traffic Monitor
• WAN Features: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP, Dual WAN, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Port triggering, DMZ, DDNS
• LAN Features: DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, Manually Assign IP Address, Wake on LAN
• Wireless Features: UTF-8 SSID, Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter, Wireless Scheduler, Airtime Fairness, RADIUS Client, Universal Beamforming, Explicit Beamforming

VPN

• Privacy Feature: Instant Guard
• VPN Client: L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP
• VPN Server: IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Processor: Dual-core 4 VPE
• Memory: 128MB Flash, 256MB RAM
• WAN Port: 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Port
• LAN Ports: 3 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ports
• USB Ports: 1 x USB Port
• 3G / 4G LTE Dongle Support: Yes
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
• LED Indicators: Power x 1, 2.4G x 1, 5G x 1, LAN x 3, WAN x 1, USB x 1
• Power Supply: AC Input 100V to 240V, 50 to 60Hz
• DC Output: 12V with maximum 1.5A current

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Management Interface: ASUS Router App, Web GUI
• USB Applications: Safely Remove Disk, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges
• Administration: Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis Tools, Feedback System, System Log

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.6 x 4.5 cm
• Product Weight: 346 g

HOW TO USE

Connect the ASUS RT-AX53U to a modem or Internet source using the Gigabit WAN port. Connect wired devices through the 3 Gigabit LAN ports where required. Set up and manage the router using the ASUS Router App or Web GUI. Use Router mode for standard routing, Access Point mode for adding wireless access to an existing network, Repeater mode for extending a network, Media Bridge mode where supported, or AiMesh Node mode with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices.

What's in the box
1 x ASUS RT-AX53U Router
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
1 x AC Power Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card