ASUS RT-AX59U Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band AiMesh Wireless Home Router

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS RT-AX59U is an AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band wireless router for home or business users who need fast wireless networking, AiMesh expansion, Gigabit wired ports, USB sharing and built-in network security. It supports speeds of up to 4200 Mbps, with up to 3603 Mbps on 5GHz and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz. The router uses 5 internal antennas, 2.4GHz 2x2 and 5GHz 3x3 MIMO technology, plus Wi-Fi 6 features including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, 1024-QAM and 160MHz bandwidth. AiMesh support allows the RT-AX59U to work as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices. It includes AiProtection Pro, Safe Browsing, Instant Guard, VPN Fusion, Guest Network, parental controls, 1 x Gigabit WAN port, 3 x Gigabit LAN ports and dual USB ports.

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

• AX4200 Wi-Fi 6: Supports speeds of up to 4200 Mbps, with up to 3603 Mbps on 5GHz and up to 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz.
• AiMesh Support: Works as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node with compatible ASUS AiMesh devices.
• Antenna-Free Design: Uses 5 internal antennas in an ultra-minimalist chassis for desktop or wall-mounted placement.
• AiProtection Pro: Includes AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro with malicious site blocking, Two-Way IPS and infected device prevention and blocking.
• VPN Fusion: Allows VPN and standard internet connections to run at the same time for supported traffic routing.
• Dual USB Expansion: Includes 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and 1 x USB 2.0 port for verified USB applications.

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax, Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 4 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IPv4, IPv6
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Product Segment: AX4200
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 4200 Mbps
• 5GHz Data Rate: Up to 3603 Mbps
• 2.4GHz Data Rate: Up to 574 Mbps
• Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac Data Rate: Up to 2600 Mbps
• Wi-Fi 4 802.11n Data Rate: Up to 450 Mbps
• Wi-Fi 4 802.11n 256QAM Data Rate: Up to 600 Mbps
• 802.11a Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps
• 802.11b Data Rate: Up to 11 Mbps
• 802.11g Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps
• Antenna Configuration: 5 x Internal Antennas
• Transmit / Receive: 2.4GHz 2x2, 5GHz 3x3 MIMO
• Modulation: 1024-QAM high data rate
• Bandwidth: 20 / 40 / 80 / 160MHz
• Wireless Efficiency Features: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Universal Beamforming, Explicit Beamforming, Airtime Fairness

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: ASUS AiMesh
• AiMesh Roles: Primary AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node
• Coverage Area: 3,000m
• Backhaul Capability: Yes

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Environment Type: Home, business
• Usage Profile: Home Router
• Device Category: Router
• Product Type: Desktop Router
• Smart Home: Amazon Alexa voice control support
• Mounting Options: Desktop stand, wall mount bracket
• Operating Modes: Router, AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node, Access Point, Repeater, Media Bridge

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Network Protection: AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro
• AiProtection Features: Malicious site blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Safe Browsing: Supported
• Security Scan: Supported
• Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
• WPS Support: Yes
• DNS-over-TLS: Supported
• SSH: Supported
• Firewall: Supported
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter: 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter: 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter: 64
• Guest Network: Supported
• Maximum Guest Network Rule: 2.4GHz x 3, 5GHz x 3
• Guest Network Connection Time Limit: Supported
• Guest Network Encryption: Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPS

PARENTAL CONTROLS

• Parental Control: Supported
• Safe Browsing: Supported
• Customised Internet Schedule: Supported
• Maximum Parental Control Profile: 64
• Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule: 64

VPN

• Instant Guard: Supported
• VPN Fusion: Supported
• VPN Client: L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
• VPN Server: IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard

TRAFFIC CONTROL

• Adaptive QoS: Supported
• Bandwidth Monitor: Supported
• Bandwidth Limiter: Supported
• Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule: 32
• Traditional QoS: Supported
• Maximum Traditional QoS Rule: 32
• Traffic Monitor: Supported
• Real-time Traffic Monitor: Supported
• Wired Traffic Monitor: Supported
• Wireless Traffic Monitor: Supported
• Traffic Analyzer: Supported
• Traffic Analysis Period: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
• Website History: Supported

WAN FEATURES

• Internet Connection Type: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
• 3G / 4G LTE Dongle: Supported
• Port Forwarding: Supported
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule: 64
• Port Triggering: Supported
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule: 32
• DMZ: Supported
• DDNS: Supported
• NAT Passthrough: PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE Relay

LAN FEATURES

• DHCP Server: Supported
• IPTV: Supported
• LAN Link Aggregation: Supported
• Manually Assign IP Address: Supported
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule: 64
• Wake on LAN: Supported

WIRELESS FEATURES

• MU-MIMO: Supported
• UTF-8 SSID: Supported
• Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter: Supported
• Maximum MAC Filters: 64
• Wireless Scheduler: Supported
• Airtime Fairness: Supported
• RADIUS Server: Supported
• Universal Beamforming: Supported
• Explicit Beamforming: Supported

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Processor: 2.0GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Processor
• Memory: 128MB Flash, 512MB RAM
• WAN Port: 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Port
• LAN Ports: 3 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ports
• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
• LED Indicators: Power and Status Combo LED x 1
• Power Supply: AC Input 110V to 240V, 50 to 60Hz
• DC Output: 12V with maximum 2.5A current

USB APPLICATIONS

• File System Support: HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
• Safely Remove Disk: Supported
• AiCloud: Supported
• Download Master: Supported
• AiDisk: Supported
• Media Server: Supported
• Samba Server: Supported
• FTP Server: Supported
• Shared Folder Privileges: Supported

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Administration: Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis Tools, Feedback System, System Log, New Device Connect Notification, Login Captcha, Connection Diagnosis, Auto Firmware Update
• Security Software: AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 3.75 x 20 cm
• Product Weight: 476 g

HOW TO USE

Connect the ASUS RT-AX59U to a modem or Internet source using the Gigabit WAN port. Connect wired devices through the 3 Gigabit LAN ports where required. Use the router as a primary AiMesh router, AiMesh node, access point, repeater or media bridge depending on the required network setup. Use the included stand for desktop placement or remove it for wall mounting. Configure security, parental controls, VPN, traffic control and USB applications according to the network requirements.

What's in the box
1 x ASUS RT-AX59U Router
1 x RJ-45 Cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Warranty Card
1 x Quick Start Guide