ASUS RT-AX89X Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band AiMesh Wireless Router

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS RT-AX89X is a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 wireless router for users who need Wi-Fi, multi-port Ethernet and AiMesh expansion from one device. It operates across the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with Wi-Fi 6 rates of up to 1148 Mbps and 4804 Mbps respectively. Eight external antennas, 4x4 transmission and reception on 2.4GHz, and 8x8 on 5GHz support its wireless architecture. A 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 256MB flash support router operations. Wired connectivity includes eight Gigabit LAN ports, a Gigabit WAN port, a 10Gbps Base-T WAN/LAN port and a 10Gbps SFP+ port. AiMesh allows deployment as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node. AiProtection, WPA3-PSK, guest networking, parental controls, VPN functions, QoS, traffic monitoring and USB applications provide configurable network management. Coverage area and verified backhaul capability are not provided.

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

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6: Supports up to 1148 Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 4804 Mbps on 5GHz.
• Multi-Gigabit Connectivity: Includes one 10Gbps Base-T WAN/LAN port and one SFP+ port with data transmission up to 10Gbps.
• AiMesh Support: Can operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node for compatible network expansion.
• Network Security: AiProtection, WPA3-PSK and firewall controls support configurable network protection.
• Processing Hardware: A 2.2GHz quad-core processor works with 1GB RAM and 256MB flash memory.
• Traffic Management: Adaptive QoS, Traditional QoS, bandwidth controls and traffic analysis support network monitoring and prioritisation.

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Backward-Compatible Standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
• Network Protocols: IPv4 and IPv6
• Band Configuration: Dual-Band
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 1148 Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 4804 Mbps on 5GHz
• Antenna Configuration: 8 x external antennas
• Transmit and Receive: 2.4GHz 4x4; 5GHz 8x8
• Wireless Technologies: OFDMA, standard-based beamforming, universal beamforming, 1024-QAM and 20/40/80/160MHz bandwidth

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: AiMesh
• Mesh Roles: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node
• Coverage Area: 300 m
• Backhaul Capable: Yes, supports both high-speed Wi-Fi 6 wireless backhaul and ultra-fast 10 Gbps wired Ethernet backhaul via its dedicated 10G ports.

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Game Feature: Game Boost / Acceleration
• Operating Modes: Access Point, AiMesh Node, Media Bridge, Repeater and Router
• Expansion Capability: AiMesh

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Wi-Fi Security: WPA3-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise and WPS
• Security Software: AiProtection
• AiProtection Functions: Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Guest Network: Up to 3 guest networks per band, connection time limits, open system or WPA/WPA2-Personal encryption, with restricted local network access
• Parental Controls: Website and app blocking with customised internet schedules
• Firewall Controls: Firewall, keyword filtering, network service filtering and URL filtering
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter Rules: 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter Rules: 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter Rules: 64
• Additional Security Functions: Let's Encrypt and SSH

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Processor: 2.2GHz quad-core processor
• Memory: 256MB flash and 1GB RAM
• Ethernet Ports: 1 x 10Gbps Base-T WAN/LAN port; 8 x 1Gbps LAN ports; 1 x 1Gbps WAN port
• SFP+ Port: 1 x SFP+ port with data transmission up to 10Gbps
• USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
• Controls: WPS, reset, power, wireless on/off and LED on/off buttons
• Power Input: 110V to 240V AC, 50Hz to 60Hz
• Power Output: 19V DC, 3.42A

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Management Interface: Router app and web setup
• Initial Setup: Quick Internet Setup with auto-detection
• Mesh Management: AiMesh
• VPN Client Support: L2TP, OpenVPN and PPTP
• VPN Server Support: IPSec, OpenVPN and PPTP
• Traffic Control: Adaptive QoS, Traditional QoS, bandwidth monitor, bandwidth limiter, traffic monitor, traffic analyser and website history
• WAN Support: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, 3G/4G LTE dongle, port forwarding, port triggering, DMZ, DDNS, NAT passthrough and PPPoE relay
• LAN Support: DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, manual IP assignment and Wake on LAN
• Wireless Management: UTF-8 SSID, MAC address filtering, wireless scheduler, Airtime Fairness, RADIUS Client, universal beamforming and explicit beamforming
• USB Applications: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server and Shared Folder Privileges
• Administration: Configuration backup and restore, diagnostic tools, feedback system and system log

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions: 34.36 x 34.36 x 8 cm
• Weight: 1280 g

HOW TO USE

Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, then connect the modem to the WAN port using the supplied network cable. Connect a computer through Ethernet or join the router's wireless network. Open the router app or web interface and follow Quick Internet Setup to configure the internet connection and wireless network.

What's in the box
1 x RJ45 network cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card
1 x RT-AX89X wireless router