ASUS RT-BE86U Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band AiMesh Wireless Gaming Router

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS RT-BE86U is a Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 wireless router for connected homes and users who require multi-gigabit wired connectivity, AiMesh expansion and verified gaming network features. It provides wireless data rates of up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 1032 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with one 10G WAN/LAN port, one 2.5G WAN/LAN port and three 2.5G LAN ports for compatible wired network devices. AiMesh support allows the router to operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node. Security and management features include AiProtection Pro, WPA3 Personal, VPN support, Guest Network Pro, parental controls, ASUSWRT web management and the ASUS Router App. Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT and a Gaming Port are provided as verified gaming functions.

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 7 Dual-Band Connectivity: Provides wireless data rates of up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 1032 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
• Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Includes one 10G WAN/LAN port, one 2.5G WAN/LAN port and three 2.5G LAN ports for compatible wired connections.
• AiMesh Support: Supports use as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node within a compatible ASUS AiMesh network.
• Gaming Functions: Includes Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT Game Profile and a Gaming Port.
• Network Security Features: Includes AiProtection Pro, WPA3 Personal, firewall functions, DNS-over-TLS and supported VPN client and server options.
• Management Interfaces: Supports management through ASUSWRT on the web and the ASUS Router App.

CORE SPECIFICATIONS

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a
• Network Protocol: IPv6, IPv4
• Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 1032 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and up to 5764 Mbps on 5 GHz
• Product Segment: BE6800, 1032 + 5764 Mbps
• Antenna Configuration: 3 x external antennas, 1 x internal antenna
• Transmit / Receive: 5 GHz 4 x 4; 2.4 GHz 3 x 3
• Wireless Technologies: OFDMA, standard-based beamforming, universal beamforming, 4096-QAM, 20 / 40 / 80 / 160 MHz bandwidth, MU-MIMO, Airtime Fairness

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: AiMesh
• AiMesh Roles: Primary AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node
• Coverage Area: Up to 255.5 m , converted from the verified source figure of 2,750 sq. ft.
• Backhaul Capable: 10 Gbps Ethernet backhaul and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet backhaul

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Environment Types: Small & Medium Homes
• Usage Profiles: Gaming, as supported by Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT Game Profile and Gaming Port
• Operating Modes: Wireless Router Mode, Access Point Mode, Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, AiMesh Node Mode
• Expansion Capability: AiMesh support

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Wi-Fi Security: WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE, WPS
• Security Software: AiProtection Pro, Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Guest Network: Guest Network Pro, maximum guest network rules across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz: 5
• Parental Controls: Web and Apps Filters, Time Scheduling, Safe Browsing, Customised Internet Schedule, maximum parental control profiles: 64, maximum content filter rules: 64
• VPN Support: Instant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard, VPN Fusion, Surfshark support
• Firewall Limits: Maximum keyword filter rules: 64; maximum network service filter rules: 32; maximum URL filter rules: 64

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Processor: 2.6 GHz quad-core processor
• Memory: 256 MB Flash and 1 GB RAM
• Ethernet Ports: 1 x 10G WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G LAN
• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0 Gen 1
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED On / Off Button
• LED Indicators: WAN x 1, 10G Port x 1, LAN x 4, USB x 1, 2.4 GHz x 1, 5 GHz x 1, Power x 1
• Power Supply Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Power Supply Output: 12 V with maximum 5 A current; 19.5 V with maximum 2.31 A current
• WAN Features: Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, 3G / 4G LTE dongle support, Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, DDNS, PPPoE Relay, NAT Passthrough
• LAN Features: DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Manually Assign IP Address, Wake on LAN

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Management Interface: WEB: ASUSWRT; APP: ASUS Router App
• Traffic Control: Adaptive QoS, Bandwidth Monitor, Bandwidth Limiter, Traditional QoS, Traffic Monitor, Traffic Analyzer, Website History
• USB Applications: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges
• Supported USB File Systems: ext4, ext3, ext2, vFAT, NTFS, HFS+
• Administration: Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis Tools, Feedback System, System Log, New Device Connect Notification, Login Captcha, Connection Diagnosis, Auto Firmware Update

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions: 23.5 x 9 x 31.6 cm
• Weight: 0.854 kg

HOW TO USE

Connect the router using the supplied power adapter and use the verified WAN/LAN interfaces for the required network connection. Configuration is managed through ASUSWRT on the web or the ASUS Router App. Detailed initial configuration steps are not provided in the verified source material.

What's in the box
1 x RJ-45 cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card
1 x RT-BE86U WiFi router
1 x RJ-45 cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card