ASUS RT-BE86U

Overview

The ASUS RT-BE86U is a wireless dual-band router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, delivering a combined throughput of up to 6800 Mb/s across the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Designed to handle demanding tasks like competitive gaming and ultra-high-definition video streaming, it also offers robust wired connectivity with a total of 20G capacity through one 10G port and four 2.5G ports. Powered by a 2.6 GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB of memory, this router maintains smooth performance even under heavy network loads.

Key features

• Wi-Fi 7 technology on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands ensures fast and reliable wireless connections with low latency.
• Multi-Link Operation and 4K QAM modulation optimize data transfer speeds and network efficiency for demanding applications.
• One 10G port and four 2.5G ports provide ample wired bandwidth for high-performance devices like NAS, gaming desktops, and servers.
• 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU with 1 GB RAM handles routing, encryption, and quality-of-service without slowing down your network.
• VPN Fusion and site-to-site VPN support secure remote access while maintaining fast local network traffic.
• AiMesh compatibility allows seamless integration into a whole-home mesh network or expansion of an existing ASUS mesh setup.
• VLAN segmentation and Guest Network Pro features help isolate devices and users for enhanced security and network management.
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports support external storage sharing and 4G/5G cellular backup to keep your network online during outages.

Key specs

• Wireless standard: Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Maximum wireless throughput: up to 6800 Mb/s combined
• Wired ports: 1 x 10G (WAN/LAN), 4 x 2.5G (WAN/LAN)
• Processor: 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU
• Memory: 1 GB RAM
• USB ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0
• Network capacity: 20G total wired bandwidth

Connectivity and compatibility

This router offers versatile connectivity options to support a wide range of devices and network setups. The 10G and 2.5G ports accommodate multi-gigabit wired connections for high-speed desktops, NAS devices, and servers. USB ports enable external storage sharing or cellular backup via 4G or 5G phones, ensuring continuous internet access. AiMesh compatibility makes it easy to expand your network with other ASUS routers for whole-home coverage.

Performance and reliability

The powerful quad-core processor and ample memory ensure that the router can handle multiple simultaneous connections, VPN encryption, and quality-of-service rules without performance drops. Features like VPN Fusion allow remote workers to connect securely without affecting local users. VLAN and Guest Network Pro functions provide network segmentation to keep different device groups isolated and secure, which is especially useful in mixed-use environments like home offices or gaming setups.

Ideal uses and environments

The RT-BE86U is well suited to users who require high-speed, low-latency wireless and wired connections. Gamers will benefit from reduced ping times and stable throughput, while families streaming on multiple devices will appreciate the bandwidth and coverage. Small offices and content creators can rely on the router’s VPN capabilities and multi-gigabit ports to maintain secure and fast connections for remote work and large file transfers. Its flexible features make it a strong choice for anyone needing a future-proof network backbone.

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