ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, 2.5G Port, Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Port Forwarding, Subscription-Free Network Security, VPN, AiMesh Compatible

Ive used several routers over the years of various manufacturers, although the last 3 I bought were from the same company. The wireless seemed OK on the most recent one, but I wasnt sure I was getting the maximum speed on the wired connection. I had wired a few rooms with solid copper CAT6 cable, but was only getting a max of 280 Mbps when I should be getting 400 Mbps (at least thats what Im paying for). I was beginning to doubt my ability to run ethernet cable and do RJ45 plugs! When I started to troubleshoot, I hooked up a laptop directly to the modem, and I was able to get 400 Mbps straight from the tap, so I knew that the problem was either the router or my wiring. I tried various cables from the router, and it seemed to be the router, so I took a chance and ordered this Asus router. I shut everything down (modem, PC, etc.) and plugged in the Asus router. Turned everything on in sequence (MOCA adapter, Modem, Router, Switch), went through the Asus setup on my PC, and then went straight to the internet speed test. Much to my delight, the speed test showed 420 Mbps. Since then I have checked the speed regularly, and only during the expected busy times (i.e., evening) is the speed lower than about 380 Mbps. Oftentimes it is close to, if not slightly above, the 400 Mbps. So if you dont think youre getting the wired speeds youre paying for, Id recommend trying this router. Wireless is just as good and Ive had no problems with range (1600 SF house on 0.40 acres), and the router has not went down one time since I plugged it in (March 5, 2022). Highly recommended.

I purchased the RT AX86U expecting an increase in speed and range. After different tests I found there was little or no difference from my current RT AC68U router. I tried different antenna configurations as well as different channels but there was no improvement. Ill be returning this one and going back to my original router.

Spent the extra money on this model for the extra processing power. Its working great and the parental controls and mobile app work well.

The router died within 2 weeks of use. Supoort Issues: 1. ASUS made me pay for shipping 2. Instead of fixing my router, they sent me a re-certified one. 3. Didnt come back in the original box it came in. 4. Router was not packaged safely 5. New QR code and Serial Number sticker over the previous one. Half the sticker is also missing. 6. Support refused to give me a reason for all of it and instead escalated to the facility. I doubt I will hear back from them.

I installed this as a replacement for an Asus AC1900 and moved the 1900 to a secondary position in a mesh. The AX86U is substantially faster and more stable. With about 30 days of operation, the router has handled multiple simultaneous 4k streams, along with XBox, laptop, and tablet use. It has been 100% stable (meaning in 30-days it has yet to go down a single time) working through multiple ISP ups and downs. The Asus interface is also easy to access and use across multiple platforms. Also the Asus Mesh works absolutely seamlessly and was fairly easy to set-up...the combination of both the AC1900 and the AX86U has created a single WIFI network substantially larger and more capable than my previous AC1900 alone. So far so good. The only critique I have is that compared to my AC1900 the AX86U seems to have a more limited range. After many variations of antenna adjustment the 86U has yet to achieve signal strength at range that the AC1900 did. It is consistently one or two bars below the AC1900 and I fully lose WIFI signal where the 1900 still had a bar or two of signal strength. Other than the slightly lower range, the AX86U has been a phenomenal upgrade, especially as an element of a mesh network...and I very much recommend it. However if you need absolute max range from a single router, then this might not be the best choice.

I will never buy another Netgear, this ASUS is great!

I like the ASUS router software and features. Really like the vertical form factor as it takes up little desk space. Replaces or augments the Asus RT-AC86U router which I am now using as a AI Mesh client. Like the faster clocked cpu which handles the large amount of traffic I push up and down across the internet.

So my last router died so i wanted to upgrade to something with WIFI 6 that supports ASUS AI Mesh network. This is combined 5700mbps (2.4ghz & 5ghz) with ax dfs and 160 mhz support. It has a 4 x 4 mu-mimo with WIFI6 AX that has really extended the coverage area. Its feature list is long allowing for all kinds of setting to meet many needs. It security, parental controls, logging, diagnostic features are 2nd to none. The restart/boot up speed is also very impressive. The app and remote access is also great and offer lots of controls. Highly recommended if you have the need.

I bought this after 2 days of homeschooling where I could not work from home due to 2 of us being on Teams meetings all day. The change was astounding. I researched CNET for best value etc. True to reviews, nice speed pickup without having to pay more to the internet provider on a monthly basis.

So far it does the job. Ive only had the router for 2 weeks. Thanks