This router hardware is quite flexible in what it can do. The firmware also gets checked at this stage and updated if needed during this process. From there, there is a ‘Quick Internet Setup’ module, which guides the user through the basics of configuring a wireless password. We appreciate that there is no software to install, but rather after the connections are made, you just fire up your computer, and navigate to the router’s website. Setting up the RT-AX86U follows the same plan as other Asus routers. There is also support for Beamforming, OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), a 1024-QAM high data rate, and 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth. The claimed speed is AX5700, with a max throughput of up to 861 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency, and up to 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz frequency. The wireless is the latest 802.11ax, and this is a dual-band router. The specs are solid for the RT-AX86U, starting with a 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU and moving on to 1 GB of RAM and 256 MB of flash. OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)īeamforming: standard-based and universalġ024-QAM high data rate, 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidthĢ42 x 100 x 164 mm (WxDxH) without antenna WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support If you prefer a gaming router, you can also read our review of the TUF AX3000 Review.įor more details, check out the RT-AX53U’s spec page here.RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4, RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN/LAN x 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2 You can also get it via online stores.įor alternatives, you can check out the ASUS RT-AX56U. The ASUS RT-AX53U has an SRP of PhP 4,390 and can be bought from various stores located in the Philippines. It’s easy to setup, highly customizable, and has a lot of features aside from being a hub for your home or office. If you’re planning on getting a new router for your new home or office, best include the ASUS RT-AX53U to your list. Additionally, the USB 2.0 can be seen as a weak link given that USB 3.0 should be expected. Not too much of a hassle since most devices are wireless nowadays, but still something to think about. ASUS routers have always had at least 4 wired ports and this is the first one that I’ve encountered with just 3. For features, I really found the AiProtection to be a real and practical boon as it automatically shields devices connected to your network from shady websites.įor faults, I can name only two: it has one less port for wired connections compared to other ASUS models and its USB 2.0. If you have the latest phones and devices, you can take advantage of the stability offered by the WiFi 6 or 802.11ax. On the contrary, it’s a pretty great router with features that greatly enhance its use. Honestly, there’s almost nothing bad with the RT-AX53U. The USB port can also be used to plug in and use USB network dongles.ĪSUS RT-AX53U Review – Verdict & Conclusion You can use the USB port to plug in a printer or a large storage device to make them available for use for the whole network. ASUS USB FeaturesĪnother good thing about the RT-AX53U is that it can definitely act as a hub for your home or office. Given that its also powered by Trend Micro, the system is updated regularly to combat new threats. With AiProtection on, you get a warning that this certain page cannot be loaded due to some security issues. I personally like this feature as there are times where-in some sites load sneaky pop-ups that can be used to attack your devices. You can choose to enable it to grant your whole network another level of protection. Aside from that, it also helps in keeping your network safe and secure by also blocking infected devices. ASUS AiProtectionĪSUS AiProtection is a feature that comes with the ASUS RT-AX53U and what it does is it blocks malicious pages from loading. You can do the setup even with just a smartphone. The dashboard (ASUSWRT) is also incredibly intuitive and clean. Just plug in the router, access the router’s setup page ( ), plug in the passwords and you are good to go. The RT-AX53U is a surprisingly easy router to setup. Advertisement - ASUS RT-AX53U Review – 802.11ac Speed Test RT-AX53U
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