ASUS, a PC and peripheral manufacturer that boasts the world's top share of the motherboard market, announces the RT-AX86S, a dual-band gaming router with Wi-Fi 6 support.
The RT-AX86S delivers ultra-fast speeds of up to 4804 Mbps.
Main features of RT-AX86S
In addition to supporting the latest Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6, the RT-AX86S is equipped with many exciting features for gamers.
Features for Mobile Gamers
By activating the mobile gaming mode in the ASUS Router app, a setting that prioritizes mobile gaming is applied.
This allows you to play games with smartphones and other devices more comfortably.
Function to accelerate game communication
A gaming LAN port that prioritizes gaming communication is provided, allowing gaming packets to be processed with priority and accelerating gaming communication.
The ASUS Router app can also be used to configure QoS settings such as telework mode for videoconferencing, gaming mode for gaming, etc. Adaptive QoS game boosting can be used to give priority to gaming packets when bandwidth is congested by multiple devices. Adaptive QoS game boost can be configured to prioritize game communication when bandwidth is congested by multiple devices.
Open NAT functionality
Open NAT solves the problem of port access restrictions (NAT) by opening ports according to pre-defined game profiles. Open NAT can solve the problem of port access restrictions.
This is also drummed up by the LAN cable man.
High-speed communication at 4804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band!
RT-AX86S" is a dual-band Wi-Fi router with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies.
The RT-AX86S is a dual-band Wi-Fi router equipped with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies that delivers up to 4804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band, dramatically improving the gaming experience on consoles, PCs and smartphones.
Difference between "RT-AX86U" and "RT-AX86S
The "RT-AX86S" is similar to the "RT-AX86U", but the 2.5G WAB/LAN port is missing and the processor is dual-core instead of quad-core.
It also has half the RAM and slightly different LED indicators.
It goes on sale November 19, 2021!
Other standard ASUS router features include AiMesh and Trend Micro's "AiProtection".
The RT-AX86S is scheduled to be released on November 19, 2021 at an open price, so please check the price at e-commerce malls and electronics retailers!
| RT-AX86S" Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product name | RT-AX86S |
| Wi-Fi Supported Standard | Wi-Fi 6 IEEE802.11ax/ac/n/a/g/b |
| CPU | 1.8GHz dual-core processor |
| Supported frequencies | 5GHz, 2.4GHz |
| Antennas | 3 external antennas, 1 internal antenna |
| Antenna specifications | 2.4GHz band 3 x 3, 5GHz band 4 x 4 |
| Memory | 256MB flash / 512MB RAM |
| Maximum transmission speed | IEEE802.11ax (up to 4804Mbps - 5GHz), IEEE802.11ax (up to 861Mbps - 2.4GHz), IEEE802.11ac (1024 QAM / up to 4333Mbps), IEEE802.11n (1024 QAM / up to 750 Mbps), IEEE 802.11n (up to 450 Mbps), IEEE802.11a/g (up to 54 Mbps), IEEE802.11b (up to 11 Mbps) |
| Interface | WAN (1000BASE-T) x 1, LAN (1000BASE-T) x 4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1 |
| Dimensions | W 242 × H 314 × D 94 mm (including antenna height) |
| Weight | 814.5 g |
| Price | Open price |
| Scheduled release date | November 19, 2021 (Friday) |
| Product page | https://www.asus.com/jp/Networking/RT-AX86U/ |