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The router is compatible with ASUS AiMesh technology, which allows you to expand coverage. The adaptive QoS system allows you to flexibly configure traffic priority.
Responsible for performance quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. gigabit port. Pair of USB ports. Link to Asus cloud services. Support for Mesh networks from ASUS, MU-MIMO and Beamforming.
Product typerouterrouter
Data input (WAN-port)
Ethernet (RJ45)
Wi-Fi
3G modem (USB)
4G (LTE) modem (USB)
Ethernet (RJ45)
Wi-Fi
3G modem (USB)
4G (LTE) modem (USB)
Wireless Wi-Fi connection
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Frequency band
2.4GHz
5 GHz
2.4GHz
5 GHz
Operating rangesdual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Wireless speed 2.4 GHz574 Mbps574 Mbps
Wireless speed 5 GHz2402 Mbps1201 Mbps
Bandwidth160 MHz
Connection and LAN
WAN
1 port
1 Gbps
1 port
1 Gbps
LAN
4 ports
1 Gbps
4 ports
1 Gbps
USB 2.01
USB 3.2 gen111
Antenna and transmitter
Number of antennas42
Antenna typeexternalexternal
MU-MIMO
2.4 / 5 GHz antennas42
Transmitter power27.4 dBm23 dBm
Signal strength 2.4 GHz19.8 dBm20 dBm
Signal strength 5 GHz27.4 dBm23 dBm
Hardware
CPUBroadcom BCM6750
CPU cores34
Clock Speed1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
RAM512 MB512 MB
Flash memory256 MB256 MB
Functions
Features
 
 
NAT
MESH mode
Beamforming
firewall
CLI (Telnet)
load balancing (Dual WAN)
channel reservation
NAT
MESH mode /ASUS AiMesh/
Beamforming
firewall
 
More features
DHCP server
FTP server
file server
media server (DLNA)
print server
torrent client
VPN
DDNS
DMZ
DHCP server
FTP server
file server
media server (DLNA)
 
torrent client
VPN
DDNS
DMZ
Security
Safety standards
WPA
WEP
WPA2
WPA3
802.1x
WPA
WEP
WPA2
WPA3
802.1x
General
Operating temperature0 °C ~ +40 °C0 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions224x154x160 mm224x129x48 mm
Weight538 g456 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2020february 2020

Wireless speed 5 GHz

The maximum speed supported by the device when communicating wirelessly in the 5 GHz band.

This range is used in Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E as one of the available bands, in Wi-Fi 5 as the only one (see "Wi-Fi Standards"). The maximum speed is specified in the specifications in order to indicate the real capabilities of specific equipment - they can be noticeably more modest than the general capabilities of the standard. Also, in fact, it all depends on the generation of Wi-Fi. For example, devices with Wi-Fi 5 support can theoretically deliver up to 6928 Mbit (using eight antennas), with Wi-Fi 6 support up to 9607 Mbit (using the same eight spatial streams). The maximum possible communication speed is achieved under certain conditions, and not every model of Wi-Fi equipment fully satisfies them. Specific figures are conditionally divided into several groups: the value up to 500 Mbit is rather modest, many devices support speeds in the range of 500 - 1000 Mbit, indicators of 1 - 2 Gbps can be attributed to the average, and the most advanced models in class provide a data exchange rate of over 2 Gbps.

Bandwidth

- 160 MHz. The presence of a bandwidth of 160 MHz increases the throughput for data transmission and allows it to approach the maximum theoretical speed.

- 320 MHz. The bandwidth of 320 MHz was introduced in the Wi-Fi 7 standard (see the corresponding paragraph). It provides a significant increase in the speed of data exchange - twice as much compared to the width of the wireless channel of 160 MHz.

USB 2.0

The number of USB 2.0 ports provided in the design of the device.

USB in this case plays the role of a universal interface for connecting peripheral devices to the router. The specific USB devices supported and how they are used may vary. Examples include working with a flash drive that plays the role of a drive for working in FTP or file server mode (see "Functions / Capabilities"), connecting to a printer in print server mode(see ibid), connecting a 3G modem (See "Data input (WAN-port)"), etc.

Specifically, USB 2.0 allows you to transfer data at speeds up to 480 Mbps. This is noticeably less than that of more advanced standards (starting with USB 3.2 gen1 described below), and the power supply of such connectors is low. However, even such characteristics are often quite enough, taking into account the specifics of the use of Wi-Fi devices. In addition, peripherals for newer versions can also be connected to the USB 2.0 port — the main thing is that the power supply is enough. Therefore, although this standard is considered obsolete, it is still widely used in modern wireless equipment. There are even models that provide 2 or even more USB 2.0 ports; this allows you to simultaneously use several external devices at once — for example, a 3G modem and a USB flash drive.

Number of antennas

The total number of antennas (of all types — see below) provided in the design of the device.

In modern Wi-Fi equipment, this indicator can be different: in addition to the simplest devices with 1 antenna, there are models where this number is 2, 3, 4 and even more. The point of using multiple antennas is twofold. Firstly, if there are several external devices per antenna, they have to share the bandwidth among themselves, and the actual communication speed for each subscriber drops accordingly. Secondly, such a design may also be required when communicating with one external device — to work with MU-MIMO technology (see below), which allows you to fully realize the capabilities of modern Wi-Fi standards.

Anyway, more antennas, usually, means a more advanced and functional device. On the other hand, this parameter significantly affects the cost; so specifically looking for equipment with numerous antennas makes sense mainly when the speed and stability of communication are critical.

Note that antennas intended for mobile communications may also be considered in this clause. So when choosing a model with support for mobile networks, it's ok to clarify this point.

2.4 / 5 GHz antennas

The total number of antennas in the router that can operate on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies. For details about the number of antennas, see "Total antennas", about the range — "Frequency range".

Transmitter power

Rated power of the Wi-Fi transmitter used in the device. If multiple bands are supported (see “Ranges of operation”) the power for different frequencies may be different, for such cases the maximum value is indicated here.

The total transmitting power provided by the device directly depends on this parameter. This power can be calculated by adding the transmitter power and the antenna gain (see above): for example, a 20 dBm transmitter coupled with a 5 dBi antenna results in a total power of 25 dBm (in the main antenna coverage area). For simple domestic use (for example, buying a router in a small apartment), such details are not required, but in the professional field it often becomes necessary to use wireless devices of a strictly defined power. Detailed recommendations on this matter for different situations can be found in special sources, but here we note that the total value of 26 dBm or more allows the device to be classified as equipment with a powerful transmitter. At the same time, such capabilities are not always required in fact: excessive power can create a lot of interference both for surrounding devices and for the transmitter itself (especially in urban and other similar conditions), as well as degrade the quality of the connection with low-power electronics. And for effective communication over a long distance, both the equipment itself and external devices must have the appropriate power (which is far from alway...s achievable). So, when choosing, you should not chase the maximum number of decibels, but take into account the recommendations for a particular case; in addition, a Wi-Fi amplifier or MESH system often turns out to be a good alternative to a powerful transmitter.

Signal strength 2.4 GHz

The power of the transmitter installed in the equipment when operating in the 2.4 GHz band (see "Frequency Band").

This parameter directly affects the overall power and, accordingly, the communication efficiency. For more on this, see p. "Transmitter power" above, but here we separately emphasize that high power is not always required, and in some cases it is frankly harmful.

Signal strength 5 GHz

The power of the transmitter installed in the equipment when operating in the 5 GHz band (see "Frequency Band").

This parameter directly affects the overall power and, accordingly, the communication efficiency. For more on this, see p. "Transmitter power" above, but here we separately emphasize that high power is not always required, and in some cases it is frankly harmful.

CPU

The model of the processor installed in the device. The processor is responsible for processing network traffic and running software. Knowing its name, you can get more detailed data on the speed capabilities of the equipment and understand how much such a powerful or, on the contrary, mediocre element is needed on board. In new models of Wi-Fi equipment, coprocessors or so-called NPU modules are often installed, which relieve the load from the main processor.

Most often, Wi-Fi equipment is equipped with processors from Broadcom, MediaTek, Realtek and Qualcomm.
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