Asus RT-AX53U AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 AiMesh Extendable Router

The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that is pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. The latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard provides future-proof technologies, increased network efficiency, faster WiFi speeds, expanded coverage, and improved battery life for connected devices, providing a significantly better network experience for users. .
 
Next generation WiFi speed
RT-AX53U is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi router that provides 80 MHz and 1024-QAM bandwidth for much faster wireless connections. With a total network speed of approximately 1800 Mbps (574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1201 Mbps on the 5 GHz band), the RT-AX53U is 1.5 times faster than dual-band 802.11 routers ac 2x2.
 
Built for homes with multiple devices
With a revolutionary combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, 802.11ax technology provides up to 4 times more network capacity and efficiency in heavy traffic environments. Previous generation 802.11ac WiFi can only handle one device at a time on each network channel, which is an inefficient use of available bandwidth. OFDMA support in the WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard splits each channel into small subchannels, allowing signals from multiple devices* to be grouped and transmitted simultaneously, reducing latency for a smoother, more responsive WiFi experience.
 
Better battery life for your devices
Target Wake Time (TWT) allows RT-AX53U to schedule designated intervals for devices to transmit data. This allows them to sleep when there is no need to wait for the router signal, reducing power consumption by up to 7 times to significantly improve battery life*.
 
WiFi that goes further
Using the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard with OFDMA technology, RT-AX53U provides longer WiFi signal range and better coverage by dividing each channel into smaller subchannels. These subchannels have a smaller bandwidth that allows them to travel up to 80% farther1, resulting in a better WiFi connection throughout your home*.
 
Protection for your home network
RT-AX53U features ASUS AiProtection, a commercial-grade network security system powered by Trend Micro™ Smart Home Network. With AiProtection, all connected devices are protected, even if they do not have antivirus capabilities of their own, such as IoT devices. AiProtection blocks common Internet-based attacks before they reach the network, and if an infected device is detected on the network, AiProtection instantly blocks it from sending personal information to malicious servers.
 
Powerful WiFi system for the whole house. The way you want.
In most cases, your RT-AX53U can provide smooth and reliable WiFi in every part of your home. But WiFi coverage can be affected by many factors: room layout, construction materials, and even furniture. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that solves these problems: it creates a whole-home WiFi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and can use a combination of ASUS router models, protecting your investment! AiMesh gives you time-saving central control and seamless roaming capability. AiMesh is WiFi you can rely on, for all your devices, all the time!
 
Connectivity options
RT-AX53U has one Gigabit WAN port, three Gigabit LAN ports and one USB 2.0 port*. Smart TVs, gaming consoles, NAS storage devices, backup internet and more can now have their own dedicated ports, making RT-AX53U your solid digital home hub.
 
Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard user interface, configure, monitor and control network applications, all in one intuitive area. With quick setup, multi-device discovery, and flexible configurations, ASUSWRT makes the most of your network performance.

Characteristics

WAN connection
- Ethernet WAN: Yes
- DSL WAN: No
- SIM card slot: No
- Compatible with 3G / 4G USB modem: Yes
- WAN connection type: RJ-45

Wireless LAN Features
- Wi-Fi Band: Dual band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Connection
- Ethernet: Yes
- Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN, data transfer speed: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- Wiring technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
- Network standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
- Dynamic DNS: Yes
- VPN Support: VPN Client L2PT VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTP VPN Fusion

Mobile networks
- Mobile network generation: 4G
- 3G: Yes
- 4G: Yes
- 5G: No

Ports and Interfaces
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) number of ports: 3
- USB port: Yes
- Number of USB 2.0 ports: 1
- Memory card slot(s): No

Administration Features
- Bandwidth control: Yes
- Quality of service (QoS) support: Yes
- Wireless statistics: Yes
- Restore button: Yes
- WPS push button security: Yes
- MU-MIMO Technology: Yes

Security
- Supported security algorithms: SSH, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
- Firewall: Yes
- Guest access: Yes
- Parental control: Yes
- MAC, address filter: Yes
- DMZ Support: Yes

Protocols
- DHCP, server: Yes

Design
- Product color: Black
- Indication light: Yes
- LED indicators: LAN, Power, USB, WAN
- Integrated on/off switch: Yes
- Product type: Desktop router

Antenna
- Antenna design: External
- Antenna gain (max.): 2 dBi
- Number of antennas: 4
- Detachable antenna(s): Yes

Characteristics
- Built-in processor: Yes
- Internal memory: 256 MB
- Flash Memory: 128 MB
- Works with Amazon Alexa: Yes

Power control
- Power: AC, DC
- AC input voltage: 110 - 240 V
- AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Output voltage: 12V
- Output current: 1.5 A

Weight and measurements
- Weight: 346g