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title: "AC2900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC86U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, WTFast Game Accelerator, Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS"
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# 2900 Mbps dual-band speed 1.8GHz dual-core processor Lifetime Trend Micro security AC2900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC86U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, WTFast Game Accelerator, Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** A$569
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Dominate your digital domain with ASUS AC2900 – where speed meets security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AC2900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC86U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, WTFast Game Accelerator, Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS by asus
- **How much does it cost?** A$569 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Built-in Trend Micro protection guards your network 24/7, neutralizing threats before they reach you.
- • **Smart Mesh & App Control:** Expand coverage effortlessly with AiMesh and manage your network anytime via the intuitive ASUS Router app.
- • **Blazing-Fast Dual-Band WiFi:** Experience seamless 4K UHD streaming and lag-free gaming with combined speeds up to 2900 Mbps.
- • **Powerhouse Processor Inside:** 1.8GHz 32-bit dual-core CPU optimizes network traffic for ultra-smooth connectivity across all devices.
- • **Next-Level Game Acceleration:** WTFast technology reduces ping and latency, giving you the competitive edge every gamer craves.

## Overview

The ASUS AC2900 RT-AC86U is a dual-band gigabit wireless router delivering ultra-fast 2900 Mbps speeds powered by the latest 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology and a 1.8GHz dual-core processor. Designed for gamers and streamers, it features WTFast game acceleration, adaptive QoS, and AiMesh compatibility for extended coverage. Enhanced with lifetime Trend Micro internet security and managed via a user-friendly app, it ensures a secure, high-performance network experience for all connected devices.

## Description

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Review: Phenomenal speed and coverage. Great buy - Great router. Installation was a breeze. The Asus router app is intuitive and gets the job done. Compared to the router given by the ISP this one is phenomenal... Big boost in speed and coverage. Have two of them and linked to the app. Slightly on the expensive side for the features and performance. But a single router, well placed, can easily cover a large house.
Review: Fast router - While this is a great router from ASUS and everything now works perfectly, this purchase required the use of Google Translate as the initial setup is in Chinese. Once I'd figured out to use the translator, I could then change the language to English, update the firmware and now everything is fine. Given the price saving, this was a small inconvenience.

## Features

- Connector Type : USB
- Dual-band (2.4 plus 5 GHz) AC2900 wireless router with the latest 802. 11AC MU-MIMO technology for data transfer speeds up to 2900 Mbps
- 1.8GHz 32bit dual-core processor optimizes network traffic and connectivity speeds from the USB 3. 1 Gen1 and 4x Gigabit LAN ports
- Designed for lag-free online gaming and flawless 4K UHD streaming with WTFast game Accelerator and adaptive QoS; Product Segment: AC2900 ultimate AC performance: 750 plus 2167 Mbps
- A protection powered by Trend Micro provides built-in 24/7 protection from external attacks and threats, neutralizing them before they reach your network or connected devices. DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current.Manage your network with the ASUS router app – setup your network, manage usage and parental controls, even get instant notifications about important network-based events. Connected devices must be 802. 11 ac-compatible for best results. Ac input: 110v240v(5060hz)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0752FD3XJ |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Antenna Type | Retractable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,536 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #1,662 in Routers |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | RT-AC86U networking router |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Tablet, Laptop, Smartphone, Security Camera, Gaming Console, Smart Television |
| Compatible devices | Personal Computer, Tablet, Laptop, Smartphone, Security Camera, Gaming Console, Smart Television |
| Connectivity Technology | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | amazon_alexa |
| Coverage | Improved wireless signal coverage with AiMesh technology and dual-band frequency |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,642 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2900 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Frequency band class | Dual-Band |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00889349624609, 04712900663402 |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.8L x 8.4W x 22H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | ASUS RT-AC86U Dual Band Wireless Router AC2900 WiFi with 4-Port Gigabit LAN, 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor, USB 3.1 Gen1 and Aiprotection Network Security Powered by Trend Micro |
| Item Weight | 907 g |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 750 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | RT-AC86U |
| Model Number | RT-AC86U |
| Model name | RT-AC86U |
| Number of Antennas | 4 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Aimesh, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Parental Control, QoS |
| RAM Memory Installed | 512 MB |
| Router Network Type | Dual Band |
| Security Protocol | WEP |
| Special features | Aimesh, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Parental Control, QoS |
| UPC | 889349624609 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 19 Volts |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |
| Wireless communication standard | 802.11ac |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Model name:** RT-AC86U
- **Special features:** Aimesh, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Parental Control, QoS
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11ac

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Id there a way to control transmission power? I live in a small apartment and I would like to lower it so it doesn’t blast through the entire building**
A: Good on you for not using up more of the spectrum than you need.  Some people only think of themselves rahter than only broadcasting at the power they need for quality results.  You are the kind of neighbor I want.  In the professional tab you will find setting levels for each band.  You can get more granular (I believe) with the Merlin version of the software which is endorsed by Asus and will not void your warranty.   And yes, you should make sure you disable WEP, change the  administrative name and password (which should be really tough) and set a new ssid and complex passwords for WPA2 encryption.

**Q: What is the maximum number of nodes that can be added to an AiMesh network?**
A: After 7 nodes there aren't much improvements in terms of performance.

**Q: Why is the asus rt-ax92u considerably more affordable than the asus rt-ax88u??**
A: hi Chris, I think it's a supply and demand thing and Asus pricing. Prices on all routers seem to be changing daily. With more people working from home and needing networking equipment, router pricing was crazy for a few months, but seems to have settled down a bit now. 

The ax88 is older (released in 2018) and has more wired ports and accounts for some of the price difference but not all of it. ax92 was released late 2019. Both good routers IMO, I would lean more toward the ax92 as it's a bit newer and will likely get firmware updates sooner than the ax88. Good luck with you choice.

**Q: I wish to confirm the rt-ax92u will mesh with the rt-ac88u?  (i have 2 meshed now)**
A: I have the rtac880u and have it meshed with 2 rtax92u as repeaters so there is only 1 SSID and it works well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal speed and coverage. Great buy
*by S***R on 6 March 2020*

Great router. Installation was a breeze. The Asus router app is intuitive and gets the job done. Compared to the router given by the ISP this one is phenomenal... Big boost in speed and coverage. Have two of them and linked to the app. Slightly on the expensive side for the features and performance. But a single router, well placed, can easily cover a large house.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast router
*by R***B on 11 December 2019*

While this is a great router from ASUS and everything now works perfectly, this purchase required the use of Google Translate as the initial setup is in Chinese. Once I'd figured out to use the translator, I could then change the language to English, update the firmware and now everything is fine. Given the price saving, this was a small inconvenience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, inexpensive, high performance router
*by M***O on 20 January 2019*

I thought I had reviewed this router some time ago, but apparently I forgot to do it. I bought one in December 2017 and one in March, 2018. Both are being used and are set up in my two-story, 3100 sq-ft house, in router+AP mode to provide high strength 5 GHz coverage for the entire house. I'm not using AiMesh mode and haven't tried it. These have been great routers for my needs. Fast, inexpensive, reliable. I started with just one RT-AC86U that replaced my RT-AC3100 that had replaced my RT-AC68U, and I found that, overall, RT-AC86U provided better range and speed for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands than either of those two routers for multiple types of devices (Mac laptop, Android phone, iPad). I did a fairly extensive set of tests that can be found on the SNB forums. I was able to connect in the far bedrooms on the 2.4 GHz band with just a single router and had no problem doing typical internet surfing, but while the connection strength and speed was better than the two previous routers, it still wasn't what I wanted. After doing a fair bit of reading, I realized that no single router would provide the 5 GHz coverage that I wanted in the far bedrooms, so I bought a second RT-AC86U, and set it up in AP mode at a location suitable to provide good signal strength in the far bedrooms. Running in main+AP mode requires a dedicated ethernet connection between the two routers. Running this cable is easy for some, but not others. AiMesh is an option for those who don't have the option of running an ethernet cable. For the main AC86U, I have both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios enabled, and the satellite AC86U has only the 5 GHz radio enabled. I did this because the 2.4 GHz band on the main AC86U does sufficiently cover the entire house. This dual router setup has been 100% reliable since the day I set it up. My router settings are fairly simple. No attached storage because I have a dedicated NAS. I have several ports on my "server" computer forwarded. The VPN server on the router is enabled, and I use it routinely without issue. Most of the other bells and whistles are disabled. I'm not using traffic monitoring, nor am I using AiProtection. No gamers on my network. I have a typical range of devices connecting - several computers, several phones, security cameras, NAS, printer. All work without issue. WiFi speeds with a strong signal are as good as can be expected. My MacBookPro with 3x3 5 GHz consistently has a 1300 mbps link speed in the vicinity of either router, and transfers to/from my server computer from this laptop go at 70 MB/s. LAN speeds over ethernet are quite fast. If I set up jumbo frames, I can saturate the 1GB/s ethernet between my server computer and NAS in both read and write mode. Its a bit slower with a standard MTU. I will say that obtaining good hand-off between the two AC86Us as people move from location to location in the house took a bit of tuning. I had to enable the Roaming Assistant option on the main AC86U to kick devices off it when the 5 GHz signal strength falls below -66 dBm. Something like this has to be done because most devices don't readily disconnect from one access point until signal strength is in the pits, even when there is another high strength access point in the vicinity. To summarize again, this is a great, inexpensive, high performance router in my experience. 04/05/2020 UPDATE I'm puzzled by the nearly 20% 1-star reviews because I now have four of these in service, two at my house and two at my cabin (large property), and all of them work perfectly. Either I've been really lucky with all four, or there is something about the settings and/or other equipment for some people that is causing issues. 07/21/2021 UPDATE My four RT-AC86Us continue to work flawlessly. Performance and functionality of the devices continue to improve as ASUS and Merlin continue to improve the firmware for this router and other ASUS routers. At the current price of $150, this is an outstanding router to have even considering that AX (WIFI 6) routers are now available. IMHO, WIFI 6 is a bit of a gimmick. 98% of people will not benefit from WIFI 6 even if your laptop/phone/tablet are WIFI 6. There just aren't many needs for that kind of speed, and the reality is that the half-duplex nature of all wifi along with the additional error checking result in a data transmission latency that reduces the value of a very high speed wifi protocol.

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