Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. At this time, the local network was split between the bands, and the wired connection could show 831 Mbps download and 906 Mbps upload speed. Having said all of this, Asus seem to have been a little sporadic with their firmware for the Pro models recently although they are both fully supported so this should be temporary hopefully. Interestingly, the intermediate measurement between these positions showed no difference with the farthest point, although it was expected that there would be less speed left at the latter. The RT-AX86U did well at punching a strong Wi-Fi signal through walls and ceilings, with scores of 698.

In any case, the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro looks fit for purpose and will most likely make a good addition to a gamer’s workplace.Through both the ASUS Router app and the web interface, you can easily set up and manage your VPN connections, including OpenVPN and WireGuard to meet more of your VPN scenarios. Gen Intel® Core™ processors deliver outsized performance in a 4×4 form factor with up to 12 processor cores (4P+8E) and up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4 memory. Small size and brilliant graphics technologies make Intel® NUC systems an ideal choice for collaboration, digital signage, and more. It’s a refreshing change from routers that sport anywhere from four to eight antennas – and risk looking like hat racks – like the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 and the TP-Link Archer AX6000.

That said, the TP-Link AX6000 couldn’t even maintain a connection at that distance, while the Netgear RAX80 moved 20. Commercial-grade network security - Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats. No complex configuration is needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to the special LAN port to give you a fast, stable connection that’s always at the head of the queue. Due to its portable size and ease of installation, the Intel® NUC makes it easy to add devices and scale up rapidly based on changing productivity needs. AIO Chassis as the base of the machine, we are able to provide the ultimate in experiences never before seen in an All In One form factor.

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Using the browser connection, the RT-AX86U’s Network Map screen’s blue and gray color scheme has less visual pizazz compared to the Nighthawk XR1000’s DumaOS Dashboard but is just as capable. Standard functions of parental control and traffic analysis remained for controlling connected devices. Oversight tools like Application Monitor, Player Failover and Advanced Features make Intel NUC devices easy for admins. ASUS RT-AX86U Pro may well be that, providing not only really high speed and stable operation, but also offering a considerable number of additional functions.After recently getting a Full Fiber connection, I knew my ISP supplied router was connecting without drops at over the supplied speed. RT-AX86 Series supports ASUS AiMesh, a unique mesh-networking technology that creates a whole-home network using multiple ASUS routers. It supports up to a 2 Gbps internet connection, so you can unlock the full potential of high-speed networking for both wired and WiFi connections.