It can be used as either a WAN port (to connect to your modem or network box) or LAN port (to connect to your Ethernet devices). It also has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (read: USB 3.0) for connecting external storage and support for the highly robust WPA3 encryption and DFS channels - which can help avoid interference from your neighbors’ 5GHz networks.Īn extra 2.5Gbps Ethernet port sits alongside the typical Gigabit WAN and four Gigabit LAN ports, and while most people might never need that much speed, it’s a critical addition for those who already have access to gigabit-plus internet plans or desktop computers with 2.5Gbps ports - and also helps future-proof the router. Plus, it doesn’t skimp on features, including guest networking on 2.4GHz and 5GHz schedule-based parental controls for websites and applications quality-of-service rules (QoS) a built-in traffic analyzing tool for games and apps and an OpenVPN server so you can safely connect to your home network from outside. It also prompts you to download the latest version of the router’s firmware, which is an important security feature.
The RT-AX86U takes up less shelf space with its vertical design, and its browser-based configuration portal makes it easy to set up. Specifically, it was an exceptional router for larger homes packed with devices, and even better if you have an internet plan above 200Mbps. With some of the best speeds at the longest range on our hardest tests, it also handled multiple devices better than any other router we tested and includes advanced features like 2.5Gbps Ethernet, link aggregation, guest networks, Wi-Fi scheduling and an OpenVPN server. The Asus RT-AX86U offers incredible performance in a relatively smaller footprint at a reasonable price. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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