ASUS RT-AC86U


 * • 2167 Mbps max PHY rate for the 80MHz wide 5GHz channel,
 * • 750 Mbps max. PHY rate for the 40MHz wide 2.4GHz channel = 2900 Mbps class



"RT-AC86U REV 1.40" and "1650" is silkscreened on the board.
 * Web GUI: http://router.asus.com

According to the Model Names Confirmation Letter at the FCC: "Model No:
 * ASUS RT-AC86U (RT-AC86A/RT-AC86P/RT-AC86R/RT-AC86X)
 * ASUS RT-AC68U Extreme, ASUS RT-AC2900 (ASUS AC2900)
 * are identical in electrical, mechanical and physical design

The difference between these models is only for marketing purpose"

''XX in the default SSID refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz
 * MAC address found on the label on the back of the router''

A Class II Permissive Change Letter submitted to the FCC 11/14/2017
 * indicates two major changes to the product:


 * 1. Add WLAN 5G band 2 and band 3 functions (DFS)
 * 2. Add Mesh function. (AiMesh)

Overview

 * Ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 2167 Mbps for
 * low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and fast file-sharing


 * 4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled Wi-Fi range
 * ASUS Router App lets control network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC.
 * Exclusive built-in game accelerator from WTFast lets you enjoy smooth gameplay
 * in supported multi-player online games


 * AiProtection with Trend Micro for triple-strength network security, plus robust
 * Parental Controls and privacy protection


 * Revolutionary MU-MIMO technology can connect multiple MU-MIMO-compatible
 * clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously


 * With built-in USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports, you can connect USB-enabled
 * devices, such as external storage drives, printers, or a 3G/4G dongle to your
 * ASUS router and share them conveniently with other users via Wi-Fi
 * And with USB 3.1 Gen 1, you can enjoy up to 10x faster data transfer speeds

Reviews

 * ASUS RT-AC86U on SmallNetBuilder
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on Digital Citizen
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on GreenTechReviews (RU)
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on OpenITforum (PL)

Forum threads

 * ASUS RT-AC86U on SNB forums (RMerlin)
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on ASUS VIP official forums
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on Whirlpool forums
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on OpenITforum (PL)
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on Asus forums (TW)
 * ASUS RT-AC86U on AsusSmart (CN)

Spec. aggregators

 * On Whirlpool

Images

 * ASUS RT-AC86U photo gallery on OpenITforum