Overview
The ASUS RT-BE86U is a BE6800 dual-band WiFi 7 router designed for high-throughput home, office, and network environments requiring multi-gigabit wired and wireless connectivity. It supports WiFi 7 with aggregate theoretical wireless speeds up to 6800Mbps, combining up to 1032Mbps on 2.4GHz and 5764Mbps on 5GHz.
WiFi 7 Connectivity
The RT-BE86U supports IEEE 802.11be WiFi 7 while maintaining compatibility with previous WiFi generations. Its 5GHz radio uses a 4x4 configuration, while the 2.4GHz radio uses 3x3. Support for 4096-QAM, OFDMA, beamforming, and 20/40/80/160MHz channel bandwidth provides the wireless platform for high-speed and high-density deployments.
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
The router provides one 10Gb Ethernet port configurable for WAN or LAN use, one 2.5Gb Ethernet WAN/LAN port, and three additional 2.5Gb LAN ports. This gives the RT-BE86U a strong wired networking platform for multi-gigabit internet services, high-speed NAS connections, workstations, and other bandwidth-intensive devices.
USB Connectivity
Two USB ports are provided: one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and one USB 2.0 Gen 1 port. These interfaces support compatible storage and network-sharing applications through the router's ASUS networking platform.
AiMesh and Network Management
ASUS AiMesh allows compatible ASUS routers to operate together as a mesh network. The RT-BE86U can function as an AiMesh primary router or node and also supports wireless router, access point, media bridge, and repeater operating modes.
Security and Network Features
The RT-BE86U includes ASUS AiProtection Pro, router security assessment, malicious-site blocking, two-way intrusion prevention, infected-device prevention and blocking, VPN functions, guest networking, and parental controls. ASUSWRT and the ASUS Router app provide network configuration and management.
Key Features
- BE6800 dual-band WiFi 7 with up to 6800Mbps combined theoretical wireless speed
- 10Gb Ethernet WAN/LAN plus four 2.5Gb Ethernet ports
- 2.6GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 256MB flash memory
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 connectivity
- ASUS AiMesh, AiProtection Pro, VPN, and advanced network management features
Applications
The RT-BE86U is suited to multi-gigabit internet connections, high-speed home and office networks, NAS connectivity, gaming systems, media streaming, high-bandwidth workstations, and WiFi 7 device deployments.
DC Supplies Product Note
For deployments using multi-gigabit internet or LAN infrastructure, the dedicated 10Gb Ethernet port and four 2.5Gb Ethernet interfaces provide substantially more wired capacity than conventional gigabit routers.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Part Number / MPN | RT-BE86U |
| Product Type | BE6800 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router |
| Wireless Standard | WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Wireless Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| 2.4GHz Data Rate | Up to 1032Mbps |
| 5GHz Data Rate | Up to 5764Mbps |
| Combined Wireless Speed | Up to 6800Mbps |
| Transmit / Receive | 2.4GHz 3x3 / 5GHz 4x4 |
| Antennas | 3 External + 1 Internal |
| Processor | 2.6GHz Quad-Core |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Flash Memory | 256MB |
| 10Gb Ethernet | 1 x 10Gb WAN/LAN |
| 2.5Gb Ethernet | 1 x 2.5Gb WAN/LAN + 3 x 2.5Gb LAN |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 1 x USB 2.0 Gen 1 |
| Wireless Technologies | OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40/80/160MHz |
| Operating Modes | Wireless Router, Access Point, Media Bridge, Repeater, AiMesh Node |
| Mesh Support | ASUS AiMesh |
| Security | AiProtection Pro, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, Firewall |
| Power Input | 110–240V AC, 50–60Hz |
| DC Output | 12V / 5A or 19.5V / 2.31A |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Dimensions | 235 × 90 × 316mm |
| Weight | 854g |
FAQs
What WiFi standard does the ASUS RT-BE86U support?
The RT-BE86U supports WiFi 7 based on IEEE 802.11be and is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards.
How fast is the ASUS RT-BE86U?
Its theoretical WiFi 7 rates are up to 1032Mbps on 2.4GHz and 5764Mbps on 5GHz, for a BE6800 combined rating.
Does the RT-BE86U have a 10Gb Ethernet port?
Yes. It has one 10Gb Ethernet port that can operate as WAN or LAN, plus four 2.5Gb Ethernet ports.
Can the RT-BE86U be used in an ASUS AiMesh network?
Yes. The RT-BE86U supports ASUS AiMesh as both a primary router and an AiMesh node.
How many USB ports does the RT-BE86U have?
It has one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and one USB 2.0 Gen 1 port.
