ASUS RT-AX56U
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13632
AED
21900
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Key Features
- DSL WAN: No
- 3G/4G USB modem compatibility: No
- 3G: No
- 4G: No
- Firewall: Yes
- Port triggering: Yes
- WLAN data transfer rate (first band): 54, 574Mbit/s
- WLAN data transfer rate (max): 1200Mbit/s
- WLAN data transfer rate (second band): 300, 1201Mbit/s
- WLAN data transfer rate (third band): 1201Mbit/s
- Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bandwidth control: Yes
- VPN server: IPSec server, OpenVPN Server, PPTP Server
- Printer server: Yes
- Guest access: Yes
Specifications
Features
Antennas quantity
2
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
✓
Internal memory
256MB, 512MB
Processor frequency
1.50MHz, 1500MHz
Quality of Service (QoS) support
✓
On/off switch
✓
Security algorithms
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, IPSec, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPS
Product colour
Black
DHCP client
✓
DHCP server
✓
Product type
Tabletop router
Port forwarding
✓
Weight & dimensions
Weight
406g, 456g
Height
47.50mm, 205mm
Depth
66mm, 129.30mm
Width
147mm, 223.50mm
Management features
Web-based management
✓
Firmware upgradeable
✓
System event log
✓
WPS push button
✓
Bandwidth control
✓
Power
External power adapter
✓
Output current
2 A
Output voltage
12 V
AC input voltage
110 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Input current
1.75 A
Power source type
AC, DC
Performance
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wireless LAN features
VPN support
IPSec, IPSec server, IPSec server
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
PPTP client
L2TP client
OpenVPN client, L2TP, L2TP client, OpenVPN client, OpenVPN server, PPTP, PPTP client, PPTP server
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
✓
High power
✓
Guest access
✓
WLAN data transfer rate (third band)
1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
1200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
300Mbit/s, 1201Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
54Mbit/s, 574Mbit/s
System requirements
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mobile operating systems supported
Android, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
Other features
Mac compatibility
✓
Parental control
✓
Bandwidth (second)
5 GHz
Bandwidth (first)
2.40 GHz
WLAN data transfer rates supported
1, 11, 12, 18, 2, 24, 300, 36, 48, 5.5, 54, 6, 9
Filtering
✓
xDSL connection
✗
Software
Firewall security
DoS protection, SPI intrusion detection
Firewall
✓
Design
Reset button
✓
LED indicators
LAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN
Computer system
Processor cores
4
Built-in processor
✓
Packaging content
Warranty card
✓
Quick start guide
✓
Cables included
LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included
✓
Network
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Management protocols
DDNS, DHCP, DMZ, DNS Proxy, IGMP v1/v2/v3, NTP Client, Port Forwarding, Port Trigger, System Event Log, UPnP
Wi-Fi band
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile network connection
✗
SIM card slot
✗
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN
✓
URL filtering
✓
Ethernet LAN interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
VPN server
IPSec server, OpenVPN Server, PPTP Server
Printer server
✓
Port triggering
✓
Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack
✓
Memory card slot(s)
✗
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
4, 5
USB port
✓
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
1
Ethernet WAN
✓
USB ports quantity
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Memory
Flash memory
256MB, 512MB
Security
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
✓
MAC address filtering
✗
DMZ support
✓
DoS attack prevention
✓
Antenna
Antenna design
External
Mobile network
3G
✗
4G
✗
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
WAN connection
WAN connection type
RJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibility
✗
DSL WAN
✗
Product Details
Next Gen Connectivity for Fastest Sharing
The ASUS RT-AC56U leads the way in next generation routers, offering dual-band Gigabit wireless with all-new 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Its powerful dual-core CPU and 256MB DDR3 RAM provide the best performance in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band works at up to 867Mbps, while the 2.4GHz frequency tops 300Mbps, serving an incredible combined bandwidth of 1167Mbps. That's three times the speed of standard 2x2 wireless-N routers! Plus, a USB 3.0 port means data transfers at up to ten times the speed of USB 2.0, and the RT-AC56U comes dressed up in the classy black diamond design. Together with USB 3.0, the ASUS AiCloud app makes cloud access anywhere easy. This smart mobile application expands seamless ASUS cloud experiences to Android and iOS devices, so you can quickly access, sync, stream, and share content. The exclusive ASUSWRT interface delivers 30-second setup, multiple SSIDs, and IPv6 support to further enhance networking, while USB 3.0/USB 2.0 ports instantly turn the RT-AC56U into a file, 3G/4G sharing, enhanced media server, VPN, and printer server for the ultimate in multi-role router functionality
World’s Fastest Wi-Fi: 802.11ac
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac Broadcom chipset gives the RT-AC56U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. Compared with current 802.11n, the RT-AC56U delivers up to 867Mbps at 5GHz, which is 3X faster than previous 802.11n 2x2 router! The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it’s time to upgrade to the next generation so you can expand you connectivity now and in future.
AiRadar improves Wi-Fi performance
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 802.11ac beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability.
ASUS AiCloud – Your world on demand
ASUS AiCloud is a smart and easy mobile application that brings your ASUS cloud experience to iOS and Android. Access, stream, sync, and share all your files on the go from both public and private cloud storage services.
Dual-Band Connectivity for Lag-Free Entertainment
Delivering 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent bands at up to 300Mbps and 867Mbps, respectively, the RT-AC56U has a total speed of up to 1167Mbps, and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in HD or support online gaming and other demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5GHz band.
With the RT-AC56U, setup is a breeze. Simply power and connect the router and open a browser on a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a notebook or pad. You will then be taken to a setup page with a prompt to enter the ID/password from your internet provider, and that’s it! Setting up your network is easier than ever.
Smart auto-detection design makes it possible for you to go from first plugging in the RT-AC56U to setup completion in under 30 seconds! Compared to the lengthy installs and hassles of other routers, this development from ASUS offers a true wonder of ease of use, and puts the most extreme networking
ASUSWRT - Powerful Functions and Extra-Easy Management
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, you can setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. The whole-new dashboard interface lets you manage all clients and settings via a single graphical interface, and provides 1-click updates.
Do you game a lot, or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-AC56U has Quality of Service (QoS) standards that let you select how much bandwidth is prioritized for virtually any task. Plus, the traffic monitor allows you to check your web usage in a clear graphical interface.
Highest USB speeds and double the connectivity for easier sharing
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 features data transfers up 10X faster than USB 2.0, which is also included. Two USB ports make the RT-AC56U perfect for file, multimedia, and 3G/4G sharing, while ASUS AiDisk offers remote access and a wide range of compatible devices content streaming.
Download and Stream Anywhere
Download Master and enhanced media server let you download and play multimedia files stored on router-attached USB storage on a wide range of compatible devices such as PC, pad, PS3, Xbox, and smart TV. Download Master can also download files while your PC is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.
VPN Server Enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data — no matter where you are. Featuring MPPE encryption, your data transmission remains always secure and confidential.
Discrete and Secure Wi-Fi Networks via Guest Access
The RT-AC56U supports up to three wireless networks over the 2.4GHz band and three over the 5GHz band, so you can set up usage times and limit access with advanced controls, including parental settings.
Powerful Online Multitasking with 300,000 Data Sessions
Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-AC56U has around 20 times the networking capacity of conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance.
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