Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Asus RT-AC86U Wireless AC 2900Mbps Gigabit Router and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus RT-AC86U Wireless AC 2900Mbps Gigabit Router.
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Published: 2018-01-10, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Solid throughput performance, MU-MIMO streaming, Excellent prioritization controls, Built-in network protection, Robust features and management settings,
Middling file-transfer speeds, Vertical mount only
The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features...
Published: 2017-12-23, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
You can customize just about every setting and the 5GHz speeds are amazing. It also has gaming-centric features, security for your entire home and USB 3.1 Gen 1 for fast network storage and printing
You can only use the app while you're connected to your home network, and the physical router has to stand upright with no wall mount option. It's only dual-band, so it lacks an extra 5GHz band to alleviate network congestion
At $200, the Asus RT-AC86U is one of the best all-around routers. It has all the latest features, including extra security for all of your devices. This router should maximize your bandwidth and keep your home network running smoothly...
Four stream 5 GHz radio, Full complement of ASUSWRT features, Strong wired routing performance
Storage sharing didn't work, Auto 20/40 in 2.4 GHz could cause connection drops
The ASUS RT-AC68U/NETGEAR R7000 "First Look" review has been in the top-five most read articles every week since it was published in October 2013 (!), an eternity in the Wi-Fi router biz. So the question is, is the AC86U (and NETGEAR R7000P) likely to now...
ASUS has a gem of a router with the RT-AC86U, like I mentioned earlier in the article I used this solution for nearly two months in my home network and it's perhaps the most solid platform I've ever used.To me that says a lot, because every solution that...
You can customize just about every setting and the 5GHz speeds are amazing. It also has gaming-centric features, security for your entire home and USB 3.1 Gen 1 for fast network storage and printing
You can only use the app while you're connected to your home network, and the physical router has to stand upright with no wall mount option. It's only dual-band, so it lacks an extra 5GHz band to alleviate network congestion
At $200, the Asus RT-AC86U is one of the best all-around routers. It has all the latest features, including extra security for all of your devices. This router should maximize your bandwidth and keep your home network running smoothly...
Great throughput performance, User interface was very easy to use and thought out, VPN server and client for cutting-edge security, Easy set up, AiMesh support
No support for VPN Fusion
What can I say about this router but damn, it was way better than I expected! I have used a lot of routers both wireless and wired and both for home and commercial use. As a network security engineer, I look at a device like this from many angles both in...
The RT-AC86U is solid choice to replace your router that just doesn't seem to cut it anymore. It has all the features and performance you need for a big family or office.(previously published in issue February)...
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Published: 2017-10-18, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: The latest high-end routers are, more often than not, large, chunky boxes that weigh over a kilogram and take up more space than some gaming consoles.Thus, it is refreshing to find that Asus has reverted to a compact design for its new RT-AC86U dual-band...
Rendimiento excelente LANLAN en todas las mediciones con un grandísimo rendimiento, aunque no ha sido capaz de pasar la prueba de los 1.000 hilos TCP, Rendimiento excelente LANWAN en todas las mediciones, pasando la prueba de los 1.000 hilos TCP con un gr
No tiene la triple VLAN de Movistar FTTH para tener todos y cada uno de los servicios que ofrece el router original. ASUS nos ha asegurado que en unas semanas tendremos disponible un firmware beta con esta funcionalidad
Este nuevo router ASUS RT-AC86U ha cumplido con todas nuestras expectativas de manera sobresaliente. El rendimiento global es simplemente perfecto, no tiene ninguna debilidad que hayamos podido detectar durante la semana de pruebas intensivas realizadas.E...
Published: 2018-07-16, Author: Jacek , review by: Chip.de
Gute Leistung, Smartmodus, Viele Optionen im Web-GUI, MU-MIMO Unterstützt
Kein DSL-Modem
Im Testlabor zeigt sich der WLAN-Router Asus RT-AC86U überzeugend und kommt daher auf 87,1 von 100 Punkte. Während unserer Labortests können wir einige Highlights ausmachen: In den Kategorien Funktionalität, Installation & Konfiguration, Performance und A...
