ASUS 4G-AC86U Cat. 12 600Mbps Dual-Band AC2600 LTE Modem Router
ASUS has started selling a new wireless router that can combine mobile internet connections with traditional broadband internet, with the help of a SIM card from your mobile operator. The router is named ASUS 4G-AC68U, and it has some impressive features, that make it very appealing.
ASUS 4G-AC86U Feature:
Ultimate LTE Advanced Speed— Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 4G LTE Category 12 technology lets you enjoy as high as 600Mbps internet speeds everywhere.
Ultrafast Wi-Fi— AC2600 Wi-Fi speeds boosted with TurboQAM 4×4 dual-band technology to handle even the busiest home networks with ease
Ultrawide Coverage— High-performance antennas, ASUS AiRadar and Range Boost eliminate dead spots, and MU-MIMO maximizes Multi-device performance.
Commercial-grade Security— AiProtection, powered by Trend Micro ™, neutralizes and blocks internet security threats for all your connected smart devices.
Easy WiFi Portal— Easy share your network with click-through Free WiFi portal; grow your business with sign-on Captive Portal to set up customer or visitor WiFi within steps.
ASUS 4G-AC86U Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS 4G-AC86U |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IEEE 802.11e IEEE 802.11i IPv4 IPv6 |
| Product Segment | AC2600 ultimate AC performance : 800+1733 Mbps |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) (256QAM) : up to 800 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1733 Mbps |
| Antenna | Internal dual-band antenna x 3 External dual-band antenna x 1 External 3dBi antenna x 2 for Mobile |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash 512 MB RAM |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 4, RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 Nano SIM slot x 1 |
| Package content | 4G-AC86U Mobile Modem WiFi router Nano SIM Tray RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card |
ASUS 4G-AC86U Performance
One of the distinctive features of the ASUS 4G-AC68U wireless router is the fact that it has a SIM slot for using mobile 4G or 3G internet connections. ASUS says that this router features the latest LTE Category 6 mobile broadband, which combines two cellular bands to give you internet download speeds of up to 300Mbps. We took each SIM one by one, connected the router to the appropriate mobile operator and then ran SpeedTest on a desktop computer that was connected to the router, using an Ethernet cable.
On Orange, we had relatively close results: 38.42 Mbps for the download and 29.21 Mbps for the upload.
On Telekom, we had much weaker results: 16.06 Mbps for the download and 6.06 Mbps for the upload. But, such low speeds are not the fault of the ASUS 4G-AC68U wireless router but of Telekom, which does not have the greatest coverage in our area.
After making these measurements on the ASUS 4G-AC68U wireless router, we took the same SIM cards and plugged them into an ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro smartphone, and ran the same tests with SpeedTest. On the smartphone, we had similar results on all three mobile operators. This confirms the fact that mobile internet connections are not very fast. They work on the ASUS 4G-AC68U wireless router but you may not intend to use them as your main internet connection unless there’s no alternative in your area.
ASUS 4G-AC86U Advantage:
The true wireless network where you need it
The new ASUS 4G-AC86U offers unparalleled convenience of use. Long-term tests guarantee wide compatibility and reliability. Just insert a SIM card and enjoy the convenience of 3G/4G mobile broadband connection anyplace for home and SOHO with less mess of cable.
Super-fast 600Mbps mobile broadband!
With 4G-AC86U you can flexibly and quick access internet through the blazingly-fast 4G mobile broadband technology and take full advantage of the LTE Advanced Cat. 12 network with Carrier Aggregation technology to increase data transfer of as high as 600Mbps.
Experience Super-Fast Wireless Speeds
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi) and 4×4 MU-MIMO technology, the 802.11 ac chipset gives the 4G-AC86U faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, the TurboQAM technology delivers 4×4 802.11 n reaches 800 Mbps, while on the 5GHz band it blazes to 1733 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment in your home. You can enjoy ultra-smooth online video streaming, gaming, snappier web surfing and other bandwidth-demanding tasks without a wired connection.
Once with dual-core processors inside, do more at
ASUS 4G-AC86U features a 64-bit dual core processor that eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are uninterrupted.
AiRadar– TX Beamforming Support
With AiRadar Beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning to extend coverage, increase dynamic data speed, and enhanced stability.
Remove Network Bottlenecks
Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) lets you keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing network traffic. You can prioritize applications for instance streaming video or web surfing, as well as gaming. It’s the perfect ally for delivering low-latency WiFi everywhere in your home.
AiProtection Your Digital Playground is Protected
ASUS 4G-AC86U incorporates ASUS AiProtection, a commercial-grade network security system powered by Trend Micro ™ Smart Home Network. With AiProtection, all connected devices are protected, even if they have no antivirus capability of their own– such as IoT devices.
AiProtection blocks common internet-based attacks before they reach the network, and if an infected device is detected on the network, AiProtection instantly blocks it to prevent it sending any personal information to malicious servers.
Connectivity Options
ASUS 4G-AC86U has one Gigabit WAN port, four Gigabit LAN ports, and USB 2.0 port. Smart TV, game consoles, NAS storage devices, backup internet and more can now have their own dedicated ports, making ASUS 4G-AC86U your solid digital home hub.
With built-in USB 2.0 port, you can connect USB-enabled devices, such as external storage drives, printers and share them conveniently with other users via Wi-Fi.
Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, monitor, control, and setup network applications all in one intuitive area. With 30-second setup, multi-device detection, and flexible settings, ASUSWRT makes the most of your network performance.
