ASUS TUF AX5400 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router
The TUF-AX5400 comes along with a really aggressive design. It certainly fits the gaming theme with the extensive ventilation holes and 6 external antennas. ASUS also added a RGB light on the TUF logo which can be adjusted on the setting page or ASUS Router app.
ASUS TUF AX5400 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router with dedicated Gaming Port, 3 steps port forwarding, AiMesh for mesh WiFi, AiProtection Pro network security and AURA RGB lighting
ASUS TUF AX5400 Router Feature:
Ultrafast WiFi 6 – Delight in speeds up to 5400 Mbps and 4X network efficiency with OFDMA and 160 MHz channels.
Fast & Stable Wired Gaming – Dedicated gaming port to prioritize connected gaming device.
Easy Port Forwarding in 3 Steps – Open NAT makes port forwarding simple, eliminating frustrating and complicated manual configuration.
ASUS AiMesh Support— Create a flexible, seamless whole-home mesh network with AiMesh-compatible routers.
Tested Durability and Stable Operation – TUF Gaming AX5400 is built to be durable and undergoes verified testing to ensure reliable, stable operation.
ASUS TUF AX5400 Router Spec
| Model Name | ASUS TUF-AX5400 |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Product Segment | AX5400 ultimate AX performance : 574+4804 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) : up to 300 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 6 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 2×2 5GHz-2 4×4 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz tri-core processor |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash 512 MB RAM |
| Boosts speed | OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 100V~240V (50~60Hz) DC Output : 12 V with max. 2.5 A current |
| Package content | TUF Gaming AX5400 WiFi 6 router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card |
ASUS TUF AX5400 Router Performance
The ASUS TUF AX5400 Router offers a promising hardware specification. Asus claims transfer speeds of as high as 4.8 Gbits/sec for Wi-Fi 6 connections– matching the most expensive routers we’ve tested– and a still-swift 4.3 Gbits/sec for older Wi-Fi 5 devices. The new Wi-Fi 6E standard isn’t supported but there’s 4×4 MU-MIMO to help maximise throughput.
One area where costs have been cut is the 2.4 GHz radio, which tops out at a much slower 574Mbits/sec. That’s not a big deal, though, as that band is very rarely used for anything performance-critical.
Be aware, also, that despite the “Gaming” moniker the ASUS TUF AX5400 Router doesn’t run the dedicated Gaming Router firmware found on Asus’ ROG models. Although, it does provide a few gaming features and is configurable enough to let you get the best from your games with just a little tweaking.
ASUS TUF AX5400 Router Advantage:
4X Capacity. 2X Faster.
WiFi 6 provides faster wireless speeds with OFDMA, BSS coloring and MU-MIMO technologies, and it also boosts network efficiency, so all your devices get their fair share of WiFi bandwidth. It’s perfect for busy networks with lots of different WiFi devices, such as laptops, smartphones and smart home devices.
True Multi-Gigabit Wired Speeds.
For true multi-gigabit performance, you need both WAN and LAN connections that support these speeds. ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 features both WAN and LAN aggregation, so you can enjoy 2 Gbps wired speeds from your modem all the way to your PC or NAS.
WiFi that Goes Further.
We’ve designed ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 to give you the widest possible WiFi coverage. It uses OFDMA, a new technology in WiFi 6 that allows signals to travel further than they can in WiFi 5. With a 4×4 MIMO configuration and separate 2.4 GHz and 5GHz antennas to reduce interference, together with other enhancements such as beamforming, which focuses the signal towards each device, ASUS TUF AX5400 Router reaches every corner.
Stable and Durable.
ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 is engineered to deliver maximum WiFi performance. The vent location and double heatsink design improve cooling for increased stability, and the fixed antennas and metal port protectors increase physical durability.
Simultaneous Gaming and VPN.
VPN Fusion lets you run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection – simultaneously! Even if other network users need to use a VPN, you can still enjoy maximum gaming speeds.
Commercial-Grade Security for Your Home.
Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices, and even more so when there are devices without anti-virus capabilities such as IoT devices. ASUS TUF AX5400 Router includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. Every device is protected with ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400, and you can keep an eye on everything that’s happening on your network via the handy mobile app.
More Privacy, Anywhere.
Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via TUF Gaming AX5400 from anyplace in the world, due to its encrypted data-tunneling VPN technology. With ASUS TUF AX5400 Router, you can take your home network with you wherever you go– and say goodbye to web-based third-party VPNs!
Verdict
Asus TUF Gaming AX5400 makes it easy to prioritise your gaming devices and traffic. It also has that groovy RGB LED on top and Asus’ handy Gaming Port at the rear. Weigh in decent Wi-Fi 6 performance and a wealth of regular network configuration options and you’re looking at a decent deal. Obviously, the TUF Gaming AX5400 was never going to be the fastest or most specialised router on the market, but for £135 it has plenty to offer value-focused gamers and regular folks alike.
