{"product_id":"asus-rt-ax52-pro-ax3000-dual-band-wifi-6-router","title":"ASUS RT-AX52 Pro AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS RT-AX52 Pro AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router is built for households and small offices that need to connect many devices at once without congestion. It supports the WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard with OFDMA and MU-MIMO to distribute bandwidth across multiple clients efficiently, and its AiMesh compatibility lets you extend coverage by adding other compatible routers. Built-in VPN tools and parental control scheduling make it a practical choice for homes where both security and access management matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi 6 with OFDMA and MU-MIMO\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supporting 802.11ax, it uses OFDMA to allocate channels across multiple devices simultaneously, reducing wait times in busy households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3000 Mbps combined wireless speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — It delivers up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, with 1024-QAM for higher data rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiMesh for whole-home coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — It can operate as a primary AiMesh router or as a node, letting you build a unified network with other compatible ASUS routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in VPN server and client\u003c\/strong\u003e — It supports multiple VPN protocols including WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP, and IPSec, plus Instant Guard for one-click secure browsing on public networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParental control scheduling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Customised internet schedules let you set time-based access rules for devices on the network without needing a separate app or subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible operating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — It runs as a router, access point, AiMesh node, or repeater, so it can slot into an existing network setup without replacing everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 6 (802.11ax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Speed (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 2402 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Speed (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 574 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual band (2.4 GHz \/ 5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × Gigabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWAN Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Gigabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × external\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.3 GHz dual-core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works as a standalone router with a standard WAN connection via the single Gigabit RJ45 WAN port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with IPv4 and IPv6 networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Integrates with any AiMesh-compatible ASUS router to extend or mesh an existing network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports WPA\/WPA2\/WPA3-Personal and WPA\/WPA2-Enterprise security, compatible with a wide range of client devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: 160 MHz bandwidth channel support is listed, but actual throughput depends on client device capability and local regulatory restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Does not include a built-in modem — requires a separate modem or modem-router in bridge mode for ADSL, VDSL or cable connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-device households\u003c\/b\u003e — OFDMA and MU-MIMO allow it to serve many devices at once without the congestion common on older WiFi 5 routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrivacy-conscious users\u003c\/b\u003e — the built-in Instant Guard VPN and full VPN server and client support remove the need for a separate VPN appliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamilies needing access controls\u003c\/b\u003e — parental control scheduling lets parents restrict internet access by time without a paid third-party service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpandable home networks\u003c\/b\u003e — AiMesh support means coverage can grow by adding compatible nodes rather than replacing the whole setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing flexible deployment\u003c\/b\u003e — router, access point, repeater, and AiMesh node modes mean it fits multiple network roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWired-heavy setups\u003c\/b\u003e — it provides only three Gigabit LAN ports, which may not be enough for offices or media rooms with many wired devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers needing USB storage or print sharing\u003c\/b\u003e — no USB port is listed in the specifications, so NAS or printer sharing is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTri-band or high-density environments\u003c\/b\u003e — it is a dual-band router; environments with very high device counts may benefit from a tri-band model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2.5 Gigabit WAN connections\u003c\/b\u003e — the WAN port is Gigabit only, so multi-gigabit broadband services will be capped at the port's speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eASUS RT-AX52 Pro (AX3000) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Router, Instant Guard, Parental Control Scheduling, Built-in VPN, AiMesh Compatible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew-Gen WiFi Standard –\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting 802.11ax WiFi standard for better efficiency and throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast WiFi Speed –\u003c\/strong\u003e RT-AX52 Pro supports 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 3000Mbps — 574 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 2402 Mbps on the 5GHz band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease Capacity and Efficiency –\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting not only MU-MIMO but also OFDMA technique to efficiently allocate channels, communicating with multiple devices simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for Smart Home – WiFi 6 (802.11ax) is engineered to cope with multiple devices, providing up to 4X greater network capacity and efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi that Goes Further – WiFi 6 provides increased WiFi signal range and better coverage of up to 80% farther.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster WiFi. Smoother Usage. With a total networking speed of 3,000Mbps— RT-AX52 Pro is 2.5X faster than 802.11ac 2X2 dual-band routers*.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi that Goes Further\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've designed RT-AX52 Pro 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. The 2x2 MIMO configuration helps too, as do other enhancements like beamforming, which focuses the signal towards each device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe a Streaming Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWiFi 6 has the speed and power to deliver online video streaming at the original quality, so you can avoid annoying resolution downgrades. It also means you can download movies much faster for offline viewing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Privacy, Anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree public WiFi is rarely secure. Thanks to Instant Guard VPN technology, you can surf on public WiFi network safely through RT-AX52 Pro with one-click setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRT-AX52 Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIP Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIPv4, IPv6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.4 GHz \/ 5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA\/WPA2\/WPA3-Personal, WPA\/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, SSH, Firewall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInstant Guard, OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, PPTP (client and server), IPSec (server)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRouter, Access Point, AiMesh Node, Repeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAiMesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompatible — Primary Router or Node\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 2402 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 574 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTransmit \/ Receive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 GHz 2×2, 2.4 GHz 2×2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBoosts Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOFDMA, Beamforming (standard and universal), 1024-QAM, 20\/40\/80\/160 MHz bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMU-MIMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWAN Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × RJ45 Gigabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × RJ45 Gigabit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eButtons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPS, Reset, Power Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC 110–240 V, 50–60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 12 V, max. 1 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.3 GHz dual-core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e256 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFlash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × external\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e192 × 126.3 × 47.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e298 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRT-AX52 Pro, RJ45 Ethernet cable, power adapter, quick start guide, warranty card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55690617225592,"sku":"ASU-4264","price":98.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/bg-06_e89341bf-4d0c-4b57-b0d0-b5ae74a7f90d.jpg?v=1791321616","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/asus-rt-ax52-pro-ax3000-dual-band-wifi-6-router","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}