{"product_id":"asus-rt-ax53u-ax1800-dual-band-wifi-6-router-802-11ax","title":"ASUS RT-AX53U AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router (802.11ax)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS RT-AX53U is an AX1800 dual-band WiFi 6 router built for homes that need reliable coverage and multi-device efficiency. It combines WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO and OFDMA technology to let multiple devices communicate simultaneously without congestion, and runs AiProtection Classic security powered by Trend Micro to block malicious sites and infected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi 6 with dual-band speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz adds up to 1800 Mbps total. OFDMA divides channels into sub-channels that travel up to 80% farther, giving better coverage throughout your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Gigabit ports for your devices\u003c\/strong\u003e — One WAN and three LAN ports let you connect a smart TV, game console, NAS, or backup internet—each with its own 10× faster Gigabit connection instead of shared bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous multi-device support\u003c\/strong\u003e — MU-MIMO and OFDMA efficiency let your phone, laptop, and IoT devices talk to the router at the same time without waiting for each other. Reduces latency for smoother performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in security and parental controls\u003c\/strong\u003e — AiProtection blocks malicious sites and infected devices. Guest network isolates visitors from your local files. Traffic monitoring and bandwidth limiter let you manage usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable with AiMesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works as a primary router or node in an ASUS AiMesh system, letting you add coverage without replacing your existing setup.\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%;\"\u003eTotal Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1800 Mbps (1201 Mbps 5GHz + 574 Mbps 2.4GHz)\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%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 WAN Gigabit, 3 LAN Gigabit, 1 USB 2.0\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 antennas\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e190 × 126 × 45 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;\"\u003e346 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Connects via four Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 3 LAN) and supports 3G\/4G LTE dongles via USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 4 (802.11n), and legacy standards (802.11a\/b\/g) all work on the same router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux for configuration and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: USB 2.0 port supports 3G\/4G dongle sharing but is limited to USB 2.0 speeds—not suitable for high-speed external storage.\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\u003eMulti-device households needing lag-free WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes needing wired connections for critical devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious buyers upgrading to WiFi 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers wanting to expand coverage later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge homes needing extreme range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-intensive workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery dense apartment buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRT-AX53U is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi router that provides 80MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 1800Mbps — 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201Mbps on the 5GHz band — RT-AX53U is 1.5X faster than 802.11ac 2x2 dual-band routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOFDMA support in the WiFi 6(802.11ax) standard divides each channel into small sub-channels, allowing signals from multiple devices to be bundled together and transmitted simultaneously, reducing latency for a smoother, more responsive WiFi experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sub-channels have a smaller bandwidth that enables them to travel up to 80% farther, resulting in a better WiFi connection throughout your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRT-AX53U has one Gigabit WAN port, three 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 RT-AX53U your solid digital home hub.\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%;\"\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), 802.11a\/b\/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%;\"\u003e5GHz speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1201 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%;\"\u003e2.4GHz speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e574 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%;\"\u003eMIMO configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2×2 (both bands)\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%;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, 1024-QAM, 80 MHz bandwidth\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%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual-core (4 VPE)\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%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 MB Flash\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, Repeater, Media Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; 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