The Wifi 6 age is here, and if you aren’t taking advantage of it already, you’re really
missing out.
The latest WiFi standard is faster, more energy
efficient, and has a longer range – but where it really excels is
in lowering the latency in crowded Wifi networks.
So WiFi 6-enabled routers can make browsing the
web on your phone or laptop faster and easier, and they can also significantly improve your
experience when gaming, whether you’re on a PC or a
console.
If you’re ready to make the leap to WiFi 6, ASUS has you covered with two powerful
new gaming router options: the AX86U and the AX82U.
The AX86U will give you everything you need to maximize your online gaming speed and performance.
It’s ultra-fast, providing up to 5700 Megabits per second over dual-band WiFi 6.
But even though ASUS is giving you top-tier wireless performance,
the AX86U is a product that knows how important wired
connections still are for gamers.
It offers a big upgrade for wired users, with 2.5 Gigabits per second
over LAN – that's 2.5x the speed of traditional ethernet.
You’re starting to see this upgraded LAN connection in the latest gaming motherboards,
and picking up the AX86U router will make sure you can
take advantage of it.
There’s another really cool feature built-in to the wired connection options on the AX86U
– the dedicated gaming port.
This port automatically prioritizes any wired device that’s connected to it.
There’s no complex configuration needed, just connect your gaming PC or console to
the gaming port and you’ll get a fast, stable connection
that’s always at the head of the queue.
And ASUS technical wizardry continues when it comes to the internal hardware of the AX86U.
The router features an impressive 1.8 GHz CPU
and a full 1 Gig of RAM to help deliver peak wired and
wireless performance.
Right away, you’ll notice that the AX82U has one big feature that the 86U doesn’t
- RGB lighting.
This model uses the power of ASUS Aura RGB lighting
software to provide a variety of customizable effects,
and it can even sync up with your ASUS peripherals and hardware.
The AX82U is proof that your router doesn’t need to be an afterthought that you tuck away
under your desk – it can be a stylish and eye-catching
piece of tech that’s worth putting on display with the rest of
your gaming rig.
In addition to the cosmetic upgrade the AX82U offers, you’re also getting great tech under
the hood.
It’s fully WiFi 6 ready, and capable of speeds
up to 5400 Megabits per second.
And the 1.5 GHz CPU and 512 MB of RAM will help keep your network
traffic flowing smoothly.
Both the AX86U and the AX82U are built with the latest technology and with gaming in mind
at every turn.
Both support ASUS AiMesh technology, which allows you to connect different ASUS
router models throughout your home, creating a stable, seamless wireless connection even
in hard-to-reach corners.
Both of these routers also work with the ASUS Router smartphone app to enable Mobile Game
Mode – which quickly and automatically detects gaming
data packets.
This mode is great for optimizing your mobile gaming experience and minimizing lag
and latency, but the app also has the ability to prioritize
streaming, file sharing, or home productivity with quick access profiles built-in to boost
these different experiences on the network.
And the app also puts useful information at your fingertips, allowing you to
monitor device connection quality and bandwidth.
If you pair your AX86U or 82U router with an ASUS motherboard or laptop featuring ROG
GameFirst software, you’ll be able to choose to have
the router automatically prioritize that device over others on
the network.
Uploads, downloads, and streaming video can still run in the background, but the majority
of your bandwidth will be allocated to what’s most important: online gaming.
For those on consoles, you can not only take advantage of these features without a PC,
but you can also ensure the best multiplayer experience by
taking advantage of the ASUS OpenNAT feature.
With OpenNAT, you can quickly open the correct ports for games like
Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Overwatch – making this a great feature for both PC and console
gamers who play online games.
And because network security is critical, both the AX86U and the 82U come with commercial-grade
protection in the form of ASUS AI-Protection, which has you covered for the life of your
router.
Powered by Trend Micro, ASUS AU-Protection offers
WPA3 security, advanced parental controls, and the ability to
block an infected device and prevent it from compromising the rest of your home network.
And ASUS routers are also compatible with a wide variety
of popular VPN setups and services, including IPSec PassThrough and OpenVPN Client and Server
modes.
If you like the sound of these routers but your gaming PC at home isn’t WiFi 6-capable
yet, there’s no need to worry.
All WiFi 6 devices are fully backwards compatible, and still offer great performance and
tons of features to enjoy.
But ASUS also makes upgrading your desktop system to WiFi 6 easy with their
PCE-AX58BT add-in card.
It'll give you all the exciting benefits of WiFi 6, along with a handy Bluetooth
5.0 connection, too.
All in all, the AX86U and the AX82U routers from ASUS have everything you need to make
your gaming experience smoother and more reliable, while
ensuring you have steady coverage throughout your
home.
With one of these gaming routers, you’ll have the speed you need to download, patch,
and update your games as quickly as possible.
And for those jumping into cloud gaming, these routers will also have you covered – providing
you with the solid connectivity that’s essential
to having a good experience with services like Google Stadia, X
Cloud, or GeForce Now.
And while advanced gaming features are the focus with these two routers,
they’re also well equipped to handle streaming in 4K, downloading apps, or uploading photos
to social media.
If you’re looking to take your gaming to the next level, consider upgrading your experience
with the ASUS AX86U or 82U.
Check out the links in the description below to pick them up on Newegg.