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Black rectangular router with three external antennas and a vertical vented design

ASUS

ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 WiFi 7 wireless router

SKU CH-31WJ-Q38HZ MPN RT-BE86U

Dual-band WiFi 7 router delivering up to 6800 Mbps with 4096-QAM, MLO, a 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU, 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN, versatile WAN options and subscription-free security

  • StandardsIEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi
  • WiFi GenerationWiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 1032 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be
  • WPAWPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise,
  • WAN Ports• PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Automatic IP • Static IP • IPSec Dua
  • LAN PortsDHCP Server IGMP Snooping IPTV LAN Link Aggregation Manually
  • LEDsLED on/off Button

Class RT-BE86U

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Wireless Speed Dual Band WiFi 7

  • WiFi 7 with 4096-QAM and MLO delivers up to 6800 Mbps throughput
  • 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN port enables up to 20 Gbps wired capacity
  • AI WAN detection on 2.5G and 10G ports plus 4G/5G USB tethering keeps you online
  • Quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU powers demanding WiFi 7 and 10G applications
  • Guest Network Pro gives five SSIDs for IoT, VPN and parental controls

Dual-band WiFi 7 router with 10 GbE

The ASUS RT-BE86U is a dual-band WiFi 7 wireless router that delivers combined wireless throughput up to 6800 Mbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It supports 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation to increase spectral efficiency and reduce latency. A quad-core 2.6 GHz processor drives both wireless and wired workloads. The chassis includes three external antennas and one internal antenna for coverage.

10 GbE port and versatile WAN options

This model suits households or small offices that want a single 10 Gigabit Ethernet port which can operate as either WAN or LAN, plus a 2.5 GbE WAN/LAN port for additional uplink flexibility. USB tethering supports 4G LTE and 5G mobile dongles for backup connectivity. Buyers who require multiple 10 GbE ports, a dedicated 6 GHz radio, or built-in modem functionality should consider other solutions.

Single 10 Gigabit Ethernet port

The defining specification is the single 10 GbE port that serves as a configurable WAN or LAN interface alongside one 2.5 GbE WAN/LAN port and one additional LAN port. This port arrangement determines whether the router can satisfy a specific wired backbone or multi-gig ISP handoff without an external switch.

Highlights

  • WiFi 7 with 4096-QAM and MLO delivers up to 6800 Mbps throughput
  • 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN port enables up to 20 Gbps wired capacity
  • AI WAN detection on 2.5G and 10G ports plus 4G/5G USB tethering keeps you online
  • Quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU powers demanding WiFi 7 and 10G applications
  • Guest Network Pro gives five SSIDs for IoT, VPN and parental controls

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelRT-BE86U
Part Number90IG08W0-MA1A0V
StandardsIEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
WiFi 7 (802.11be)
IPv4
IPv6
WiFi GenerationWiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 1032 Mbps
WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 5764 Mbps
WPAWPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise, Open System & OWE
WAN Ports• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Automatic IP
• Static IP
• IPSec
Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
3G / 4G LTE dongle
Port forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough :
• PPTP Pass-Through
• L2TP Pass-Through
• IPSec Pass-Through
• RTSP Pass-Through
• H.323 Pass-Through
• SIP Pass-Through
• PPPoE Relay
LAN PortsDHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128
Wake on LAN (WOL)
LEDsLED on/off Button
ButtonsWPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
5 GHz
AntennaExternal antenna x 3; Internal antenna x 1
VPN supportInstant Guard
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client Open VPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server Open VPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion
Support Surfshark
Shipping weight1.88 kg
Package size315 × 218 × 130 mm

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Questions about this item

How much dual-band throughput can the RT-BE86U sustain before hitting its 6800 Mbps ceiling?

The router reaches a combined 6800 Mbps across its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, with the 5 GHz band alone capable of 5764 Mbps under WiFi 7.

What are the thermal and acoustic characteristics when the quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU drives 10G traffic continuously?

The chassis uses passive cooling; the external antennas and vented housing dissipate heat from the 2.6 GHz processor during sustained 10G loads.

Which client devices are needed to actually use Multi-Link Operation and 4096-QAM on this router?

You need WiFi 7 (802.11be) compatible devices that support MLO and 4096-QAM to unlock the router's full dual-band feature set.

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