ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gigabit Router

Name: ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gigabit Router, 802.11ax, Lifetime Internet Security, Parental Control, Mesh WiFi Support, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, 4
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B09HRCL3XY

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Bottom line: The ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gigabit Router: AX1800 dual-band throughput: 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz plus 1201 Mbps on 5GHz; main trade-off: dual-band only, so no 6GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E clients.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ AX1800 dual-band throughput: 574 Mbps on 2.4GHz plus 1201 Mbps on 5GHz
✓ Lifetime free AiProtection by Trend Micro, no subscription upsell
✓ Rated coverage up to 3000 sq ft from a single unit
✓ AiMesh compatible, so it pairs with other ASUS routers for whole-home mesh

Cons

✗ Dual-band only, so no 6GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E clients
✗ 80MHz max channel width caps 5GHz peak below 160MHz WiFi 6 routers
✗ Only 4 LAN ports, tight for wired NAS, consoles, and a switch uplink
✗ No USB port listed, so no attached storage or printer sharing

Manufacturer description

The ASUS RT-AX55 Dual-band WiFi 6 router delivers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 1800 Mbps, supports both MU-MIMO and also OFDMA technique to efficiently allocate channels and communicate with multiple devices simultaneously. The router is equipped with AiProtection, ASUS's lifetime free security and is compatible with other ASUS AiMesh routers to form a seamless whole-home mesh coverage. Disclaimer: Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network…

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Key Features

Maximum Range : 3000 Sq Ft
Next-Gen WiFi Standard - Supporting the latest WiFi standard 802.11AX (WiFi 6) and 80MHz bandwidth for better capacity and efficiency.
Ultra-fast WiFi Speed - RT-AX55 supports 80MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 1800Mbps — 574 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201 Mbps on the 5GHz band.
Increase Capacity and Efficiency - Supporting not only MU-MIMO but also OFDMA technique to efficiently allocate channels, communicate with multiple devices simultaneously.
Protection for Your Home Network - lifetime free AiProtection, powered by Trend Micro, blocks internet security threats for all your connected smart devices.

Full Specifications

Brand	ASUS
Color	White
Coverage	3000 square feet
Frequency	5 GHz
Model Name	RT-AX55 White
Unit Count	1 Count
Antenna Type	Fixed
Connectivity	Wireless, WiFi, 2.4GHz
Model Number	RT-AX55 White
Maximum Range	3000 Sq Ft
Built-In Media	Adapter, QSG, RJ45, RT-AX55, Warranty card
Control Method	App
Item Type Name	Router
Connection Type	Wireless
Controller Type	Vera
Mfr Part Number	RT-AX55 White
Number of Ports	4
Special Feature	Internet Security, WPS
Antenna Location	Gaming
Wi-Fi Generation	WiFi 6
Full listing title	ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gigabit Router, 802.11ax, Lifetime Internet Security, Parental Control, Mesh WiFi Support, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, 4 Gigabit LAN Ports, Beamforming

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