Product specifications
AX4200 Dual Band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) AiMesh Router supporting free network security with AiProtection Pro, Safe Browsing, Instant Guard and VPN features, Parental controls, Easy setup, Wall mount
- WiFi for Smart Homes – Ultrafast WiFi 6 router delivering up to 4,200 Mbps speed, with a powerful quad-core CPU for better efficiency to handle more devices
- Aesthetic and Functional Design – An innovative foot stand for both desktops and wall mount, and the ultra-minimalist design can fit into your home or business environments.
- One-Tap Safe Browsing – Block undesirable content with ASUS Safe Browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Commercial-Grade Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™. And when away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
- Easy Extendable Network – Enjoy seamless roaming with rich, advanced features by adding any AiMesh-compatible router.
Mastering Your Smart Home
Experience fast and reliable WiFi all around your smart home with the RT-AX59U WiFi 6 router. It is fully backward compatible with previous WiFi standards and devices, so you can stay connected worry-free for all your internet activities.
Designed to Fit Your Style
Whether it’s a home or a café, on a desk or on a wall, all can enjoy the ultra-minimalist design of the RT-AX59U as it optimally blends with a wide variety of home interiors and business environments. The innovative foot stand can also serve as a wall-mount bracket for hassle-free installation.
Powerful WiFi 6 Performance
Enjoy unrivaled wireless performance across your smart home with the RT-AX59U dual band router. The powerful quad-core CPU and the WiFi 6 technology give it up to 4X more capacity for more devices. With support for 160 MHz channel bandwidth*, it delivers 3X** faster speeds and more reliable connectivity for all your high-bandwidth activities. The improved data transmission efficiency also reduces power consumption by up to 7X for better battery life of your devices***.
*160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5 GHz band in some regions/countries, due to regulatory restrictions. And to benefit from WiFi 6 router features, compatible WiFi 6 devices are required.
**The data compares speed of 3x3 11ax on 5 GHz 160 MHz bandwidth with 1024QAM modulation to speed of 3x3 11ac on 5 GHz 80 MHz with 256QAM modulation.
***It requires 802.11ax-compatible devices to enjoy the benefits brought by 802.11ax WiFi standard.
Easy Setup and Management
The RT-AX59U takes the pain out of managing your home network. It's easy to set up and keep an eye on what's happening, via the intuitive ASUS Router mobile app or the powerful web interface. There’s even more for you to explore, including complete VPN settings, parental control features, visualized connection diagnostics and much more.
Easily Extend Your WiFi Network
With ASUS AiMesh technology, it’s easy to combine multiple AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers to create a whole-home WiFi network with centralized control. You can even use a single SSID for your entire home or office network, with seamless coverage and dead zone elimination!
Subscription-Free Network SecurityCOMPLETE HOME WIFI SECURITY
The ASUS RT-AX59U features AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™, with automatically updated protection from internet threats for all your connected devices and personal data.
ONE-TAP SAFE BROWSING
Tired of intrusive ads or inappropriate content on the internet? ASUS Safe Browsing* helps block undesirable content in one tap – no extra apps required! You can simply assign a security filter to your devices and block malicious content, advertisements or even explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online. *By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.
FREE PARENTAL CONTROLS
Gain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with the RT-AX59U’s robust parental controls – with no subscription fee. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or grant extra online time for your kids to reward their good behavior.
MAKE FREE WIFI SECURE ANYWHERE
When you are away from home, the ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-click secure internet access via your router*, thanks to its encrypted VPN tunneling technology. It can even let you easily share this private network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.
*The router must have a public WAN IP address.
VPN Your WayVPN for Home
Enjoy secure VPN connections to your favorite streaming services or games with the RT-AX59U. Through both the ASUS Router app and the web interface, you can easily manage your VPN connections, including OpenVPN and WireGuard, to meet more of your VPN scenarios. You can also run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection simultaneously with VPN Fusion, without interfering with the browsing experience of other users.
*VPN service coverage, speeds and quality may vary by regions/countries, internet service providers or VPN service providers.
VPN for Work
For remote workers, the built-in VPN features of the ASUS RT-AX59U provide quick and encrypted connections to corporate networks, without needing to install VPN software on each device.
Versatile Connectivity
In addition to gigabit WAN and LAN ports, the RT-AX59U also comes with two USB ports* for home media servers, easier file sharing, printer sharing and NAS storage. As a bonus, the RT-AX59U can provide backup network access when your internet services are inaccessible. You can set the USB port as a backup WAN by connecting it to a 4G/5G USB modem, or use your Android phone as a mobile hotspot. *An external hard drive may need an external power adapter to work with these USB features.
Ethernet LAN features |
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Ethernet WAN |
Yes |
Ethernet LAN interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
DSL features |
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DSL WAN |
No |
Mobile network |
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SIM card slot |
No |
3G/4G USB modem compatibility |
Yes |
Network |
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Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
Network address translation (NAT) |
Yes |
Guest access |
Yes |
Ethernet LAN interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
VPN support |
- Instant Guard - VPN Client L2TP - VPN Client OVPN - VPN Client PPTP - VPN Client WireGuard - VPN Server IPSec - VPN Server OVPN - VPN Server PPTP - VPN Server WireGuard - VPN Fusion |
Port forwarding |
Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
Port triggering |
Yes |
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) |
Yes |
Works with Amazon Alexa |
Yes |
Protocols |
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DMZ support |
Yes |
DHCP server |
Yes |
Security |
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VPN support |
- Instant Guard - VPN Client L2TP - VPN Client OVPN - VPN Client PPTP - VPN Client WireGuard - VPN Server IPSec - VPN Server OVPN - VPN Server PPTP - VPN Server WireGuard - VPN Fusion |
System event log |
Yes |
Security algorithms |
SSH, TLS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS |
Network address translation (NAT) |
Yes |
NAT functionality |
PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE relay |
MAC address filtering |
Yes |
Guest access |
Yes |
Firewall |
Yes |
DMZ support |
Yes |
Parental control |
Yes |
Performance |
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Processor frequency |
2000 MHz |
Processor cores |
4 |
Firmware upgradeable |
Yes |
Built-in processor |
Yes |
Internal memory |
512 MB |
Flash memory |
128 MB |
WAN connection |
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Ethernet WAN |
Yes |
DSL WAN |
No |
SIM card slot |
No |
3G/4G USB modem compatibility |
Yes |
WAN connection type |
RJ-45 |
Wireless LAN features |
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Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rate (max) |
3603 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi band |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Modulation |
1024-QAM |
Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Ports & interfaces |
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USB port |
Yes |
USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
3 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
Management features |
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WPS push button |
Yes |
Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
Reset button |
Yes |
Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes |
Bandwidth control |
Yes |
MU-MIMO technology |
Yes |
MIMO |
Yes |
Design |
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Product type |
Tabletop router |
On/off switch |
Yes |
LED indicators |
Power, Status |
Product colour |
Black |
Packaging content |
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Quick start guide |
Yes |
Cables included |
AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
AC adapter included |
Yes |
Warranty card |
Yes |
Other features |
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Internal memory |
512 MB |
Flash memory |
128 MB |
Antenna |
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Antenna design |
Internal |
Antennas quantity |
5 |
Antenna type |
3x3 |
Features |
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Processor frequency |
2000 MHz |
Processor cores |
4 |
Firmware upgradeable |
Yes |
Built-in processor |
Yes |
Internal memory |
512 MB |
Flash memory |
128 MB |
Works with Amazon Alexa |
Yes |
Power |
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Power source type |
AC, DC |
Output voltage |
12 V |
Output current |
2.5 A |
AC input voltage |
110 - 240 V |
AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
Weight & dimensions |
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Weight |
459 g |
Packaging data |
|
Quick start guide |
Yes |
Cables included |
AC, LAN (RJ-45) |
AC adapter included |
Yes |
Warranty card |
Yes |
Accessories
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Shipping & Return
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When do we ship?
To provide clarity on anticipated delivery dates for GIGATE shipments, we have included the expected delivery date beneath each product. Moreover, our customer service team reaches out within 24 working hours of purchase to review orders and confirm delivery dates.
Where do we ship to?
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How do we ship?
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Shipping Rates:
GIGATE offers Free Shipping on all products, excluding special items that incur additional shipping costs.
Order Tracking:
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Stock Availability:
While items are typically in stock, occasional shortages may occur due to sudden demand. In such cases, customers are promptly notified, and GIGATE customer service communicates the expected delivery time. Customers dissatisfied with the revised delivery time may opt for a refund within 2 hours.
VAT, Customs, and Duties:
All costs, including shipping, VAT, customs, and duties, are transparently included in the paid price. GIGATE ensures customers are informed of the total cost before purchase through a prominently displayed notification.
Shipping Damages:
GIGATE prioritizes secure packing and selects professional carriers to minimize the risk of damage during shipment. In the rare event of damages, customers must inform the customer service or support team within 24 hours of delivery for prompt resolution.
Return Shipment:
For return procedures, please refer to our Return and Refund Policy. If a return is unrelated to technical issues or product specifications and is solely due to a change of mind, return costs are the responsibility of the customer. Customers can coordinate returns with the customer care team or support team for seamless processing.