Asus RT-AX59U Wireless Router Gigabit RT-AX59U

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

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 caf�, 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 Security

COMPLETE 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 Way

VPN 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.

Antenna



Antenna design



Internal


Antenna type



3x3


Antennas quantity



5


Design



LED indicators



Power, Status


On/off switch



Yes


Product colour



Black


Product type



Tabletop router


Features



Built-in processor



Yes


Firmware upgradeable



Yes


Flash memory



128 MB


Internal memory



512 MB


Processor cores



4


Processor frequency



2000 MHz


Works with Amazon Alexa



Yes


Management features



Bandwidth control



Yes


MIMO



Yes


MU-MIMO technology



Yes


Quality of Service (QoS) support



Yes


Reset button



Yes


Wake-on-LAN ready



Yes


WPS push button



Yes


Network



Cabling technology



10/100/1000Base-T(X)


Dynamic DNS (DDNS)



Yes


Ethernet LAN



Yes


Ethernet LAN data rates



10, 100, 1000


Ethernet LAN interface type



Gigabit Ethernet


Port forwarding



Yes


Port triggering



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


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.17 kg


Packaging content



AC adapter included



Yes


Cables included



AC, LAN (RJ-45)


Quick start guide



Yes


Warranty card



Yes


Ports & interfaces



Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



3


USB 2.0 ports quantity



1


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity



1


USB port



Yes


Power



AC input frequency



50 - 60 Hz


AC input voltage



110 - 240 V


Output current



2.5 A


Output voltage



12 V


Power source type



AC, DC


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.9 kg


Protocols



DHCP server



Yes


Security



DMZ support



Yes


Firewall



Yes


Guest access



Yes


MAC address filtering



Yes


NAT functionality



PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE relay


Network address translation (NAT)



Yes


Parental control



Yes


Security algorithms



SSH, TLS, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS


System event log



Yes


Vendor information



Brand Name


Asus


Warranty



1 Year(s)


WAN connection



3G/4G USB modem compatibility



Yes


DSL WAN



No


Ethernet WAN



Yes


SIM card slot



No


WAN connection type



RJ-45


Wireless LAN features



Modulation



1024-QAM


Top Wi-Fi standard



Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi band



Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)


WLAN data transfer rate (max)



3603 Mbit/s