ASUS RT-AX53U AX1800 Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi 6 Router

Description

Overview

The ASUS RT-AX53U is an AX1800 dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 router designed for large homes and light office use. It delivers combined wireless throughput up to 1800 Mbps (5 GHz up to 1201 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 574 Mbps) and includes features such as OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, 1024‑QAM and beamforming to improve multi‑device performance.

Key features

• Wi‑Fi standard: 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) with backward support for 802.11ac/n/g/b/a.
• AX1800 total throughput — 5 GHz: up to 1201 Mbps; 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps.
• Hardware: dual‑core processor, 128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM; external antenna ×4 (2×2 on each band).
• Ports: 1× Gigabit WAN, 3× Gigabit LAN and 1× USB 2.0 for storage and 3G/4G dongle support.
• Software & security: AiProtection (malicious site blocking), WPA2/WPA3 support, guest network, parental controls and VPN server/client options.
• AiMesh compatible — can be used as a primary AiMesh router or node to extend whole‑home coverage.

What’s in the box & physical

• Package includes: RT‑AX53U unit, RJ45 network cable, power adapter, quick start guide and warranty card.
• Dimensions (without antennas): 190 × 126 × 45 mm. Weight: 346 g. Power: 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A.

The RT‑AX53U is suitable for households that need reliable, modern Wi‑Fi 6 performance across multiple devices without the complexity or price of higher‑end gaming routers. For full technical details, firmware features and regulatory information consult the official ASUS product pages and datasheet.