asus rt ax86u pro
And it will matter if you rely on the 2.4GHz band, otherwise you won’t be missing out on too much. What about software and features? Some new features were introduced in the Pro series, including VLAN and Guest Network Pro (I did a detailed analysis of them here), and they should be present on all Pro routers. But the RT-AX86U Pro doesn’t have them yet.
As for gaming features, it looks like ASUS is no longer limiting them to the ROG series, so you'll be able to use Game Boost and Acceleration, Mobile Gaming Mode, and the fancy QoS Gear Accelerator. That covers the basics, so let's take a closer look at the wireless router.
The ASUS RT-AX86U retains the vertical design of the canada telegram data RT-AC86U and RT-AC68U, but changes a few elements to make it look like a new device. The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro is exactly the same as the RT-AX86U.
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There are three removable antennas, two large buttons on the side: one for WPS, one to turn the LEDs on or off, and then there’s this weird kickstand that may look unusual, but it’s a bummer if you’re going to open the case. As you’ll see in the teardown video, it could make your life miserable. The front panel still has the vents at the top, and the bottom has the status LEDs and the red plastic piece underneath them.