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ASUS RT-AXE7800 Tri-band WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Router, 6GHz Band, ASUS Safe Browsing, Upgraded Network Security, Instant Guard, Built-in VPN Features, Parental Controls, 2.5G Port, AiMesh Support
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Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | RT-AXE7800 |
Special Feature | QoS, Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smart Television, Smartphone |
Frequency | 6 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Home, Business |
Included Components | RJ-45 Cable, Power Adapter, Warranty Card, RT-AXE7800 Router, Quick Start Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- Ultra-fast WiFi 6E Technology – The whole-new 6 GHz band dramatically increases network capacity, delivering higher WiFi performance and more stable connectivity with speeds up to 7800 Mbps.
- One-Tap Safe Browsing – Block undesirable content with Asus Safe Browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Enhanced Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro. And when away from home, Asus Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN.
- Free Parental Controls – More flexible customizations to protect your kids online.
- AiMesh Supported – Expand your wireless network with Asus AiMesh-compatible routers and enjoy powerful, flexible and seamless whole-home WiFi.
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User interface | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
WiFi signal | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
For gaming | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 3.9 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
data transfer rate | 7800 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 16000 megabits per second | 11000 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
frequency band class | tri band | dual band | quad band | tri band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 2.5 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit | 10 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit | Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
RAM size | 512 MB | 1 GB | 2 GB | 1 GB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
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RT-AXE7800
AXE7800 Tri-band WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Router, New 6GHz Band, ASUS Safe Browsing, Enhanced Network Security with AiProtection Pro and Instant Guard Sharable Secure VPN, Free Parental Controls, 2.5G Port, Link Aggregation
- Ultra-fast WiFi 6E Technology – The whole-new 6 GHz band dramatically increases network capacity, delivering higher WiFi performance and more stable connectivity with speeds up to 7800 Mbps.
- One-Tap Safe Browsing – Block undesirable content with ASUS Safe Browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Enhanced Security Anywhere – Protect your network with a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro. When away from home, Instant Guard gives you sharable secure VPN.
- Free Parental Controls – More flexible customizations to protect your kids online.
- AiMesh Supported – Expand your wireless network with ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers and enjoy powerful, flexible and seamless whole-home WiFi.
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Ultra-Fast WiFi 6E TechnologyMassive Capacity WiFi 6E has up to seven additional high-speed 160 MHz channels*, enabling multi-gigabit speeds with stable and consistent connections. It dramatically increases network capacity while reducing congestion, delivering higher performance for every WiFi 6E device. |
One-Tap Safe BrowsingThe internet can contain inappropriate content, intrusive ads or other dangers and safety risks. ASUS Safe Browsing helps block undesirable content in one tap -- no extra apps required. Its lightweight DNS-based filtering won’t affect router performance. It can even filter explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online. |
Complete Security for Your Home NetworkAlongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AXE7800 also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats. |
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Parental Controls at Your FingertipsGain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with RT-AXE7800’s robust parental controls – with no subscription fee. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or you can grant extra online time for your kids to reward their good behavior. |
VPN Your WayEnjoy secure and quick VPN access for streaming, gaming and other activities with the ASUS RT-AXE7800 router. Through both the ASUS Router app and the web interface, you can easily set up and manage your VPN connections, including OpenVPN and WireGuard to meet more of your VPN scenarios. |
Make Free WiFi Secure with Instant GuardWhen you are away from home, the ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one-tap secure internet access via your RT-AXE7800 router, thanks to its encrypted VPN tunneling technology. Our newly upgraded app even lets you easily share this network connection with your family and friends through a URL link. |
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Multi-Gigabit Wired ConnectionEquipped with a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, the ASUS RT-AXE7800 also features both WAN and LAN aggregation, providing you with more options when assembling your network. This flexibility lets you deliver massive bandwidth to your wired devices and takes advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections in many scenarios. |
Upgraded Easy AppSimple but Complete Functions The easy-to-use ASUS Router mobile app offers simple setup and management for your RT-AXE7800 router. There’s even more for you to explore with upgraded features including complete VPN settings, new parental control time scheduling, visualized connection diagnostics, and more. |
Easy Scalability for Your NetworkWith 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 no more dead zones! |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.49 x 8.27 x 2.44 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.28 pounds |
ASIN | B0BLGGN4Z9 |
Item model number | RT-AXE7800 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,177 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #43 in Computer Routers |
Date First Available | November 4, 2022 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
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Explore ultimate technology with the ASUS RT-AXE7800 tri-band WiFi 6E router. Its breakthrough performance of up to 7800 Mbps WiFi speed can meet and exceed your internet needs, with comprehensive network protection provided by advanced ASUS security tech. Gear up for ultrafast connectivity!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 overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
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Customers like the ease of installation, coverage, quality and security of the networking router. For example, they mention it's easy to setup, has excellent signal coverage and the reception through the house is good. That said, opinions are mixed on value and performance.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the networking router. They mention that the interface is simple and straightforward, the VPN is easy to configure, and intuitive using a little common sense. They appreciate the password manager and the ability to setup additional routers.
"My requirements for a router are pretty simple: be reliable, be easy to use, and offer me features and flexibility that I can grow into, rather than..." Read more
"...Barely reaches 15 feet. I like the ASUS UI and is very easy to set up. If you are purchasing this for 6e, I would pass." Read more
"...The App said my setup was terrific. I asked Alexa for the news, and she gave it to me like everything was fine...." Read more
"...Once that was resolved, the setup was straightforward...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it has excellent signal coverage, and the reception through the house is good. The 5G signal is strong, and it has a good range. The router is easy to use and handles high-bandwidth devices well. It also allows devices to roam to the best signal and supports backhaul speeds.
"...No dropped connections over wifi along with consistent signal strength...." Read more
"...Thank you again, Asus! Another outstanding product with excellent range, stability, and your best-in-class software. Cheers!" Read more
"...AIMesh router located upstairs, provides very good coverage to 2nd floor and backyard and side of property•..." Read more
"...This extended range is awesome and so needed for a large 6000 ft house. I can add satelites to it - but haven't needed to." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the router. For example, they mention it's a great router, perfect for their needs, and outstanding for consumer grade networking equipment. Some say it'll connect to Asus's own Zen Wifi and is a flagship router that performs and delivers. It's also a good choice for any home network, and the most advanced router they've ever used for home office.
"...Both are WiFi 6 capable, dual band (2.5 GHz and 5 GHz), able to create mesh network using one of the bands (2.5 GHz or 5 GHz) as a back haul,..." Read more
"...The router supports Mesh and the other routers in the home support as well which provides easy setup of additional routers...." Read more
"Great mesh system as primary router for an Ai mesh of 2 other RT-AX88U.Works great with google fiber" Read more
"...VPN functionality allows secure remote access, which is beneficial for managing my network when I'm away from home...." Read more
Customers like the interface of the networking router. They say it has a lot of useful options for both novices and experienced users. They also appreciate the simple and straightforward management interface, which allows them to fine-tune their network. Customers are also comfortable with the features and interface of this router.
"...The Web and mobile interfaces are clean and intuitive (the web version does offer more options though)...." Read more
"...Stable connections with smooth client handover.Intuitive web-based GUI and app that provide all the basic features and combine to provide most..." Read more
"...The interface is familiar as other generations of routers which is a plus if accustomed to ASUS routers...." Read more
"...The user interface has a lot of offering. I have barely scratched the surface with it...." Read more
Customers like the security of the router. They say the built-in firewall is more secure than expected, the subscription-free network security with Instant Guard and advanced parental controls, and the WiFi 6 is future proof. Customers also appreciate the AIProtection being on-board and parental controls that are well laid out. The router has a hardware firewall and is able to handle OpenVPN encryption and decryption without affecting the performance.
"...Both are WiFi 6 capable, dual band (2.5 GHz and 5 GHz), able to create mesh network using one of the bands (2.5 GHz or 5 GHz) as a back haul,..." Read more
"...So the 6G thing is not really my priority. It's true that it is more secure, faster and has higher Tx rate, but the distance is even shorter than 5G..." Read more
"...It's able to handle OpenVPN encryption/decryption without affecting the performance of the (fiber optic cable) TV or other resources...." Read more
"...The subscription-free network security with Instant Guard and advanced parental controls provides peace of mind for safeguarding my home network and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it has robust performance, is very happy with the performance, and performs seamlessly. Others say that it absolutely will not work and it will "LOCK IN" the wrong network. Some customers also mention that they have to restart the router for their devices to connect.
"...I chose this because they have the same horsepower, same specs, and the gimmicky 3rd band of 5Ghz the 11000 has id just that... a gimmick unless you..." Read more
"...I have mixed feelings about this router. On the one hand, excellent hardware...." Read more
"My requirements for a router are pretty simple: be reliable, be easy to use, and offer me features and flexibility that I can grow into, rather than..." Read more
"...from configuring per above, but in a different order, the router absolutely will not work and it will "LOCK IN" the wrong settings; meaning, even if..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention that the features are amazing for this price point, and it foots the bill perfectly. They also say it's a worthwhile technology investment given its performance and WiFi 6 future-proofing. However, others say that it'll last awhile when ISPs allow dual port bonding.
"...gamer, but I suspect it can do a good job at gaming and at a reasonable price point? Your mileage may differ, but I'm happy with it :)." Read more
"...I consider almost 300Mbps increase a plus and worth the money...." Read more
"...Secondly, the price is a bit heavy still...." Read more
"Good product, good software, and good price" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that their devices lose connection to the internet, the hotspot stopped working, and the WiFi signal drops. Some say that the router disconnects the 5 GHz connection at a range where the 5GHz connection is.
"...thing holding this router back from its true potential is it has only a 1Gbps WAN port, when other routers on the market in its price-range have..." Read more
"...Then, the wifi dropped. And I realized my Kuna camera devices couldn't connect at all. Sometimes my laptop would connect, sometimes it would not...." Read more
"...“Quick Start Guide” is good, although I had a brief issue in connecting to the router’s login page...." Read more
"...This is super stable, leases every IP to every device i tell it on-call and never has an issue. It’s just too freaking good...." Read more
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I was looking for a traffic analyzing, enterprise-functionality router with the XR500 with every nerd knob possible (like Tomato firmware offers), and got a dumbed down buggy experience with barely even basic configuration options. The AC88u was the exact opposite. From a conditional VPN to IPS/traffic analysis/web logging/firewal/features you normally need to outfit a network with separate dedicated devices for, this handles it all with absurd speed and responsiveness in the interface. Everything i thought might be a gimmick (like trendmicro’s ‘aiprotection’) is the real deal and you could not ask for more to secure a home network unless you did go with those dedicated devices. It’s super stable (i changed core router settings that have to restart services in AsusWRT, while transferring 150GB worth of data from a client to an SSD connected to it to test network/USB speeds, and downloading a giant BFV patch on my gaming PC while on a work skype call and never even got a blip of cut-out or noise on my call. The web interface locked up because i made one kinda dumb change while doing this but the call never did!), inSANELY fast across the board (from using it as an OpenVPN client to enabling all the COU-taxing security features to topping out its resources by reading and writing to a USB-connected SSD), i can’t even convey how great this is.
I wanted to see my clients’ connection rates, which interfaces they were connected to, and very importantly their life bandwidth and traffic- and within a couple clicks i can do this as if i’m navigating a Cisco ASA firewall. Just function after function, it’s all available, and it all works.
I also got this for increased theoretical AC speeds and eventual AX speeds, along with wanting the fastest chipset available (my R7000 nighthawk was extremely modular, but its dual-core 1ghz CPU definitely struggled to pass VPN traffic at full bandwidth. My XR500 bricked itself after about 5 minutes of use whenever i even tried to configure the VPN. The AX88U has zero issues with that speed or stability there). So far i haven’t been able to bottleneck the CPU with anything yet without the ethernet Gb bandwidth limitation topping out first. Maybe when AX clients come into play and i set up an aggregated 2Gb link the router could start chugging in some cases, but i have no idea and really doubt it would cause a sweat at this point.
Lordy, even gaming-wise i’ve been casually checking my ping in Battlefield V and Anthem, i’m getting response times i’ve never seen anywhere i’ve lived with any hardware i’ve had before (7-12ms pings, better than 95% of everyone on any server i’m put in).
I even use this to manually reserve IP addresses for my non-configurable IoT devices so I know where everything is on the network. The XR500 would wipe its memory every few days, destroying the work i did there. This is super stable, leases every IP to every device i tell it on-call and never has an issue. It’s just too freaking good. My R7000 was the king of the mid 20-teens. The AX88u is the successor.
In summary this thing is an utter beast. If you’re looking to go with a ‘gaming’ router, i was looking between this and the GT-AX11000 when i decided to get rid of the XR500. I chose this because they have the same horsepower, same specs, and the gimmicky 3rd band of 5Ghz the 11000 has id just that... a gimmick unless you have 300 devices in your home. I run about 50 clients in an apartment with plenty of neighbor networks and never have a problem with congestion or needing more bandwidth, especially for gaming, that this extra band ‘gives’ you. Also, the main reason i chose this is because the gaming ROG firmware on thr GT-AX11000 actually IS gimmicky. Read reviews on the GT-AC5300 and you’ll see a lack of Asus updates, constant bugs, broken features (recently an update actually stopped that 3rd 5ghz band from even broadcasting), and poorly implemented gaming functions unique to the router that just don’t work most of the time. I have a friend that runs an AiMesh with an AC88u and GT-AC5300 since Christmas and it has given nothing but issues. The worst part is, NO 3rd party firmware support with the ROG firmware. So if Asus doesn’t fix a bug, you’re out of luck. The AX88u is supported by Merlin which is the snappiest, slickest firmware out there for Asus routers. That’s the key, the firmware- and the AX88u has the one you want with no big compromises to the AX11000.
Last thing, AX11000 has the 2.5GbE port. Neat, but with the 8x 1GbE ports on the AX88u you have plenty of available ports to run link aggregation on, say, a separate switch with 2.5/5/10GbE support in the future for a 2Gb pipe into any of the direct router clients, while you can put any insanely fast clients on the switch directly later when those speeds start being adopted. It’s all a win-win with this router and any future scenarios you can think of.
10/10 best router of 2019, true Netgear Nighthawk R7000 successor.
7/30/22: Purchased and received in October 2021. I have mixed feelings about this router. On the one hand, excellent hardware. No dropped connections over wifi along with consistent signal strength. So many settings /features in the firmware as well and with the quad-core CPU + 1GB of RAM this router is FAST. On the other hand, the unit I received exhibits the DHCP over WAN issue (mine drops its Internet connection once a day around 3:30pm). A reboot restores Internet connectivity but I noticed my public IP address changes each day even with the DHCP query setting on Normal instead of Aggressive or Continuous. It turns out many other customers are reporting the same issue or very similar issues with the newer Asus firmware as well (do a search for Asus RT-AX88U DHCP WAN and SNB/Rogers forums will come up). So this router's been sitting on the side as an ornamental fixture in my home (actually it's my test platform) while I use a TP-Link router to manage wifi traffic (less features but stable day in and day out for work and anything else I do on my network). Lately I've started looking at the forums again and it appears a few of the newer firmware releases are stable. As soon as I can carve out some time on my weekends, I'll get back to working on this router.
The one thing holding this router back from its true potential is it has only a 1Gbps WAN port, when other routers on the market in its price-range have 2.5Gbps WAN ports. If it had a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, it would be a true contender. If you don't foresee having internet service any faster than 1Gbps in the near future, then it's a solid option. To be fair there are many customers that have gotten good units and have no issues. Because I like its hardware so much (Broadcom chipset, 4G-LTE tethering and 8 LAN ports) and firmware features (QoS/bandwidth limiter settings), I decided to hang onto it as a 'project to work on'. To date I've seen no evidence of it having any hardware issues. Will post updates as I work more on this router and I hope to be able to give it more stars.
I had it all set up in a matter of minutes, and configured perfectly for my needs shortly after that. The Web and mobile interfaces are clean and intuitive (the web version does offer more options though).
I've had it in place for a few weeks now and there hasn't been even a small glitch in its operation - really flawless.
As a bonus, it let me move my old ASUS router downstairs to the first floor of my house and set it up as a Mesh node on my network, giving me even better, more stable coverage.
I'm very happy with this purchase and recommend it without reservation.
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