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White rectangular Wi-Fi 6 router with four external antennas and RGB lighting accents

ASUS

ASUS RT-AX82U GUNDAM AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 wireless router

SKU CH-YQG7-MYWDM

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with dedicated gaming port, mobile game acceleration and lifetime security subscription

  • Interface type1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE
  • Device managementUPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port
  • Security featuresFirewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection Access con
  • Wi-Fi 6 delivers speeds up to 5400 Mbps for lag-free gaming
  • Mobile Game Mode cuts latency with one tap in the ASUS Router app
  • Aura RGB lighting offers customisable effects to match your setup
  • AiMesh support builds a flexible whole-home mesh network
  • Lifetime free AiProtection Pro blocks threats and adds parental controls

RT-AX82U GUNDAM AX5400 Gaming Router

The ASUS RT-AX82U GUNDAM is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router delivering combined wireless rates up to 5400 Mbps. It features a dedicated gaming LAN port, mobile game acceleration via the ASUS Router app, and Aura RGB lighting effects. Lifetime free AiProtection Pro security powered by Trend Micro is included.

Suits competitive gamers and RGB enthusiasts

This router targets players who want a wired gaming port, mobile optimisation and customisable lighting on a Wi-Fi 6 platform. Buyers needing multi-gigabit WAN or LAN speeds beyond one gigabit per second should consider other models. Households requiring more than four wired ports or a built-in modem will also need a different solution.

AX5400 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz channels

The decisive specification is the AX5400 class dual-band Wi-Fi 6 radio supporting 160 MHz channel width for high throughput. It operates on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with four external antennas and MU-MIMO capability. This determines whether the router matches your bandwidth and device density requirements.

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Price $168.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRT-AX82U GUNDAM
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6
Wireless speed802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbit/s
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbit/s
802.11n : up to 300 Mbit/s
802.11n (1024 QAM) : up to 500 Mbit/s
802.11ac (1024 QAM) : up to 4,333 Mbit/s
802.11ax (2.4 GHz) : up to 574 Mbit/s
802.11ax (5 GHz) : up to 4,804 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration4 x External antenna
Ports & slots
Interface type1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
Network ports4 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supplyAC Input : 110 V~240 V(50 to 60 Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current
Size & build
Product dimensions6.5 in × 10.85 in × 7.26 in with antenna
2.56 in × 10.85 in × 7.26 in without antenna
Product weight1.63 lb (0.74 kg)
Compatibility
VPN supportIPSec Pass-Through
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
IPSec server
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
PPTP client
L2TP client
OpenVPN client
More details
Device managementUPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log
Security featuresFirewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
WPAWPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
Indicator lights1 x Power
2 x Wi-Fi
1 x WAN
Button countWPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

Questions about this item

How do I connect the ASUS RT-AX82U GUNDAM router to my modem and which port should I use?

Plug the modem cable into the single 10/100/1000M WAN port; the four LAN ports are for wired clients only.

Will the external antennas or the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port need replacement over time?

The four external antennas are fixed and not user-serviceable; the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port is solid-state with no moving parts to wear out.

What thermal or throughput limit appears first when the AX5400 router runs at full load for hours?

Sustained 5400 Mbps throughput across 160 MHz channels will hit the 1 Gbps WAN and LAN port ceiling before any thermal throttle engages.

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