Security
| Firewall security |
SPI |
| VPN support |
IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server\nPPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client |
| DoS attack prevention |
Y |
| System event log |
Y |
| Firewall |
Y |
| URL filtering |
Y |
Ethernet LAN features
| Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
1000 Mbit/s |
Software
| Linux operating systems supported |
Y |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Y |
Management features
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) |
Y |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Y |
| Reset button |
Y |
| WPS push button |
Y |
Wireless LAN features
| Wi-Fi band |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
IEEE 802.11ac |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) |
1734 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Modulation |
256-QAM |
WAN connection
| Ethernet WAN |
Y |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility |
N |
| DSL WAN |
N |
| SIM card slot |
N |
Antenna
| Antenna type |
External |
| Antennas quantity |
4 |
Protocols
| DHCP client |
Y |
| DHCP server |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Y |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
4 |
Wireless AC2400 Dual-band Gigabit Router
Fastest Speed. Farthest Coverage. Easy Setup.
Enter a new era of wireless performance with faster-than-incredible speeds, the widest-ever coverage and more control and security than you ever thought possible. RT-AC87U delivers the world's fastest speeds of up to 1734 Mbps at 5 GHz — even faster than tri-band 3x3 routers — plus class-leading concurrent 600 Mbps speeds at 2.4 GHz for an amazing total bandwidth of 2334 Mbps! This means RT-AC87U gives you lag-free online gaming, silky-smooth 4K/UHD video streaming, and effortlessly copes with even the most bandwidth-demanding tasks.
With a separate high-gain antenna for each of the four spatial data streams, this power-packed router gives you true 4x4 multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) wireless performance that smokes the competition — and it delivers top performance for all your wireless devices, even those using older Wi-Fi standards. As with all ASUS networking products, you get the very best support with wide device compatibility, plus free firmware updates for years to come — so your RT-AC87U will always be at the forefront.
- Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined dual-band data rate of 2334 Mbps for smooth up to 4K/UHD video playback, ultra-fast file-sharing of large files and low-latency online gaming.
- World’s first 4x4 MU-MIMO antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled multi-device performance and wireless signal coverage up to 465 m² (around 5,000ft²).
- Built-in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for up to 10-times faster data transfers to USB storage devices2, printer sharing, and 3G/4G dongle support.
- ASUSWRT graphical user interface for easy, CD-free 30-second setup and hassle-free advanced network control.
- AiProtection with Trend Micro with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection.
- ASUS AiCloud 2.0 lets you access, sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet-connected device.
