ASUS RT-AX53U (AX1800) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Router, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, Parental Control, Built-in VPN, AiMesh Compatible, Gaming & Streaming, Smart Home, USB by ASUS in Australia. Lowest price $59.00 at PCByte AU, last checked 26 Apr 2026. Compared across 10 retailers on WhatsCheap.



























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- ASUS RT-AX53U (AX1800) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Router, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, Parental Control, Built-in VPN, AiMesh Compatible, Gaming & Streaming, Smart Home, USB
- Brand
- ASUS
- Category
- Wi-Fi Routers
- Country
- Australia
- Lowest price (AUD)
- 59.00
- Retailer
- PCByte AU
- Price checked
- 26 Apr 2026
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ASUS RT-AX53U (AX1800) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Router, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, Parental Control, Built-in VPN, AiMesh Compatible, Gaming & Streaming, Smart Home, USB
by ASUS
4.6(1K)
Best Price
$59.00$251.00
at PCByte AU · checked 26 Apr 2026
Get your home ready for WiFi 6 (802.11ax). The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density, pushing the current WiFi standard to its limits. The latest 802.11ax standard offers future-proof technologies, improved network efficiency, faster WiFi speeds, greater coverage, and enhanced battery life for connected devices, providing users with a significantly better networking experience. To take advantage of the benefits and speeds of the 802.11ax WiFi standard, 802.11ax-compatible devices are required. The RT-AX53U is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi router that offers a bandwidth of 80 MHz and 1024-QAM for significantly faster wireless connections. With a total network speed of approximately 1,800 Mbps – 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1201 Mbps on the 5 GHz band – the RT-AX53U is 1.5 times faster.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Transfer Rate | 574Mbps (2.4GHz band) |
| Wireless Speed Rating | AX1800 |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Wireless Band Count | Dual band |
| Max Range Indoors | 145 Mbps (kitchen, obstructed by multiple walls) |
| Wireless Highlights | OFDMA, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Authentication Method | WPA2-Enterprise |
| Encryption Type | WPA3, WPA2 |
| Encryption Algorithm | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal |
| Connectivity Ports | 1x USB port |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, WiFi 6 |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 |
| Modem Type | 4G (USB modem support for connectivity backup) |
| Device Type | Router |
| Data Transfer Rate | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
| Networking Type | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Remote Management Protocol | SSH |
| DHCP Support | Yes |
| Manageable | Yes (with ASUSWRT dashboard UI) |
| Network Protocol | PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE |
| Network Monitoring | Yes (traffic monitoring) |
| Top Use Cases | Home networking |
| Typical Users | Home user |
| Enclosure Type | Desktop |
| Design Highlights | On/off switch, Indication light, Integrated on/off switch |
| Depth | 5.0 inches |
| Weight | 346 g |
| Width | 7.5 inches |
| Included Accessories | QSG, Adapter, Documentations |
| Included Cables | 1 x network cable |
| Included Software | AiProtection Classic |
| Antennas | 4 |
| Built-in Devices | 3-port switch |
| Installed Flash Memory | 128 MB Flash |
| Installed RAM | 256 MB |
| Power Device Type | AC power source, DC power source |
| Processor | Built-in processor |
| Status Indicators | LED indicators (LAN, Power, USB, WAN) |
| Highlights | DHCP server, DMZ support, MU-MIMO technology, OFDMA, Parental control |
| Protocol Specifications | 802.11ax |
| Digital Signaling Protocol | DDNS |
| Technology Highlights | OFDMA, IPv6 Compatible, MU-MIMO |
| Localization | Malaysia |
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