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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Our Verdict
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
Netduma R3
The ASUS RT-AX86U Pro is a better router than the Netduma R3. They're both dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers, but the ASUS has better top speeds, range, and wired connectivity than the Netduma.
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
7.8
7.0
Interior Short Range
8.1
7.6
Interior Long Range
8.0
5.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
6.5
6.4
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Height
12.48" (31.7 cm)
7.28" (18.5 cm)
Width
9.53" (24.2 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)
Depth
3.66" (9.3 cm)
7.48" (19.0 cm)
Depth With Cables
4.72" (12.0 cm)
8.46" (21.5 cm)
Network Ports
8.2
7.1
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WAN Port Speed
2.5 Gbps
1.0 Gbps
LAN Port Count
5
4
10 Gbps Ports
0
0
2.5 Gbps Ports
1
0
1 Gbps Ports
5
5
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
1
1
USB-A 2.0 Ports
1
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
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Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
8.0
Mount Photo
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Mount Type
None
Screw Head Slot
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
8.0
5.6
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
306 Mbps
49 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
554 Mbps
144 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
8.1
7.6
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
890 Mbps
588 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
817 Mbps
390 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Wi-Fi Specifications
7.5
7.5
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
6GHz Band
No
No
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
DFS Channels
Yes
Yes
MLO Implementation
Beacon Frame
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MLO Support
False
False
EMLSR Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
EMLMR Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Max Number Of Simultaneous Links
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage
Indoor Coverage - Same Story
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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