The ASUS RT-AX52 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router is designed to provide fast, reliable, and efficient wireless networking for modern homes and smart devices. Built with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) technology, greater network capacity, improved efficiency, and lower latency are achieved, making it ideal for households with multiple connected devices. A combined wireless speed of up to 1800Mbps is delivered, with 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201Mbps on the 5GHz band, allowing smooth streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and large file transfers.

Advanced wireless technologies including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, and Beamforming are integrated to improve bandwidth allocation, enhance signal quality, and maintain stable connections across numerous devices. The router is also AiMesh compatible, allowing additional compatible ASUS routers to be added for seamless whole-home WiFi coverage. Enhanced network security is provided through WPA3 encryption, while Instant Guard VPN helps create a secure connection when public WiFi networks are used. Convenient network management is made possible through the ASUS Router App, offering easy setup and access to advanced networking features.

Key Features

WiFi 6 AX1800 Performance

Fast and efficient wireless networking is delivered with WiFi 6 technology, offering combined speeds of up to 1800Mbps for smooth streaming, gaming, remote work, and everyday internet use.

Improved Multi-Device Performance

Support for MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and BSS Coloring allows multiple devices to communicate more efficiently while reducing congestion in busy wireless environments.

Extended Wireless Coverage

Four external antennas and Beamforming technology are utilized to improve signal strength and expand wireless coverage throughout the home.

AiMesh Expandable Network

Whole-home WiFi coverage can be created by connecting compatible ASUS routers through AiMesh, providing seamless roaming without changing networks.

Advanced Network Security

Modern WPA3 security, firewall protection, SSH support, and multiple authentication methods help protect personal data and connected devices from unauthorized access.

Secure Public WiFi Access

The integrated Instant Guard VPN allows encrypted internet access over public WiFi with a simple one-click setup for improved privacy.

Easy Network Management

Network settings, parental controls, guest networks, VPN functions, traffic monitoring, and firmware management can be handled through the intuitive ASUS Router App.

Smart Parental Controls

Internet access schedules can be customized to help manage online activity and screen time for family members.

Specifications

Network Standard

• IPv6
• IPv4
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
• WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
• WiFi 4 (802.11n)
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11a

Product Segment

• AX1800 Ultimate AX Performance
• Up to 1201 Mbps + 574 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 5GHz: Up to 1201 Mbps
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4GHz: Up to 574 Mbps
• WiFi 5 (802.11ac): Up to 867 Mbps
• WiFi 4 (802.11n): Up to 300 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11g: Up to 54 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11b: Up to 11 Mbps
• IEEE 802.11a: Up to 54 Mbps

Antenna

• External Antennas ×4

Transmit / Receive

• 5GHz: 2×2
• 2.4GHz: 2×2

Processor

• 1.3GHz Dual-Core Processor

Memory

• 128MB Flash
• 256MB RAM

Speed Enhancement Technologies

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
• MU-MIMO
• BSS Coloring
• Beamforming (Standard-Based and Universal)
• 1024-QAM High Data Rate
• 20/40/80MHz Bandwidth

Operating Frequency

• 2.4GHz
• 5GHz

Operating Modes

• Router
• Access Point
• Repeater
• AiMesh Node

I/O Ports

• 1 × Gigabit RJ45 WAN Port
• 3 × Gigabit RJ45 LAN Ports

Buttons

• WPS Button
• Reset Button
• Power Switch

LED Indicators

• Power ×1
• WAN ×1
• LAN ×3
• 2.4GHz ×1
• 5GHz ×1
• WPS ×1

Power Supply

• AC Input: 110V–240V (50–60Hz)
• DC Output: 12V / Max. 1A

Package Contents

• ASUS RT-AX52 Router
• RJ45 Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

Product Weight

• 298g

Product Dimensions

• 192 × 126.3 × 47.5 mm (W × D × H)

AiMesh Support

• AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Parental Controls

• Customized Internet Schedule

Guest Network

• Guest network with isolated internet access from the local network

Security

• Open System
• WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• WPS
• SSH
• Firewall

VPN Features

• Instant Guard
• VPN Client: L2TP
• VPN Client: OpenVPN
• VPN Client: PPTP
• VPN Client: WireGuard
• VPN Server: IPSec
• VPN Server: OpenVPN
• VPN Server: PPTP

Traffic Control

• Bandwidth Limiter
• Traditional QoS
• Traffic Monitor
• Real-Time Traffic Monitor
• Wired Traffic Monitor
• Wireless Traffic Monitor

WAN Features

• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Automatic IP
• Static IP
• Dual WAN
• Port Triggering
• DMZ
• DDNS

LAN Features

• DHCP Server
• IGMP Snooping
• IPTV
• Manual IP Address Assignment
• Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless Features

• UTF-8 SSID
• WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Wireless Scheduler
• Airtime Fairness
• RADIUS Client
• Universal Beamforming
• Explicit Beamforming

Administration

• Configuration Backup and Restore
• Diagnosis Tools
• Feedback System
• System Log

Conclusion

The ASUS RT-AX52 AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router is built to deliver dependable high-speed wireless connectivity, enhanced security, and flexible network expansion for modern homes. WiFi 6 performance, AiMesh compatibility, built-in VPN support, WPA3 protection, and comprehensive traffic management features are combined to provide a stable and secure networking experience for streaming, gaming, remote work, and smart home connectivity.