ASUS RT-AXE7800

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE7800
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 5,700 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS RT-AXE7800 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band

Up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 2,402 Mbps on 6 GHz.
Coverage

Large homes

5,700 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 3 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS RT-AXE7800 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS RT-AXE7800
Model number	RT-AXE7800
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2022
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	195553632881, 4711081632917

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band: a clear 6 GHz lane for newer devices.

It offers up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz and 2,402 Mbps on 6 GHz. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class	AXE7800
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	7,780 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,804 Mbps
6 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 4x4 (5 GHz) + 2x2 (6 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 5,700 sq ft per unit.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	5,700 sq ft
Antennas	6
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN + 1x 1G WAN/LAN (configurable). A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G WAN/LAN + 1x 1G WAN/LAN (configurable)
LAN ports	3x 1G LAN (plus the two WAN/LAN ports)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/FTP), media server, Time Machine, AiCloud, 3G/4G LTE dongle WAN
Cellular / tethering	USB 3G/4G LTE dongle support; no SIM slot
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes
Link aggregation	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.7 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.7 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with AiMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	ASUS Router app + web GUI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, IPSec
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
Security suite	AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro)
Subscription	None (AiProtection Pro free lifetime)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1 kg. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	243 x 223 x 155 mm
Weight	1,033 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V DC adapter (3.0 A max, 110-240 V AC input)
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.