Synology RT6600ax

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX6600
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Mesh: Synology Mesh (SRM)
VPN server: OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP

We earn a commission from qualifying Amazon purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This never affects our specs. How we make money.

Find it in these categories

Synology RT6600ax at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, tri-band

Up to 6,000 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

Synology Mesh.
Security & VPN

VPN built in

VPN: OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

Synology RT6600ax full specifications

Overview

Brand	Synology
Model	RT6600ax
Model number	RT6600ax
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2022
Pack options	single unit

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, tri-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 6,000 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX6600
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,600 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	600 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4800 + 1200
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	4x4 (5GHz-1) + 2x2 (5GHz-2) + 2x2 (2.4GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

The maker doesn't publish a coverage figure.

Rated for up to 200 connected devices.

Max devices	200
Antennas	6
Antenna type	External

Ports

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

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

WAN ports	1x 1G + 1x 2.5G (Dual WAN)
LAN ports	3x 1G + 1x 2.5G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5V, 0.9A output)
USB functions	file sharing, media server, printer server, 3G/4G dongle & tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 3G/4G dongle and Android/iPhone tethering
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Link aggregation	No
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.8 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.8 GHz
RAM	1,024 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

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

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

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Synology Mesh (SRM)
Wired backhaul	Yes

Software & security

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

Parental controls are built in.

Management	DS router app + SRM web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP, SSTP, SSL VPN (VPN Plus), WebVPN, Site-to-Site
VPN client	PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec
Security suite	Safe Access + Threat Prevention
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI firewall, DoS protection
IoT network	Yes
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit that can sit on a shelf or mount on a wall.

It weighs 1.6 kg. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	320 x 200 x 175 mm
Weight	1,600 g
Power	12 V DC adapter (12V 3.5A), 100-240 V AC input
Power consumption	11.11 W
Wall mountable	Yes
Weather rating	Indoor only
Operating temperature	5 to 40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

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