Overview
TUF Gaming AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router with dedicated Gaming Port, Dual 2.5G Port, 3steps port forwarding, AiMesh for mesh Wi-Fi, AiProtection Pro network security and AURA RGB lighting

TUF Gaming AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router with dedicated Gaming Port, Dual 2.5G Port, 3steps port forwarding, AiMesh for mesh Wi-Fi, AiProtection Pro network security and AURA RGB lighting

  • Ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 – Ultra Wi-Fi speed up to 6000 Mbps and 4X network efficiency.
  • Dual 2.5G Ports – Dual 2.5G ports with flexible WAN/LAN port configuration.
  • Fast & Stable Wired Gaming – Dedicated gaming port to prioritize connected gaming device.
  • ASUS AiMesh Support – Support AiMesh to create a whole-home mesh network.
  • Tested Durability and Stable Operation – TUF Gaming AX6000 is built to be durable and undergoes verified testing to ensure reliable, stable operation.

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ASUS TUF Gaming AX6000 Router with RGB lighting

TUF Gaming AX6000

TUF Gaming AX6000 is designed to give you stable and fast wireless and wired connections in device-dense environments. It's a router that benefits all your devices, from laptops, smartphones, and game consoles right down to all the IoT devices in your home.

4X Capacity. 2X Faster.*

Wi-Fi 6 provides faster wireless speeds with OFDMA, BSS coloring and MU-MIMO technologies, and it also boosts network efficiency, so all your devices get their fair share of Wi-Fi bandwidth. It's perfect for busy networks with lots of different Wi-Fi devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and smart home devices.

*The data compares speed of 4X4 Wi-Fi 6 solution on 5GHz band 160MHz channel to speed of 4X4 Wi-Fi 5 solution on 5 GHz band 80 MHz channel.
All your devices get their fair share of WiFi bandwidth from TUF Gaming AX6000.

True Multi-Gigabit Wired Speeds

For true multi-gigabit performance, you need both WAN and LAN connections that support these speeds. TUF Gaming AX6000 features both WAN and LAN aggregation, so you can enjoy 5 Gbps wired speeds from your modem all the way to your PC and NAS.
TUF Gaming AX6000 I/O port (focused)
Link AGGREGATION 2 Gbps wired network connection. WAN AGGREGATION Total 5 Gbps WAN for faster connection
With WiFi 6 technology, TUF Gaming AX6000 allows signals to travel further than WiFi 5 does.

Wi-Fi that Goes Further

ASUS has designed TUF Gaming AX6000 to give you the widest possible Wi-Fi coverage. It uses OFDMA, a new technology in Wi-Fi 6 that allows signals to travel further than they can in Wi-Fi 5. With a 4x4 MIMO configuration and separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antennas to reduce interference, along with other enhancements like beamforming, which focuses the signal towards each device, TUF Gaming AX6000 reaches every corner.

Flexible and Scalable Wireless Mesh Networking

If you need more coverage or new functions, you can simply add another compatible router to your AiMesh network at any time!
TUF Gaming AX6000 Structure

Stable and Durable

TUF Gaming AX6000 is engineered to deliver maximum Wi-Fi performance. The vent location and double heatsink design improve cooling for increased stability, and the fixed antennas and metal port protectors increase physical durability.
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I/O Test
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Humidity Test

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EMI Test

TUF Gaming AX6000 I/O Ports
01. Fixed Antennas. 02.Metal Port Protector.

One Router. Three Modes. All Game Types.

TUF Gaming AX6000 provides gamers with different features for different game types.
TUF Gaming AX6000 provides gamews with different features for different game game types.
Mobile Game Mode, Gaming Port, Open NAT
Boost Mobile Game Traffic

Boost Mobile Game Traffic

Prioritize mobile game packets, minimizing lag and latency with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.
Prioritize Your Game Device

Prioritize Your Game Device

A dedicated Gaming Port lets you prioritize any device connected to it, ensuring it is always at the head of the queue.
Port Forwarding in 3 Steps

Port Forwarding in 3 Steps

Using Open NAT on TUF Gaming AX6000 couldn't be easier: it takes just 3 steps. No more frustrating and complicated procedures!

01.
Select Game

02.
Select Device

03.
Team Up

What's NAT?

OPEN NAT

With an OPEN NAT type, you’re able to chat with other people, as well as join and host multiplayer games with people who have any NAT type on their network.

MODERATE NAT

With a MODERATE NAT type, you’re able to chat and play multiplayer games with some people; however, you might not be able to hear or play with others, and normally you won’t be chosen as the host of a match.

STRICT NAT

With a STRICT NAT type, you’re only able to chat and play multiplayer games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You can’t be chosen as the host of a match.

Switch Modes for an Easy Life

Optimize whatever you're doing with different modes, and boost the task at hand!
TUF Gaming AX6000 allows you to optimize whatever you’re doing with different modes, and boost the task at hand.

Simultaneous Gaming and VPN

VPN Fusion lets you run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection – simultaneously! So even if other network users need to use a VPN, you can still enjoy maximum gaming speeds.
TUF Gaming AX6000 supports VPN Fusion which lets you run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection.

Commercial-Grade
Security for Your Home

Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices, and even more so when there are devices without antivirus capabilities, such as IoT devices. TUF Gaming AX6000 includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. Every device is protected with TUF Gaming AX6000, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the handy mobile app.
AiProtection Pro
WPA3 Security Protocol
Advanced Parental Controls

AiProtection Pro

WPA3 Security Protocol

Advanced Parental Controls

More Privacy, Anywhere

Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via TUF Gaming AX6000 from anywhere in the world, thanks to its encrypted data-tunneling VPN technology. With TUF Gaming AX6000, you can take your home network with you wherever you go — and say goodbye to web-based third-party VPNs!
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  • The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
  • Actual data throughput and Wi-Fi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
  • Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results.
  • WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
  • When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
  • Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
  • If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
  • ASUS makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards.
  • 6GHz band is limited to indoor range. Clients must support 6 GHz band.
  • MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
  • The feature require a Wi-Fi 7 capable device. Expected firmware release by Q4 2023.
About ASUS

ASUS is a multinational company best known for their motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers. Along with an expanding range of superior gaming, content-creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS is driven to become the world’s most admired innovative leading technology enterprise.

About ROG

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world.

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