What does tri-band mean?

Tri-band means one 2.4GHz band and two independent 5GHz bands, allowing simultaneous transmission on three channels to reduce congestion and interference.

Is the RT-AC5300 suitable for gaming?

Yes. Its high throughput, low latency, dual 5GHz bands, and MU-MIMO make it excellent for online gaming and handling multiple simultaneous connections.

How many wired connections does it support?

It provides four gigabit LAN ports for devices and one dedicated gigabit WAN port to connect to your modem.

Does it have built-in security?

Yes, Asus AiProtection provides network-wide malware prevention, intrusion detection, and parental controls without monthly subscriptions.

What is the coverage area?

Typical coverage ranges 4,000–5,000 sq ft, expandable with Asus mesh extenders or compatible AiMesh nodes.

Does it support MU-MIMO?

Yes, MU-MIMO enables simultaneous communication with multiple devices, improving efficiency over older single-user systems.

Is this router still supported?

It's legacy hardware; check Asus support for firmware availability. Wi-Fi 5 performance remains solid for most use cases.

Asus

RT-AC5300

Asus RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router 5334 Mbps Wi-Fi

Category Tri-Band

MSRP

$57.62

Unit: pcs

PN (normalized): RTAC5300

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bands	Tri-band (1x 2.4GHz + 2x 5GHz)
ports	4x Gigabit LAN + 1x Gigabit WAN
power	19V/2.37A
speed	5334 Mbps
weight	680g
mu_mimo	Yes
antennas	8 external
protocol	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
standard	802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
frequency	2.4GHz, 5GHz
interface	Ethernet RJ-45
dimensions	280 x 180 x 110 mm
beamforming	Yes
form_factor	Desktop router