BSS Coloring Boosts Connection Efficiency
WiFi 6 includes a new feature called BSS Coloring that improves WiFi connection efficiency even in crowded environments. When two neighboring routers send traffic on the same channel, your router has to wait until the channel is free. With BSS Coloring, your WiFi 6 router identifies its data with a unique channel tag ('color') that's different from neighboring networks. Your WiFi 6 router can then ignore other-colored signals on the channel and send data immediately.* This greatly reduces router waiting times and boosts network efficiency.
*A BSS Coloring-compatible client is needed to enjoy the benefit.

The Latest WPA3 Network Security
The next generation of WiFi security, bringing new capabilities to enhance WiFi protections in personal networks. Building on the widespread adoption of WPA2 over more than a decade, WPA3 adds new features to simplify WiFi security, enable more robust authentication, and deliver increased cryptographic strength for highly sensitive data markets.

More Privacy, Anywhere
Free public WiFi is rarely secure. Thanks to Instant Guard VPN technology, you can surf on public WiFi network safely through RT-AX52 with one-click setup. In addition, it’s free!

Flexible and Scalable Wireless Networking
If you need more coverage or new functions, you can simply add another compatible router to your AiMesh network at any time!

The Way You Want, Easy Control
Download the latest ASUS Router App. With graphic icons and clear instructions, You can easily start RT-AX52 and setup dedicated functions as you want.

Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
USB port	No
Weight & dimensions
Width	190 mm
Depth	126 mm
Height	45 mm
Weight	298 g
Power
Power source type	AC, DC
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Output voltage	12 V
Output current	1 A
Protocols
DHCP server	Yes
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ad, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Port triggering	Yes
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)	Yes
VPN server	Instant Guard VPN Client L2TP VPN Client OVPN VPN Client PPTP VPN Server IPSec VPN Server OVPN VPN Server PPTP
Packaging data
Package width	254 mm
Package depth	255 mm
Package height	55 mm
Package weight	690 g
Package type	Box
Security
Security algorithms	SSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPS
Firewall	Yes
Parental control	Yes
MAC address filtering	Yes
System event log	Yes
DMZ support	Yes
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1201 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	574 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)	1201 Mbit/s
Modulation	1024-QAM
Management features
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Reset button	Yes
WPS push button	Yes
Packaging content
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included	Yes
Warranty card	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes
Antenna
Antenna design	External
Antenna type	2x2
Antennas quantity	4
Design
Product type	Tabletop router
Product colour	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Power, WAN, WPS
On/off switch	Yes
Features
Built-in processor	Yes
Processor frequency	1300 MHz
Processor cores	2
Internal memory	256 MB
Flash memory	128 MB
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes
Firmware upgradeable	Yes
WAN connection
Ethernet WAN	Yes
DSL WAN	No
SIM card slot	No
3G/4G USB modem compatibility	No
WAN connection type	RJ-45