The RT-BE86U delivers Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM, and 20/40/80/160 MHz channel bandwidth support, across a 5 GHz 4×4 radio and a 2.4 GHz 3×3 radio, achieving combined wireless throughput of up to 6,800 Mbps — specifically 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1,032 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) intelligently combines both bands simultaneously for lower latency and more stable connections, particularly beneficial for latency-sensitive applications like gaming and video calls.

Dual-band only — no 6 GHz band. The RT-BE86U covers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. There is no 6 GHz radio. Buyers specifically seeking the 6 GHz band (for maximum Wi-Fi 7 channel availability and reduced congestion) should consider a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router. For most home and small office use cases, dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with MLO delivers strong real-world performance.

20G Combined Wired Capacity — 10G + 2.5G Ports

Ports are: 1× 10G WAN/LAN, 1× 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3× 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and USB 2.0 Type-A. The 10G port handles multi-gig ISP connections or 10G NAS/switch links; the four 2.5 GbE ports cover wired clients, NAS, or secondary WAN without a speed bottleneck. Total combined wired capacity across all ports reaches 20 Gbps — a substantial wired backbone for a home or small office router.

Quad-Core 2.6 GHz CPU — 30% More Headroom

The RT-BE86U uses a quad-core 2.6 GHz 64-bit CPU, increasing processing power by up to 30% for faster responsiveness, accelerated data transfers, and handling demanding scenarios such as 10G connections and advanced network security. Memory is 256 MB flash and 1 GB RAM. This headroom matters for running simultaneous VPN tunnels, QoS classification across multiple 2.5G clients, and security scanning without impacting throughput.

Antennas — 3 External + 1 Internal, Detachable

The RT-BE86U has three external detachable antennas and one internal antenna, with 5 dBi gain on all four. The detachable externals can be repositioned to optimise coverage around obstacles — towards thick walls, across floors, or angled for horizontal mounting. The front-mounted heat sink provides passive thermal management without a fan.

VPN — Server and Client, Multiple Protocols

VPN support covers IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN, WireGuard, and VPN Fusion — with both server and client modes available. VPN Fusion allows simultaneous VPN connections — running different tunnels for different devices on the network concurrently. Instant Guard creates a one-tap VPN server for secure remote access to the home network. SurfShark integration is supported for commercial VPN service passthrough.

Security — AiProtection Pro, Subscription-Free

Subscription-free network security includes commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro, one-tap security scan, and comprehensive support — malicious site blocking, DDoS protection, and infected device quarantine, all at no recurring cost. This is a meaningful differentiator over routers that gate security features behind a subscription.

Guest Network Pro, AiMesh, and Operating Modes

Guest Network Pro offers up to five SSIDs for IoT device segmentation, instant VPN connections, and parental controls. AiMesh allows the RT-BE86U to work as a primary node or mesh node alongside other AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers for whole-home coverage. Operating modes include Wireless Router, AiMesh Node, Access Point, Media Bridge, and Repeater.

4G/5G Tethering via USB

Always-on internet is supported via versatile WAN options including AI WAN detection on 2.5G or 10G WAN/LAN ports, and 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering via USB. Connecting a smartphone or USB LTE dongle provides a cellular WAN failover path — the RT-BE86U handles the switch automatically.

Key Highlights

• Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) dual-band | BE6800
• Wi-Fi speeds: 5,764 Mbps (5 GHz, 4×4) + 1,032 Mbps (2.4 GHz, 3×3) = 6,800 Mbps
• Wi-Fi features: MLO, 4096-QAM, OFDMA, Beamforming | 20/40/80/160 MHz
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 | AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro, subscription-free)
• Bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz — no 6 GHz band
• Antennas: 3× 5 dBi external detachable + 1× 5 dBi internal
• Ports: 1× 10G WAN/LAN + 1× 2.5G WAN/LAN + 3× 2.5G LAN
• USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A + 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
• CPU: Quad-core 2.6 GHz 64-bit | RAM: 1 GB | Flash: 256 MB
• VPN: IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, OpenVPN, WireGuard, VPN Fusion, Instant Guard, SurfShark
• Operating modes: Router, AiMesh Node, AP, Media Bridge, Repeater
• WAN options: 10G or 2.5G port + 4G/5G USB tethering + AI WAN detection
• Management: ASUSWRT 5.0 web UI + ASUS Router app
• Power: AC 110–240V 50/60Hz | DC 12V/5A or 19.5V/2.31A
• Weight: ~854 g (approx.)

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The XX230V uses 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Beamforming, delivering up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz — a combined 1.8 Gbps. Compared to the AC1200-class XC220 series, this is a real-world improvement in congested environments: Wi-Fi 6’s OFDMA splits channels into sub-channels so multiple devices transmit simultaneously rather than taking turns, which matters in homes or offices with many connected devices.

Wi-Fi 6 speeds require Wi-Fi 6 clients. Older devices (phones, laptops on Wi-Fi 5 or earlier) connect fine but won’t benefit from the AX improvements. OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and WPA3 also require client-side support.

GPON with Full ITU G.984 Compliance

The unit is GPON-only (ITU G.984, Class B+), supporting 2.488 Gbps downstream and 1.244 Gbps upstream via a single SC/APC PON port, with downstream at 1490 nm and upstream at 1310 nm, up to 20 km reach. Unlike the XC220-G3 and G3v, this model does not include EPON support — it is GPON only.

GPON only — no EPON. If your ISP runs EPON infrastructure, this is not the right unit. Check with your provider before purchasing.

Ports, USB, and VoIP

The XX230V provides 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN port (configurable), 3× Gigabit LAN ports, 1× USB 2.0, and 1× RJ11 FXS port. The USB port supports Samba, FTP, and DLNA server functionality, so an external drive can be shared across the network as a basic NAS. VoIP features include multiple SIP account support, call hold, call forward, do not disturb, speed dial, and 3-party conferencing.

Routing, Security, and IPTV

Software features include hardware QoS with flow classification, IPv4 SPI and IPv6 firewall, DoS protection, IP/MAC binding, Access Control, PPTP/IPSec/OpenVPN VPN server, IGMP Proxy v1/v2/v3 and Snooping for IPTV, DHCP with address reservation, DDNS (TP-Link, DynDNS, NO-IP), Band Steering, Airtime Fairness, Multi-SSID, and Wi-Fi scheduling.

Remote Management

Management is handled via TR-069, TR-098, TR-181, TR-111, TR-143, OMCI, and TP-Link’s Aginet Unified Cloud (TAUC, based on TR-369) — a broader protocol stack than the XC220 series, reflecting this model’s positioning as a more operator-managed device. Local management is available via web UI and the Aginet app.

Key Highlights

• Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band | AX1800
• Wi-Fi speeds: 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• Wi-Fi features: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band Steering, Airtime Fairness
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-PSK
• PON standard: GPON only (ITU G.984, Class B+) — no EPON
• GPON speeds: 2.488 Gbps downstream / 1.244 Gbps upstream
• PON port: 1× SC/APC | Max distance: 20 km
• LAN ports: 3× Gigabit RJ45 + 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN (configurable)
• USB: 1× USB 2.0 (Samba, FTP, DLNA)
• VoIP: 1× RJ11 FXS | SIP multi-account | call hold, forward, conferencing
• VPN: PPTP, IPSec, OpenVPN server
• Management: Web UI, Aginet app, TR-069, OMCI, TAUC (TR-369)
• IPTV: IGMP v1/v2/v3 Snooping/Proxy
• Dimensions: 260.2 × 135.0 × 49 mm
• Power: 12V/1.5A | Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C

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The UF-WiFi6 consolidates the ONU and the customer’s Wi-Fi router into a single device. Where the WaveFiber ONU hands off to a separate router, this unit terminates the fibre and serves wireless clients directly. It runs on a dual-core MIPS 1004 Kc processor at 900 MHz with 256 MB RAM, providing the headroom for Layer 2/3 management, NAT, routing, firewall, and application passthrough alongside active Wi-Fi.

GPON Specifications

The unit conforms to ITU-G.984 GPON with 2.488 Gbps downstream and 1.244 Gbps upstream via a single SC/APC WAN port, at up to 20 km reach. Like the WaveFiber ONU, it uses the same 3-LED optical signal strength indicator for quick fibre alignment feedback at the premises — all off during bootup, shading from orange (too low/no signal) through one, two, and three whites for increasing signal quality, and orange+2 white for too strong.

Wi-Fi 6 — 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Wireless runs 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on both bands: 2.4 GHz with 2×2 MIMO at up to 300 Mbps, and 5 GHz with 2×2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA at up to 1.2 Gbps — a combined 1.5 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput. Internal antennas provide 1 dBi gain on 2.4 GHz and 3 dBi on 5 GHz. WPA3 is supported alongside WPA/WPA2 for client compatibility.

Four GbE LAN Ports

Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 LAN ports provide wired connectivity — double the two ports on the TP-Link XC220-G3, and matching the XC220-G3v, without the VoIP FXS port. The LAN ports are standard 1 GbE; this unit does not have a 2.5 GbE LAN port (that’s the WaveFiber ONU’s differentiator).

Power Options

The UF-WiFi6 can be powered either via the included 5V DC 3A USB-C adapter (1.5 m cord) or via 24V passive PoE (2-pair, 4/5+; 7/8−), with a supported voltage range of 10–30V DC. Maximum power consumption is 11W. The dual power options give installers flexibility — USB-C where a standard power point is available, passive PoE where the unit is mounted remotely from power.

UISP Management and OLT Compatibility

The UF-WiFi6 integrates with the Ubiquiti UISP platform for unified monitoring, remote provisioning via OMCI, remote reset, remote reboot, and remote firmware upgrades.

Ubiquiti OLT ecosystem only. This device is only compatible with Ubiquiti Fiber OLT hardware and cannot be used with third-party OLTs. Confirmed compatible OLTs are the UF-OLT, UF-OLT-4, and UISP-FIBER-OLT-XGS.

Key Highlights

• PON standard: GPON (ITU-G.984) | SC/APC WAN port
• GPON downstream: 2.488 Gbps | Upstream: 1.244 Gbps | Max reach: 20 km
• Wi-Fi: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) dual-band
• Wi-Fi speeds: 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz, 2×2 MU-MIMO + OFDMA) + 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz, 2×2 MIMO)
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-PSK
• LAN ports: 4× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• CPU: Dual-core MIPS 1004 Kc @ 900 MHz | RAM: 256 MB
• Management: UISP platform, OMCI, web server, telnet, remote firmware upgrade
• OLT compatibility: UF-OLT, UF-OLT-4, UISP-FIBER-OLT-XGS (Ubiquiti only)
• Power: USB-C 5V/3A (included) or 24V passive PoE | Max 11W
• Signal LEDs: 3-LED optical signal strength indicator
• Dimensions: 140.8 × 141.5 × 31.7 mm | Weight: 415 g
• Enclosure: UV-stabilised polycarbonate
• Operating temp: −15°C to 45°C
• Mounting: Desktop or wall

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Most GPON CPEs are ISP-provisioned gateway devices. The EAP610GP-Desktop is something different — it’s an Omada business-class access point that happens to include a GPON ONU, positioning it for managed multi-tenant and hospitality deployments rather than simple home or SOHO use. One fibre connection carries wired, wireless, voice, VoIP, data, and HD video services to a single unit per room or space, with the whole fleet managed centrally via Omada SDN controllers. The GPON port is SC-APC, conforming to ITU-984.x and G.988, Class B+.

GPON Specifications

The GPON port uses an SC-APC connector on 9/125 µm single-mode fibre, compliant with ITU-984.x, G.988, and Class B+, delivering 2.488 Gbps downstream and 1.244 Gbps upstream at Tx 1310 nm / Rx 1490 nm, with a transmit power of 0.5–5 dBm, receiver sensitivity of −27 dBm, and a maximum cable length of 20 km.

AX1800 Wi-Fi 6

Wireless runs 802.11ax dual-band with 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz via 2×2 MU-MIMO, with UL/DL OFDMA, Beamforming, Band Steering, Airtime Fairness, and up to 16 SSIDs (8 per band). Wireless security spans WPA/WPA2/WPA3 in both Personal and Enterprise modes, with 802.1X support and RADIUS Accounting — enterprise-grade security appropriate for managed deployments. Client capacity is rated at 100+ per unit.

Ports — Wired, VoIP, and PoE Out

Interfaces comprise 1× GPON SC-APC port, 4× Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and 1× RJ11 FXS port for analogue phone. One of the four LAN ports supports 802.3af PoE out, useful for powering a small IP phone or a PoE camera at the endpoint without an additional injector. Maximum power consumption is 17.3 W with PoE out disabled.

PoE out limited to 802.3af (up to 15.4W). The maximum PoE out is 13W (EU) or 12W (US) based on lab testing. Not suitable for powering 802.3at (PoE+) devices.

Omada SDN Management

The EAP610GP-Desktop is fully supported by Omada Software Controller, Hardware Controller (OC200/OC300), Cloud-Based Controller, and the Omada app. This means it slots directly into an existing Omada deployment alongside Omada switches and routers — unified management, PPSK (Private Pre-Shared Keys for per-client credentials), multiple captive portal types, seamless 802.11k/v/r roaming, Omada Mesh, and zero-touch provisioning via the cloud controller.

Omada Mesh, Seamless Roaming, and Captive Portal require an Omada SDN controller (hardware or software). These features are not available in standalone mode.

Key Highlights

• PON standard: GPON (ITU-984.x, G.988, Class B+) | SC-APC
• Fibre type: 9/125 µm single-mode | Max reach: 20 km
• GPON speeds: 2.488 Gbps downstream / 1.244 Gbps upstream
• Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) dual-band | AX1800
• Wi-Fi speeds: 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) | 2×2 MU-MIMO + UL/DL OFDMA
• Antennas: 2.4 GHz 2× 5 dBi | 5 GHz 2× 4.5 dBi (internal)
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal & Enterprise | 802.1X | RADIUS
• SSIDs: Up to 16 (8 per band)
• LAN ports: 4× Gigabit RJ45 (1× with 802.3af PoE out)
• VoIP: 1× RJ11 FXS
• Management: Omada SDN (software, hardware, cloud controllers + app) | SNMP v1/v2c/v3 | SSH
• Client capacity: 100+
• Power: 53.5V/0.81A DC adapter (included) | Max 17.3W
• Dimensions: 175 × 140 × 33 mm | Weight: 492 g
• Mounting: Desktop or wall (kits included)
• Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C

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Wireless standards span IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, delivering up to 5760 Mbps at 5 GHz (across band1/band2/band3) and 1376 Mbps at 2.4 GHz — a combined 7.2 Gbps. The headline Wi-Fi 7 additions over Wi-Fi 6 are Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, and wider 320 MHz channels on 6 GHz (where applicable). MLO, Band Steering, Zero-Wait DFS, and EasyMesh are all supported. The 5 GHz radio uses a 4T5R antenna architecture (4 transmitters, 5 receivers) for improved receive sensitivity at longer ranges.

Wi-Fi 7 features require Wi-Fi 7 clients. MLO, 4K-QAM, and Multi-RUs only function with Wi-Fi 7 devices. Older clients connect normally at their supported standard. This is a dual-band device (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); there is no 6 GHz band.

XGS-PON — Symmetric 10G Fibre

The XGS-PON port conforms to ITU G.9807.1, Class B+, delivering 10 Gbps downstream and 10 Gbps upstream at RX 1577 nm / TX 1270 nm via a DFB laser transmitter and PIN-TIA receiver, over an SC/APC connector at up to 20 km. This is the same XGS-PON standard as the Ubiquiti UISP-FIBER-XGS, but here it’s integrated into a full wireless CPE rather than a standalone ONU — the XGB430V Pro eliminates the need for a separate router entirely.

XGS-PON requires an XGS-PON OLT. This is not a GPON device. Confirm your fibre provider operates XGS-PON infrastructure and will provision a third-party ONT before purchasing.

Ports — 10G, Multi-Gig, VoIP, USB

Interfaces are: 1× SC/APC XGS-PON port, 1× 10G WAN/LAN port (configurable), 4× 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN ports, 2× FXS VoIP ports, and 1× USB 3.0 port. The dual FXS ports are a meaningful step up from the single FXS on the XX230V — relevant for small businesses or homes with two active analogue lines. The USB 3.0 port supports file sharing via Samba/FTP and can serve as a 3G/4G dongle fallback WAN connection.

Routing, Security, and IPTV

Software features include SPI Firewall, DDoS protection, IP-MAC binding, Access Control, NAT with ALG/Virtual Server/Port Triggering/DMZ/UPnP, Static Routing, RIP, PPPoE/Dynamic/Static IP WAN modes, DHCP server/client, DDNS (NO-IP, DynDNS), IGMP v2/v3 Snooping/Proxy for IPTV, WMM QoS, Wi-Fi scheduling, and parental controls. Up to 3 SSIDs per band (6 total) with WPA/WPA2/WPA3-PSK.

Management

Management covers local web UI, remote management, TR-069 (TR-098/TR-143), IPv4 and IPv6, and the Aginet app for end users. ISPs can manage and provision remotely via ACS (TR-069) or OMCI. Onboard resources are 256 MB flash and 512 MB RAM.

Key Highlights

• PON standard: XGS-PON (ITU G.9807.1, Class B+) — not GPON
• PON port: 1× SC/APC | RX 1577 nm / TX 1270 nm | Max reach: 20 km
• XGS-PON speeds: 10 Gbps downstream / 10 Gbps upstream (symmetric)
• 10G WAN/LAN port: 1× (configurable WAN or LAN)
• LAN ports: 4× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
• VoIP: 2× RJ11 FXS ports
• USB: 1× USB 3.0 (file sharing, 3G/4G dongle backup)
• Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) dual-band | BE7200
• Wi-Fi speeds: 5760 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1376 Mbps (2.4 GHz) = 7.2 Gbps combined
• Wi-Fi features: MLO, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 4K-QAM, Zero-Wait DFS, Band Steering, Beamforming, EasyMesh
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-PSK | Up to 3 SSIDs per band
• Memory: 512 MB RAM | 256 MB Flash
• Management: Web UI, Aginet app, TR-069 (TR-098/TR-143), OMCI
• IPTV: IGMP v2/v3 Snooping/Proxy
• Dimensions: 189 × 70 × 218 mm | Power: 12V/2.5A
• Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C

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The BE230 is positioned as the most affordable entry into Wi-Fi 7. It’s a 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 router with a combined maximum bandwidth of 3600 Mbps — specifically 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, which is lower than many premium Wi-Fi 7 routers but more than sufficient for typical home broadband connections, 4K/8K streaming, gaming, and multi-device use.

The real-world differentiator is what Wi-Fi 7 actually brings at this price level: Multi-Link Operation (MLO) combines the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously for increased speed, lower latency, and improved reliability; Multi-RU enhances throughput through more efficient spectrum use; and 4K-QAM packs approximately 120% more data into each signal compared to the previous 1024-QAM of Wi-Fi 6.

Dual-band only — no 6 GHz. The BE230 covers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz but does not include the 6 GHz band found in higher-end Wi-Fi 7 tri-band routers. For most homes this is not a practical limitation, but buyers specifically seeking 6 GHz connectivity should look at tri-band options. Wi-Fi 7 features also require clients that support 802.11be to benefit from MLO, 4K-QAM, and Multi-RU.

Dual 2.5 Gbps Ports — Breaking the 1G Bottleneck

A 2.5 Gbps WAN port and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port are included alongside three Gigabit LAN ports and a USB 3.0 port. The 2.5 Gbps WAN port ensures the router can fully utilise multi-gig fibre or ISP connections without bottlenecking at 1 Gbps. The 2.5 Gbps LAN port delivers the same headroom to a wired device — a NAS, desktop, or gaming console — for full-speed local transfers.

Processing Power

The BE230 runs on a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor with 512 MB RAM and 128 MB flash storage — headroom that keeps routing, NAT, VPN, and QoS running smoothly even under heavy multi-device load.

USB 3.0 — Shared Storage and Media

The USB 3.0 port supports external hard drives or USB flash storage for file sharing across the network, a built-in media server for streaming music and video, and personal cloud access from outside the home via the Tether app.

VPN, Security, and Management

VPN support covers OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, and WireGuard — both server and client modes — allowing the router to run VPN connections for the entire network without needing per-device VPN software. WPA3 encryption, TP-Link HomeShield (basic security included; advanced features via subscription), parental controls, guest network, access control, and QoS are all supported.

EasyMesh compatibility allows additional EasyMesh routers or range extenders to be added to extend whole-home coverage seamlessly. Management is via the Tether app (iOS/Android) or web UI, with Google Assistant voice control also supported.

HomeShield advanced features require a subscription. Basic security (network protection, parental controls) is included at no extra cost. In-depth IoT protection, detailed network activity reports, and advanced threat intelligence are part of the paid HomeShield Pro tier.

Key Highlights

• Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) dual-band | BE3600
• Wi-Fi speeds: 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) = 3.6 Gbps combined
• Wi-Fi features: MLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, OFDMA, MU-MIMO (2×2), Beamforming, Smart Connect, Airtime Fairness
• Wi-Fi security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3
• Bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz — no 6 GHz band
• WAN port: 1× 2.5 Gbps
• LAN ports: 1× 2.5 Gbps + 3× Gigabit RJ45
• USB: 1× USB 3.0 (storage, media server, personal cloud)
• CPU: 2.0 GHz quad-core | RAM: 512 MB | Flash: 128 MB
• VPN: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard (client + server)
• Security: WPA3, SPI Firewall, HomeShield, Access Control, Guest Network
• Antennas: 4× external (non-removable, adjustable)
• EasyMesh: Compatible
• Management: Tether app, web UI, Google Assistant
• Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C

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