“Crafted with style, built for victory!”
What’s in the box:
- 1x ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400 Router
- ASUS CE Statements & Safety notices
- ASUS Quick start guide
- ASUS VIP member warranty notice
- ASUS VIP member warranty notice Russian
- ASUS VIP member warranty notice Spanish
Features:
- New-generation WiFi 6
- Fully optimized gaming
- VPN Fusion
- More privacy, anywhere
- ASUS AiMesh support
- 3 Year Warranty
Specifications:
- Frequency Band Class: Dual-Band
- Wireless Communication Standard: 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g
- Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
- Frequency: 160
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
- Item Weight: 1.55 Pounds
- Control Method: App
- Network Standard: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6
Aesthetics:
The design of this router is futuristic and very angular. Your setup will turn heads with this beautiful addition with its RGB lighting and the distinctive ROG eye. The four antennas are very distinctive and give the router an almost spiky appearance.
In addition to LED activity indicators for power, WAN, and both radio bands, the cabinet has a black textured top and a Republic of Gamers badge.
There are also four gigabit LAN Ports, a USB 3.2 port, and a power jack. A power switch, a WPS button, and a reset button. You won’t find any multi-gig ports, but you can configure the GS-AX54’s LAN ports for live streaming. Unfortunately, there is only one USB present.
Design and Build:
The ASUS ROG GS-AX5400 is designed with form and function in mind as well as durability. Finished in black, the router is made of a tough durable plastic that is immediately noticeable for its quality.
The router was designed to be very power efficient. This was accomplished by integrating “Target Wake Time”, which allows the router to schedule specified intervals for devices to transmit data.
ASUS is known for producing high-quality products, and the ROG Strix GS-AX5400 is a high-end gaming router that is designed to withstand heavy usage. The device has a solid build quality and features a robust cooling system, which helps to prevent overheating and extends the lifespan of the components.
In terms of maintenance, it’s important to keep the router clean and free of dust and debris and to make sure that it is not exposed to extreme temperatures or humidity. Additionally, firmware updates and regular security patches should be applied to ensure that the router remains up-to-date and secure.
Functionality:
This router was simple to set up Simply unplug your modem, connect the GS-AX5400 to the modem and to a nearby desktop PC, and power up the modem and the router.
Featuring Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, gaming-oriented features, and powerful hardware, this router is ideal for gamers.
Also available is Mobile Game Mode, which allows up to four users to use their tablet or phone at the same time to gain a competitive edge.
The GS-AX5400 may be installed and managed via a web console or using the Asus mobile app for iOS and Android.
Both include a ton of settings that can be adjusted to optimize your network for gaming, but we found that the mobile app has a nicer layout than the web console.
For gamers who prefer a tethered connection, the GS-AX5400 offers extra options in that respect as well. This comes in the form of a Gaming Port.
Without any additional configuration, the router treats any device connected to the Gaming Port as having the highest priority.
Over and above all the technical functions available with this router there is also ASUS Aura RGB support. With integrated Aura RGB LED lighting, you can match your gaming rig’s colour scheme perfectly. With the ASUS router app or web GUI, you can customize lighting effects and colours.
Performance:
Two potent processors from Broadcom fuel the Next-Gen WIFI performance. In addition to 160MHz channel bandwidth, Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM), Target Wake Time, MU-MIMO data streaming, beam-forming, and WPA3 encryption, the GS-AX5400 offers these cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 technologies.
It is also compatible with the Asus AiMesh function, which lets you link together certain ASUS routers to form a whole-home Wi-Fi mesh network.
It can achieve maximum data speeds of up to 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and up to 4,804Mbps on the 5GHz band as a dual-band AX5400 router.
A 1.5GHz tri-core CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 256MB of flash memory power this device. Featuring dual bands, the AX5400 router can reach 2.4GHz data rates of 574Mbps and 5GHz data rates of 4,804Mbps.
Testing:
GS-AX5400 delivered high scores on the 5GHz throughput test. Its score was 128Mbps on the 2.4GHz close proximity. In a 30-foot distance, the GS-AX5400 measured 44Mbps.
Signal strength was tested using a diagnostic device. A reliable 2.4GHz signal was delivered throughout the home by the GS-AX5400, but the 5GHz signal was weaker in the corners.
In the file performance test, The GS-AX5400 had a write speed of 69MBps. The router then had a score of 865MBps on the read test which is a good result and is on par with many of the high-end routers in its class.
MGR Gaming’s Conclusions:
Asus ROG Strix GS-AX5400 is a Wi-Fi 6 router that offers a high throughput and a multitude of features to enhance your online gaming experience.
For individuals who want to upgrade to WI-FI 6, this router is excellent. Users who want a safe network with proper antivirus and firewall protection, parents who require effective parental controls for their home network, or people who enjoy online games.
It will also work great for those who wish to control their home network remotely using a mobile app. You can also use Alexa to control your home network with this router.
We thought that setting up and installing this router was relatively simple, and we liked that it had strong anti-malware and parental control software, which many people would find handy.
Overall, the ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX5400 offers excellent performance and features for gamers and other power users who demand fast and reliable network connectivity.
