ASUS RT-AX86U how to change the Wi-Fi name and password
When you want a new wireless network name (SSID) or password.
Steps
- Connect a computer to the router with an Ethernet cable.
- From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.
- Under System status, select the 2.4GHz or 5GHz security settings.
- Type a unique name in the Wireless name (SSID) field.
- Select the encryption method and type the security key.
- Click Apply.
The 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands can have different settings. WEP or WPA-TKIP lowers the data rate to 54 Mbps.
Source: 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings and 6.2 FAQs Source: 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings and 6.2 FAQs, pp. 20, 21, 113
Other RT-AX86U procedures
- How to restore the router to factory defaultsWhen you want to erase the router settings, or forgot the SSID, the network password or the login.
- How to update the firmwareWhen you want to check for or install new router firmware.
- How to restore firmware in rescue modeWhen a firmware upgrade failed and the Power LED flashes slowly. The Firmware Restoration utility is not supported on MAC OS.
- How to connect a device with WPSWhen a device supports WPS and you want it on the Wi-Fi without typing the password.
- How to switch the router to Access Point modeWhen you want the router to create a new wireless network on an existing network.
Sources
- User Guide, RT-AX86U Wireless-AX5700 Dual-band Gigabit Router. ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Document E17317, revision First Edition, September 2020, 2020-09, 127 pages, en-US. dlcdnets.asus.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.