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Is the ASUS RT-AX86U still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the ASUS RT-AX86U until 27 March 2028.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

27 March 2028

501 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
ASUS RT-AX86U (router)
Basis
Official end date published by the manufacturer.
As written
27th March 2028
Source
[Wireless Router] Duration of Security Update Support (only for Singapore) (Singapore)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date.

Questions

Is the ASUS RT-AX86U still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the ASUS RT-AX86U until 27 March 2028.

What does end of life mean for the ASUS RT-AX86U?

After its end of life, the ASUS RT-AX86U receives no more security fixes from ASUS. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: [Wireless Router] Duration of Security Update Support (only for Singapore). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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