The algorithm scores this router 79/100 - a solid B. Asus's gaming-oriented Wi-Fi 6 router. The structural score matches the full Asus lineup - Taiwan ownership, active authorization, active support. The slightly lower final score versus other Asus models reflects a capability score of 56 vs 62, driven by fewer advanced VLAN segmentation options.
- Taiwan company (Asus) - not subject to China's National Intelligence Law. Full ownership points.
- FCC authorized, no review pending. Full FCC points.
- Active firmware - same patching cadence as the rest of Asus's lineup. Full support points.
- AiProtection (Trend Micro) included - real-time malware and botnet domain blocking
- WPA3 supported - strong encryption for gaming traffic
- Slightly lower capability score than flagship Asus models - fewer VLAN segmentation options
- No built-in VPN - third-party service required
- Auto-updates disabled by default - enable in router settings immediately
- Authentication vulnerability - patched: A remote authentication flaw was found and patched by Asus in a reasonable timeframe. Pattern of responsible patching compared to most consumer router vendors.
- Full AiProtection requires subscription on some plans: Advanced Trend Micro scanning features may require an AiProtection subscription. Basic firewall is always active regardless.
FCC & Ban Risk
89
/100
A
Supply chain · FCC status · CVEs · Patch support
Security Capabilities
56
/100
C
Zero-Trust · VPN · Segmentation · Monitoring
🏭 Manufacturer
Taiwan-headquartered
ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei, Taiwan - TWSE: 2357
Manufactured in: Taiwan
🏛️ FCC Status
FCC authorized
Not in scope
🛡️ Patch Support
Active
Whether security vulnerabilities are actively being patched
⚠️ Key Finding
medium
Authentication vulnerability - patched
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Security capabilities comparison
We benchmark your router against Rio Router across 8 dimensions so you can see exactly what gaps exist - and what a fully-covered setup looks like.
ASUS
your router
Rio Router™
full standard
Zero-Trust Device Admission
Every new device is blocked by default - admin must approve it once, even if it has the right password
Not available
Available
Network Segmentation (VLANs)
Devices on your network are isolated from each other, so a hacked smart TV can't reach your laptop
Partial
Available
Router-Level VPN for All Devices
All traffic - including smart devices that can't run VPN apps - is encrypted before leaving your home
Partial
Available
Domain Allowlisting
Block everything except approved sites; more effective than trying to blacklist billions of harmful URLs
Partial
Available
Granular Password Control
Separate passwords per network zone - changing one doesn't affect others
Partial
Available
Guest Auto-Expiry
Guest devices are automatically removed when they leave; neighbors can't reconnect without re-approval
Partial
Available
Clean Supply Chain
Manufactured outside Chinese legal jurisdiction - not subject to China's National Intelligence Law
Available
Available
Active Threat Monitoring
DNS filtering, firewall, activity logs, and ongoing security patch support
Available
Available
We use Rio Router as the benchmark because it’s the only consumer router built to score 8/8 on this framework - it shows you what a fully-covered setup looks like, not just what’s typical.
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What you should do
1
Update firmware via Asus Router app
2
Enable AiProtection
3
Use WPA3 - fully supported
4
Disable gaming QoS features if not actively gaming (reduces processing load)
How this was scored · verified March 2026: This rating combines FCC authorization status, manufacturer legal jurisdiction, CVEs from NIST NVD, active patch support status, and CISA advisory mentions. See full methodology →
Reference Data
Known CVEs - Asus brand history
From the NIST National Vulnerability Database. Your specific model may or may not be affected.
Format string vulnerability in iperf service. Unauthenticated remote code execution.
See all Asus CVEs: NIST NVD search →
Sources & evidence
All findings trace to publicly verifiable primary sources - US government databases, official FCC filings, and NIST CVE records. No proprietary or anonymous sources are used.
Full data source documentation: Scoring Methodology & Citations →