Everything you need to know about the ASUS Gaming Modem
The ASUS Gaming Modem is our new modem which gives gamers the ultimate gaming experience by prioritising gaming traffic and reducing network congestion within the home.
Receive an ASUS Gaming modem for $0 on a 36 month device payment plan when you sign up to the Optus Internet Gamer Fast Plan.
Learn more about the ASUS Gaming Modem below.
What is the ASUS Gaming Modem?
The ASUS Gaming Modem allows you to optimise your WiFi gaming connection with the ASUS AX5400. Delivering incredible speeds and advanced options to prioritise gaming devices, you'll get to experience fast, smooth gaming performance like no other.
✓ New-generation WiFi 6 - Enjoy fast speeds with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels. Requires a compatible WiFi 6 client or adaptor.
✓ Prioritise your gaming - Prioritise gaming devices to help boost their speed and prevent congestion on your network.
✓ Choose your lighting vibe - Choose from a variety of lighting effects and customise lighting with specific modes using ASUS Aura RGB lighting.
Am I eligible for an ASUS Gaming Modem?
The Gamer plans that provide the ASUS Gaming Modem is currently unavailable to new / recontracting customers. If you ar an exiting customer and decide to cancel before the 36 month point of your device payment plan, you'll just need to pay out the full remaining cost of the device, which will include any monthly device credit or subsidy that Optus was going to cover, plus, all charges incurred up to the end of the billing cycle in which the service was cancelled.
How do I setup my ASUS Gaming Modem?
A quick start guide with setup instructions is included with your ASUS Gaming Modem. You can also find a copy of the quick start guide here.
Traffic prioritisation features
The ASUS Gaming Modem gives you the ability to choose your preferred setting to optimise your gaming experience. Find out more about these features and how to configure them here.
Where can I find troubleshooting steps for the ASUS gaming Modem?
Check out our General and Advanced configuration and troubleshooting guides. If you're not familiar with the terminology used, refer to our ASUS Gaming Modem key terms article.