Dahua Technology AX18 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit WLAN router

Experience next-generation wireless performance with the Dahua Technology AX18, delivering combined speeds up to 1775 Mbps across dual bands—1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Built on Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, this router brings OFDMA and MU-MIMO efficiency to your home or small office, ensuring smooth streaming, gaming, and smart device connectivity.

Overview

The AX18 is a high-performance wireless router equipped with four external high-gain antennas and a dual-core CPU, providing robust coverage and stable connections. It features one Gigabit WAN port and three Gigabit LAN ports for wired devices, supporting WAN connection types including Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. Advanced security is ensured with WPA3 encryption, SPI firewall, access control, IP & MAC binding, and DoS protection. Manage the router easily via web UI or the Dahua Router App, with additional features like QoS, parental control, guest network, and VPN server/client support (PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN).

What stands out

• Wi-Fi 6 technology with OFDMA and MU-MIMO for efficient multi-device handling
• Dual-band AX1800 speeds: up to 1201 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• Four external high-gain antennas for extended coverage
• Gigabit WAN and LAN ports for high-speed wired connections
• WPA3 security, SPI firewall, and DoS protection for network safety
• VPN server/client support for secure remote access
• Parental controls and guest network for flexible management

Technical details

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Wi-Fi Speed: AX1800 (1775 Mbps total)
• Frequency Bands: Dual-Band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
• 2.4 GHz Speed: Up to 574 Mbps
• 5 GHz Speed: Up to 1201 Mbps
• WAN Ports: 1x Gigabit Ethernet
• LAN Ports: 3x Gigabit Ethernet
• Antenna: 4 external high-gain antennas
• Processor: Dual-Core CPU
• Wi-Fi Features: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming
• Security: WPA3, WPA2, WPA
• Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6
• WAN Connection Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP
• Management: Web UI, Dahua Router App
• Advanced Security: SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding, DoS Protection
• Additional Features: QoS, Parental Control, Guest Network
• VPN Support: VPN Server/Client (PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN)
• Operating Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode
• Power Supply: 12V DC, 1A

Our verdict

The Dahua AX18 delivers reliable Wi-Fi 6 performance with robust security and versatile management features, making it an excellent choice for modern connected homes and small businesses seeking speed and stability.