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Aircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router
- Wi-Fi 6
- AX1800
- 2 bands
- 1 Gbps port
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6
Fastest wired port
1 Gbps
Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.
Bands
2 bands
Speed class
AX1800
Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.
LAN ports
4 ports
Recorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.
Coverage (maker’s claim)
Selected-pack coverage not recorded
No reviewed claim for this quantity. Individual coverage is never multiplied.
Works with
- Works with any internet service provider via DHCP, PPPoE or static IP WAN connections
- Advanced protection features (Threat Manager, ad blocking, parental controls) work with or without an ExpressVPN subscription
Is it for you?
A dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (AX1800) home router with ExpressVPN's VPN, Threat Manager, ad blocking and parental controls built into the router firmware, covering every device on the network with a claimed range of up to 1,600 sq. ft.
Choose it if these matter
- VPN runs on the router itself, so devices that cannot normally run a VPN app, such as smart TVs, streaming sticks and game consoles, get VPN protection automatically
- Up to five device groups, each with its own VPN location or no VPN, plus an isolated guest Wi-Fi network per the maker's feature list
- WPA3, automatic firmware updates and a Cure53 security audit, all documented by the maker
Skip it if these rule it out
- An active ExpressVPN subscription is required for the VPN features; without one it works only as a standard Wi-Fi router
- AX1800 class is modest next to mainstream Wi-Fi 6 routers, and the maker's 330 Mbps maximum VPN speed is far below the router's raw Wi-Fi rates
- ExpressVPN sells the Aircove only through its own store and links no Amazon listing from its own pages, so buying it means searching for the exact model
Good for: Apartments · Lots of smart devices · Streaming · Home office
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: Aircove home router (US).
Selected package
Aircove home router
This pageModel: Aircove
- What differs
- The full-size home VPN router with five gigabit Ethernet ports, 1,600 sq. ft. claimed coverage and four external antennas.
- Best for
- Medium-sized homes, apartments and offices.
Related models and generations
Aircove Go travel router Model: Aircove Go
The pocket-sized sibling: three gigabit ports, about 750 sq. ft. claimed coverage, USB-C power and a Wi-Fi link feature for connecting without Ethernet.
Travel, hotels, holiday rentals and small spaces.
Watch out
- Aircove and Aircove Go are different products; check the port count and size before ordering.
- The router counts as one of the 14 simultaneous devices on one ExpressVPN subscription, and the VPN features need an active subscription.
The fast port is only the start.
Your wired pathPort roles matter
What needs to stay fast?
Choose a job. We’ll reserve the sockets it needs.
Choose a connection to inspect its limiting link.
Follow the connectionSpecs, not a speed test
ExpressVPN Aircove
- InternetWAN input
- ExpressVPN AircoveWired path
- Your PCLAN output
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Source specs & exact version
ExpressVPN Aircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router
Aircove home router (US)
Recorded model: Aircove
Specifications checked 2026-11-09.
- Wi-Fi standard
- Dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi, AX1800, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 g/n/ac/ax)
- Wi-Fi speed and coverage (maker claim)
- Up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and up to 1,200 Mbps (5 GHz); up to 1,600 sq. ft. / 150 sq. m. coverage
- Wi-Fi security
- WPA2/WPA3, guest Wi-Fi network isolated from the main network
- Ethernet interface
- 1 x WAN Ethernet port and 4 x LAN Ethernet ports (gigabit)
- Manufacturer specifications for ExpressVPN Aircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router ↗
- Recorded source 2 for ExpressVPN Aircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router ↗
- Recorded source 3 for ExpressVPN Aircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router ↗
Photo credit: manufacturer image source ↗
Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneAircove Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router |  Archer AX55 AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router |  RT-AX57 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed class | AX1800Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | AX3000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | AX3000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. |
| Wired port counts & rates | Not recorded | 1x gigabit WAN port, 4x gigabit LAN ports | 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN |
| Best for | Apartments, Lots of smart devices, Streaming, Home office | Budget, Home office, Lots of smart devices, Apartments, Streaming | Apartments, Budget, Lots of smart devices, Home office |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bands | 2 bands | 2 bands | 2 bands |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Open | View | View |
Full specifications (15)
- Wi-Fi standard
- Dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi, AX1800, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 g/n/ac/ax)
- Wi-Fi speed and coverage (maker claim)
- Up to 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and up to 1,200 Mbps (5 GHz); up to 1,600 sq. ft. / 150 sq. m. coverage
- Max VPN speed (maker claim)
- Up to 330 Mbps for multiple devices simultaneously; up to 910 Mbps over Ethernet and 615 Mbps over Wi-Fi with VPN disconnected
- Processor, memory and storage
- 1.2 GHz 64-bit quad-core CPU, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB flash storage
- Built-in protection
- ExpressVPN protection built in, Threat Manager, ad blocking, parental controls; an active ExpressVPN subscription is required for VPN features
- Wi-Fi security
- WPA2/WPA3, guest Wi-Fi network isolated from the main network
- Device groups
- Up to five groups, each with its own VPN location or VPN off; counts as one of the 14 simultaneous devices on one ExpressVPN subscription
- Supported VPN protocols
- Lightway, OpenVPN, IKEv2
- Supported WAN connection protocols
- DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP
- Ethernet interface
- 1 x WAN Ethernet port and 4 x LAN Ethernet ports (gigabit)
- Controls and indicators
- 1 x LED, 1 x reset button, 1 x 12V/1.5A DC input, 4 x external antennas
- Dimensions and weight
- 210 mm x 120 mm x 36.8 mm, 445 g
- Operating requirements
- Working temperature 0-40 C (32-104 F); 12V/1.5A DC power input
- Firmware updates
- Automatic updates applied by the maker
- Security audit
- Independently audited by cybersecurity firm Cure53, which confirmed a robust level of security
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers needed: the router is managed through its web interface and firmware updates automatically, per the maker. VPN features need an active ExpressVPN subscription, set up through the router's on-screen steps.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: ExpressVPN specifications · store.expressvpn.com · ExpressVPN specifications · expressvpn.com · ExpressVPN specifications · expressvpn.com. Photos: ExpressVPN · store.expressvpn.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.