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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?RANDY C : PC Magazine Editor's ChoiceKEIL S : I'm familiar and comfortable with the ASUS App used to manage their network equipment. Between that an the positive reviews for this item, I decided to purchase it today for a home network upgrade.STEVEN M : it was rated the bestCESAR A : Recommendation from technicianRAY T : Read several reviews. consistently in best/recommended list. Balance of price/performance.NITZANA R : My son suggested thisJING F : Blind spot coverageJeremy S : this set-up had great reviews and is said to include excellent parental controlsMiguel G : I have oneAndrea D : Read reviewsELVIN C : Ratings online.MICHAEL G : IT guy suggestedJAMES W : Ordered a set last month and worked great. Looking to expand WiFi coverage.MICHAEL C : Apparently, it’s the best premium mesh wi-fi for the price.DWANE W : Recommended by my IT Geek friend.CECIL S : This order will allow our wifi system to be used from any part of our house. Our system now does not always allow us to send emails quickly from the room farthest from our present router.ANN K : C-Net rated the ASUS XT8-ZenWi-Fi as the best mesh system with Wi-Fi 6 capabilities so we thought we'd give it a try.STEPHEN B : great reviews in multiple places - to replace my current Asus aimesh Lyra system which does not play well with the Asus AC routerJEFFREY M : Reviewed well and priced rightJulien L : Online reviewsMarcus A : I need a new and future proof router that can cover my whole home.Michael M : Online reviewsjohn f : Because of reviewsPaul W : It's been rated as the best and I really need good coverage at homeDaniel O : Working more at the home office upstairs need more robust signal than my current Linksys EA7500.Rachel S : Great value!

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Review Summary

2024-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Asus ZenWiFi XT9 - Awesome Router Upgrade

I purchased th Asus ZenWiFi XT9 to replace an ISP provided router. Limited software and residential customer support limited device access. Research showed that the Asus ZenWiFi XT9, an upgraded version of the XT8, was the logical option. Installation and network device configuration was straightforward. Software functionality, firmware upgrade, customer support and warranty all outstanding. Wired and WiFi connectivity on my 1GB network function flawlessly - great upload and download speeds. No latency issues. I am now back in control of my network environment. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking to upgrade their network.

Poptopps_51

2024-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

ZenWifi XT9

I am thrilled with the 2 pack system I purchased. I had a competitor's product that should be used like its name, as TP. Nonetheless, the Asus product is always reliable, always available, no jitter or breakup signals, and has more configuration options than ever expected. I am thrilled with this product.

The N.

2024-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Fast, Great Coverage, Fair Price and Stylish!

Bought this Asus Zen XT8 Mesh system about 3 weeks ago to replace an older Router as part of an upgrade to Fiber Internet service. The system came quickly and packaged well. The setup was not too difficult however, I have to agree with other reviewers that other than the quick start guide, which directs you to the Asus App, there wasn't much in the way of instructional material or videos. The App worked pretty well but there is a lot this system is capable of and it will take a while to fine tune the system to my needs and to take advantage of all it can offer. Also, since this was replacing an older router that had the same password for a few years as a security caution I decided to set this up with a new name and password. This of course meant I had to login to all the clients in the home with the new name and password. This took a while and one of my older, 2.4G only clients gave me a bit of an issue but eventually got it all worked out. It would have been easier and faster if I had kept the old routers name and password. My house is a little older, so I set this up as a wireless backhaul. I also let the router decide which band to choose for the different clients, 2.4 or 5G. So far there have been no issues with all the different clients running and I'm very impressed with the speed both up and down. I have a 600Mbps service and I am consistently getting around 400 to 500 Mbps down and 400+ Mbps up on my 5G phone. Some of the older devices are around 300 Mbps down and 250+ up depending where in the house you are. The big thing is the coverage has been great! This set up got rid of all my dead spots and increased the coverage out in both the front and back yards. This is all without doing any fine tuning. The Asus is way faster than what I had, and the coverage is greater. Overall, I would recommend this to others and would give it a solid 4.5 rating! I didn't give it a 5 because of the lack of some better instructional help from Asus on setup and all the different features and I've only been using it for about 3 weeks so I can't comment on longevity!

TheTick207

2024-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to deploy

Bought this to extend the capabilities of my Centurylink DSL network. Easy to set up and deploy. Two nodes supply great wifi coverage to our 2500 sq foot home and outdoor patio areas. Could not be happier.

pk208kastle

2024-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

amaizng

The Product is just spectacular. a lot of functions, stable no issues so far, I'm very surprised and honestly looking forward with this company

Chris R.

2024-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Astounding!!

I bought this a month ago and there are not any dead spots in my entire house. Just what I wanted!! It has been working flawlessly after initial installation.

Andy G.

2024-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great range and killer speed!

Great product. Very easy setup and the range is awesome. Very impressed with the throughput so far!!

Spiderman1673

2024-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

How do you do, ASUS!

Was ready for a new mesh system and researched many. Read the PC Mag review and was impressed. It pointed me to Amazon which offered it at an even lower price - sold! Setup was easy peazy for a two-unit set which gave great coverage. Happy so far, been a week, will update if need to. It was replacing a 6-yr Amplifi which had two satellites which gave great coverage until it didn't. Very satisfied it lasted that long, but no mention in recent rankings or reviews.

Yoyee3HI808

2024-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So Easy to Setup

I just received my XT8 routers and was able to easily integrate them into my existing RT-AX92U network. WIFI coverage is greatly imroved.

Trevor C.

2024-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Zenwifi9

Easy set up and was purchased to make full user of a1G fiber Internet connection also turned my older rt-ac5300 into a third node I'm still trying to dial in the wifi to get better than a500M speed but all in all very happy with the coverage and ease of use etc

KevindemME

2024-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome coverage

Purchased a couple of months ago to replace a "functional" circa 2013 router that required 2 extenders to kind of cover my house. Should have upgraded years ago. 100% coverage at maximum (that I pay for) bandwidth and no buffering.

Norfolkwebsurfer

2023-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Stable Mesh experience

i bought this from Vision Electronics in boxing day. I believe i got a great deal and the installation is simple via ASUS app. Now I can manage my devices easily

nwfb720asus

2023-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Router I have ever owned

I bought 2 for the downstairs and it works great. I later purchased 1 for the upstairs. WiFi coverage is fantastic.

William123

2023-12-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It works. Period.

My setup: Multilevel townhouse, 1800 sqf, Bell HH3000 with 4 wifi pods and 300Mbps plan. Bell wifipods started to failed and were not able to deliver simultaneous video calls from 3 users, so I decided to explore wifi mesh options. Runners up were TP Link and Asus XT9, but decided to go with Asus as I needed three separated bands. Close to 30 IoT devices (all dependent exclusively on 2.4GHz), plus remaining devices (20), gaming, laptops, etc using 5GHz. The Switch: Easy setup, I just disabled the Bell HH3000 wifi networks and reused the same SSID name, same passwords, so in less than 20 mins, both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, with all 50 wifi devices were connected up/running from Asus XT9. No way I'd be setting up new wifi access for all 50 devs. Key points: - Bell HH3000 is on the basement, so I played around putting the 2nd XT9 node in the first floor, then moved it upstairs to the 2nd floor. Tested three days on each configuration. Both cases the connection between the master and the 2nd node (wifi backhaul) was solid (-65 dBm). Both cases the wifi 5.2GHz band was used exclusively for both nodes to talk. - Adding back again Bell HH3000 wifi (dummy SSIDs) impacts negatively current active wifi channels used by XT9, so Bell HH3000 had its wifi disabled and no issues to report since. Still you have the option to change those channels via XT9, but I decided not to do it. - Speed tests done across the entire house matches my 300Mbps Bell internet plan, so no more wifi dead spots. - Asus XT9 user interface offer tons of setup and customization. - I'm a NordVPN user, so I was able to setup my VPN credentials on the XT9 and all 48 devices (including IoT) are behind VPN, consuming only one active VPN connection. Amazon Echo (2) were the only two devices that will not allow a VPN connection (Now I'm wondering why... someone is still listening...). Final comments: - Pricey, yes, but it works, rock solid. - Before (wifi pods), Sunday afternoon, when all of us were home, there was a battle of multiple streaming devices hammering those wifi pods and leading to 2 screaming teens and a non-stop complaining wife. - Now (XT9), Sunday afternoon is very quiet and I have a happy wife. :)

JR w.

2023-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid performer

Easy to set-up. Handles fiber internet easily. Love all the features to maximize performance and configure guest wifi. Recommend!

Fr0$stbYte

2023-10-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Zenwifi XT9

Recently upgraded my modem and router. I bought the ASUS Zenwifi XT9 charcoal 2 pack via Amazon. The delivery was quick, two days. I read the installation instruction prior to the delivery. I had downloaded the iOS app before hand. I had opened the box and connected the router and satellite to power and modem. Opened the application and followed each step. The router was up and running in minutes, no fuss. After a few days, so far so good.

jpchop0000

2023-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy Setup, Works great

I purchased these a few months ago to replace outdated Apple Airport Wifi components. I'm not an IT expert so ease of setup was extremely important to me. The online instructions were simple and exact. My setup was completed in very little time. I have a 3400 square ft home with nearly 50 devices connected to my network from my Mac to my smart plugs and the ASUS ZenWifi AX works perfectly for my needs.

Thomas1313

2023-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mesh router

Our 8 year old router was experiencing dead zones in a number of areas in our home and slow speeds. This mesh router produces a fast, steady Wi-Fi signal throughout the house and now extends the signal to our detached workshop and also to our backyard bird feeder camera. Setup was quick and simple. It has lived up to all its promises for us.

jwhite18vlab1

2023-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing coverage!

Picked up the two pack of XT8 mesh Wi-Fi routers a month or two ago. Disabled the supposedly "great" Wi-Fi from my high-end Motorola modem/router and plugged it into the XT8. Setup is very easy using the app, but you can drill down to precise controls if you want to. Wi-Fi strength in the house is a given for a mesh setup, but I have full signal at all corners of my property. Also, the XT8 handles 2.4 vs 5 GHz handoffs very well. I have multiple devices that are 2.4 only that work well now. Great stuff, and they look nice too!

IrishThunder

2023-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

High Quality, Well Reviewed Product

I purchased this product after reading numerous good reviews online. This replaced an older Asus RT-N66U which had been rock solid since 2014. I was looking for better coverage of the entire house on the 5G band. My cable modem is located in the basement, and I don't have ethernet run elsewhere, so while coverage from basement has been adequate on 2.4 GHz, I hoped the Wi-Fi 6 mesh unit would do better. I located the router in the basement, and the node near the ceiling of the floor above - nearly directly over the router. Setup was easy, though you need to patiently wait for the device to complete some of the steps. Testing afterward indicated good to excellent coverage to all target areas in the 2-story home on 5G.

Sandwichmaker

2023-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So Far, A Great System

I purchased this to replace an aging Linksys router that was no longer up to the task of handling the number of smart home devices currently in use. I spent considerable time deciding between brands, specs, and cost before choosing XT8. Setup was as easy as it gets; the Asus app is a big step up from my previous Linksys app, and aided in making the setup smooth w/no hiccups. So far, performance has improved across all devices, and I no longer experience some of the issues I had with my previous system. All in all, a great system at a nice price point.

OrizabaJC

2023-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid router

I've had other Asus routers before, which I why I bought this one. It's got a lot of really nice features, especially the whole house WiFi. I had an eero (I'd recommend passing on these -- they're nowhere near configurable enough, and basic features each require a monthly subscriptions). This one is quite fast and is capable of keeping my 1Gbps internet connection busy. I did have some issues getting it to connect through my cable modem, but time fixed it (magically). I also had issues with some of my laptops connecting the WiFi, until I turned of 802.11ax. A little digging uncovered that issue. Overall, solid product with great features.

longnickname

2023-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Set up was pretty easy. I needed help updating it

Works well I'm our 1932 house. Lots of brick and lath and plaster walls to cause signal problems but with two units coverage is very good.

CalBerk1977

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Very hard to set up

Instructions seemed set up would be simple but the nodes were not found. Spent hours trying to set them up.

Michael477

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent performance, but

takes some technical skill to understand and navigate through all the menu items. Also disappointed that the ability to attach a USB drive to the router/mesh is limited to drives under 2TB.

ASUS W.

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

ax 2 pack

setup was fairly simple. using a wired backhaul unable to connect my dvr to the remote router had to run an extra cat 6 cable to main router to get internet access

mdavissfla

2023-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great!

Took some time to get the one node in the right place. Once that got dialed-in, it works great! On a 1 gigabit fiber connection my ethernet connected (from node) streaming device consistently averages 800mbps. As for wireless, I get north of 600mbps basically anywhere in an average two story 2000 sq ft home.

EnBe52OO79

2023-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor quality

Stopped working on month after return window from Amazon. Asus Support was terrible, they wanted me to submit an RTM and said it could be 6-8 weeks to get a refurbished unit. Amazon ultimately took the unit back but charged me an $80 restocking fee.......do not buy products from these unethical companies!

CTHomesllc

2022-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent coverage and speeds

Bought this a few months ago and it has exceeded all expectations. Great coverage and speeds. Easy to setup.

Dunringill

2022-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great range and easy setup

I've been looking to upgrade our home WI-FI. After a lot of research I decided on the ZenWIFI XT8 and I'm glad I did. Setup was a breeze and the increased range is fantastic.

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ASUS XT8 ZenWi-Fi Specifications

  • Color

    White

  • Network Standard

    IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6

  • Coverage

    Very large homes

  • Data Rate

    802.11a: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
    802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
    802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
    802.11n: up to 300 Mbps
    802.11ac (5GHZ-1):up to 867 Mbps
    802.11ac (5GHZ-2):up to 3466 Mbps
    802.11ax (2.4GHz): up to 574 Mbps
    802.11ax (5GHZ-1):up to 1201 Mbps
    802.11ax (5GHZ-2):up to 4804 Mbps

  • Antenna

    Internal antenna x 6

  • Transmit/Receive

    2.4 GHz 2 x 2
    5 GHz-1 2 x 2
    5 GHz-2 4 x 4

  • Processor

    1.5 GHz quad-core processor

  • Memory

    256 MB Flash
    512 MB RAM

  • Wi-Fi Technology

    OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
    Beamforming: standard-based and universal
    1024-QAM high data rate
    20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

  • Operating Frequency

    2.4G Hz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

  • Encryption

    WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support

  • Firewall & Access Control

    Firewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection
    Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter

  • Management

    UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log

  • VPN Support

    IPSec Pass-Through
    PPTP Pass-Through
    L2TP Pass-Through
    PPTP server
    OpenVPN server
    PPTP client
    L2TP client
    OpenVPN client

  • WAN Connection Type

    Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP

  • Ports

    RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3
    USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1

  • Features

    Range Boost
    Router app
    MU-MIMO
    Smart Connect
    Traffic Analyzer
    Adaptive QoS
    AiProtection Pro
    Parental Control
    Guest Network:
    2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz-1 x 3, 5 GHz-2 x 3
    VPN server:
    PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, IPSec server
    VPN client:
    PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client

  • Features (Contd.)

    NAT Pass-Through:
    PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, SIP Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
    Mac OS Backup
    Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible)
    Image:
    Jpeg
    Audio:
    mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
    Video:
    asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov
    AiCloud personal cloud service

  • Features (Contd..)

    3G/4G data sharing
    Printer Server:
    Multifunctional printer support (Windows only)
    LPR protocol support
    Download Master:
    Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k
    Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
    Upload and download bandwidth control
    Download scheduling
    AiDisk file server:
    Samba and FTP server with account management
    IPTV support
    Roaming Assist
    OFDMA
    Beamforming

  • Button

    WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

  • Power Supply

    AC Input: 110V-240V(50-60Hz)
    DC Output: 19 V with max. 1.75 A current

  • OS Support

    Windows 10
    Windows 8
    Windows 7
    Mac OS X 10.6
    Mac OS X 10.7
    Mac OS X 10.8

  • Dimensions

    6.29 x 2.90 x 6.35" (160 x 75 x 161.5mm) Each Unit

  • Weight

    25.25 oz (716g) Each Unit

  • UPC Code

    192876579015

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I purchased th Asus ZenWiFi XT9 to replace an ISP provided router. Limited software and residential customer support limited device access. Research showed that the Asus ZenWiFi XT9, an upgraded version of the XT8, was the logical option. Installation and network device configuration was straightforward. Software functionality, firmware upgrade, customer support and warranty all outstanding. Wired and WiFi connectivity on my 1GB network function flawlessly - great upload and download speeds. ...

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By The N.

I am thrilled with the 2 pack system I purchased. I had a competitor's product that should be used like its name, as TP. Nonetheless, the Asus product is always reliable, always available, no jitter or breakup signals, and has more configuration options than ever expected. I am thrilled with this product.

Whole-home Coverage - High speed tri-band. Stable Wi-Fi.
The ZenWi-Fi AX system consists of a pair of ASUS AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 routers, featuring unique technologies that give you superfast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi connections - inside or outside your home!

Wi-Fi True 8K Streaming
ZenWi-Fi AX puts your Wi-Fi into top gear! With a total bandwidth of up to of 6600 Mbps, it's up to 2.2X faster than tri-band AC3000 (Wi-Fi 5) routers.

Flexible Network Naming
Uniquely, ZenWi-Fi AX lets you choose how you name your Wi-Fi networks: a single name for everything, or separate names for each frequency band. The choice is yours!

Easier-than-ever Setup
3-step setup with the ASUS Router app

• Turn on ZenWi-Fi AX
• Create a Wi-Fi network name and an admin account
• Wait for 3 minutes, and you're done!

What makes ZenWi-Fi AX setup so easy
• One-time setup, with auto synchronization for all the hubs in each package
• Hassle-free: each unit can work as the main router or an extender node

Make the Internet a Safer Place for Everyone
AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls is free for life. It gives you total peace of mind, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the mobile app.

Smart Looks for Smart Homes
ZenWi-Fi AX works perfectly with smart-home services - including Alexa skills and IFTTT - and is available in black or white to suit your decor.

AiMesh Technology - Easy setup. Flexible management.
Even non-experts can quickly set up AiMesh technology, while more experienced users will appreciate the comprehensive advanced networking features.

Performance - Through Engineering
ZenWi-Fi AX features a quad-core CPU to deliver the full performance potential of Wi-Fi 6. Its vertical housing holds a specially designed antenna and circuit board that optimizes Wi-Fi signal strength and provides better airflow, improving thermal performance for reliable operation.

ASUS XT8 ZenWi-Fi Features

  • Special designed vents for increased airflow
  • Double heatsink for maximized heat dissipation
  • 45 Degree antennas ensure strong Wi-Fi in multi-story homes
  • Vertical housing with space between antennas and circuit board for minimal Wi-Fi signal interference
  • Quad-core CPU (with Wi-Fi) plus additional Wi-Fi chipset
  • 2.5G WAN/LAN port

Key Features

  • Experience seamless, whole-home WiFi coverage with this ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 mesh system.
  • Enjoy blazing-fast WiFi 6 speeds for lag-free gaming and smooth 4K streaming on multiple devices.
  • Advanced security features, powered by AiProtection Pro, keep your network safe and secure.
  • Easy setup and management with the ASUS Router app, putting you in control of your home network.
  • Connect more devices with OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology for efficient WiFi data transmission.
  • Reliable tri-band WiFi ensures stable connections for all your smart home devices and gadgets.

What's in the box:

  • 2x XT8 ZenWi-Fi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Routers
  • RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
  • 2x Power Adapters
  • Quick Start Guide
  • ASUS 2 Year Limited Warranty