2-Pack Asus ZenWiFi XD6 AX5400 Dual-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System + $35 Newegg eGC EXPIRED

I have a pair of these in a wired backhaul configuration and absolutely love them. Much better signal strength than my prior Orbi RBK53 setup I switched from. So far, not a single connection issue.

While this is a great price, even without the gift card, be aware of Neweggs no return - no exchange policy on this item. Caveat emptor.

As an FYI it's currently available for $299.99 from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenWi...09B8XN42N/

Quote from Cahlheim : I have a pair of these in a wired backhaul configuration and absolutely love them. Much better signal strength than my prior Orbi RBK53 setup I switched from. So far, not a single connection issue. While this is a great price, even without the gift card, be aware of Neweggs no return - no exchange policy on this item. Caveat emptor. As an FYI it's currently available for $299.99 from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenWi...09B8XN42N/

Thank you for the comment of this router pack. I need to upgrade from my TP-Link Deco M5

Quote from crash180 : Thank you for the comment of this router pack. I need to upgrade from my TP-Link Deco M5

Might check out the Deco X60 (AX3000). 3-pack for less than the price of this. I have zero issues with mine (all wired).

Is this part of the Bill Gates 5G conspiracy to track and monitor us?

If so, I'm in for 2!

Of note, states these are non returnable and non refundable

Worst router EVER, ethernet ports failed in less than 2 months, customer services SUCKS, thank God I had BestBuy extended warranty and was able to get my money back as BB credit!

I would wait for Wi-Fi sixE before dumping money into this kind of crap. ASUS 86u mesh works great for now

Great price, I needed these but couldn't wait so I bought the Zen Mini 3-pack (1 router, 2 extenders) for about $220 and I am still very happy. The biggest gain on this model is, the wired backhaul, and triband vs dualband. The best part of either is that ASUS does not require the BS subscription model that ORBI and EEVO require… and you get ALL the features not some stripped down version (on both). This model has a few features over the mini, but they both have the most popular ones like VPN, Alexa, IFFT, port reservation, parental control, and built-in free security subscription (for life) amoung tons of others. ASUS site has a great tool to compare thier models and worth checking out before taking the plunge.

It's even replaced my quirky old (per device setup) VPN work extraordinarily well across all the devices on my LAN…so no mire crappy apps for me. I should mention I am not sure yet how/if the kill switch works if the VPN goes down, but I *think* you just get a lack of connection, but again, not sure.

I am still in the Holiday return window so I might return and upgrade, but not sure as I am really happy with the ZEN mini.


EDIT: Seems neither has 6E so I removed that info.

Quote from Tly : Is this part of the Bill Gates 5G conspiracy to track and monitor us? If so, I'm in for 2!

That would be the cellphone you probably typed this on, you are covered

Quote from SavageAFK : Worst router EVER, ethernet ports failed in less than 2 months, customer services SUCKS, thank God I had BestBuy extended warranty and was able to get my money back as BB credit!

Explains the no return policy

I have the ax6600 version and it's been great. Also separates the 2.4 and 5ghz bands for easier connection to smart devices. I added an Asus blue cave router as another satellite. I will be back haul wiring the router and satellite to help with the signal even though I currently don't need to.

Very well reviewed system. With pure wireless setup the system tops out around 850Mbps at the main router and around 700Mbps on the satellites. While not the fastest its a great mesh set for people who like to tinker and customize as the Asus firmware is very robust compared to Netgear and TP-Link.

Is triband wifi 5 better or dual band wifi 6 better? Or deco x60 vs rbk50 which one is better?