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Asus RTAX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Router

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Various Retailers has Asus RTAX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Router for $249.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.

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    • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that Asus RTAX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Router is $30 lower (~10.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 stars out of 5 overall based on 300+ reviews on Best Buy
    • Includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
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Various Retailers has Asus RTAX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Router for $249.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note, availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member JollyCalculator995 for finding this deal.

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Written by CChoiVA
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that Asus RTAX86U Dual Band WiFi 6 Router is $30 lower (~10.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279.99.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 stars out of 5 overall based on 300+ reviews on Best Buy
    • Includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
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mikebpi
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Triband important if you are using these in a wireless mesh.

Better to have a wired back haul anyway.
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Tourist1292
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This is a great router with dual WAN (1Gbps and 2.5Gpbs) ports. The signal strength is pretty good if you don't need a mesh. This price has appeared a few times recently. I paid a little more than that a year ago. Note that this is an AX5700 in 2 bands. So the throughput in each band is likely higher than a triband with a similar total bandwidth.
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Slayer.I.Am
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The Hydra got pretty Ok rating from Dongknows. In case someone doesn't know he is THE best reviewer of routers. Just Google the name.
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Feb 17, 2022 5:37 PM
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Tourist1292Feb 17, 2022 5:37 PM
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This is a great router with dual WAN (1Gbps and 2.5Gpbs) ports. The signal strength is pretty good if you don't need a mesh. This price has appeared a few times recently. I paid a little more than that a year ago. Note that this is an AX5700 in 2 bands. So the throughput in each band is likely higher than a triband with a similar total bandwidth.
Feb 17, 2022 5:39 PM
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mikebpiFeb 17, 2022 5:39 PM
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Quote from WillysWonka View quoted comment :
Buy triband router
Triband important if you are using these in a wireless mesh.

Better to have a wired back haul anyway.
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Feb 17, 2022 6:02 PM
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yesitsmarioFeb 17, 2022 6:02 PM
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None available in store near me, was hoping to use 15% off coupon from recycling old network equipment.
Feb 17, 2022 6:15 PM
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indistinguishableFeb 17, 2022 6:15 PM
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I grabbed one. Replacing a NETGEAR Smart WiFi Router AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit (R6300v2) i purchased in 2017.
Feb 17, 2022 7:15 PM
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LillybulldogFeb 17, 2022 7:15 PM
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Replaced my Netgear ac2600 which was aging gracefully never any problems. The signal strength is comparable. My question with ax routers. I don't see a private ax band to connect too, does the ax generate on the the 2.4 and 5 bands? My iPhone 13 has ax card in it and there is no way to know if I'm even connected. Was I mistaken thinking it was a separate band just for ax? (Yes it is enabled in the router settings)
Last edited by Lillybulldog February 17, 2022 at 11:17 AM.
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Feb 17, 2022 7:27 PM
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JollyCalculator995
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Feb 17, 2022 7:27 PM
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Quote from indistinguishable View quoted comment :
I grabbed one. Replacing a NETGEAR Smart WiFi Router AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit (R6300v2) i purchased in 2017.
Haha, I placed an order to replace NETGEAR AC1750 too!​
Feb 17, 2022 7:33 PM
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WelshmanFeb 17, 2022 7:33 PM
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I got mine last week and immediately flashed it to Merlin-WRT. I upgraded from a 68U that's been running Merlin.

This 86U is really fast and as pointed out above, triband routers are a bandaid for those who need a mesh setup without a wired back haul.
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Feb 17, 2022 7:42 PM
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indistinguishableFeb 17, 2022 7:42 PM
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Quote from Welshman View quoted comment :
I got mine last week and immediately flashed it to Merlin-WRT. I upgraded from a 68U that's been running Merlin.

This 86U is really fast and as pointed out above, triband routers are a bandaid for those who need a mesh setup without a wired back haul.
Do you have any resources on this? The why and the how to?
Feb 17, 2022 10:03 PM
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calvano915Feb 17, 2022 10:03 PM
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Quote from yesitsmario View quoted comment :
None available in store near me, was hoping to use 15% off coupon from recycling old network equipment.
You can order it in store even if online only, and use the 15% off at time of order. Their POS system is pretty well designed to handle online only items as if they are in store.
Feb 17, 2022 10:30 PM
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bootymongerFeb 17, 2022 10:30 PM
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Stack with an old piece of network gear for 15% off and you might have a front page deal.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/recy...00657381.c

Being a cheapskate, I'll probably stick with my trusty ol' Tmo conversion AC68U Smilie
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Feb 17, 2022 10:43 PM
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bootymongerFeb 17, 2022 10:43 PM
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Quote from Welshman View quoted comment :
I got mine last week and immediately flashed it to Merlin-WRT. I upgraded from a 68U that's been running Merlin.

This 86U is really fast and as pointed out above, triband routers are a bandaid for those who need a mesh setup without a wired back haul.
Did going from AC68U to AX86U significantly improve speed and range for older AC devices? I still have no AX stuff and the around 200 Mbps I get from the AC68U to somewhat distant 5 GHz AC devices is plenty for streaming. Switching from 5 GHz channel 36 to 157 (chosen by "Auto") brought my somewhat distant test location speed from ~150 Mbps to 200 Mbps without buying a new router.

It's temping to get one to play with, but there's also the crippling SD cheapness that says to just download the podcast before you go out of range, which is a free solution.
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Feb 17, 2022 11:14 PM
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PeteyTheStrikerFeb 17, 2022 11:14 PM
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Quote from Lillybulldog View quoted comment :
Replaced my Netgear ac2600 which was aging gracefully never any problems. The signal strength is comparable. My question with ax routers. I don't see a private ax band to connect too, does the ax generate on the the 2.4 and 5 bands? My iPhone 13 has ax card in it and there is no way to know if I'm even connected. Was I mistaken thinking it was a separate band just for ax? (Yes it is enabled in the router settings)
Yes you were mistaken the wifi 6 or AX advantage is on both the 2.4 and 5ghz bands but for the fastest speeds you want your devices on the 5ghz. So no there is no separate band, a separate band will be with wifi 6E, which this router does not have.
Feb 17, 2022 11:21 PM
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SharpActivity798Feb 17, 2022 11:21 PM
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Quote from bootymonger View quoted comment :
Stack with an old piece of network gear for 15% off and you might have a front page deal.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/recy...00657381.c [bestbuy.com]

Being a cheapskate, I'll probably stick with my trusty ol' Tmo conversion AC68U
Can we use the coupon online and order, pick up from store?
Feb 17, 2022 11:28 PM
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oldmonkFeb 17, 2022 11:28 PM
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The best prosumer router one can have today and Merlin's firmware is cherry on the cake. Fast, Rock Solid, Runs Cool, Good Signal, Good Security Features, Frequent FW updates/security patches and looks awesome in two tone colors.

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Feb 18, 2022 12:11 AM
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JoeFrescoFeb 18, 2022 12:11 AM
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If you're spending $250 on a router, I'd strongly consider the Linksys Hydra 6E for a little more on ebay. That 6GHz band is going to come in handy in any urban or suburban environment.
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