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expiredgilbert_rebel posted Mar 02, 2022 07:38 PM

ASUS RT-AX86U AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router

+ Free Curbside Pickup Only

$230

$270

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MicroCenter has ASUS RT-AX86U AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router on sale for $229.99. Select the 'Reserve Now' link to place your order for curbside pickup only.

Thanks to community member gilbert_rebel for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location.

About the Product
  • Connect up to 35 Devices
  • Up to 2500 sq. feet Coverage
  • NVIDIA GeForce Now
  • Lifetime Free Internet Security
  • Mesh WiFi support
  • 2.5G port
  • Gaming Port
  • Adaptive QoS w/ Port Forwarding
  • True 2 Gbps Wired and Wireless Speed
Warranty
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This item is currently $50 Off (17.86% Savings) from the next best available retailer price in the market for $279.99
    • This offer matches this popular FrontPage Deal from December which received over 70 thumbs up from the community.
  • This ASUS RT-AX86U router offers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps that supports up to 2 Gbps internet connection and lag-free/low latency mobile gaming experience
  • Item may be returned within 30 days of purchase
Additional Notes
  • This item has ranked 4.9/5 star rating w/ over 60+ customer reviews on MicroCenter
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details -slickdewmaster

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MicroCenter has ASUS RT-AX86U AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router on sale for $229.99. Select the 'Reserve Now' link to place your order for curbside pickup only.

Thanks to community member gilbert_rebel for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location.

About the Product
  • Connect up to 35 Devices
  • Up to 2500 sq. feet Coverage
  • NVIDIA GeForce Now
  • Lifetime Free Internet Security
  • Mesh WiFi support
  • 2.5G port
  • Gaming Port
  • Adaptive QoS w/ Port Forwarding
  • True 2 Gbps Wired and Wireless Speed
Warranty
  • Includes a 2-year limited warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This item is currently $50 Off (17.86% Savings) from the next best available retailer price in the market for $279.99
    • This offer matches this popular FrontPage Deal from December which received over 70 thumbs up from the community.
  • This ASUS RT-AX86U router offers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps that supports up to 2 Gbps internet connection and lag-free/low latency mobile gaming experience
  • Item may be returned within 30 days of purchase
Additional Notes
  • This item has ranked 4.9/5 star rating w/ over 60+ customer reviews on MicroCenter
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details -slickdewmaster

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FookNoe
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Not sure if the settings for this device but have you tried deactivating combining the 2.4 and 5ghz. My router acts stupid for certain devices. Keeping the networks separate worked for me.
danjayh
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These may struggle with older devices -- I bought one of these and I couldn't get my PS Vita to connect to it no matter what I did. Tried disabling ax mode, tried limiting to 20mhz 2.4g channel, tried setting it to N-only mode on 2.4G, updated to the latest firmware ... nothing worked.

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These may struggle with older devices -- I bought one of these and I couldn't get my PS Vita to connect to it no matter what I did. Tried disabling ax mode, tried limiting to 20mhz 2.4g channel, tried setting it to N-only mode on 2.4G, updated to the latest firmware ... nothing worked.
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Tourist1292Mar 03, 2022 12:38 PM
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This is a great price for a good router. I have been using it for a year. The signal is strong and it has a 2.5Gbps port.
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eldankoMar 03, 2022 06:55 PM
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I was able to successfully PM with Best Buy. Thanks, repped!
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PurpleMice862Mar 03, 2022 08:27 PM
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Quote from danjayh :
These may struggle with older devices -- I bought one of these and I couldn't get my PS Vita to connect to it no matter what I did. Tried disabling ax mode, tried limiting to 20mhz 2.4g channel, tried setting it to N-only mode on 2.4G, updated to the latest firmware ... nothing worked.
I have had similar problems.
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Quote from danjayh :
These may struggle with older devices -- I bought one of these and I couldn't get my PS Vita to connect to it no matter what I did. Tried disabling ax mode, tried limiting to 20mhz 2.4g channel, tried setting it to N-only mode on 2.4G, updated to the latest firmware ... nothing worked.
Not sure if the settings for this device but have you tried deactivating combining the 2.4 and 5ghz. My router acts stupid for certain devices. Keeping the networks separate worked for me.
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Mar 03, 2022 10:09 PM
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Figures just purchased from micro center for $250 and hooked it up a couple weeks ago. Don't mind because the router has been solid as hell
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AudizzzMar 03, 2022 10:11 PM
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Is it 2years old router?

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Mar 03, 2022 10:16 PM
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FNwozMar 03, 2022 10:16 PM
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Can this do third party firmware?
Mar 03, 2022 10:16 PM
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TheGreatDonkeyMar 03, 2022 10:16 PM
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Quote from Tourist1292 :
This is a great price for a good router. I have been using it for a year. The signal is strong and it has a 2.5Gbps port.
Agreed, this has been my "daily ride" since Aug 2020, overall quite stable and still getting regular firmware updates. It isn't unusual to have 15-20 devices going through this in my home at any given time.
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Tourist1292Mar 03, 2022 10:45 PM
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Quote from TheGreatDonkey :
Agreed, this has been my "daily ride" since Aug 2020, overall quite stable and still getting regular firmware updates. It isn't unusual to have 15-20 devices going through this in my home at any given time.
I have >70 devices at home with around 2/3 connected to it by wifi, although some through other access points. I use this as the main router uplinked to the cable modem and then through a 2.5Gbps switch to my ZenWifi AX mesh AP (2 using wired backhaul). We can have multiple video streaming simultaneously and I can get my full 600Mbps internet speed in both wired and wifi devices. I have another 3 node AC mesh AP connected to the gigabit LAN port of AX86U for home automation devices, security cameras, and other lower speed devices. Peace
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gilbert_rebel
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Quote from FNwoz :
Can this do third party firmware?
Yes this supports Merlin.
Mar 04, 2022 12:37 AM
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Le-SerKaleMar 04, 2022 12:37 AM
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Quote from FNwoz :
Can this do third party firmware?
Yes, I also just export my ac68u merlin setting and directly import it into this after merlin reflash
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JosiOKMar 04, 2022 12:38 AM
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Quote from FNwoz :
Can this do third party firmware?
Yes- I have a RT-AC68R router running Merlin, which is an enhanced version of the standard ASUS firmware. It runs great on mine and it supports the AX86, too. Google 'Asuswrt Merlin'
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chong67Mar 04, 2022 12:40 AM
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Wount do anything unless it is DD-WRT
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SlickDealer282Mar 04, 2022 01:50 AM
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I ha e had this for a few months. My only issue is when I go outside and come home my wifi connects on my phone (s21 ultra) but can't use Internet. If I disable / enable wifi on the phone real quick its back to working. Anyone else ever seen this?

Other than that fantastic router. Full gigabit up and down.

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