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ASUS ROG Rapture Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router (GT-AC2900) - $89.99 + F/S - Amazon

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Amazon [amazon.com] has ASUS ROG Rapture Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router (GT-AC2900) for $89.99. Shipping is free.

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$40.00 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $129.99

Previous Frontpage Deal at $90 with +24 Deal Score and 21 comments.

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★★★★★ / 9,296 global ratings

About this Item:
  • Triple-level game Accelerator - optimizes your online gaming packets all the way from your PC to the game server.
  • Geforce now recommended router – enjoy an unrivaled cloud gaming experience with no latency.
  • Aimesh supported - works with Asus AiMesh compatible routers to create a powerful, flexible, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi system.
  • Front-line network security – Lifetime free AiProtection Pro, Powered by Trend Micro, protects all connected devices from internet threats.
  • Asus Aura lighting– multiple effects for a stylish vibe while can even be set to reflect the status of your network

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07VPL5WP3 [amazon.com]
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Amazon [amazon.com] has ASUS ROG Rapture Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router (GT-AC2900) for $89.99. Shipping is free.

Price:
$40.00 lower (31% savings) than the list price of $129.99

Previous Frontpage Deal at $90 with +24 Deal Score and 21 comments.

Customer reviews:
★★★★★ / 9,296 global ratings

About this Item:
  • Triple-level game Accelerator - optimizes your online gaming packets all the way from your PC to the game server.
  • Geforce now recommended router – enjoy an unrivaled cloud gaming experience with no latency.
  • Aimesh supported - works with Asus AiMesh compatible routers to create a powerful, flexible, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi system.
  • Front-line network security – Lifetime free AiProtection Pro, Powered by Trend Micro, protects all connected devices from internet threats.
  • Asus Aura lighting– multiple effects for a stylish vibe while can even be set to reflect the status of your network

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07VPL5WP3 [amazon.com]

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Dec 21, 2022
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wpc
Dec 21, 2022
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i tried this and my gaming did not get better. i think i need one with LED lights next time
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Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 21, 2022
yesitsmario
Dec 21, 2022
1,693 Posts
Decent upgrade from Netgear R7000?
Dec 21, 2022
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Joined Dec 2004
Dec 21, 2022
beware
Dec 21, 2022
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Can I use this as a node for my aimesh?
Dec 22, 2022
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Dec 22, 2022
furies1645
Dec 22, 2022
216 Posts
Quote from yesitsmario :
Decent upgrade from Netgear R7000?
I personally went for the ASUS RT-AX86S with the Best Buy trade-in for $153 pre-tax. It has doubled throughput for most of my connected devices and seems to have a better coverage than my previous Nighthawk R7000.

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Last edited by furies1645 December 21, 2022 at 04:48 PM.
Dec 22, 2022
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ssingh10359
Dec 22, 2022
6 Posts
FYI this is an AC (i.e. WiFi 5) router. Plenty of good AX (WiFi 6) for the same or similar money.
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Dec 22, 2022
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Slickone_
Dec 22, 2022
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Be sure to read the comments in the older thread linked in the OP.
Dec 23, 2022
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Jsz0301
Dec 23, 2022
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Quote from ssingh10359 :
FYI this is an AC (i.e. WiFi 5) router. Plenty of good AX (WiFi 6) for the same or similar money.
Not really. Cheapest 4x4 AX 5G router is currently $140 on amazon from what I could find. (TP LINK AX73)

You can buy cheap 2x2 5G AX routers, but they won't do well in dense areas.

I would argue this is a good value @ $90 USD. The upgrade pick if you want ASUS is AX86S @ 180 USD. (Same base CPU/RAM with 4x4 + 3x3 AX radios.)

Don't think you'll find a competitive $90 USD AX router that will push the same throughput at distance. (25-30FT)

As always, YMMV. WIFI IS RNG. Good luck!

Quote from beware :
Can I use this as a node for my aimesh?
Yes but it would work better as a media bridge connecting to another 4x4 5G router.
Last edited by Jsz0301 December 22, 2022 at 08:02 PM.

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Dec 24, 2022
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snaxolotl
Dec 24, 2022
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Quote from furies1645 :
I personally went for the ASUS RT-AX86S with the Best Buy trade-in for $153 pre-tax. It has doubled throughput for most of my connected devices and seems to have a better coverage than my previous Nighthawk R7000.

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just to add to this, in case anyone considers this recommendation: the ax86u has a quad core cpu vs the dual core of the ax86s. it's worth considering paying more for the u variant
Dec 25, 2022
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SteelRing
Dec 25, 2022
480 Posts
perfect for me, i just need wired gigabit capability to replace my ancient RT-N66U that would "die" occasionally. it wouldn't turn on for weeks and then it will come back to live again, so crazy. I dont need the fancy wifi6 since I'm only using it to connect to 15-year old 802.11b maybe g IP camera, and of course the basic wired stuff around my desk.
Dec 27, 2022
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scamboogery
Dec 27, 2022
258 Posts
Decent router.
PSA: If you have 50+ clients (devices) it cannot handle the traffic.

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