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Dec 23, 2022 2:52 PM

ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members huahenryyan and Shed for finding this deal

Product Details:
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Standard
  • 2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz Frequency Band
  • WiFi 6 AX Networking Standard (5.7 gigabit per second)
  • 4x Antennas
  • RJ-45 Ports
  • AiMesh Support

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members huahenryyan and Shed for finding this deal

Product Details:
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Standard
  • 2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz Frequency Band
  • WiFi 6 AX Networking Standard (5.7 gigabit per second)
  • 4x Antennas
  • RJ-45 Ports
  • AiMesh Support

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $65 lower (23% savings) than the list price.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
No longer available:

Best Buy via eBay has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $214.99. Shipping is free.

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mysql
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tplink has been adding trash to their phone app (which is needed to configure the router). They took away the ability to limit internet access to clients and moved it into a "pro" paid subscription, among other features we used to have included.
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inspir3d
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Don't buy a router right now, wifi 7 is being rolled out in the next 3 months. Ces product announcements are ongoing.

Once it's in shelves, all the wifi 6 and 6e products will be heavily discounted. Wifi 7 is 3x throughput of 6e.

Hold the line and you'll save way more when they clear out 6 and 6e
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Ratamacue
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Highly recommended. I don't even think about the home network anymore, and this is with 50+ clients and 6 cameras recording 24/7.
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Dec 23, 2022 6:00 PM
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nycxblDec 23, 2022 6:00 PM
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Quote from emotionz View quoted comment :
I purchased mine in store on 12/08 when it was $251.99 - 15% router coupon. I talked to chat today to get a price adjustment and it took some time due to their slow responses but I got the difference refunded.
I wasnt able to replicate, was told the system did not allow this. I told them the item will be 182.74 and i paid 214.19 (251.99-15%) and ask to refund the 31.45. but did not work for them.
Last edited by nycxbl December 23, 2022 at 10:04 AM.
Dec 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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djjsinDec 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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Am I missing something?

Asus is selling this model for 179.99 with free shipping.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rt-ax86.html


*wait, that's the RT-AX86S...think the WAN ports are different then the U version.
Last edited by djjsin December 23, 2022 at 10:04 AM.
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Dec 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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ojai00Dec 23, 2022 6:02 PM
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Is BB taking switches for exchange even though the terms say otherwise?
Dec 23, 2022 6:03 PM
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inspir3dDec 23, 2022 6:03 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Don't buy a router right now, wifi 7 is being rolled out in the next 3 months. Ces product announcements are ongoing.

Once it's in shelves, all the wifi 6 and 6e products will be heavily discounted. Wifi 7 is 3x throughput of 6e.

Hold the line and you'll save way more when they clear out 6 and 6e
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Dec 23, 2022 6:04 PM
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cattywhDec 23, 2022 6:04 PM
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in 4 1. This is my 3rd ax86u node in my AiMesh network, replacing the last ac86u node.

My main router is AX11000.
Dec 23, 2022 6:04 PM
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curt2199Dec 23, 2022 6:04 PM
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Quote from djjsin View quoted comment :
Am I missing something?

Asus is selling this model for 179.99 with free shipping.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rt-ax86.html


*wait, that's the RT-AX86S...think the WAN ports are different then the U version.
That's the RT-86S which is the lighter model with less Ram, cpu, and features.
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Dec 23, 2022 6:05 PM
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Dec 23, 2022 6:05 PM
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Quote from jhogal View quoted comment :
Do we need to have the router in stock for us to trade in. right now for me its available for only ship and pickup at store or direct ship home.
I think is possible to trade in and place order at store for ship or pickup, go give it a try.

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Dec 23, 2022 6:06 PM
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EyetronDec 23, 2022 6:06 PM
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Quote from djjsin View quoted comment :
Am I missing something?

Asus is selling this model for 179.99 with free shipping.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rt-ax86.html
That's the 86S, not the 86U
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Dec 23, 2022 6:07 PM
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chong67Dec 23, 2022 6:07 PM
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If this can do DD-WRT, its Golden. I have the WRT3200.
Dec 23, 2022 6:08 PM
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synapse007Dec 23, 2022 6:08 PM
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Quote from djjsin View quoted comment :
Am I missing something?

Asus is selling this model for 179.99 with free shipping.

https://shop.asus.com/us/rt-ax86.html


*wait, that's the RT-AX86S...think the WAN ports are different then the U version.
That seems like the S model without the 2.5gb wan port
Dec 23, 2022 6:09 PM
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emotionzDec 23, 2022 6:09 PM
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Quote from nycxbl View quoted comment :
I wasnt able to replicate, was told the system did not allow this. I told them the item will be 182.74 and i paid 214.19 (251.99-15%) and ask to refund the 31.45. but did not work for them.

For me... initially they said that it did not qualify because it is part of a "bundle" deal with the 15% coupon. I countered it by sending the recycle link and told them this is not a bundle and that it is part of their recycle program. Then the rep had a supervisor approve the price adjustment. I recommend you try again and be persistent as I read the price adjustment before the chat and it did not disqualify my purchase. Be ready to fight it if they give you an issue.

Edit: Let them do the math for you on the price adjustment. I got back $37, does not include tax refunded, but I did not want to fight for the tax amount.
Last edited by emotionz December 23, 2022 at 10:11 AM.
Dec 23, 2022 6:11 PM
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sandypenguinDec 23, 2022 6:11 PM
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Picked this router up a few months ago and overall it's great. The coverage is decent but not as good as a mesh network/dedicated access points if your home is wide. The processing unit is a monster and handles 35+ connected devices with ease. The web console is awesome and I haven't felt a need to flash it with Merlin like my previous Asus routers. Beware if you plan to use AiMesh, it is in a dilapidated state and seems to get worse with every update; which is my only real complaint with this router. Flashing back to older firmware fixes many AiMesh issues, but that's a security vulnerability risk I shouldn't have to take
Dec 23, 2022 6:13 PM
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ssavovDec 23, 2022 6:13 PM
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I was able to get the CS at my local BB store order one for delivery for me. $182.74 pus tax with an old Motorola modem trade in.
Dec 23, 2022 6:13 PM
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cattywhDec 23, 2022 6:13 PM
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Quote from synapse007 View quoted comment :
That seems like the S model without the 2.5gb wan port
And only 512MB RAM, 1 usb 3.0 port. Not worth to have it.
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Dec 23, 2022 6:27 PM
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lee38jxDec 23, 2022 6:27 PM
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Quote from zamardii122 View quoted comment :
I would recommend this one more. Better and cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3SQK74L

TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (Archer AXE75)- Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, ax Router for Gaming, VPN Router, OneMesh, WPA3
Doesn't have rmerlin lol

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