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Mar 22, 2024 5:39 PM

2-pk ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System (ET8)

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Amazon has 2-pk ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System (ET8) on sale for $259.99 when you clip the $20 off coupon on the item page. Shipping is free.

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Key Details:
  • Tri-band router operating on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies
  • Total bandwidth of up to 6600 Mbps for lightning-fast internet
  • ASUS Instant Guard for robust VPN security on public WiFi connections
  • Flexible network naming and easy setup with auto synchronization
  • Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for smart home integration
  • AiProtection Pro and Advanced Parental Controls for enhanced network security
  • AiMesh Technology for flexible router management and improved coverage
  • Wireless Network Standard: 802.11 n/g/b/a/ac/ax

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $85 less (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $344.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 1,000 customer reviews
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Amazon has 2-pk ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System (ET8) on sale for $259.99 when you clip the $20 off coupon on the item page. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member StickmanKC for finding this deal.

Note: Must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically one-time use. 

Key Details:
  • Tri-band router operating on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequencies
  • Total bandwidth of up to 6600 Mbps for lightning-fast internet
  • ASUS Instant Guard for robust VPN security on public WiFi connections
  • Flexible network naming and easy setup with auto synchronization
  • Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for smart home integration
  • AiProtection Pro and Advanced Parental Controls for enhanced network security
  • AiMesh Technology for flexible router management and improved coverage
  • Wireless Network Standard: 802.11 n/g/b/a/ac/ax

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $85 less (25% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $344.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 1,000 customer reviews
  • About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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DeanT5413
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Has no dedicated wireless backhaul channel. Paperwork claims 6ghz is the backhaul channel, but it also serves clients, so it's a single antenna splitting roles. You can expect to see some throughput losses versus a router with dedicated backhaul. Best used with wired backhaul if you want full use of wifi 6e features... That's why you would buy this I would imagine.
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How big is your network? I've got the XT8 with ~105 devices and no issues.
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Mar 22, 2024 8:45 PM
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TiltJunkieMar 22, 2024 8:45 PM
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Already have CT8 running wireless backhaul. Do I understand correctly that for me only difference would be 6ghz on the backhaul and Wifi6 on the front end?
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Mar 23, 2024 5:24 AM
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DeanT5413Mar 23, 2024 5:24 AM
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Quote from TiltJunkie View quoted comment :
Already have CT8 running wireless backhaul. Do I understand correctly that for me only difference would be 6ghz on the backhaul and Wifi6 on the front end?
Has no dedicated wireless backhaul channel. Paperwork claims 6ghz is the backhaul channel, but it also serves clients, so it's a single antenna splitting roles. You can expect to see some throughput losses versus a router with dedicated backhaul. Best used with wired backhaul if you want full use of wifi 6e features... That's why you would buy this I would imagine.
Mar 23, 2024 7:59 AM
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Joined Mar 2015
Narutaki99Mar 23, 2024 7:59 AM
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i wish you can trade in older asus routers
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Mar 23, 2024 1:33 PM
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DmnUSlkDealsMar 23, 2024 1:33 PM
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How will this work compared to older orbi pro model about 5 years old currently running wireless backhaul? I am very happy with indoor performance but outside it's spotty…

House is approximately 3300 sq ft.
Mar 23, 2024 3:55 PM
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DraconestraMar 23, 2024 3:55 PM
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Quote from DmnUSlkDeals View quoted comment :
How will this work compared to older orbi pro model about 5 years old currently running wireless backhaul? I am very happy with indoor performance but outside it's spotty…

House is approximately 3300 sq ft.
Outside performance is going to depend on how your walls are built. I had the wifi 6 model and at the front of the house wifi was excellent, even next door neighbor got it on their house that was closer to ours. But the backyard, where we had guest, total shitshow. I'm unsure why, makes no sense.
Mar 23, 2024 4:58 PM
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RacerXXYMar 23, 2024 4:58 PM
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Does anyone have this and knows what the throughput is when using the internet security? I love my Asus RT-AX82U and the user interface and features but I have 1 gig service and with the internet security on it only passes around 350-370 megs through. Although that is better then the Eero the cable company provides with its security turned on but I would like to experience the full gig service.
Mar 23, 2024 5:19 PM
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bobbuttsMar 23, 2024 5:19 PM
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Quote from RacerXXY View quoted comment :
Does anyone have this and knows what the throughput is when using the internet security? I love my Asus RT-AX82U and the user interface and features but I have 1 gig service and with the internet security on it only passes around 350-370 megs through. Although that is better then the Eero the cable company provides with its security turned on but I would like to experience the full gig service.
I was facing the same issue recently and it's NAT acceleration that's the problem. You might want to try pfsense. AFAIK all of these consumer devices need NAT acceleration to perform at the speeds you're looking for which means limited features. This might help explain.
https://www.speedguide.net/faq/wh...ration-495

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Mar 23, 2024 5:29 PM
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lp0889Mar 23, 2024 5:29 PM
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Could you add these to a network with 2x wired ET12 pro? Maybe even wireless?
Mar 23, 2024 5:55 PM
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bobdeltMar 23, 2024 5:55 PM
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Quote from RacerXXY View quoted comment :
Does anyone have this and knows what the throughput is when using the internet security? I love my Asus RT-AX82U and the user interface and features but I have 1 gig service and with the internet security on it only passes around 350-370 megs through. Although that is better then the Eero the cable company provides with its security turned on but I would like to experience the full gig service.
Im getting around 800 over 6e with the security on.

Happy with this unit but I also have a wired back haul.
Mar 23, 2024 6:01 PM
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aku017Mar 23, 2024 6:01 PM
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Had these since launch and I've been happy with them. Only fluke I've had was back in April of last year when Asus accidentally pushed a bad definition update to all Asus Wifi routers (irregardless of model) to spontaneously go into a boot loop.
Mar 23, 2024 6:02 PM
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aku017Mar 23, 2024 6:02 PM
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Quote from DeanT5413 View quoted comment :
Has no dedicated wireless backhaul channel. Paperwork claims 6ghz is the backhaul channel, but it also serves clients, so it's a single antenna splitting roles. You can expect to see some throughput losses versus a router with dedicated backhaul. Best used with wired backhaul if you want full use of wifi 6e features... That's why you would buy this I would imagine.
I use the 6GHz backhaul, its way better than using 5GHz since you won't run into radio congestion issues with 6E since not that many people have 6E systems yet.
Mar 23, 2024 6:12 PM
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Joined Jun 2019
Paperboy09Mar 23, 2024 6:12 PM
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https://a.co/d/8mVfMMO

I went with this one instead. $50 cheaper and great reviews. Haven't set it up yet. Coming from nest WiFi which is crap now that I have teens, lots of devices and cameras on the network.
Mar 23, 2024 6:20 PM
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Mr_SpiffyMar 23, 2024 6:20 PM
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Really tempted... My current setup is several years old running on the T-Mobile 68U routers and Merlin. But, I already run wired backhaul. And I think the only devices we have that can use WiFi 6 are our two phones, whatever can be wired is wired (laptops, desktops, PS4, Roku, etc.), the 68U says it has WiFi 5, and not sure if it's worth the upgrade, yet.
Mar 23, 2024 6:52 PM
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ausMar 23, 2024 6:52 PM
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I have 3 in my house using wired backhaul but when I try to use the 6ghz on my iPhone 15, it says not all functions available or something like that.
Is there something I need to adjust on the settings?
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Mar 23, 2024 7:39 PM
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goixizMar 23, 2024 7:39 PM
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Costco tplink is better deal with 3 nodes

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