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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Apr 18, 2024 7:12 AM

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax up to 5700 Mbps and 160MHz channels
  • Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and Wi-Fi 6
  • Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro
  • ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN away from home
  • Easy extendable network by adding any AiMesh-compatible router (sold separately)

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $15.79 less (7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $215.78 at the time of this posting.
    • This offer nearly matches the previous Frontpage Deal (+89).
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 3600 customer reviews.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax up to 5700 Mbps and 160MHz channels
  • Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and Wi-Fi 6
  • Protect your home network with AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro
  • ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-click sharable secure VPN away from home
  • Easy extendable network by adding any AiMesh-compatible router (sold separately)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $15.79 less (7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $215.78 at the time of this posting.
    • This offer nearly matches the previous Frontpage Deal (+89).
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 3600 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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xtp
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Yea, but it's good to be 2-3 generations behind on routers, because the new routers are so buggy.

When this router came out, it was bug heaven, until the community ironed things out with merlin. And you always want to buy the most popular asus model, because it has by far the most merlin users fixing bugs. In comparison, the biggest-fastest-routers, king spiders, don't get nearly as much support as the leaner pound for pound champs like the AC86u and AX86u. Go 1 model higher, ac87u, barely anyone bought those.

When we switch to 7 in about 5-10 years, we should probably buy the WIFI7 - 86u.
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deelseaker
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Not hating on this deal, but just to put things into perspective: This router has been $219.99 almost continuously since June of last year. While this may be near the lowest price ever, it is less than 10% off from the normal street price of this router.
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Do your clients support WiFi 7? What's the benefit of WiFi 7 ?
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Apr 18, 2024 11:54 AM
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DealHunter1001Apr 18, 2024 11:54 AM
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This or ASUS RT-AX88U PRO AX6000?
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Apr 18, 2024 11:55 AM
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malirkApr 18, 2024 11:55 AM
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I bought this last time it was on sale. We no longer have connection issues in the far rooms in our home. I've only had it for a month but so far it has my strong recommendation.
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Quote from dealmeister3000 :
Wifi 7 is already out and this isn't even wifi 6e.
Do your clients support WiFi 7? What's the benefit of WiFi 7 ?
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Apr 18, 2024 12:32 PM
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Not hating on this deal, but just to put things into perspective: This router has been $219.99 almost continuously since June of last year. While this may be near the lowest price ever, it is less than 10% off from the normal street price of this router.
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Quote from dealmeister3000 :
Wifi 7 is already out and this isn't even wifi 6e.
Yea, but it's good to be 2-3 generations behind on routers, because the new routers are so buggy.

When this router came out, it was bug heaven, until the community ironed things out with merlin. And you always want to buy the most popular asus model, because it has by far the most merlin users fixing bugs. In comparison, the biggest-fastest-routers, king spiders, don't get nearly as much support as the leaner pound for pound champs like the AC86u and AX86u. Go 1 model higher, ac87u, barely anyone bought those.

When we switch to 7 in about 5-10 years, we should probably buy the WIFI7 - 86u.
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drummr8Apr 18, 2024 1:15 PM
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I have one of the TP-Link Mesh systems... It works fine but has been annoying in some cases because of limited control. Is this a better alternative? I have a 4300sqft house to cover (plus I need some outdoor range). Would I need a couple of these to cover the whole house and back patio?
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Apr 18, 2024 1:22 PM
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ShushiiTApr 18, 2024 1:22 PM
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Newer doesn't been better; my range stayed the same or worse; newer standards just are better at doing fine tuning of radio frequencies like ofdma or higher bandwidth to get as close to gigabit per stream but it's at the cost of range

If you want range then mesh or extenders will help; no amount of higher tier routers will help cause antenna is still same size until you boost it with 3 foot long ones
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Apr 18, 2024 1:24 PM
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k1downApr 18, 2024 1:24 PM
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Quote from drummr8 :
I have one of the TP-Link Mesh systems... It works fine but has been annoying in some cases because of limited control. Is this a better alternative? I have a 4300sqft house to cover (plus I need some outdoor range). Would I need a couple of these to cover the whole house and back patio?
can you expand on the annoyances and limitations? i have been considering an upgrade to aimesh and would appreciate any input
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Apr 18, 2024 1:29 PM
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deathmvp1Apr 18, 2024 1:29 PM
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Does this work well throw floors. I need to get a new router as out new house is 3 floors (basement and 2 floor) with the router on the first floor. The second floor and basement keep dropping singes even with it reaching to the back yard. So I do not need range as much as penetration power.
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johndoe35Apr 18, 2024 1:29 PM
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Quote from ShushiiT :
Newer doesn't been better; my range stayed the same or worse; newer standards just are better at doing fine tuning of radio frequencies like ofdma or higher bandwidth to get as close to gigabit per stream but it's at the cost of range

If you want range then mesh or extenders will help; no amount of higher tier routers will help cause antenna is still same size until you boost it with 3 foot long ones
You should get Wifi6E. That's wifi6 v2.0 with all the bugs fixed from wifi6 v1.0 which is this router.
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NikonShrApr 18, 2024 1:34 PM
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When my ac86u dies...ill get this! skip on wifi 7 (gimmick) get wifi 6e!
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IrishWhiskeyApr 18, 2024 1:55 PM
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This vs 2-pack Mesh TP-Link XE75 (or a lesser system?)

Our beach condo is basically one long hallway (Front door common room & kitchen->bedroom1->bedroom2->bedroom3) and the cable connection comes in right near the front door. We had been using two of those old Asus T-Mobile AC1900 that were connected by powerline ethernet adapters, one in the front room and one in last bedroom at the back door. It's an old condo built back in the 70s so who knows what's in the walls, but one AC1900 wasn't enough to reach the back bedroom.
Something happened and powerline no longer worked when we opened the condo this year.

The plan we have only offers like 200 down and 10 up, so it seems like overkill to get anything that pushes higher bandwidth. It's the coverage we really need. I just worry something more economical like the TP-Link Deco S4 wouldn't be strong enough to give that back bedroom a reasonable signal...
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Apr 18, 2024 2:11 PM
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HarleyF150Apr 18, 2024 2:11 PM
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I went ahead and snagged this router. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z792...tails&th=1 Lowest price new was $439 via camel, but I figured I'd take the plunge since who knows when it will be back there again.

I wanted to move over to Asus's network interface because I have only heard good things. I figured quad band, 6E would be a good place to start. I have Eero right now, but coverage does not seem to be what it used to with network signal/traffic. The UI with the Eero was pretty good as well, but I was not as happy with the fact that they charge a subscription fee for access to their VPN, security, and OnePassword suite of items.

I am curious as to whether or not I need to go with the router I bought above, or OP's? The RT-AX86U Pro is an excellent router in its own right. Reviews I have seen have all been extremely positive. My drawback is that it is dual band vs. the quad band support on the RT-AXE16000.
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DreamerbyDesignApr 18, 2024 2:26 PM
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This is a good deal. Solid router, still worth every penny if you can utilize it

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