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expired Posted by rtosfun • Nov 21, 2024

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Performance Gaming Router $157.24 at Best Buy (after 15% off with recycle and save offer)

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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro router for $157.24 ($184.99 - 15% recycle and save offer).

Link to RT-AX86U Pro on Best Buy website: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035

Get 15% off a new modem, router or modem/router combo and Geek Squad® Home Wi-Fi Setup service when you bring in any of these devices for recycling.
Details at: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/recy...7300657381

The RT-AX86U Pro is supported by https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro router for $157.24 ($184.99 - 15% recycle and save offer).

Link to RT-AX86U Pro on Best Buy website: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035

Get 15% off a new modem, router or modem/router combo and Geek Squad® Home Wi-Fi Setup service when you bring in any of these devices for recycling.
Details at: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/recy...7300657381

The RT-AX86U Pro is supported by https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/

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Nov 21, 2024
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DavidB8770
Nov 21, 2024
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This is a good price, I bought mine for 180.
However I have a lot of problems with the wifi. The range is ok, but wifi disconnects are frequent, and often cuts out during meetings...
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Nov 21, 2024
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So-Many-Deals
Nov 21, 2024
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Quote from DavidB8770 :
This is a good price, I bought mine for 180.However I have a lot of problems with the wifi. The range is ok, but wifi disconnects are frequent, and often cuts out during meetings...
Can you give a bunch more details?
Did you switch to Merlin or use stock?
Does it overheat?
Number of active connections?
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Nov 21, 2024
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rtosfun
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Nov 21, 2024
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Quote from DavidB8770 :
This is a good price, I bought mine for 180. However I have a lot of problems with the wifi. The range is ok, but wifi disconnects are frequent, and often cuts out during meetings...
I brought it a month ago, and installed Merlin firmware, I do not have any issue so far.
Nov 21, 2024
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fordhamdude
Nov 21, 2024
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Quote from So-Many-Deals :
Can you give a bunch more details?
Did you switch to Merlin or use stock?
Does it overheat?
Number of active connections?
I have had this running an ai mesh setup and it's been solid for a year+. Haven't even had to restart it. I don't think Asus is best at switching between the satellite and main, but it's nice to have a real routers setup. Both routers have Merlin installed.
Nov 21, 2024
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DavidB8770
Nov 21, 2024
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Is Merlin that much better than stock asus firmware for performance/wifi disconnects? I still have it at stock.
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Nov 22, 2024
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deelseaker
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Quote from rtosfun :
Get 15% off a new modem, router or modem/router combo and Geek Squad® Home Wi-Fi Setup service when you bring in any of these devices for recycling.
Do I have to trade in a router specifically if I am buying a router? The details page is a bit vague on this point.
Nov 22, 2024
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iamverycrazy
Nov 22, 2024
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How does this router compare to TUF-AX6000 [asus.com] for $149.99 on Asus and Microcenter website?
Last edited by iamverycrazy November 23, 2024 at 06:26 AM.

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Nov 23, 2024
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dauss
Nov 23, 2024
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Quote from DavidB8770 :
This is a good price, I bought mine for 180. However I have a lot of problems with the wifi. The range is ok, but wifi disconnects are frequent, and often cuts out during meetings...
I've been having the same problems, but using a wifi scanner app, I changed the channel to a less crowded one and it's been rock solid.
Nov 24, 2024
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apokrif
Nov 24, 2024
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Is it the same one, but w/o 15% off coupon?

https://slickdeals.net/f/17919447-limited-time-deal-asus-rt-ax86u-pro-ax5700-dual-band-wifi-6-extendable-gaming-router-2-5g-port-gaming-port-mobile-game-mode-port-forwarding-subscription-free-netw-184?v=1&p=174109494&comment=success#post174109494

I got one from BB today for $171 with 15% off coupon for the old router.
Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
hounddog57
Nov 28, 2024
90 Posts
Great deal to finally spring for the asus 86u pro. Went in today with a 20 year old dsl router (I've been hanging on to well too long) for a nice little extra discount.
Thanks op
Nov 29, 2024
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kenyee
Nov 29, 2024
331 Posts
Weird that it's named the AX-5700
Nov 29, 2024
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kenyee
Nov 29, 2024
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Quote from iamverycrazy :
How does this router compare to TUF-AX6000 [asus.com] for $149.99 on Asus and Microcenter website?
I think the ax6000 is better...newer and also supports Merlin. Was looking at the same one...
Nov 29, 2024
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LiquidIce
Nov 29, 2024
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Quote from kenyee :
I think the ax6000 is better...newer and also supports Merlin. Was looking at the same one...
The TUF-AX6000 is not supported by Merlin, the GT-AX6000 (ROG) is. Despite the similar model names, the TUF-AX6000 uses a Mediatek SoC that is not supported by Merlin. The GT-AX6000 uses a Broadcom SoC.

The AX5700 (aka RT-AX86U Pro) is supported by Merlin.

Personally, I'd buy the AX5700. I have the older RT-AX86U and the Merlin firmware is super stable for me on that device.
Last edited by LiquidIce November 29, 2024 at 10:33 AM.
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