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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 $169.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.
  • Note, Best Buy Stores also offer Extra 15% Off Modem, Router or Modem/Router Combo via Coupon when you Trade In Modem, Router or Gateway (modem/router combo). Offer Valid In-Store only.
Best Buy via eBay has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member square_one for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 5665 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External / 1 x Internal Antenna
  • 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
  • 1 x 2.5G Ethernet LAN/WAWN Port
  • Link Aggregation Support
  • AiProtection Pro, Instant Guard & VPN
  • Works with ASUS Router App

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.
  • Note, Best Buy Stores also offer Extra 15% Off Modem, Router or Modem/Router Combo via Coupon when you Trade In Modem, Router or Gateway (modem/router combo). Offer Valid In-Store only.
Best Buy via eBay has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member square_one for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 5665 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External / 1 x Internal Antenna
  • 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
  • 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
  • 1 x 2.5G Ethernet LAN/WAWN Port
  • Link Aggregation Support
  • AiProtection Pro, Instant Guard & VPN
  • Works with ASUS Router App

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Sh0nda
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Got this before, 5GHz stopped working after a few months.
ThirstyCruz
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This is a hugely popular model and wonder if you just got a lemon.
Just do an RMA.

Have a gt-ax6000 and it's fantastic. 2 years and not a quirk.

Asus can be inconsistent. Prior to gt6000, I was about to give up on Asus routers but decided one last try considering the excellent reviews from trusted sources.

If the 86u is anything like it (it is) you won't need mesh unless a giant property.

I have mine in a 2500 sq ft home with 3 floors and get great reception everywhere, even landscaping lights 100 ft away (ofc Iot utilize 2.4)
square_one
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Also available at best buy with 15% trade-in offer making it $144.50.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank square_one

Also available at best buy with 15% trade-in offer making it $144.50.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035
Last edited by square_one February 15, 2025 at 06:00 AM.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Sh0nda

Got this before, 5GHz stopped working after a few months.
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Finally broke through the $184 floor
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dplaneFeb 15, 2025 03:34 PM
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Quote from Sh0nda :
Got this before, 5GHz stopped working after a few months.
I've started to wonder if that's a Asus special with so many of their models
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Guess I am lucky. I have only had this router for a few weeks, but it replaced an ac86u that ran flawlessly since late 2017, and now serves as a node for this router.
Feb 15, 2025 03:45 PM
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wickjeffFeb 15, 2025 03:45 PM
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Quote from square_one :
Also available at best buy with 15% trade-in offer making it $144.50. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6535035
Do you get the trade in deal if its an 'on sale' item? anyone confirm?
Feb 15, 2025 03:59 PM
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marcaronson408Feb 15, 2025 03:59 PM
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Quote from wickjeff :
Do you get the trade in deal if its an 'on sale' item? anyone confirm?
Over the years I have seen it work for some and not for others. When I attempted it a couple of years ago, they would not honor the 15% trade-in discount.
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DealInfinityFeb 15, 2025 04:10 PM
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Quote from wickjeff :
Do you get the trade in deal if its an 'on sale' item? anyone confirm?
Yes, it worked for me. I got the 82U when it was on sale a couple of months ago, using the 15% trade-in discount
Feb 15, 2025 04:42 PM
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Andrey95Feb 15, 2025 04:42 PM
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Great router, bought like a year ago. It has a very nice app and web ui with lots of customizations. I have mine set to reboot weekly and never have issues with coverage in 2000 sq ft home
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ThirstyCruzFeb 15, 2025 04:43 PM
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Quote from Sh0nda :
Got this before, 5GHz stopped working after a few months.
This is a hugely popular model and wonder if you just got a lemon.
Just do an RMA.

Have a gt-ax6000 and it's fantastic. 2 years and not a quirk.

Asus can be inconsistent. Prior to gt6000, I was about to give up on Asus routers but decided one last try considering the excellent reviews from trusted sources.

If the 86u is anything like it (it is) you won't need mesh unless a giant property.

I have mine in a 2500 sq ft home with 3 floors and get great reception everywhere, even landscaping lights 100 ft away (ofc Iot utilize 2.4)
Feb 15, 2025 04:54 PM
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zebra20zebra20Feb 15, 2025 04:54 PM
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With the trend of routers going to VPN and other customized features, this router is a Broadcom-based device, so is not supported by OpenWrt, otherwise, I would buy this in a heartbeat.
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T1NYFeb 15, 2025 05:00 PM
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I have this with the Merlin software and it has been great. I may get another at this price as a wired back haul node since my walls seem to be made of solid lead
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kingkong00
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Please help: I currently have a Netgear R7000 as an only router in the house. The signal is not far enough for me to use in the garden. Would buying this router in OP to replace my old router a good choice or buy a mesh system a better choice. Thanks in advance.

Edit: mesh system is the Deco 5300 in another post.
Last edited by kingkong00 February 15, 2025 at 09:07 AM.
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harleFeb 15, 2025 05:06 PM
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Tempting. I have one already and wanted to get another to do backhaul AI Mesh.

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IndigoHorn7692Feb 15, 2025 05:15 PM
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I had the dreaded 5ghz issues on mine that many have noted and Asus has not made clear if it is resolved fully (it seems to be a hardware issue not software)

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