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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jul 09, 2025 12:28 PM

Prime Members: Used Like New: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band Gaming Router

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$115

$143

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Amazon Resale via Amazon has for Prime Members: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh (Used: Like New) on sale for $143.30 - $28.66 (20% Off) = $114.64. Shipping is free.

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  • Note, offer is valid for Prime Members only. 20% Off Discount will apply at final checkout.
Features:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 5665 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3x External / 1x Internal Antenna
  • 4x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
  • 1x 2.5G Ethernet LAN/WAN Port
  • Link Aggregation Support
  • AiProtection Pro, Instant Guard & VPN
  • Works with ASUS Router App

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Amazon Resale via Amazon has for Prime Members: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Wi-Fi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh (Used: Like New) on sale for $143.30 - $28.66 (20% Off) = $114.64. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
  • Note, offer is valid for Prime Members only. 20% Off Discount will apply at final checkout.
Features:
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 5665 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3x External / 1x Internal Antenna
  • 4x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port
  • 1x 2.5G Ethernet LAN/WAN Port
  • Link Aggregation Support
  • AiProtection Pro, Instant Guard & VPN
  • Works with ASUS Router App

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Written by SlickDealio
  • Additional Information:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 
  • About the store:

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g8rbait
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Try Merlin's firmware.

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Jul 09, 2025 02:12 PM
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DeathMoJoJul 09, 2025 02:12 PM
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I was also offered 8% no-rush shipping, up from 7% yesterday. This applies to Prime visa credit card holders.
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illusion27Jul 09, 2025 02:15 PM
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I have this router for 2 years now . First 2 years it was extremely stable at 160 mhz bit these days it is not ablen to maintain the 160 max bandwidth and keeps switching to 80 mhz thus dropping my laptop connection. Any suggestions on how to go back to 160mhz will be appreciated. I experimented with 80 mhz but if I want 1000Mbps network transfers I get that only in 160mhz.
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Csstaples407Jul 09, 2025 03:39 PM
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Quote from illusion27 :
I have this router for 2 years now . First 2 years it was extremely stable at 160 mhz bit these days it is not ablen to maintain the 160 max bandwidth and keeps switching to 80 mhz thus dropping my laptop connection. Any suggestions on how to go back to 160mhz will be appreciated. I experimented with 80 mhz but if I want 1000Mbps network transfers I get that only in 160mhz.
I had a similar experience with 2 of these models. Both were good for a year or so but then the 2.4 band just stopped working entirely. ASUS support was equally bad - expecting me to pay shipping to RMA the router and leaving me w/o one until it was fixed.
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Buy two of these or get the ROG Rapture GT6 2-pack deal? Which is better?
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Meowmixes98Jul 09, 2025 04:42 PM
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Quote from EMINKINPARK :
Buy two of these or get the ROG Rapture GT6 2-pack deal? Which is better?

I'd get this.
Jul 09, 2025 05:13 PM
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g8rbaitJul 09, 2025 05:13 PM
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Quote from illusion27 :
I have this router for 2 years now . First 2 years it was extremely stable at 160 mhz bit these days it is not ablen to maintain the 160 max bandwidth and keeps switching to 80 mhz thus dropping my laptop connection. Any suggestions on how to go back to 160mhz will be appreciated. I experimented with 80 mhz but if I want 1000Mbps network transfers I get that only in 160mhz.
Try Merlin's firmware.
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ct witterJul 09, 2025 08:02 PM
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So I saw someone mention in reviews that you can create a separate IOT channel? Anyone have experience with that or using this router in general with a segregated IOT vlan? Does it work well for that? I have some IoT devices that only work with 2.4Ghz and looking for a router that can handle that well.

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Jul 09, 2025 08:58 PM
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jontalkJul 09, 2025 08:58 PM
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Amazing deal on an outstanding WiFi 6 router..I own one and use it as the primary with an AX68U as the node in an AI Mesh configuration..I personally prefer ASWRT firmware rather than Merlin, but its up to the user Smilie
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NavyRaccoon762Jul 09, 2025 09:02 PM
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Quote from ct witter :
So I saw someone mention in reviews that you can create a separate IOT channel? Anyone have experience with that or using this router in general with a segregated IOT vlan? Does it work well for that? I have some IoT devices that only work with 2.4Ghz and looking for a router that can handle that well.
I have the non-pro which doesn't do VLAN tagging. I have three AX86u APs with roaming assist enabled and -60 dbm for connection strength and balanced antenna output. All of the IOT things go to a guest network. I believe the pro version would allow you to bind that guest network to a dedicated VLAN for IP address segmentation as well. Overall it works well after tweaking with the above for my environment. However it was pretty common OOBE both on Stock and Merlin for smart light bulbs to drop.

Other thing you could do if you have a multi-node setup is just host the guest network on the main router. As I have dozens of clients and three floors connectivity between them wasn't enough for me in this layout.

Don't put the IOT things on a smart connect network where it mixes the 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz bands you'll be pulling your hair out due to bulb drops. Editing to say I'd actually turn off smart connect entirely.
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WittyApple4056Jul 09, 2025 09:08 PM
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Quote from ct witter :
So I saw someone mention in reviews that you can create a separate IOT channel? Anyone have experience with that or using this router in general with a segregated IOT vlan? Does it work well for that? I have some IoT devices that only work with 2.4Ghz and looking for a router that can handle that well.
i have a separate 2.4ghz IoT channel set up on my Asus RT-AC88U, only problem i have run into seems to be with Google home devices, especially with casting Spotify to speakers. I have assigned them to my normal 2.4ghz channel. All of my Govee, Kasa and Eufy devices work fine on the IoT channel i created though
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speedy777Jul 09, 2025 10:19 PM
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Quote from ct witter :
So I saw someone mention in reviews that you can create a separate IOT channel? Anyone have experience with that or using this router in general with a segregated IOT vlan? Does it work well for that? I have some IoT devices that only work with 2.4Ghz and looking for a router that can handle that well.
I set 2.4G guest network as IOT. They are working fine. The new one only $152, why settle for the used return router.
Last edited by speedy777 July 9, 2025 at 03:23 PM.
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kdupuis77Jul 09, 2025 10:21 PM
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Quote from NavyRaccoon762 :
I have the non-pro which doesn't do VLAN tagging. I have three AX86u APs with roaming assist enabled and -60 dbm for connection strength and balanced antenna output. All of the IOT things go to a guest network. I believe the pro version would allow you to bind that guest network to a dedicated VLAN for IP address segmentation as well. Overall it works well after tweaking with the above for my environment. However it was pretty common OOBE both on Stock and Merlin for smart light bulbs to drop.Other thing you could do if you have a multi-node setup is just host the guest network on the main router. As I have dozens of clients and three floors connectivity between them wasn't enough for me in this layout.Don't put the IOT things on a smart connect network where it mixes the 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz bands you'll be pulling your hair out due to bulb drops. Editing to say I'd actually turn off smart connect entirely.
I used to dabble in smart bulbs but a few years back started wiring Lutron switches and adding their lamp dimmers and smart plugs. I must say, with all devices communicating low frequency to the Hub, and then the Hub plugged right into my AX86U my home lighting all behaves so nicely now (Except for Nanoleaf Shapes haha).
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jdsteel7Jul 09, 2025 10:24 PM
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This, or the TUF-AX4200 on this thread for $79 used like new?
https://slickdeals.net/f/18443395-78-78-used-like-new-asus-tuf-gaming-wifi-6-router-tuf-ax4200-at-amazon?p=178028806#post178028806

I plan on using stock firmware only, no custom firmware. I care most about reliability, little to no dropouts and consistent performance for at least 4 to 5 years
Last edited by jdsteel7 July 9, 2025 at 05:58 PM.
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Great deal herr..have 1 and a spare..running smooth as silk!
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Having a problem with the non-pro version right now two years after purchase. Lagging like hell. Upgrading to TP-Link Tri-Band BE9700 WiFi 7 Router Archer BE600.

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