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Mar 2, 2026 7:21 AM

ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 Wireless Dual-Band Multi-Gig Router

$190

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Amazon has ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router for $189.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Up to 6796 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External & 1 x Internal Antennas
  • 1 x 10G WAN/LAN
  • 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN | 3 x 2.5G LAN
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 2.0
  • Up to 2750 Square-Foot Coverage
  • AiMesh Compatible
  • Works with ASUS Router App

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $20 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209.99
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Amazon has ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router for $189.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Up to 6796 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 3 x External & 1 x Internal Antennas
  • 1 x 10G WAN/LAN
  • 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN | 3 x 2.5G LAN
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 | USB 2.0
  • Up to 2750 Square-Foot Coverage
  • AiMesh Compatible
  • Works with ASUS Router App

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $20 lower (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209.99
  • About this store:

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Mar 2, 2026 5:17 PM
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kingsfan626Mar 2, 2026 5:17 PM
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Make sure you upgrade the firmware on the router before doing any testing or setting up. The older firmware caused major issues but I have 2 connected as a wireless mesh and I haven't had an issue with them for over a year now.
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Mar 2, 2026 5:58 PM
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happygooddealMar 2, 2026 5:58 PM
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Been using this router for almost a year. Showing 1.2gb on each Lan port with Xfinity plan
Mar 2, 2026 6:36 PM
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EngineerDudeMar 2, 2026 6:36 PM
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Can't imagine paying $190 not to have 6 GHz.
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Mar 2, 2026 8:19 PM
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RogueVariableMar 2, 2026 8:19 PM
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Quote from EngineerDude View quoted comment :
Can't imagine paying $190 not to have 6 GHz.
I had to go look that up, but you're right.

A major part of the appeal to these new expensive routers is to get away from the crowded 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio spectrums.

This router does not give you that.
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Mar 2, 2026 8:24 PM
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NikonShrMar 2, 2026 8:24 PM
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Still rocking ax86u pro...not upg anytime soon !
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Mar 2, 2026 8:31 PM
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bootymongerMar 2, 2026 8:31 PM
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$162 after 15% off trade in recycling offer at best buy:
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/a...JJGGLQG3GG
Mar 2, 2026 8:33 PM
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ChrisbkreamMar 2, 2026 8:33 PM
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Wow, I was about to buy this the other day. I'm glad I waited!

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Mar 2, 2026 8:38 PM
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EyetronMar 2, 2026 8:38 PM
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6 GHz is pretty bad range / wall penetration in my experience. In my case, any device that could actually use the 6 GHz effectively is easily/already wired Ethernet. Once I start going to other rooms where where wifi is convenient, then the 6 GHz signal falls apart and the 5 GHz performs better. So I don't even use the 6 GHz. I personally would not let lack of 6 GHz be a major decision maker
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Mar 2, 2026 9:12 PM
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br1ckhouseMar 2, 2026 9:12 PM
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I currently use the base xfinity router for my wireless connections. I have a small house but would like my range to be stronger for my detached garage's opener to connect to wifi. Is something like this overkill? Any other suggestions?
Mar 2, 2026 9:20 PM
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SlayerMar 2, 2026 9:20 PM
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$200 and only 10g port and no 6Ghz support.
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Mar 2, 2026 9:33 PM
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redpoint5Mar 2, 2026 9:33 PM
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Quote from br1ckhouse View quoted comment :
I currently use the base xfinity router for my wireless connections. I have a small house but would like my range to be stronger for my detached garage's opener to connect to wifi. Is something like this overkill? Any other suggestions?
Move the WiFi router to a better area.
My router is centrally located in the 2 story house and provides good coverage to the 3,600 sq/ft house and attached garage and surrounding yard.
External antennas help, but it's not a solution to bad placement in the first place. Most of those using mesh could get away with a single router if they just placed it better.
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Mar 2, 2026 9:37 PM
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ArchaeaMar 2, 2026 9:37 PM
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These are nice units. I am using one that is a couple years old. It has nice logging, allows you to use Open DNS to help protect your house, and seems to handle plenty of wifi guests with ease. I have over 40 wifi connections on mine in my home at any given time and it doesn't seem to struggle or need to be rebooted. It's a reliably device with good coverage. The single unit easily covers my whole 3,400 square foot house when placed on the middle floor. When placed in the basement, the upstairs coverage was spotty.
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Mar 2, 2026 10:03 PM
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oldbridgeMar 2, 2026 10:03 PM
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Quote from NikonShr View quoted comment :
Still rocking ax86u pro...not upg anytime soon !
I had been perfectly happy with my AC68U (converted from T-Mobile) before upgrading to a 6E mesh system recently. Didn't actually see, nor did I expect, any noticeable improvement in range or performance for my use cases. The upgrade was primarily driven by the end of security updates for the old model.
Mar 2, 2026 11:41 PM
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rgalversonMar 2, 2026 11:41 PM
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Hmmm, I just got the Cudy M11000 two unit mesh for $250


https://www.amazon.com/Cudy-Tri-B...JGXG&psc=1.


It has 10% off right now, also. Mesh seems the way to go to me, if you need more coverage.

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Mar 3, 2026 12:13 AM
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LxcksterMar 3, 2026 12:13 AM
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Quote from oldbridge View quoted comment :

I had been perfectly happy with my AC68U (converted from T-Mobile) before upgrading to a 6E mesh system recently. Didn't actually see, nor did I expect, any noticeable improvement in range or performance for my use cases. The upgrade was primarily driven by the end of security updates for the old model.
Still using my t-mo ac68u with Asus Merlin.

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