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ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8 1PK) - Whole Home Coverage up to 2750 sq.ft & 4+ rooms, AiMesh, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Easy Setup, 3 SSID, Parental Control, White
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Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | XT8 (W-1-PK) |
Special Feature | Alexa Compatible, WPS, Internet Security |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smart Television, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Business |
Included Components | Warranty card, RJ-45 cable, Quick start guide, Power adapter, ZenWiFi AX 1PK White |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- Banish WiFi Dead Zone—Tri-band mesh WiFi system with unique antenna placement delivers strong WiFi to every corner of your home, providing total wireless speed of 6600Mbps..Alexa: Support Alexa skill. Antenna : Internal antenna x 6.
- Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Technology— With OFDMA and MU-MIMO, ZenWiFi AX enables more efficient, stable, and faster transmission even when multiple devices are transmitting data at the same time.
- Hassle Free Control – 3 steps setup and easy management with ASUS Router App
- Always Up-to-date Protection— The lifetime free network security powered by Trend Micro makes sure your privacy on connected devices is protected.
- AiMesh Supported– Mix and match ZenWiFi with AiMesh-compatible routers to form powerful and flexible whole-home WiFi system
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WiFi signal | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
User interface | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Easy to install | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Mobile App | 3.9 | — | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 |
data transfer rate | 6600 megabits per second | 1300 megabits per second | — | 7800 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 10000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | — | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
frequency band class | tri band | dual band | tri band | tri band | dual band | tri band |
lan port bandwidth | 2.5 Gigabit | Gigabit | — | 2.5 Gigabit | Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit |
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Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 2.95 x 6.36 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.61 pounds |
ASIN | B08BXC3943 |
Item model number | XT8 (W-1-PK) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,028 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #64 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
Date First Available | June 26, 2020 |
Department | Network Hardware |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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ZenWiFi AX 1PK Charcoal is a Tri-band WiFi router that combines extremely fast and stable wireless networking performance with simple configuration and elegant design. Featuring the latest WiFi 6 technology, ZenWiFi takes mesh WiFi to a whole new level with dramatically improved coverage, speed and stability.The product is multiple voltage compatible that voltage arrange is100-240V
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Customers like the ease of setup and coverage of the networking router. For example, they mention it's super easy to setup and has several nice features in the app. That said, some appreciate quality. Opinions are mixed on value, stability, app, performance, and signal strength.
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Customers find the setup of the networking router to be easy. They mention that the app makes it extremely simple to do both in setting up the router unit and the node. The entire process takes about 30 minutes to complete. Customers also appreciate the smooth initial setup.
"...Pros:- Stupid-simple setup. The entire network with both devices was up and running within ~15 minutes of opening the box...." Read more
"...They all set up reasonably quickly and easily, starting with the one in the two-pack which is clearly marked on the front as the one to start with...." Read more
"...Initial setup works fine, but then I'd discover hours later a camera/doorbell would disconnect from WiFi and refuse to reconnect...." Read more
"...Its powerful, feature rich, and simple to use. Its done an impressive job covering a large house with strong signals and throughput!!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. For example, they mention it provides excellent coverage and signal strength, with good range. Some say that it does an impressive job covering a large house with strong signals and throughput. That said, they are happy with the range and say it has full bars throughout the house.
"...Its done an impressive job covering a large house with strong signals and throughput!! I would recommend it." Read more
"...And, more importantly, it solved both of my problems. I no longer have any dead spots...." Read more
"...I have very good coverage throughout the house, both stories, the shop and even on the rear deck outside...." Read more
"...Coverage is always strong. Couldn’t be more happy really...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They say it's an awesome mesh router and node, and a solid setup for mesh wifi. Customers also say the app is good and the web interface is good. They mention that it'll provide basic internet access and is happy with the upgrade.
"...- Any unit can function as a router (similar to LinkSys)...." Read more
"...It was a good concept, easy to setup, and easy to add the pods as range extenders. Well, it was not actually good...." Read more
"...And, this router is fantastic. So, don’t let the horrible technical support stop you from buying this router. I highly recommend this product." Read more
"...TIPS:- DO USE the mobile app for INITIAL SETUP. It's pretty smooth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that the massive performance boost is worth it, with consistent speed and connectivity for all of the devices in the house. Others say that the WAN port and the speed were sporadically low and the upload speeds are a fraction of what's promised.
"...Overall, this is a powerful system, more powerful than the single-node netgear WiFi router I've been using for years. I'm glad I upgraded!" Read more
"...- 2.4 Ghz. Noticed in some instances where the speeds were sporadically low on 2.4 Ghz, but I generally don't use that and it isn't consistent..." Read more
"...I am using 400mbps internet and have no speed issues anywhere. The devices look great (I think they're asthetically pleasing and look like art)...." Read more
"...The wifi range is excellent; the speed is excellent; and the app works very well setting the routers up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that it provides a strong backhaul signal via WiFi to other devices, while others say that it Frequently loses connection and loses passwords.
"...Virtually every firmware update caused the system to develop disconnects, power outages would render it inoperable on restart, and the latest..." Read more
"...I used the same SSID and passwords as before. Everything connected seamlessly and appears to be working. I'll keep an eye on this as well.-..." Read more
"...hours later a camera/doorbell would disconnect from WiFi and refuse to reconnect. Even power cycling the device wouldn't fix it...." Read more
"...WiFi coverage is pretty good, and the system is fairly powerful in terms of features, although the documentation is not that great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the networking router. Some mention it's very stable with the latest firmware, while others say that the wifi became extremely unstable and frequently dropped. The system is very unstable and needs to be totally restarted by pulling the AC. Some customers also mention that the 5GHz band is much more fragile.
"...going to be slower than ethernet from the jump but the 5Ghz band is much more "fragile" and can quickly become very limited by physical distance and..." Read more
"...Pros- ASUS stability. Rock solid from the beginning, no dropouts or blank zones, anywhere...." Read more
"...24hrs were rather disappointing with several network drops and overall instability. I was about to box it up when I went into troubleshooting mode...." Read more
"...Final negative point: The base station/router is rock solid, but the node/satellite would get partially disconnected every 1-2 weeks...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention that it's worth the price tag, while others say that it is too unreliable to justify the price.
"...Not only are the individual units less expensive than the Orbi, but you need less of them - many homes would be completely covered by two..." Read more
"...I’m so glad I did. While this unit is far from inexpensive, when compared to other WiFi 6 capable units, it is a couple hundred dollars cheaper, but..." Read more
"Summary: Well-priced, WiFi-6 mesh system with tri-band WiFi..." Read more
"...Too pricey," I told myself. And I was right about that...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the app. Some mention that it's amazing, and allows for monitoring. They also say that the web interface is very informative and easy to use. However, others say that it is weird, and the setup didn't work. They say the app interface is busy and confusing for their knowledge level.
"...Allows you to get a good overview of the network with which devices are connected to which node, signal strength, data downloaded, etc...." Read more
"...The phone app is useful and made initial setup quick and easy, but it shows some devices connected when they are offline and some as LAN when they..." Read more
"...phone, I ran the update, but then the next day, suddenly the ASUS app no longer worked. I could not access or manage my routers...." Read more
"...The app is good, but limited compared to the web interface, which has some inconsistencies itself...." Read more
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Pros:
- Stupid-simple setup. The entire network with both devices was up and running within ~15 minutes of opening the box. I'm probably more technically inclined than others, but a child could figure this out. As simple as connecting the router to your modem, turning it on, and then walking through the in-app setup. The mesh node was about as plug-and-play as it gets, at least when using ethernet backhaul. It was recognized and configured almost immediately as a secondary node in the network.
- Mobile app. Used for initial setup and management. Could probably be done through the web-ui but I don't really see a reason to do that on initial setup. Save time and just download/use the app.
- Web UI. The router management web UI is more robust and a bit easier to navigate than the mobile app. Will likely use this going forward for more detailed configuration and monitoring.
- Performance. Both speed and coverage are incredible. I pay for 1000/20 and consistently got ~930/~25 with the speed test in the Asus app. 5Ghz WiFi speed tests (fast dot com) on newer devices averaged ~750/~25. 2.4Ghz varied but was consistently fast and reliable. Full signal on various devices throughout the house and outside on both bands.
- Wired backhaul. Worth mentioning specifically because I saw some reviews that complained about this not working very well or at all when a switch was in between the two units. It worked immediately and works well for me. There's also multiple physical connections between the node, the wall and the switch itself and there still aren't any problems. if you run into problems, its probably worth double-checking your cabling (CAT 5E+), hardware (switch compatibility/1G+ ports), and Asus config
Cons:
- Asus UI/UX. Very minor issues just getting used to and understanding how to navigate the UI both on the mobile app and on the web. It seems simple enough now though after poking around. Not worth docking the rating.
- 2.4 Ghz. Noticed in some instances where the speeds were sporadically low on 2.4 Ghz, but I generally don't use that and it isn't consistent enough to dock a star. Most of the connected devices on the network default to or have to use the 2.4 band, so it could just be some basic congestion. As of this writing, I'm getting 150/22 on my laptop while situated near the secondary node, which is more than acceptable. I'll look deeper into the settings and report back if there are problems.
- SSID management. Fairly negligible but worth mentioning like others have. The default configuration uses a single SSID for both 5 and 2.4 Ghz bands which I immediately turned off. I assume most folks would want the delineation of the two like me. The other knock here is that it will broadcast the alternate 5 Ghz channel used for wireless backhaul. I don't intend to ever use the wireless backhaul, but, unless I'm missing something, Asus seems to force it to be left on as a fallback in case the wired connection ever drops. I'm fine leaving it on as a fallback but I'll at least see if I can hide the SSID without causing problems with the network, since it should never be used by regular clients.
TBD:
- Long-term performance. Very satisfied at the moment but I'm sure most would agree that a huge percentage of the value is how these things hold up over time. I'll report back as needed.
- Advanced features. I haven't spent enough time with the router management software to really understand the pros and cons here quite yet.
- IOT connection stability. Saw some reviews that dinged connection drops for connected devices. No issues to report yet. I used the same SSID and passwords as before. Everything connected seamlessly and appears to be working. I'll keep an eye on this as well.
- Wireless backhaul. I have not tested wireless backhaul and I don't really intend to. In fact, I don't really see the utility of using wireless backhaul if you can avoid it. For the XT8, it relies on an alternate channel on the 5Ghz band. This is obviously going to be slower than ethernet from the jump but the 5Ghz band is much more "fragile" and can quickly become very limited by physical distance and obstructions between the two nodes, even if the actual channel is dedicated strictly for backhaul instead of regular traffic.
Misc. Notes:
Physical setup:
- Cable connection from the street comes into the basement, which is where the modem and the main router are situated.
- The house is fully wired via ethernet. A 10-port gigabit switch also sits in the basement with the modem and router, which feeds the wall ports in various rooms throughout the home.
- Only a handful of the wall ports are actually used consistently. One for the entertainment center, one for a PC and one for an AP on the second floor of the home.
- Various connected and personal devices throughout the house. Smart speakers, smart TVs, Nest thermostats, a camera, dog collar, wireless printer. Personal devices include cellphones, laptops, and tablets.
Previous hardware:
- Netgear Nighthawk 6700 running DD-WRT, located in basement. Older model but the reputation precedes itself. Worked fairly well on stock firmware for a little while. Decided to switch to DD-WRT after cord-cutting and increased bandwidth needs for remote work and more IOT devices. DD-WRT improved things for a little while. I toyed with various setups but ultimately wanted the router to feed all connectivity in the house, so it remained in the basement.
- Ubiquiti AP on 2nd floor for better coverage. The house is a recent reno but is originally ~200 years old. Whether the older construction materials of the innards of the house or just physical distance of having the router in the basement, it was difficult to get solid coverage throughout even with relatively modest square footage. The single AP worked well for a little while but UI/UX for Ubiquiti products is clunky at best and annoyingly difficult to configure. Performance degraded slowly over time and required lots of hand-holding just to remain stable. It also seemed impossible to get a true "mesh"-like network without having to purchase a second AP and completely turning off wifi on the main router. This didn't seem appealing given the dissatisfaction with the Ubiquiti ecosystem as a whole.
Current hardware:
- Main AX6600 router in basement, replacing the Netgear 6700. Modem feeds the WAN port, single LAN port feeds the main switch for ethernet wall ports.
- Secondary AX6600 on 2nd floor as secondary AP Mesh Node, replacing Ubiquiti AP. Strictly uses ethernet backhaul via wall port
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
Pros:
- Stupid-simple setup. The entire network with both devices was up and running within ~15 minutes of opening the box. I'm probably more technically inclined than others, but a child could figure this out. As simple as connecting the router to your modem, turning it on, and then walking through the in-app setup. The mesh node was about as plug-and-play as it gets, at least when using ethernet backhaul. It was recognized and configured almost immediately as a secondary node in the network.
- Mobile app. Used for initial setup and management. Could probably be done through the web-ui but I don't really see a reason to do that on initial setup. Save time and just download/use the app.
- Web UI. The router management web UI is more robust and a bit easier to navigate than the mobile app. Will likely use this going forward for more detailed configuration and monitoring.
- Performance. Both speed and coverage are incredible. I pay for 1000/20 and consistently got ~930/~25 with the speed test in the Asus app. 5Ghz WiFi speed tests (fast dot com) on newer devices averaged ~750/~25. 2.4Ghz varied but was consistently fast and reliable. Full signal on various devices throughout the house and outside on both bands.
- Wired backhaul. Worth mentioning specifically because I saw some reviews that complained about this not working very well or at all when a switch was in between the two units. It worked immediately and works well for me. There's also multiple physical connections between the node, the wall and the switch itself and there still aren't any problems. if you run into problems, its probably worth double-checking your cabling (CAT 5E+), hardware (switch compatibility/1G+ ports), and Asus config
Cons:
- Asus UI/UX. Very minor issues just getting used to and understanding how to navigate the UI both on the mobile app and on the web. It seems simple enough now though after poking around. Not worth docking the rating.
- 2.4 Ghz. Noticed in some instances where the speeds were sporadically low on 2.4 Ghz, but I generally don't use that and it isn't consistent enough to dock a star. Most of the connected devices on the network default to or have to use the 2.4 band, so it could just be some basic congestion. As of this writing, I'm getting 150/22 on my laptop while situated near the secondary node, which is more than acceptable. I'll look deeper into the settings and report back if there are problems.
- SSID management. Fairly negligible but worth mentioning like others have. The default configuration uses a single SSID for both 5 and 2.4 Ghz bands which I immediately turned off. I assume most folks would want the delineation of the two like me. The other knock here is that it will broadcast the alternate 5 Ghz channel used for wireless backhaul. I don't intend to ever use the wireless backhaul, but, unless I'm missing something, Asus seems to force it to be left on as a fallback in case the wired connection ever drops. I'm fine leaving it on as a fallback but I'll at least see if I can hide the SSID without causing problems with the network, since it should never be used by regular clients.
TBD:
- Long-term performance. Very satisfied at the moment but I'm sure most would agree that a huge percentage of the value is how these things hold up over time. I'll report back as needed.
- Advanced features. I haven't spent enough time with the router management software to really understand the pros and cons here quite yet.
- IOT connection stability. Saw some reviews that dinged connection drops for connected devices. No issues to report yet. I used the same SSID and passwords as before. Everything connected seamlessly and appears to be working. I'll keep an eye on this as well.
- Wireless backhaul. I have not tested wireless backhaul and I don't really intend to. In fact, I don't really see the utility of using wireless backhaul if you can avoid it. For the XT8, it relies on an alternate channel on the 5Ghz band. This is obviously going to be slower than ethernet from the jump but the 5Ghz band is much more "fragile" and can quickly become very limited by physical distance and obstructions between the two nodes, even if the actual channel is dedicated strictly for backhaul instead of regular traffic.
Misc. Notes:
Physical setup:
- Cable connection from the street comes into the basement, which is where the modem and the main router are situated.
- The house is fully wired via ethernet. A 10-port gigabit switch also sits in the basement with the modem and router, which feeds the wall ports in various rooms throughout the home.
- Only a handful of the wall ports are actually used consistently. One for the entertainment center, one for a PC and one for an AP on the second floor of the home.
- Various connected and personal devices throughout the house. Smart speakers, smart TVs, Nest thermostats, a camera, dog collar, wireless printer. Personal devices include cellphones, laptops, and tablets.
Previous hardware:
- Netgear Nighthawk 6700 running DD-WRT, located in basement. Older model but the reputation precedes itself. Worked fairly well on stock firmware for a little while. Decided to switch to DD-WRT after cord-cutting and increased bandwidth needs for remote work and more IOT devices. DD-WRT improved things for a little while. I toyed with various setups but ultimately wanted the router to feed all connectivity in the house, so it remained in the basement.
- Ubiquiti AP on 2nd floor for better coverage. The house is a recent reno but is originally ~200 years old. Whether the older construction materials of the innards of the house or just physical distance of having the router in the basement, it was difficult to get solid coverage throughout even with relatively modest square footage. The single AP worked well for a little while but UI/UX for Ubiquiti products is clunky at best and annoyingly difficult to configure. Performance degraded slowly over time and required lots of hand-holding just to remain stable. It also seemed impossible to get a true "mesh"-like network without having to purchase a second AP and completely turning off wifi on the main router. This didn't seem appealing given the dissatisfaction with the Ubiquiti ecosystem as a whole.
Current hardware:
- Main AX6600 router in basement, replacing the Netgear 6700. Modem feeds the WAN port, single LAN port feeds the main switch for ethernet wall ports.
- Secondary AX6600 on 2nd floor as secondary AP Mesh Node, replacing Ubiquiti AP. Strictly uses ethernet backhaul via wall port
They all set up reasonably quickly and easily, starting with the one in the two-pack which is clearly marked on the front as the one to start with. Then I added the 1-pack white XT9. I'm not using ethernet backhaul, depending instead on 5G wifi for the backhaul. My internet connection is not that great, so I am not able to really test the 2.5Gbps WAN or LAN aggregation features. My clients are a handful of PCs (variously connected via wifi, wired directly, or wired through a switch), a handful of android mobile devices, smartTVs, and a dozen or more IoTs [thermostate, smart bulbs, etc]).
WiFi coverage is pretty good, and the system is fairly powerful in terms of features, although the documentation is not that great. It tells you what you can set, but rarely explains why you would want to make one selection over another.
I like that you can admin it via a web-browser, which is one reason I did not go with other brands which require a phone app. That being said there are some features which are only available in the app, and others which are only available in the webUI. For example:
In the app, you can set some interesting "parental" controls such as ad blocking, malicious content blocking, etc. The way to do this in the webUI is not very clear or perhaps not even possible.
In the WebUI, you can "Manage" the different nodes of the mesh and do things like set the USB port for different purposes. As an example, on one node, I have a USB Drive serving uPnP media service. On another node, a different USB HDD is serving files via Samba and (LAN-restricted) FTP.
Some features don't seem to work such as the ability to make the WPS button control the LED. And some of my devices (Smart Bulbs especially) don't seem to bind to the nearest mesh node, instead binding to the farthest one, which surprises me. Another thing that baffles me: 2 of the Cat5e-connected devices on my second node show "yellow" in the app (with vague description and confusing "Things to check"). One is a smartTV and the other is a connect AV-Receiver, both purchased this year. The one wired device showing green is a 10 year old Laptop.
One thing I really don't like is that you cannot NAME the different nodes for where they are located. Yes, you can label them (as I've done) for Office, Living Room, and Master Bedroom, but when you see them in a list they all say "ZenWiFi XT9".
Overall, this is a powerful system, more powerful than the single-node netgear WiFi router I've been using for years. I'm glad I upgraded!
Top reviews from other countries
Singapore (and Hong Kong) flats have such poor connection. The Singtel router isn't great, to put it positively. It dropped Wifi in my old flat a lot. Besides, it hardly reached my bedroom.
I had borrowed an Asus EC330-G5u AC 1900 Dual Band router from a friend, but that didn't reach my bedroom properly. I ended up using two wireless networks, using the Lan cables installed in the flat, and switching between both networks manually.
Tried the Rapture too..but for that price, the Mesh gives more flexibility if I need to move again to a different flat/layout.
Mesh was very easy to set up, gives priority to my wired PS5, which is nice. Also wired the TV for Netflix..just because I could.
Very happy with the purchase.
Like the other SG guy said.. it comes with US plugs..which slide out of the sockets easily. So, get 2 good adapters..
Good luck with it!
Reviewed in Singapore on September 1, 2022
Singapore (and Hong Kong) flats have such poor connection. The Singtel router isn't great, to put it positively. It dropped Wifi in my old flat a lot. Besides, it hardly reached my bedroom.
I had borrowed an Asus EC330-G5u AC 1900 Dual Band router from a friend, but that didn't reach my bedroom properly. I ended up using two wireless networks, using the Lan cables installed in the flat, and switching between both networks manually.
Tried the Rapture too..but for that price, the Mesh gives more flexibility if I need to move again to a different flat/layout.
Mesh was very easy to set up, gives priority to my wired PS5, which is nice. Also wired the TV for Netflix..just because I could.
Very happy with the purchase.
Like the other SG guy said.. it comes with US plugs..which slide out of the sockets easily. So, get 2 good adapters..
Good luck with it!