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  • 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
  • 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
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Easy to install
4.2
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.2
Mobile App
3.9
4.2
4.2
4.3
3.8
4.1
WiFi signal
3.9
4.4
4.4
4.5
4.3
4.6
User interface
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4.1
4.1
4.5
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Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
number of ports
4
6
9
3
6
2
data transfer rate
6600 megabits per second
5400 megabits per second
5400 megabits per second
3000 megabits per second
10 gigabits per second
3000 megabits per second
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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 B, 802 11 G
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 AX
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A
frequency band class
tri band
tri band
tri band
dual band
quad band
dual band
lan port bandwidth
2.5 Gigabit
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit

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ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking
ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS AiMesh

ASUS AiMesh is the ultimate Wi-Fi solution that lets you enjoy a stable, seamless and secure wireless connection anywhere in your home. With powerful features, exceptional ease of use and no trade-offs between Wi-Fi range and maximum speed. AiMesh is an innovative feature that connects multiple compatible ASUS routers to create a whole-home Wi-Fi network. It's a flexible solution that enables you to mix ASUS router models, so when you upgrade your network, there's no need to replace you router.

ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

AX6600 Whole-Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System - Coverage up to 5,500 Sq. ft or 6+ rooms, 6.6 Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, life-time free network security and parental controls, 2.5G port

  • 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.
  • 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

Features

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

Whole-home Coverage

The ZenWiFi AX system comes with two ASUS AX6600 WiFi 6 routers that together cover up to 5500 sq. ft. or approximately six rooms. With their extended coverage, plus a tri-band design with configurable back-haul technology, you'll enjoy a super-fast, reliable and secure WiFi connection, whether you're in the living room or outside in the garden.

WiFi 6

ZenWiFi AX provides 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of 6600 Mbps, ZenWiFi AX is up to 2.2X faster than tri-band AC3000 (WiFi 5) routers

Works with any WiFi device

WiFi 6 is fully compatible with all generations of WiFi, so you can connect any device to ZenWiFi AX, no matter if it uses 802.11ac, 802.11n or other previous WiFi standards.

  • A: WiFi 6
  • B: 802.11ac
  • C: 802.11n

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

Flexible Network Naming

Uniquely, ZenWiFi AX lets you choose how you name your WiFi networks: a single name for everything, or separate names for each frequency band. The choice is yours!

Easier-than-ever Setup

3-step setup with the ASUS Router app:

  1. Turn on ZenWiFi AX
  2. Create a WiFi network name and an admin account
  3. Wait for 3 minutes, and you're done!

Make the Internet a Safer Place for Everyone

AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls is free for life. It gives you total peace of mind, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the mobile app.

  • Commercial Grade Security
  • Advanced Parental Controls

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

ASUS Zen Wifi AiMEsh Wifi 6 Black White router wireless networking

Commercial Grade Security

  • No Subscription Fee
  • Protection Against Attacks
  • Block Access to Malicious Websites
  • Infection Detection and Blocking

Smart Looks for Smart Homes

ZenWiFi AX works perfectly with smart-home services - including Alexa skills and IFTTT - and is available in black or white to suit your lifestyle.

AiMesh Technology

Even non-experts can quickly set up AiMesh technology, while more experienced users will appreciate the comprehensive, advanced networking features.

What's in the box

  • ZenWiFi AX White Mesh Router(2)
  • RJ-45 cable
  • Power adapter
  • Warranty card
  • Quick start guide
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    Product Description

    ZenWiFi AX (XT8) is a whole-home mesh WiFi system that combines extremely fast and stable wireless networking performance with simple configuration and elegant design with coverage up to 5 500 sq ft Featuring the latest WiFi 6 technology ZenWiFi AX takes mesh WiFi to a whole new level with dramatically improved coverage speed and stability.

    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    3,226 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup using the app. They mention that the router is super easy to set up and add nodes. They also appreciate the excellent coverage, saying that it provides good coverage and signal strength. Customers are also happy with quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the app, value, signal strength, stability, and performance.

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    398 customers mention313 positive85 negative

    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.

    "...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

    "...Pros:- Stupid-simple setup. The entire network with both devices was up and running within ~15 minutes of opening the box...." Read more

    "...2-pak setup was very easy and straight forward...." 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

    122 customers mention112 positive10 negative

    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

    76 customers mention60 positive16 negative

    Customers like the quality of the router. For example, they say it's an awesome mesh router and node, it'll work flawlessly, and it'd be even better in a larger house. Customers also say the app is good, but it could use better tutorials. They say the concept is good and the router is easy to setup and use for basic internet access.

    "...- 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

    "...I could not access or manage my routers. The app said to set the settings to enable remote operation, which I did...." Read more

    756 customers mention407 positive349 negative

    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

    "...The wifi range is excellent; the speed is excellent; and the app works very well setting the routers up...." 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

    499 customers mention200 positive299 negative

    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.

    "...Update: 3-8-2020 I'm finding that some of devices will not connect to the 5 G network when the system is in ax mode. Even if I'm but 5 ft. away...." 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

    "...hours later a camera/doorbell would disconnect from WiFi and refuse to reconnect. Even power cycling the device wouldn't fix it...." 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

    133 customers mention61 positive72 negative

    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

    "...Final negative point: The base station/router is rock solid, but the node/satellite would get partially disconnected every 1-2 weeks...." 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

    "...Pros- ASUS stability. Rock solid from the beginning, no dropouts or blank zones, anywhere...." Read more

    96 customers mention47 positive49 negative

    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.

    "Summary: Well-priced, WiFi-6 mesh system with tri-band WiFi..." 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

    "...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

    "...Too pricey," I told myself. And I was right about that...." Read more

    88 customers mention58 positive30 negative

    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

    Effortless setup, massive improvement
    5 Stars
    Effortless setup, massive improvement
    Night and day coming from a Ubiquiti AP in terms of setup and performance. I've only been using this setup for a day, so longer term performance is still TBD, but everything has been excellent so far. Worth noting that my use cases and infrastructure might be simpler than many folks but even then, some of the negative reviews are a bit baffling given my experience.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 configCons:- 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
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Effortless setup, massive improvement
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
    Night and day coming from a Ubiquiti AP in terms of setup and performance. I've only been using this setup for a day, so longer term performance is still TBD, but everything has been excellent so far. Worth noting that my use cases and infrastructure might be simpler than many folks but even then, some of the negative reviews are a bit baffling given my experience.

    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
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
    Style: AX7800 | Tri-Band | 1PKVerified Purchase
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    Yolotzin Hernandez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutamente increible!!! 1000% recomendado!
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    Mr. B Wayne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works in SG flats
    Reviewed in Singapore on September 1, 2022
    Bought it after watching Alex Teo do the ULTIMATE Wifi 6 Mesh Router video on YT.
    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!
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