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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gaming Router w/ AiMesh

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99 when you 'clip' the $20 coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

Newegg has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99 when you apply ERECUA935 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels
  • WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps
  • Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and WiFi 6
  • AiMesh Compatible

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Amazon has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99 when you 'clip' the $20 coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

Newegg has ASUS RT-AX86U Pro WiFi 6 AX5700 Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router w/ AiMesh on sale for $199.99 when you apply ERECUA935 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Raki for finding this deal.

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Product Details:
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels
  • WiFi speeds up to 5700 Mbps
  • Aggregated 2 Gbps WAN connections, wired 2.5 Gbps port and WiFi 6
  • AiMesh Compatible

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PoppinPenelli
Highly recommended as this is the pro model with the faster CPU (2Ghz vs 1.8Ghz). Same CPU as the larger 8 antennae spider looking one. This is on the top end for this size. After this model you'd have to get the upside-down spider looking ones.

I suggest getting a USB fan to blow on the back because of the "global boiling". It's what I use one of the USB ports for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lis...us_routers
Le-SerKale
I waited years for 6e units to come out and become affordable. In 2021, my router died, I end up buying this ax86u because there wasnt much 6e choices out there. It 6 was still pricy at that time, 250-275. Wifi7 may be out next year but it'll prob start over $500 like when 6/6e units shows up and waiting for it to become affordable, then wait for compatible wifi cards to appear. you may keep waiting forever.
GetSales
obligatory "wifi 7 is coming next year, i'd wait unless you really need a new router" comment

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Highly recommended as this is the pro model with the faster CPU (2Ghz vs 1.8Ghz). Same CPU as the larger 8 antennae spider looking one. This is on the top end for this size. After this model you'd have to get the upside-down spider looking ones.

I suggest getting a USB fan to blow on the back because of the "global boiling". It's what I use one of the USB ports for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lis...us_routers
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Meowmixes98
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This is a supreme deal. I can't think of a better router at full price and you are getting a discount here. Take it and laugh.
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Le-SerKale
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I have the fan on the non pro one. I used the one with dual fan, its not available on amazon anymore but last time I looked, a lot of people makes it.. I use one to blow in and the other side to suck out.. maybe im doing it wrong.. lol

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNY4GFM
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geezeefosheezee
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Best router I've ever had. Merlin firmware with qos and VPN director is rock solid.
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EfficientFeather178
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Been looking to mesh up for some additional range, this should go well with my older AX86U
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cobelali
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I like my non pro version, except for the fact that they don't allow you to disable ap isolation on the guest network despite that option being listed in the config. This means devices connected to the guest network cannot see each other. Merlin doesn't do it either. My previous routers did not have this limitation. I just want two networks, isolated from each other, but I want the devices on the secondary network to work the same
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Quote from Le-SerKale :
I have the fan on the non pro one. I used the one with dual fan, its not available on amazon anymore but last time I looked, a lot of people makes it.. I use one to blow in and the other side to suck out.. maybe im doing it wrong.. lol

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PNY4GFM
Do you find your unit runs hot? I have the non pro as well and seeing your post makes me think I should put one on mine.

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Any ideas on maximum device limit?
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Quote from SonicTron :
Any ideas on maximum device limit?
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I have the RT-AX88U would this be a good router to MESH with it?
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Quote from Tumpster :
Do you find your unit runs hot? I have the non pro as well and seeing your post makes me think I should put one on mine.
I was thinking the same, I have gone through 2 units in 3 years (both fortunately Asus RMA's due to 2 year warranties). Both had a 2.4 ghz wifi failure, maybe its the heat killing it but I doubt it as its sitting in a pretty ventilated area and it never gets over 70F ambient. IMO drawing out more power using USB on the same router may actually make it hot Smilie.
Last edited by oldmonk July 30, 2023 at 09:19 AM.
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Quote from PoppinPenelli :
Highly recommended as this is the pro model with the faster CPU (2Ghz vs 1.8Ghz). Same CPU as the larger 8 antennae spider looking one. This is on the top end for this size. After this model you'd have to get the upside-down spider looking ones.

I suggest getting a USB fan to blow on the back because of the "global boiling". It's what I use one of the USB ports for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lis...us_routers
Thanks for the tip. Which fan do you use?
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dabargainhunter
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would this work with a NetGear Nighthawk M5100 5G device? We generally run it on the 5 GHz band, not the 2.4 GHz frequency.
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dealmashuguna
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worth upgrading from a RT-AC68U ?

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meet395
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Will BestBuy price match this?


EDIT: They will not lol
Last edited by meet395 July 30, 2023 at 10:12 AM.

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