ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

I used to be a big fan of Asus and recommended them all the time. I really like the scope of their software and everything they make available without having to pay a subscription. I lived with my father for several years in a very large home with a detached mother-in-law suite and we used 5 of the

I'm confident someone will suggest the best solution is not a router or mesh, but router + APs (access points) -- and I'd agree with them. To set that up you'd need to connect the APs via ethernet to the router. If that is possible, it will give you better and more reliable speeds throughout the hom

Excellent write-up u/WhenenRome. As an HD HomeRun owner myself I have a few comments based on my experience w/my HD HomeRun Flex 4K after 5+ months. First off, you can use it wirelessly if you connect it to a wireless mesh node that has ethernet jacks, or a WiFi extender with an ethernet jack. The H

I like the Asus ZenWifi line (I have Asus XT8 right now), as the security features are included for free. With TP Link, Eero and Netgear you must pay an ongoing subscription fee for the extra security features. People who are considering cost always see that TP Link is cheaper, and that's true if yo

I'm curious about their reliability too! I am hoping you buy one (or both) so I can find out. 😂 I'll share an anecdote. I have an ASUS XT8 mesh system (WiFi 6). It was released in about January of 2020. Been using since mid-2021. For the first 8-ish months I had periodic problems with the mesh node

OK. For best performance, you need to wire the mesh nodes together (wired backhaul - via ethernet). Or get a router and connect wired access points via ethernet. Is that a possibility? For WiFi 6 I'd recommend the ASUS XT9 mesh system. It's the slightly upgraded version of the system I have (XT8). T

FYI: I own an Asus XT8 mesh system. Despite this, I will try to remain objective and unbiased in my thoughts below. Regarding your question, can the Orbi 970 catch up to/match the network coverage advantages of a Unifi system? Orbi will generally provide more coverage (with their default mesh system

I'll go against the ubiquiti train and recommend option 1 unless you're looking to use the other things like cameras etc. The Asus systems, specifically the XT8 or the ET8 are stable, fast, and cover large areas. I have found the ubiquiti AP will not cover remotely the same space. Both of them shoul

I used Linksys for many years before switching to Asus mesh. Was never happy with Linksys. Completely happy with Asus ( 3+ years now ). Can't speak for other brands. When I find something that works, and works well, I stick with it. 4 x Asus ZenWifi XT8 AX6600.

700sqft on the same floor should be easy unless there is a lot of congestion. I have had Asus ZenWifi XT8 (1 modem + 2 nodes) for years (purchased right around launch). I barely faced disruptions in a two floor old building with thick walls. Try changing the location of nodes (increasing their heigh