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ASUS
ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
133 positive 1 neutral 17 negative
Based on 151 Reddit mentions
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I don't think any mesh networks are reliable.
Pretty much Ethernet always > wireless. We've got an upstairs 'apartment' above our kitchen and garage which sees occasional use in a fairly big but not McMansion-sized house. The original router was reasonably centrally located (an ASUS, RT something, popular router, was probably wifi5) and did ok
...wegster in r/HomeNetworking
February 16, 2026 3:07 PM
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2nd / Guest Network for IoT devices, 2.4ghz only; stupid slow and unstable.
No worries, hope the info is helpful. 2.4ghz is a very slow band in my experience. I really don't use it unless I must (for IoT devices, smart switches, doorbell camera etc.) as they cannot use 5ghz. I have an ASUS XT8 mesh system (WiFi 6) and when I am in the same room as the router, with my mobile
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
February 16, 2026 4:58 PM
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Asus Zenwifi BD4 - just say no
I'm looking on Amazon.com and the price difference is $10 between the three pack of BD4 and BD5. Fyi. Yup I understand, the two ports is pretty disappointing. My ASUS XT8 set has 4 ports on each unit (1-2.5GB & 3-1GB). And that's an older WiFi 6 set. ASUS should have maintained the 4 port config. Co
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
December 3, 2025 7:21 AM
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