ASUS
ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
Based on 155 Reddit mentions
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"Best" mesh router?
TL;DR: Get any mesh system for easy setup. ASUS sells easy to install systems that include all security features for free. For your home size and design (wired backhaul) I think the BT8 (aka ZenWiFi BE14000) would work well for you. It has 2.5GB ports and is tri-band (includes 6ghz) WiFi 7. If you d
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
May 2, 2026 2:56 PM
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WiFi help needed/returning decos
The ASUS XT8 mesh system has worked well for me. It's only WiFi 6 (still has lots of life left in it; WiFi 7 is still fairly new, not well established yet in my opinion) and I think WiFi 6 is a good value right now. It's on this list as best WiFi 6 mesh: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-wi-fi-me
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
April 10, 2026 4:54 AM
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Mesh til hus med to etager
Jeg bruger Asus xt8, godt har det nogle år på bagen, men det spiller bare i vores to etagers hus.
CCH_79 in r/dktechsupport
April 21, 2026 8:26 PM
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Cheap Router/mesh system for Apartment
u/crispysmoove I agree with u/TheImmortal_TK that ASUS would be a solid pick for you. BTW I have the slightly older ASUS XT8 mesh system and it works well in wireless backhaul, as it's tri-band WiFi 6 (2.4/5/5ghz bands). One of the 5ghz bands is dedicated to mesh traffic and the other 5ghz is just f
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
January 31, 2026 8:33 PM
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Home network upgrade - Ubiquiti setup or no?
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
...Jkayakj in r/HomeNetworking
September 17, 2025 12:54 AM
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Dream Router 7 or Asus BT8/BT10
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
...Mggn2510z in r/HomeNetworking
November 29, 2025 3:38 PM
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router or mesh
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
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
December 1, 2025 4:33 AM
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Looking for some answers, advice, suggestions/recommendations...
You’re welcome! Thanks for the link for the Portal router. So they’re WiFi 5 (AC); 9 WiFi antennas; 2.4ghz=3x3, 5ghz=4x4 (good multi stream support; most consumer routers are 2x2 on 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands); and mesh capability built-in. The quantity of antennas and multi steram support definitely con
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
October 10, 2025 3:19 PM
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Networking with concrete walls
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
...prakashanish in r/homelabindia
October 16, 2025 4:48 PM
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Dream Router 7 or Asus BT8/BT10
TL;DR: I recommend ASUS mesh for a quick and cost-effective setup. Avoid new ASUS hardware releases until the bugs are fixed in firmware. Ubiquiti is great if you wish to have a more customized layout where you can have complete control over VLANs, the hardware you buy, placement and type of access
...sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking
November 29, 2025 9:38 PM
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