ASUSZenWiFi XT9 AX7800 Tri-Band WiFi6 Mesh WiFiSystem (2Pack), 802.11ax, up to 5700 sq ft & 6+ Rooms, AiMesh, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Parental Controls, 2.5G WAN Port, UNII 4, White

Recommended by old guy who started networking computers in 1987. These are awesome, powerful, simple. Runs about 60 devices (including many home automations) on both bands at fast fast fast speeds connected to fiber. Two nodes replaced three older lynksys nodes in our 2,000 sq ft house. Auto load balancing and backhaul band is especially effective for is. We are completely satisfied. Strongly recommend.

So, I had a Netgear XR700 that managed to cover my whole home. The router is in the basement sadly not centered but at one end of the house. The house is about 6000 sq ft. Sadly that Netgear got all messed up and while I managed to get it running again with open source software it was never the same. Finally the wireless just wasn't working well at all. I replaced it with another Netgear that was supposed to be a direct replacement although it was much less expensive so I had doubts. Well, that one was terrible.So, after much debate and research I decided to try out the Asus XT9 AX7800 2 pack. I wish I had done it sooner.Let's start with setup. I'm an IT professional and normally I ignore all of the instructions and just turn routers on, login directly and set them up by hand. Well, this time I decided to read the instructions and follow them. I put the app on my phone and walked through the wizard. It couldn't have been easier. I had the network back up in less than 10 minutes. I had a few devices with static IP's and once i found the correct screen I got those setup as reservations. I duplicated my original WiFi SSID and password so 95% of my devices attached with no intervention or with a simple reboot.The main device is in the same location in the basement. The second device is one floor up and on the front of the house vs the back of the house. It is not hard wired as I don't have easy access to make that happen. I have full power everywhere in the house. I have not done any fancy testing for speeds but doing a simple speed test I am getting 800+MB anywhere I go with both phone and laptop.The only issue I have is one that most will not need to deal with. I have a game server in house that needs some port forwarding to function. I still haven't managed to get that working again. I have the exact same forwarding rules setup as I did on the old router but sadly, it just isn't working.This device is not inexpensive but I spent $400 on the last Netgear to get things working so I wasn't too put off by the price this time. I would highly recommend this device if you have a larger home.

I’ve been using this device for 2 years. While the main node works fine, the sub-node frequently disconnects and is extremely difficult to reconfigure. After having to factory reset the node more than 10 times, I’m writing this review. If you’re considering this device, I’d recommend avoiding it.

This system is a notch above the consumer norm for a home network system. Very powerful radio sections and robust set of controls that allow a lot of granularity for system setup and operation. The setup process was pretty smooth but I have this suggestion. Setup the router unit first and then add the node. This is a variation from the published process but trust me it will go smoother if you do it that way. The only negative that I can share is on connecting the units with a wired (ethernet) backhaul. The connection is quite straight forward but had issues with the guest WiFi's performing correctly when on wired backhaul. I found a post in a forum to connect the backhaul to the router LAN port 3 instead of ports 1 or 2. I did this and rebooted the system and now the guest WiFi's work perfectly. Go figure.One slight addendum: When operating with wired backhaul turn "Smart Connect" off in the wireless config section. Mesh still functions perfectly but this function seems to confuse things when on wired backhaul.

Review Asus ZENWiFi XT9This is a review of the 2 unit Mesh system: a router and a node. Asus has done an excellent job of making a very sophisticated system easy to use for the novice. But if you are not a WiFi expert you can get into trouble quick. Fortunately, I do have a good deal of knowledge about these things, but I am far from the “know-it-all” status.I consider Asus the Lexus of computers and WiFi systems. In my opinion it is premium quality equipment.If you are buying a product like this there are some things, you should know. The 5 GHz band, from 5.1 through 5.9 it is a wild and crazy world, it is not completely regulated and there are no real solid rules and regulations to live by. Each company making a mesh system has some flexibility on how they can implement their system in this very undefined area, the 5 GHz band. I selected this system because it seems to be the best WiFi 6 and complete Mesh system out there. I did not feel the WiFi 6e, 7, or 8 is ready for me, maybe 6 or more years down the road.Things you need to know:1. Model and serial numbers. The Model and serial numbers are on the outside of the box for the two pack – router and node. Those box numbers are used for warranty and registration.2. Use the Asus Router App on your phone to set it up, you can use the Web Gui later for regular maintenance and adjustments after your system is up and running.3. Intel WiFi Driver fact sheet “Advanced WiFi Helper Tip” – pay attention to it. It may be very important to you, so do not overlook it. There is no mention of it in the instructions or on the Asus web site, that I know of. I recommend using the Intel WiFi Driver check-up from the Intel download center even if your WiFi card is not listed. That automatic checking by Intel seems to work perfectly and it may improve your laptops.First Set-Up out of the box: This mesh system will establish a WiFi backhaul first. That is accomplished with the second 5-GHz Band, it has the 4x4 antenna and it is 100% rock solid and fast. If you can, I suggest you run it that way at least a couple of days before going to ethernet backhaul. I will venture to say most users will continue in that manner; after all it is an exceptionally strong WiFi backhaul, with only one caveat that I am aware of. As I understand it, the first 5-GHz Bank only has a 2x2 antenna (the caveat).I wanted the absolute maximum speed for all WiFi clients that needed it, so I went with Ethernet backhaul. Now WiFi clients that need the fastest speed, have it with the second 5-GHz band.There are way too many “pros” to list for this product, most of them you will see in the sales literature. Some biggies are: Trend Micro built in. 4 ethernet ports on router and node. USB ports on both units, back up media, or print servers, and many more. A GUI interface that is Top Drawer.Cons:No detailed and complete instruction manual, thus nothing is cataloged or indexed. The Asus web site only provides about half what you may search for. I get better results by doing an internet search, which will often take me to Asus for details on the product. It is odd that Asus does not provide that directly. However, the WEB Gui Links for specific support topics will usually answer about 80% of your questions in a detailed manner.It would be nice if both 5-GHz Bands had the 4x4 antenna. I think you can get that in their products that cost a lot more.DFS, this is part of the non-structured, partially regulated, and unregulated, mess of the 5-GHz world. It appears that Asus has done a very good job to work around the madness. So far, I have had only “one” occurrence when the second 5-GHz band went off-line. It could have been a radar (of any source), it could have been a neighbor next door, or it could have been a result of my “fine” tunning. As of now, it appears that the Asus “auto” mode of channel selection has found a way to bypass the radar issues, only time will tell if that is a true statement.I used a defined SSID for each of the three bands, that is I did not use “Smart Connect” after going to ethernet backhaul. This allowed me to “target” my three bands. For your heavy-duty WiFi Laptops using the 4x4 mode this could make a big difference in the speed. YMMV.I strongly recommend this product.