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ZenWiFi AC (CT8)

ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8)

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Overall

#127 in

Mesh Wifi Systems

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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: May 15, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconed_courtenay
6 months ago

I use ASUS routers configured with AiMesh using Ethernet for backhaul; absolutely rock solid and all the configuration I need. They're a hodge-podge of devices that I've either upgraded over the years, or picked up from FleaBay. My main router is an RT-AX88U Pro, with Ethernet connections to a pair of ZenWifi AC's, and a wireless connection to an RT-AC86U. The ZenWifi units were purchased for £50 second-hand, and the RT-AC86U was repurposed when I got the RT-AX88U Pro. Whatever route you go, if you can possibly run Ethernet to the mesh nodes, do it.

Reddit Iconskyfishgoo
11 months ago

my asus tri-band does really well. i get hardwired speeds on 5G using the dedicated 6G backhaul but the 6G band does not penetrate well, so it's important to not put too much distance or material between the main router and the mesh units

Reddit Iconbizengineer
7 months ago

Yeah I like the ASUS approach as well. Mine just works, and it is so easy to add another node anytime I want since their stuff is all interoperable with the AiMesh setup.

Reddit IconCitizenDik
7 months ago

Eero (Amazon), tp link Deco, and Asus ZenWifi are all well-reviewed and perform well. If you've got to go mesh, look for a tri-band system with a dedicated backhaul channel (Eero, Deco, and ZenWifi all have models). Eero and Deco are a little more "plug and play". ZenWifi is also easy to set up, and some models give a few more config options/control than Eero or deco. The tricky part is that you don't know how well mesh will perform until you set it up in your place. Two nodes might be enough, but you might need three (or four). A 6 ghz backhaul channel might work, but, if the walls and floors in your place cause a lot of interference, you might see better perf with a 5 ghz backhaul. So buy from a place you can return it, maybe start with three nodes, test how coverage and speeds look, go from there. All three have 2.5 Gbps ports. 3 gig is a *lot* of bandwidth for a residential setup. Unless you're regularly downloading gigantic files (video, game updates), you probably won't exceed ~300-500 Mbps, and WiFi will de facto limit the perf on any device to ~200-600 Mbps. For most homes, 200 Mbps is plenty. If the 3 gig price isn't much different than ~300 Mbps (if you're in the US, it's hard to find service under ~300 Mbps), go for it, but if you're paying a premium for 3 gig, you can save some coin and you almost certainly won't notice a difference in performance. If you're in Europe, you rule!, fiber away because you're prob only paying like €40 for 3 gig.

Reddit IconDazzling_Kangaroo_69
5 months ago

bro mesh wifi system le better rahega na. tplink deco or asus zenwifi dono budget options hai around 3-5k range mein. extender vs mesh setup always mesh > extender ![gif](giphy|j5iIjX5RP8GVzT1FqQ)

Reddit IconDistinctHoliday9146
6 months ago

For a villa that size the easiest fix is to ditch the idea of separate access points with different names and go for a proper mesh WiFi system, since it gives you one network name across the whole house and your devices switch between units smoothly without you noticing; you just connect the main mesh unit to your Etisalat router and place one or two more units around the villa, usually one downstairs in a central area and one upstairs, and systems like TP Link Deco, Google Nest WiFi, or Asus ZenWiFi work well in UAE homes even with thicker walls, so you’ll get stable coverage in all rooms without rewiring or dealing with multiple SSIDs.

Reddit IconGh0st3d
9 months ago

I have had nothing but problems with 2 generations of this mesh system. No devices connect to any nodes, only the primary access point. One of my nodes constantly disconnects from the main access point despite being 40 ft away with 2 walls between. It's driving me insane.

Reddit IconGrannyBandit
7 months ago

I installed 3 of these at my parent's lake place. We had one room opposite of the router that would not get any signal because it was a renovated screen porch (exterior wall and door to get into the room). I essentially made a path from just outside the room with the router, to the room with the signal issues. Every repeater had a minimally restricted line of sight to the next. Worked amazing. At my house I have an Asus ZenWifi Mesh system that I set up as a wired backhaul to the main router. That's the best option, but my house was already wired for ethernet so it made sense and was easy to do.

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