ASUS - ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8)
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"Satisfied with it, works well in wireless or wired backhaul. ... Had used with wireless backhaul for about 3.5 yr before recently configuring MoCA (multimedia over coax; uses coaxial cables like ethernet) in the home. Now I use the XT8 system in a wired backhaul over MoCA."
"Satisfied with it, works well in wireless or wired backhaul. ... Had used with wireless backhaul for about 3.5 yr before recently configuring MoCA (multimedia over coax; uses coaxial cables like ethernet) in the home. Now I use the XT8 system in a wired backhaul over MoCA."
"I have the xt8 mesh system (2 nodes hardwired) . Haven't had to reset it besides updates in over 2 years after I set it up."
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"With ASUS you have control over a multitude of settings. Or just leave it on the defaults and if you ever wish to dive into the config, it will be ready and waiting for you."
"Another bonus with ASUS is you can use a mobile phone app *or* a web interface on a laptop/computer to manage the system. ... Many other mesh systems from TP-Link, Netgear, Eero only let you manage them with a mobile phone app. That is fine if you have basic needs but if you want to get more control over settings, often not an option."
"I use Asus routers in my Ai mesh network and it gives me complete control over everything and I've loved it."
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"I have a 2 ZenWiFi AX’s on each floor of my house. WiFi everywhere, including a bench at the back fence of the property kicks butt."
"Used a a tri-band mesh system (ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 - 2.4ghz, 5ghz [client] & 5ghz [mesh backhaul]) and my internet speeds were consistently right around 300mbps at both the router and the node. ... The XT8 gives me 100% of rated internet speed. Not certain if all tri-band mesh systems have such performance (I only have experience with this one), but the XT8 works very well in my environment."
"I have one router at the far end of the house on the 1at floor and the second router at the opposite end on the second floor. The signal extends to the yard and fully covers the house with Wi-Fi 6. House is close to 3k square feet."
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"Satisfied with it, works well in wireless or wired backhaul. ... Had used with wireless backhaul for about 3.5 yr before recently configuring MoCA (multimedia over coax; uses coaxial cables like ethernet) in the home. Now I use the XT8 system in a wired backhaul over MoCA."
"Satisfied with it, works well in wireless or wired backhaul. ... Had used with wireless backhaul for about 3.5 yr before recently configuring MoCA (multimedia over coax; uses coaxial cables like ethernet) in the home. Now I use the XT8 system in a wired backhaul over MoCA."
"I have the xt8 mesh system (2 nodes hardwired) . Haven't had to reset it besides updates in over 2 years after I set it up."
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"it comes with Trend Micro Ai security protection for free, for the life of the product"
"it comes with Trend Micro Ai security protection for free, for the life of the product"
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"The workaround was, of course, to schedule daily reboots. And then throw manual reboots on top of it."
"On the previous setup, devices would sometimes just drop off the network."
"Rarely had issues with the mesh, but perhaps once or twice a year (have been using for about 4 yrs) the mesh node downstairs would fall off net and I'd have to reboot it to re-establish the mesh connection."
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"The workaround was, of course, to schedule daily reboots. And then throw manual reboots on top of it."
"Rarely had issues with the mesh, but perhaps once or twice a year (have been using for about 4 yrs) the mesh node downstairs would fall off net and I'd have to reboot it to re-establish the mesh connection."
"Well sometimes i did face strange behavior so weekly morning reboot cant harm. Even twice a week is just fine, you forget about it anyways😄"
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"I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds."
"On the previous setup, devices would sometimes just drop off the network."
"I had noticed that behavior when long term testing the Asus XT8, certain versions of the firmware had issues with roaming clients."
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"I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds."
"Rarely had issues with the mesh, but perhaps once or twice a year (have been using for about 4 yrs) the mesh node downstairs would fall off net and I'd have to reboot it to re-establish the mesh connection."
"No great way to see why when the AP nodes won't show those nodes as existing in the first place."
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"There does seem to be a client limit at about 75-80 wifi devices whiche forced me to move iot devices to a separate wifi network."
I have the ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 and the software allows you to give 2 and 5 GHZ different passwords. This router is highly rated.
r/wifi • Recommended router that lets you create separate 2.4 and 5 bands ->Asus XT8s and XT9s are fantastic.
r/HomeKit • What Wi-fi 6 Router for home is the best value you've used? ->Use opn or pfsense, and use WiFi routers as AP. Much more reliable. - super cheap: Cudy. Cheap Chinese routers, can mesh, can repeat, a 3 box is around 100€. - ASUS. I’ve been using XT8 as mesh for a couple years, AP only. Pretty reliable. - unifi : currently planning to migrate everything on these. The « wall » série is discrete. All are very powerful. Needs a controller software tho.
r/HomeNetworking • Looking for a Reliable Wi-Fi 6 Router ->Use opn or pfsense, and use WiFi routers as AP. Much more reliable. - super cheap: Cudy. Cheap Chinese routers, can mesh, can repeat, a 3 box is around 100€. - ASUS. I’ve been using XT8 as mesh for a couple years, AP only. Pretty reliable. - unifi : currently planning to migrate everything on these. The « wall » série is discrete. All are very powerful. Needs a controller software tho.
r/HomeNetworking • Looking for a Reliable Wi-Fi 6 Router ->Asus has worked fine here.
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ->I have 1GB service and in my area they stopped using the NEST gear many months ago. For 900 sq ft you only need the router (Google 6E - rebranded from Actiontec). It’s not full of bells and whistles settings wise, but it is better than the ASUS router (XT8) it replaced.
r/googlefiber • Nest Wifi Pro replacement recommendation ->It’s definitely holding it back. Moving to a wifi6 setup or greater would be ideal. I swapped out our google wifi pucks for a dual asus xt8 setup and it’s night and day in throughput for us in the further locations. The problem with the google wifi was the lack of customization. I can map out the signal strengths and place the pucks correctly but not being able to pick the channels or assign devices to a specific puck really does limit your ability to manage the coverage the way you want it to be. You want to be able to force a band for the backhaul. Google was constantly swapping to 2.4ghz as a BH so that alone will gimp your 5ghz fronthaul to 2.4ghz like speeds. Having more control of your network topology is a must.
r/GoogleWiFi • Is my wifi 5 mesh bottlenecking my internet speed? ->Just need a more robust and customizable mesh system. Some wifi6 deco units have the ability to dedicate a backhaul band but its only if the firmware allows it and some deco hardware revisions have it and others dont. All have the option on their wifi7 mesh. Asus aimesh has it too. Honestly the cheapest and best thing you can do first is position your google pucks in optimal locations and see how that goes. Get a laptop and use something like netspot or use a phone and wifiman to map the signal strength so you can place your first satellite puck. Then after the first 2 pucks are going go ahead and do the same for the 3rd puck. You want the pucks spread out enough but also not too far that the 5ghz connection between them breaks or else itll default back to 2.4 on the mesh backhaul. Its a fine balance to find but it’s what you gotta do.
r/GoogleWiFi • Is my wifi 5 mesh bottlenecking my internet speed? ->In apartment living you'll run into the same issue I have which is an oversaturated wifi network. You could consider supplementing your wifi network with these coax Ethernet adapters so you don't lag while gaming. But IMO the Asus Zenwifi AX XT8 mesh wifi is probably one of the better options out there if you're looking for straight wifi. For me personally I have the Unifi Dream Machine which I crank up my wifi power to max and drown out my neighbor's but that's overkill for most people.
r/wireless • Best wifi router to buy in 2025? ->I have the xt8 mesh system (2 nodes hardwired) . Haven't had to reset it besides updates in over 2 years after I set it up. Prior to that I had their ac one that was good.. I do admit their wifi 7 device reviews leave a lot to be desired. But they seem better with firmware updates. I've read similar bad reviews about the dream 7. Many comments and posts about people returning them unhappy with it. I'd look up the 3rd party Asus merlin firmware. The devices that have merlin firmware typically are updated more frequently and more stable. Plus the merlin firmware itself is usually fantastic
r/HomeNetworking • Is Ubiquiti UniFi Dream 7 a solid router/AP to upgrade from Apple AirPort Extreme? ->I use a 2-pack Asus ZenWifi XT8 for this setup in wireless backhaul mode for a 2-story 20x65 sqft house.
r/HomeNetworking • Best router for a 1100 sqft home? ->My Asus XT8 does have separate bands. A number of their other systems do as well.
r/HomeNetworking • Any mesh routers that heve separate 2.4 and 5ghz ? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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