ASUS - ZenWiFi XD6
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"I have a tri-level home with 3 Eero units. ... I'm using wifi only to connect all three and have no gaps in coverage. ... I can walk anywhere on my property and have no less than 40 to 45% signal strength."
"The eero’s give me WiFi speeds of at least 1600 Mbps everywhere ... I also get great coverage outside and inside my 2700 square foot home."
"Eero Max 7 is one of the best mesh networks you'll get ... The eero Max 7 is the best-performing router we've tested. It's a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router that's incredibly fast and maintains gigabit speeds nearly 100 feet away. ... But if you want speed and stability, it's a good option."
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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."
"The coverage is amazing and the speed is good everywhere. ... Heck, as soon as I turn onto my street my phones switch to it and I'm the 4th house down."
"I have 30 devices connected, most dormant, but still hold 130mbps+ for each on a 500mb ISP. ... I stream all TV and WFH without issues."
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"TP-Link/Netgear software and features are worse than ASUS and far more basic/limited. ... Eero requires a subscription for stuff you get for free/default on ASUS, also MerlinWRT is a god send."
"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."
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"Great about Asus is the free parental controls (no subscription needed)."
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"No devices connect to any nodes, only the primary access point."
"the AX3000 is only 2x2 dual band and has no dedicated radio for meshing, so if you mesh wirelessly, you end up halving the 5GHz bandwidth."
"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."
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"I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds."
"I have some older tech that was the primary connection problem, but even newer ~4 year old tech was having trouble."
"the Ring Chime modules ... would disconnect randomly with the AX5400"
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"When I did add the third node I felt I was getting crazy interference."
"I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds."
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"the Ring Chime modules ... would disconnect randomly with the AX5400"
I've had zero problems with M1 for many years. Only went down once, and that was for scheduled maintenance in the middle of the night. Also, it's not just your internet plan that could be the cause of any issues. If your router isn't good enough, or is in a terrible position, or is overheating, or the bomb shelter is between your laptop and the router, you are gonna have issues no matter what plan you have. I have a standard 1Gbps plan but an Asus gaming router with ethernet cables going to the 3 heaviest users in the home – PS5, living TV and bedroom TV. I also set up a second router using Asus AImesh to provide wifi signal to one of the further corners of the house.
r/askSingapore • Recommendation for home broadband ->I've been using AiMesh since the beginning, and it was rocky at first, but now I'm currently quite happy with it. One solid main router and two APs outside. What unifi did you get to replace your setup and do you think it was worth the cost?
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ->Asus AiMesh - Yea TP-Link Deco - Yes TP-Link Easy Mesh - Not sure
r/HomeNetworking • Wifi mesh system ->I have the Asus AC56U and AX5400 I use for Spectrum. Great about Asus is the free parental controls (no subscription needed). Speeds are decent. We use it for COD/Rivals.
r/Spectrum • Best affordable gaming router? ->ASUS aimesh is the best option besides true ap based systems.
r/HomeNetworking • Best mesh WiFi system for a large house with dead zones and multiple floors? ->I've been using Asus Aimesh for years. 3 nodes and seamless switching when walking around. 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. Asus is great to start with but unifi likely my next system
r/wifi • I need the best wifi mesh system for whole-home coverage ->I use Asus routers in my Ai mesh network and it gives me complete control over everything and I've loved it. I use that coupled with family link from Google and I feel like I've done my job as a parent blocking as much bullshit as I can for my kids. But don't worry, their friends who's parents don't care about a single thing they consume will come along and ruin your hard work. Or your kids will be kids and find loop holes, which they always do. But you still tried.
r/HomeNetworking • Need a kids safe wifi router ->Asus AiMesh can be configured without an app and uses local credentials for management.
r/nbn • Recommendations for Wifi mesh routers that don't require an app or vendor account to configure ->Avoid tp-link and any other CCP networking equipment. Don't intentionally put stuff with backdoors in them just to save a few bucks. Unifi is great but it's expensive and you really should use it wired. If you're just looking for plug and play mesh Asus has good offerings. Their AI mesh system works well
r/HomeNetworking • WiFi 7 Recommendations: TP-Link vs. Unifi vs. Others? ->Hello! I have an asus zen WiFi mesh net with two of the three nodes set up. I have Ethernet over coax and have the downstairs node connected via Ethernet. I should (based on the range of these routers) have excellent coverage in the house. I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds. The nodes are very far apart. When I did add the third node I felt I was getting crazy interference. Any suggestions?
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