ASUS - ZenWiFi XT9
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Last updated: Dec 28, 2025 Scoring
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"So much so that I bought 2 other BE550s to put them in a hardwired easymesh setup."
"it's almost as simple as plug and Play. You get the main router set up. Then, you plug the new router into the main one with an ethernet cord and program it(it actually programs itself with an app). After that, you disconnect the cord and move it where you want. Rinse and repeat with other routers."
"I also have two other routers configured via easy mesh to extend to basement and another area of the home. ... I used other TP-link models and worked effortlessly. ... I have tow easy mesh decices as well and wire as many as possible but use the TP link matter switches as well and no issues"
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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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"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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"overall they are rock solid ... I get 500mbps (that’s my plan max speed) download via WiFi everywhere in my house"
"I just bought 3 ASUS wifi 6 routers and the AImesh is actually perfectly fine. ... 600 megs in my living room via mesh"
"I have personally used the et8, xt9 and the be98 pro. They have all been fantastic."
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"overall they are rock solid ... I get 500mbps (that’s my plan max speed) download via WiFi everywhere in my house"
"Covers everything, no dead zones"
"I have a big house with a lot of small rooms and I get a consistent 500-plus mbps everywhere."
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"I bought an asus xt9 thinking it would take care of the issue, realized I’m still getting shit speeds for my 1gbps plan"
"I did a trial 1gbps service from my hfc ISP and found the router could only manage 800mbps."
"I have noticed however my devices sometimes get confused which node it should connect to, resulting in sub par speeds."
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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."
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 ->Asus XT8s and XT9s are fantastic.
r/HomeKit • What Wi-fi 6 Router for home is the best value you've used? ->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 ->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? ->I bought an asus xt9 thinking it would take care of the issue, realized I’m still getting shit speeds for my 1gbps plan, that’s when I realized that spectrum fiber being relatively new in my area they don’t have the proper infra yet. Not only that they have the monopoly as well. So everyone is using a shared bandwidth that they aren’t able to handle properly, maybe over time they’ll develop better infra and it will be reflected in the speed, just to confirm you should run a speed test in the middle of the night when no one uses the internet:
r/Spectrum • I got the spectrum Wifi 7 ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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