Customers express satisfaction with the RT-AC86U router's impressive range and ease of setup. Many appreciate the strong signal and extensive coverage it provides throughout their homes. Positive feedback also highlights the user-friendly interface and the router's ability to support VPN connections. The router's ease of installation is another frequently praised aspect.
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Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome router
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this router for a node to accompany my other ASUS router, just like this one, for my son's room. He has his Xbox and smart TV hooked to it directly. It also fills a void that we had in our network. So now the whole house is completely covered, with no slow/dead spots. Definitely recommend this router!! I have owned a few ASUS routers, and in my opinion, they are the best. Easy setup and the app and user interface is very user friendly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Little Router!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had been previously using an all in one combo AC1900 Nighthawk modem/router. The wifi was pretty spotty upstairs in the house until I got this Asus wifi router. I chose it after much research and deliberation, based on price, performance and reviews (had to order, was not stocked locally). What a big difference! Using the old AC1900 strictly set as a modem, and dedicated router, I went from getting 10% of my paid speed over wifi on my phone to actual speed of my ISP! Proof is in the photo. As long as you are okay with it standing upright and looking funny, it is totally worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ASUS - RT-AC86U AC2900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
10/05/22-This is my first ASUS router. I wish that I had found them several years ago, because I love this router's range and speed. My signal strength stays at 100% since the setup on 09/21/22. Set up was easy for me. I followed the instructions on the quick start guide very closely and was finished with the setup within 30-45 minutes. I really love the interface of the mobile App. I can see current Wi-Fi traffic, internet speed, all settings, and can reboot the router from anywhere in the home. I've experienced a wireless reboot feature with AT&T's Smart Home Manager App, but my mother has never experienced that and I think that she's going to like it. When it comes to the speed, it is awesome. I didn't know that this is a gaming router and I think that this has something to do with the speed. I highly recommend this router and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great router with great features & super fast speeds
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best I’ve ever used
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My old router had 30 mbps and after I installed this my wireless speed was over 200 mbps. It handles many devices and I use it with my ring doorbell that’s outside my house. I can see my phone connected to it three blocks away.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
excellent
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got ATT fiber at my house and used the ATT router which is included with any fiber service. Now I have new life. this router is faster and stronger. It has embedded VPN client and you may use VPN_on_router.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had this router a few weeks and it was very easy to set up. Seems to have good range, as it covers my two story home with basement (2100 Sq ft) with ease. Works throughout my 1/4 acre yard as well. I would recommend this so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really like this unit so far
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Only had this a few days but so far so good. My old router was the Tmobile version of the ASUS AC68U and while it’s still going strong after 3 years of heavy use, it isn’t able to get firmware updates for some reason. I didn’t want to mess around with reflashing the Tmobile firmware to the stock ASUS version so I bought this newer unit instead. CR indicates that outdated firmware is a security risk and with all that’s going on these days with cyberattacks I didn’t want to take chances. Also the concept of free for life malware protection built into this router is appealing.
So as for performance - it seems to be a bit better than the old ASUS. Speeds don’t really seem to be much different (100 mbps) but I am not seeing those occasional lags I was seeing with the old unit where I’d get some occasional buffering. Most obvious in Webex meetings with video.
I am concerned about overall durability since I’ve read the reviews stating early failures of these units on the 2.4 band. Those seem to be mostly older reviews though. So I’ve got an AC Infinity fan on this unit to keep it cooler. It does get quite warm otherwise as did the old unit. I also upgraded to the latest firmware immediately and plugged the router into an APC backup with surge protection.
I am hoping this unit is at least as consistent over the long term as my old ASUS. I like the form factor of these units and the ASUS interface overall. If it fails, I hope it occurs within 2 weeks. Fingers crossed!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best router for my gaming. Lot of speed, good range of wifi and has WTFast so you can router your conecction to the servers (like a VPN) so it improves your latency. For me its a great deal for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Coverage, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent coverage
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent router! Very fast, wide coverage area, easy controls, lots of settings and good security features. Had one issue setting up the router but returned it and got an exchange and no problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Range
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Router
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The router performs well. It has a better range than my previous router. It was very easy to install. Has many features to customize operation. Glad I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great AIMESH extension
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this unit to add into the Asus AIMESH with another router. After troubleshooting and getting it properly setup in the AIMESH it has worked wonderfully to extend my 5ghz wireless across my house.
For AIMESH, this unit and the attaching unit will need to be on the latest firmware, so you may want to set this up as a normal router first, make all firmware updates, then reset it as a node for the AIMESH. The instructions are not very intuitive for getting the firmware updated and matching the host while starting the router as a node (I'm not sure that is actually possible at initial setup).
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ASUS for the AI Mesh Win!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After years of being unhappy with the routers provided by my ISP, I finally took the time to research and purchase a quality router I could customize to my needs. Thankfully, I began looking into ASUS and took a chance in buying the AC2917. By itself, it performed flawlessly, providing a consistent and reliable signal in a 2500 sq/ft home. Luckily, I came across an ASUS AX3000 router and paired the two using AI Mesh. If you are looking to break the chains of standard ISP provided routers and lackluster performance, take a chance and buy ASUS. You will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Using as VPN Router
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for solely a VPN router, mini switch and additional wifi if needed to put between my modem and eero router. So far this has been great and love the added layer of security since eero doesn't have a VPN to add on the router itself. I will update if I run into any issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome router that is fast and easy to set up.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is awesome. Exactly what I was looking for and easy to set up. I plugged in my Ethernet cable, connected my computer, and I was browsing in an instant. Multi channel with separate passwords for the gigabit and 500 Mb channels so you can keep your kid from taking all the bandwidth.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Range, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best router
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great router, very stable, very fast. Getting amazing range
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Coverage, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quick Router that can be used as an Access Point.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The ASUS Router is super quick and easy to setup. The device provides total coverage in a medium size house.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
ASUS Rules
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent power for the price.
Keeps all of our devices connected all of the time.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Router
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This router is fast and easy to setup with plenty of options depending on your preferences!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Purchase
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Needed a new router since we have expanded the number of devices in our home. Had a Netgear N600 WNDE3400 and did the research and chose this device. It was very easy to set up and the streaming TV has no issues. The stronger band is super and I would highly recommend. This was easiest router I have ever set up.