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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 54 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing router with great range and fast speeds

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router has been great, the app is very easy to use and monitor connected devices and I love that it gets me speeds faster than my ISP's listed maximum. It has range in the entire house and has decent expandability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Set up was a snap. Range and speed are great. Have the unit in place for a few weeks now without issues. Typically we have 6 Apple devices (phones, iPads) running along with a desktop and laptop at any given time without problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and reliable router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup, blazing fast, reliable with no dropouts. Passthrough speed same as incoming 200Mbps from Spectrum, so streaming is flawless. Router location near computers and AppleTV so no signal issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ASUS AC 2900 runs very fast all over our house

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well throughout our two story log home of ~2600 square feet. Had to use lap top to set up as I pads did not enable set up. EPB fiber optics work well with this router. 4 times faster than old one. Thanks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the next couple of years.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great router for gamers who don't want to shell out more money for the AX version. I personally don't have many AX devices that would benefit from the newer version, so this will work for now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very highly recommended. Was looking to get wifi extender for the house but this router fixed out o Promblems. We have a 2 story home and this router works perfectly. You will not need a wifi extender with this router.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vpn is easy to link

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to use VPNs now all my devices IPs are protected.linking the router to my VPN account was easy and effortless

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can run VPN clients!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the few routers that can be modified to run a VPN. Highly recommend so that your whole network can be protected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works better for gaming than router leased

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely a gaming router, upgrade from the router my internet company was leasing me and I couldn't even stay connected to call of duty online. Now I canenjoy my Xbox online

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely an UPGRADE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This really works well for my 3 story townhouse. I don't even need to add extenders. My extenders are now a waste!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good router

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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, signal strength very good throughout my apartment, 800 square feet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as expected. Easy setup. Works with open vpn which was a main requirement. Range is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router solved the streaming and speed issue that my other router was causing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Asus Router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded are old asus router. I'm impressed with the app. Great speed and reliability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, awesome coverage. Definitely a really good value purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Route

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    solid route, good design, easy to install, good desktop managment

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple and effective

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a very easy setup and the effective range is as expected. So far no problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to use for streaming and gaming. It works wonderfully and I've had absolutely no issues with it. It covers a massive area and pumps out a clean strong signal without fail and runs like a beast when I connect directly to it for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replaced my 7-year old ASUS (RT-AC1900P)

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it seems good. I've replaced my 7-year old ASUS (RT-AC1900P) but it tends to slow the connection. I'm not familiar with it yet maybe I'll get used to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Installing Router/adding components is easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to bring online. Does everything I need it to do. Adding components to network is a piece of cake!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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