Today, we’ll discuss the convenient expansion of your home network using a router with AiMesh support. So, if you’re purchasing a new model, you can use it as the primary AiMesh router, while the routers you already have can be utilized as additional AiMesh nodes to extend wireless coverage.
All ASUS routers in this lineup support ASUS AiMesh technology, allowing you to create a seamless unified network.
Routers
RT-AX57 Go
The ability to expand the network will be a great plus when choosing a portable router, which is also ideal for travel and provides VPN connectivity to protect all network traffic, so the RT-AX57 Go is just what you need.
The main features of this model include simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 (up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band), one Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN and one Gigabit Ethernet port for LAN, one high-performance USB 3.0 port with support for Mobile Tethering technology, and Asuswrt firmware version 388. Check out our review for more details.
RT-AX58U V2
However, if the price-to-performance ratio is more important to you, then the RT-AX58U V2 is your ideal choice, as it falls into the mid-range price bracket and offers a substantial set of features.
The key features of this model include:
- Wi-Fi: Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX3000, with speeds up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.
- Wired connectivity: One Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN and four Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN.
- USB: One high-performance USB 3.0 port.
- Firmware: Asuswrt 388.
RT-AX82U V2
If there’s a need for a more powerful model geared towards gaming, the RT-AX82U V2 is worth considering. Its strong suit lies in its high-performance Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band.
The main features of this model include 2 radio modules for 2.4 GHz and 4 radio modules for 5 GHz (up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 4804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band), 1 Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN/LAN, and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN. Additionally, it offers 1 USB 3.0 port and the familiar Asuswrt 388 firmware.
Gaming routers
ASUS offers truly interesting models of gaming routers with an adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) system for determining priorities for online gaming, streaming 4K video, and other content.
TUF-AX4200
The TUF-AX4200 is one of the most affordable gaming router models from ASUS, but the performance it provides is truly impressive.
The main features of this model include simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX4200 (up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 3603 Mbps in the 5 GHz band), one Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN and four Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, one high-performance USB 3 port, and Asuswrt 388 firmware.
ROG Rapture GT6
If you need more than just a gaming router and require a ready-made mesh system to establish stable coverage over a large area, then you should consider purchasing the ROG Rapture GT6.
Here are the main features of this model: simultaneous tri-band Wi-Fi 6 AX10000, up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, up to 4804 Mbps in the first 5 GHz band, and up to 4804 Mbps in the second 5 GHz band, one 2.5G port for WAN and three Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, one high-performance USB 3 port, and Asuswrt ROG firmware with advanced features. Check out our review for more details.
RT-AX89X
If you need a router with 10 Gbps ports, an RJ-45 connector (10GBASE-T Multigigabit), as well as an SFP+ 10 Gbps port for connecting to an optical network provided by your ISP, then the RT-AX89X is the perfect choice for you.
Here we have simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX6000, up to 1148 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 4804 Mbps in the 5 GHz band, one Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN, eight Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, one 10GBASE-T port for WAN/LAN, one SFP+ 10 Gbps port for WAN/LAN, two USB 3.0 ports, and Asuswrt firmware version 388.
ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
If you’re planning to purchase the most functional gaming router from ASUS, then the GT-AXE16000 model is what you’re looking for (review here).
The main features of this model are:
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E, AXE16000 class. Speeds up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 4804 Mbps in each of the two 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.
- Wired connection: one 2.5G port for WAN, four Gigabit LAN ports, two 10G ports for WAN/LAN.
- USB: one USB 3.0 port and one USB 2.0 port.
- Firmware: Asuswrt ROG.
High-performance mesh systems
ASUS offers a variety of mesh system models to meet all your needs. To start with, it’s worth mentioning the ASUS ZenWiFi XD4 Plus – a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 class system. It features one port for WAN/LAN and another port for the local network.
Another recommended entry-level model is the ASUS ZenWiFi XD5, which features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with AX3000 class capabilities.
If you need a Wi-Fi Mesh system with simultaneous support for three bands and Wi-Fi 6, then the ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 is the perfect device for you (our review). This model features tri-band Wi-Fi 6 with AX7800 class capabilities (up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, up to 2402 Mbps in the first 5 GHz band, and up to 4804 Mbps in the second 5 GHz band). It has one 2.5G port for WAN/LAN and a total of three Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, as well as a high-performance USB 3.0 port. The ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 is the “big brother” of the XT8 and offers 160 MHz channel width in the 5 GHz band for wireless clients.
ExpertWiFi product line
The new ExpertWiFi lineup from ASUS will provide you with access to advanced features that will be useful for setting up a business network.
ExpertWiFi EBM68
The ExpertWiFi EBM68 mesh system is ideal for small and medium-sized offices, and all configurations will be synchronized between the router and AiMesh node.
As for the main specifications of this model, it boasts simultaneous tri-band Wi-Fi 6 AX7800 (up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, up to 2402 Mbps in the first 5 GHz band, and up to 4804 Mbps in the second 5 GHz band), one multi-gigabit 2.5G port for WAN, three Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, one USB 3.0 port, and ExpertWiFi Asuswrt with a new user interface.
ExpertWiFi EBR63
If you’re looking for a more affordable model with the same firmware capabilities for business, you may consider the EBR63 router.
The 6 AX3000’s simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi (up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band and up to 2402 Mbps in the 5GHz band), one Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN, three Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN, one USB 3.0 port, and Asuswrt ExpertWiFi firmware with a new user interface are laid out here. Our review is here.
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