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product_id: 330234335
title: "ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home WiFi 6E Tri-band Mesh (ET8 2PK), Coverage up to 5,500 sq.ft & 6+rooms, 6600Mbps, 2.5G Port, AiMesh, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Parental Control, Easy Setup, Instant Guard"
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# 5500 sq.ft coverage, 6+ rooms seamless 6600 Mbps blazing tri-band WiFi 6E Lifetime AiProtection Pro security ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home WiFi 6E Tri-band Mesh (ET8 2PK), Coverage up to 5,500 sq.ft & 6+rooms, 6600Mbps, 2.5G Port, AiMesh, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Parental Control, Easy Setup, Instant Guard

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** ¥60592
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## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your home network to warp speed and total security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS ZenWiFi Whole-Home WiFi 6E Tri-band Mesh (ET8 2PK), Coverage up to 5,500 sq.ft & 6+rooms, 6600Mbps, 2.5G Port, AiMesh, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Parental Control, Easy Setup, Instant Guard by asus
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Whole-Home Coverage:** Blanket your home with seamless WiFi across 5500 sq.ft and 6+ rooms—no dead zones, no compromises.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** 6 GHz band ensures interference-free backhaul for ultra-stable connections between nodes.
- • **Next-Gen Tri-Band Speed:** Experience ultra-fast WiFi 6E with up to 6600 Mbps for lag-free streaming and gaming.
- • **Effortless Control & Setup:** Intuitive app-based setup with parental controls and Instant Guard VPN for secure remote access.
- • **Security That Never Sleeps:** Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro keeps your network and family safe 24/7.

## Overview

The ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 is a premium WiFi 6E tri-band mesh system delivering up to 6600 Mbps speeds and coverage for over 5500 sq.ft across 6+ rooms. Featuring a dedicated 6 GHz band for stable node backhaul, it offers lifetime commercial-grade security with AiProtection Pro and advanced parental controls. Designed for easy app setup and remote secure access via Instant Guard, it’s built to future-proof your home network with cutting-edge performance and protection.

## Description

ZenWiFi ET8 is a whole-home mesh WiFi 6E system that combines extremely fast and stable wireless networking performance with simple configuration and elegant design with coverage up to 5,500 sq. ft. Featuring the latest WiFi 6E technology, ZenWiFi ET8 takes mesh WiFi to a whole new level with dramatically improved coverage, speed and stability. Disclaimer: Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.

Review: Works great with some issues - Update: 3-28-2020. Still having issues with the primary router always connecting with the 5 g network, particularly when it is in the ax mode. Supposedly this system is backward compatible with other adapters but by switching it off the ax mode and then back on a few minutes later then it seems work ok. Shouldn't have to do this Asus. Try to fix it, I can't be the only one who has this issue. Devices generally will connect to the node without any issues. Update: 3-8-2020 I'm finding that some of devices will not connect to the 5 G network when the system is in ax mode. Even if I'm but 5 ft. away. Switch the ax mode off and it will connect both the 2.4 and 5 networks. Go figure. Occasionally I have to switch the ax mode back on to get some other device to connect properly. I often take the device into another room some 15ft or more away and it will connect with the 5G without any issues.??? Update: 3-2-2020 My Blue Cave node was inconsistent on wifi but excellent with the ethernet so I tried a RT-AC68A as a node and it works great. Both the ethernet and the wifi provide excellent speeds in the basement some 25 feet away. I don't plan on sending it back since I'm very happy with it so far. Have had to make a few adjustments here and there because not all digital devices are "equal". If you don't mind paying up for a system it is pretty hard to beat for setup and performance. One thing to add: when I set up the node I used an ethernet cable from the main router lan to the AC68A wan. For some reason it would not locate it wirelessly. Update: 2-24-2020 Went into the wireless in the menu and enabled WIFI Agile Multiband for both the 2.4 and 5g networks. (I disabled the smart connect right out of the box.) It will ask you to change the Protected management Frames also. Did so not knowing what the outcome might be but these changes seemed to help with the issue of the mesh switching between the nodes and the primary router. Also, my phones would not hook up to the primary router sitting 5 ft. away but since the afore mentioned changes that issue is gone and the speeds have been excellent. I added a star to my orignal review since the system is working much better. I sure as hell would like a manual to look at rather than just a quick setup document. If someone out there has some ideas or additional adjustments that can be made I'm all ears. FIRST REVIEW: This is an early impression of my experience so far. 2-pak setup was very easy and straight forward. Had to reset once but couldn't find the reset button until I looked on the very bottom of the router. By the way the wps button is there also. I'm paying for 200 mgb and will get 200 to 260 with my desktop 7 ft away. My motorola z3 play generally gets 140 to 170 depending on where I am. I was getting 160 to 200 in the basement 25 ft. away on a desktop. The all those scores are on wifi. I setup an additional Blue Cave node in the basement (which was another story) and connected to two different desktops with ethernet cables. At times they are ripping along at 230 to 260 or may drop off to 80 to 90 for no apparent reason. I disconnected the cables reconnected and the speeds went up again???? (This issue has vanished after making the above mentioned changes). The app will sometimes show the blue cave is offline yet it is working. I have some similar questions as a few others have had about bothersome issues that have arisen. Will address these later. I finally disabled the ax mode for 2.4 and 5g and it seemed to put some of these issues to rest for awhile. I have had ASUS routers for years and love them along with the menu. These two have me considering going back to my older routers because they were more reliable. I'm not a computer guru but I can handle most of the basic computer issues and projects. We don't buy the hardware to continually reboot, reconnect, and try work arounds to make the systems work. Update: 9-22-2020 Additional thoughts on the zenwifi routers. I've found that I need to keep it in the non-AX mode so all of my cameras, wall plugs, etc will remain connected all of the time. ALSO, THE RESET AND WPS BUTTONS ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ROUTER. Nothing in the instructions that I could see regarding their location so if you are looking for them check the bottom. The wifi range is excellent; the speed is excellent; and the app works very well setting the routers up. I'm paying for 200mbs but I get 260+ download with wifi in the same room and 200+ downstairs in the basement. One additional point: Since the recent updates adding my Blue Cave router to the mesh was much easier than when I first started using the zenwifi XT8 mesh system.
Review: MAJOR ISSUES (May 2024 update) after 1.5 years of owning both AX and MX (mini) 5 node setup - XT8 purchased: September 17, 2022 (1 item) - 2 units AX Mini purchased: May 22, 2023 (1 item) - 3 units 3,800 sq ft Main modem and router - 2nd floor Main office - basement (beneath 1st floor) Distance: 30 ft between XT8, 10-15 ft between AX Mini's When I first bought the XT8 AX6600 pair, they worked great for the first year. Strong signal, very minimal downtime, good asus interface on both browser and via app. After the first year, started having connection issues. After the first year, there was a small increase in occasional bottle necking, but I attributed it to the possibility of the XT8's and the MX (mini versions) having wifi overlapping. Still would work for weeks, even months, between any noticeable issues. After updating them at the start of May 2024, though, v. 3.0.0.4.388_24621-g9054e31 for the XT8 and v. 3.0.0.4.386_49599-g8352df7 for the AX Mini's, the performance of both units SEVERELY went downhill. The update was security related. Everyday, every hour - sometimes between 4-5 hour spans, but still every day, all nodes would disconnect from the mesh (from each other) and then try to reconnect themselves. Downtime is about 5-10 seconds, but when it happens, it's VERY noticeable, annoying, and f**king stupid. I'd either be working from home, on a call, browsing, streaming, or playing games - especially when in a competitive game - and disconnects would happen randomly at any point in the day and night. If I pay for something that's $300, plus the $200 cost of the mini's, I expect them to last AT LEAST 3 YEARS, preferably 5 years, before any major issues or any need to upgrade. My opinion of ASUS routers and (at least) these routers has gone down the drain and I do not and WOULD NOT recommend them to anyone at this point, despite them being WiFi 6 and fairly powerful routers. ASUS Ai-Mesh is nice... when it works. I tried running the XT8's solo and the AX Mini's solo - same connection issues. Also confirmed that it's not a modem problem, as I ran tests for a couple days via hard-line only from the modem, having it act as the router; no connection issues, couldn't see any problems like with the routers. My daily traffic is about 30 GB. Pic related to when disconnect starts to happen. When it does, it's either you restart and reconnect the whole system, or you wait it out until the issue resolves itself - whatever it is. I've tried: - resetting the whole network from default - swapping main routers between both XT8 and AX Mini - run with AND without Adaptive QoS (prioritization of apps on network) - run with AND without backhauling Same result, still happens. I blame the May 2024 update - these blow now.

## Features

- Next-Gen WiFi Standard – Wi-Fi 6E tri-band mesh WiFi system boosts speeds up to 6600 Mbps, with coverage up to 5500 square feet.Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz). DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current..Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current.
- Ultra-Stable Connection – New 6 GHz band ensures stable backhaul connection between nodes as no legacy device interference
- Maximum Capacity – New 6 GHz frequency band with wider channels and higher capacity delivers higher performance, lower latency, and less interference.
- More Privacy, Anywhere – Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via ZenWiFi ET8 from anywhere in the world
- Commercial-Grade Network Security – Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, with WPA3 and advanced Parental Controls to protect your home.Maximum Firewall keyword filter : Max 64 rules
- Legal Disclaimer: Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0979Q7F69 |
| Antenna Location | Security |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,015 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #28 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | ZenWiFi ET8(2) |
| Color | WHITE |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | Vera |
| Coverage | 5,500 sq. ft. (6+ rooms) |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 4,112 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6600 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.3"L x 2.95"W x 6.36"H |
| Item Type Name | Networking router |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 6600 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | ET8 (W-2-PK) |
| Model Number | ET8 (W-2-PK) |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | ASUSWRT |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Beamforming, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control, WPS |
| Security Protocol | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Special Feature | Beamforming, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control, WPS |
| UPC | 195553097895 |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 2 years warranty |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Color:** WHITE
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Tri-Band
- **Included Components:** ZenWiFi ET8(2)
- **Model Name:** ET8 (W-2-PK)
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Security
- **Special Feature:** Beamforming, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control, WPS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to purchase two, two packs and use one of the devices as the router and other three as satellites?**
A: Yes, each device is the same hardware. One you configure as the router, and the additional units as nodes (satellites).

**Q: How many satélites are supported?**
A: Based on what I’ve read I have seen 6 to 9 nodes including the primary node.  However, it seems ASUS recommends no more than 5 including the primary without degrading throughput.  

Note that the XT8 allows for Ethernet backhaul.  This is where you connect a satellite node back to the primary using an Ethernet cable.  Doing so avoids using any Wi-Fi radio traffic for the backhaul.  So better performance.  Hope this helps.

**Q: can i use asus rog rapture wifi 6e (gt-axe16000) as main router with asus zenwifi whole-home tri-band mesh wifi 6e system (et8 2pk) wired backhaul ?**
A: Although I have not set up this exact set up. I believe they are comparable and use the same app to control and monitor. As long as they are wired. I do not believe they will connect wirelessly.

**Q: can you name your ssid with space between two words on this device?**
A: Although I don’t use them my understanding is that special characters are allowed in ssid’s.  That includes spaces and capital letters versus lower case letters.  So, in short, yes you should be able to use spaces.  Also, you can just try it out and see if it works.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with some issues
*by M***N on February 22, 2020*

Update: 3-28-2020. Still having issues with the primary router always connecting with the 5 g network, particularly when it is in the ax mode. Supposedly this system is backward compatible with other adapters but by switching it off the ax mode and then back on a few minutes later then it seems work ok. Shouldn't have to do this Asus. Try to fix it, I can't be the only one who has this issue. Devices generally will connect to the node without any issues. Update: 3-8-2020 I'm finding that some of devices will not connect to the 5 G network when the system is in ax mode. Even if I'm but 5 ft. away. Switch the ax mode off and it will connect both the 2.4 and 5 networks. Go figure. Occasionally I have to switch the ax mode back on to get some other device to connect properly. I often take the device into another room some 15ft or more away and it will connect with the 5G without any issues.??? Update: 3-2-2020 My Blue Cave node was inconsistent on wifi but excellent with the ethernet so I tried a RT-AC68A as a node and it works great. Both the ethernet and the wifi provide excellent speeds in the basement some 25 feet away. I don't plan on sending it back since I'm very happy with it so far. Have had to make a few adjustments here and there because not all digital devices are "equal". If you don't mind paying up for a system it is pretty hard to beat for setup and performance. One thing to add: when I set up the node I used an ethernet cable from the main router lan to the AC68A wan. For some reason it would not locate it wirelessly. Update: 2-24-2020 Went into the wireless in the menu and enabled WIFI Agile Multiband for both the 2.4 and 5g networks. (I disabled the smart connect right out of the box.) It will ask you to change the Protected management Frames also. Did so not knowing what the outcome might be but these changes seemed to help with the issue of the mesh switching between the nodes and the primary router. Also, my phones would not hook up to the primary router sitting 5 ft. away but since the afore mentioned changes that issue is gone and the speeds have been excellent. I added a star to my orignal review since the system is working much better. I sure as hell would like a manual to look at rather than just a quick setup document. If someone out there has some ideas or additional adjustments that can be made I'm all ears. FIRST REVIEW: This is an early impression of my experience so far. 2-pak setup was very easy and straight forward. Had to reset once but couldn't find the reset button until I looked on the very bottom of the router. By the way the wps button is there also. I'm paying for 200 mgb and will get 200 to 260 with my desktop 7 ft away. My motorola z3 play generally gets 140 to 170 depending on where I am. I was getting 160 to 200 in the basement 25 ft. away on a desktop. The all those scores are on wifi. I setup an additional Blue Cave node in the basement (which was another story) and connected to two different desktops with ethernet cables. At times they are ripping along at 230 to 260 or may drop off to 80 to 90 for no apparent reason. I disconnected the cables reconnected and the speeds went up again???? (This issue has vanished after making the above mentioned changes). The app will sometimes show the blue cave is offline yet it is working. I have some similar questions as a few others have had about bothersome issues that have arisen. Will address these later. I finally disabled the ax mode for 2.4 and 5g and it seemed to put some of these issues to rest for awhile. I have had ASUS routers for years and love them along with the menu. These two have me considering going back to my older routers because they were more reliable. I'm not a computer guru but I can handle most of the basic computer issues and projects. We don't buy the hardware to continually reboot, reconnect, and try work arounds to make the systems work. Update: 9-22-2020 Additional thoughts on the zenwifi routers. I've found that I need to keep it in the non-AX mode so all of my cameras, wall plugs, etc will remain connected all of the time. ALSO, THE RESET AND WPS BUTTONS ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ROUTER. Nothing in the instructions that I could see regarding their location so if you are looking for them check the bottom. The wifi range is excellent; the speed is excellent; and the app works very well setting the routers up. I'm paying for 200mbs but I get 260+ download with wifi in the same room and 200+ downstairs in the basement. One additional point: Since the recent updates adding my Blue Cave router to the mesh was much easier than when I first started using the zenwifi XT8 mesh system.

### ⭐ MAJOR ISSUES (May 2024 update) after 1.5 years of owning both AX and MX (mini) 5 node setup
*by M***K on June 5, 2024*

XT8 purchased: September 17, 2022 (1 item) - 2 units AX Mini purchased: May 22, 2023 (1 item) - 3 units 3,800 sq ft Main modem and router - 2nd floor Main office - basement (beneath 1st floor) Distance: 30 ft between XT8, 10-15 ft between AX Mini's When I first bought the XT8 AX6600 pair, they worked great for the first year. Strong signal, very minimal downtime, good asus interface on both browser and via app. After the first year, started having connection issues. After the first year, there was a small increase in occasional bottle necking, but I attributed it to the possibility of the XT8's and the MX (mini versions) having wifi overlapping. Still would work for weeks, even months, between any noticeable issues. After updating them at the start of May 2024, though, v. 3.0.0.4.388_24621-g9054e31 for the XT8 and v. 3.0.0.4.386_49599-g8352df7 for the AX Mini's, the performance of both units SEVERELY went downhill. The update was security related. Everyday, every hour - sometimes between 4-5 hour spans, but still every day, all nodes would disconnect from the mesh (from each other) and then try to reconnect themselves. Downtime is about 5-10 seconds, but when it happens, it's VERY noticeable, annoying, and f**king stupid. I'd either be working from home, on a call, browsing, streaming, or playing games - especially when in a competitive game - and disconnects would happen randomly at any point in the day and night. If I pay for something that's $300, plus the $200 cost of the mini's, I expect them to last AT LEAST 3 YEARS, preferably 5 years, before any major issues or any need to upgrade. My opinion of ASUS routers and (at least) these routers has gone down the drain and I do not and WOULD NOT recommend them to anyone at this point, despite them being WiFi 6 and fairly powerful routers. ASUS Ai-Mesh is nice... when it works. I tried running the XT8's solo and the AX Mini's solo - same connection issues. Also confirmed that it's not a modem problem, as I ran tests for a couple days via hard-line only from the modem, having it act as the router; no connection issues, couldn't see any problems like with the routers. My daily traffic is about 30 GB. Pic related to when disconnect starts to happen. When it does, it's either you restart and reconnect the whole system, or you wait it out until the issue resolves itself - whatever it is. I've tried: - resetting the whole network from default - swapping main routers between both XT8 and AX Mini - run with AND without Adaptive QoS (prioritization of apps on network) - run with AND without backhauling Same result, still happens. I blame the May 2024 update - these blow now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effortless setup, massive improvement
*by S***Y on April 10, 2023*

Night and day coming from a Ubiquiti AP in terms of setup and performance. I've only been using this setup for a day, so longer term performance is still TBD, but everything has been excellent so far. Worth noting that my use cases and infrastructure might be simpler than many folks but even then, some of the negative reviews are a bit baffling given my experience. Pros: - Stupid-simple setup. The entire network with both devices was up and running within ~15 minutes of opening the box. I'm probably more technically inclined than others, but a child could figure this out. As simple as connecting the router to your modem, turning it on, and then walking through the in-app setup. The mesh node was about as plug-and-play as it gets, at least when using ethernet backhaul. It was recognized and configured almost immediately as a secondary node in the network. - Mobile app. Used for initial setup and management. Could probably be done through the web-ui but I don't really see a reason to do that on initial setup. Save time and just download/use the app. - Web UI. The router management web UI is more robust and a bit easier to navigate than the mobile app. Will likely use this going forward for more detailed configuration and monitoring. - Performance. Both speed and coverage are incredible. I pay for 1000/20 and consistently got ~930/~25 with the speed test in the Asus app. 5Ghz WiFi speed tests (fast dot com) on newer devices averaged ~750/~25. 2.4Ghz varied but was consistently fast and reliable. Full signal on various devices throughout the house and outside on both bands. - Wired backhaul. Worth mentioning specifically because I saw some reviews that complained about this not working very well or at all when a switch was in between the two units. It worked immediately and works well for me. There's also multiple physical connections between the node, the wall and the switch itself and there still aren't any problems. if you run into problems, its probably worth double-checking your cabling (CAT 5E+), hardware (switch compatibility/1G+ ports), and Asus config Cons: - Asus UI/UX. Very minor issues just getting used to and understanding how to navigate the UI both on the mobile app and on the web. It seems simple enough now though after poking around. Not worth docking the rating. - 2.4 Ghz. Noticed in some instances where the speeds were sporadically low on 2.4 Ghz, but I generally don't use that and it isn't consistent enough to dock a star. Most of the connected devices on the network default to or have to use the 2.4 band, so it could just be some basic congestion. As of this writing, I'm getting 150/22 on my laptop while situated near the secondary node, which is more than acceptable. I'll look deeper into the settings and report back if there are problems. - SSID management. Fairly negligible but worth mentioning like others have. The default configuration uses a single SSID for both 5 and 2.4 Ghz bands which I immediately turned off. I assume most folks would want the delineation of the two like me. The other knock here is that it will broadcast the alternate 5 Ghz channel used for wireless backhaul. I don't intend to ever use the wireless backhaul, but, unless I'm missing something, Asus seems to force it to be left on as a fallback in case the wired connection ever drops. I'm fine leaving it on as a fallback but I'll at least see if I can hide the SSID without causing problems with the network, since it should never be used by regular clients. TBD: - Long-term performance. Very satisfied at the moment but I'm sure most would agree that a huge percentage of the value is how these things hold up over time. I'll report back as needed. - Advanced features. I haven't spent enough time with the router management software to really understand the pros and cons here quite yet. - IOT connection stability. Saw some reviews that dinged connection drops for connected devices. No issues to report yet. I used the same SSID and passwords as before. Everything connected seamlessly and appears to be working. I'll keep an eye on this as well. - Wireless backhaul. I have not tested wireless backhaul and I don't really intend to. In fact, I don't really see the utility of using wireless backhaul if you can avoid it. For the XT8, it relies on an alternate channel on the 5Ghz band. This is obviously going to be slower than ethernet from the jump but the 5Ghz band is much more "fragile" and can quickly become very limited by physical distance and obstructions between the two nodes, even if the actual channel is dedicated strictly for backhaul instead of regular traffic. Misc. Notes: Physical setup: - Cable connection from the street comes into the basement, which is where the modem and the main router are situated. - The house is fully wired via ethernet. A 10-port gigabit switch also sits in the basement with the modem and router, which feeds the wall ports in various rooms throughout the home. - Only a handful of the wall ports are actually used consistently. One for the entertainment center, one for a PC and one for an AP on the second floor of the home. - Various connected and personal devices throughout the house. Smart speakers, smart TVs, Nest thermostats, a camera, dog collar, wireless printer. Personal devices include cellphones, laptops, and tablets. Previous hardware: - Netgear Nighthawk 6700 running DD-WRT, located in basement. Older model but the reputation precedes itself. Worked fairly well on stock firmware for a little while. Decided to switch to DD-WRT after cord-cutting and increased bandwidth needs for remote work and more IOT devices. DD-WRT improved things for a little while. I toyed with various setups but ultimately wanted the router to feed all connectivity in the house, so it remained in the basement. - Ubiquiti AP on 2nd floor for better coverage. The house is a recent reno but is originally ~200 years old. Whether the older construction materials of the innards of the house or just physical distance of having the router in the basement, it was difficult to get solid coverage throughout even with relatively modest square footage. The single AP worked well for a little while but UI/UX for Ubiquiti products is clunky at best and annoyingly difficult to configure. Performance degraded slowly over time and required lots of hand-holding just to remain stable. It also seemed impossible to get a true "mesh"-like network without having to purchase a second AP and completely turning off wifi on the main router. This didn't seem appealing given the dissatisfaction with the Ubiquiti ecosystem as a whole. Current hardware: - Main AX6600 router in basement, replacing the Netgear 6700. Modem feeds the WAN port, single LAN port feeds the main switch for ethernet wall ports. - Secondary AX6600 on 2nd floor as secondary AP Mesh Node, replacing Ubiquiti AP. Strictly uses ethernet backhaul via wall port

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