ZenWiFi XT9 AX7800 Tri-Band WiFi6 Mesh WiFiSystem (2Pack), 802.11ax, up to 5700 sq ft & 6+ Rooms, AiMesh, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Parental Controls, 2.5G WAN Port, UNII 4, White

This replaced an older Linksys router and extender, providing better coverage over all three floors and reaching outside to our Ring system. Coverage and performance is far better using the mesh routers even though the previous system was also WiFi6. Setup was a bit harder than anticipated, having to individually connect each router to a hardwired connection to update and bring the system online, rather than just bringing them close per the directions. After that it has worked well with a few (perhaps 2-3 in several months) dropouts/slowdowns requiring a reboot. Reboots are typically required after a FW update otherwise speed is degraded. After power outages (all too frequent) the system usually recovers cleanly. Signal strength is now consistent from upper floor office to the basement media room, and connection to the outside Ring devices is reliable (unlike the previous system). I now have four mesh routers rather than a main router, extender, media nodes (WAPs), and powerline nodes so the system is much simpler. The ASUS app is good, allowing me to monitor, set conditions, update, check connections, and verify speed and QoS.

I bought both the XT9 2-pack in Black and XT9 single-pack in white for a total of 3 node AIMesh network. They all set up reasonably quickly and easily, starting with the one in the two-pack which is clearly marked on the front as the one to start with. Then I added the 1-pack white XT9. I'm not using ethernet backhaul, depending instead on 5G wifi for the backhaul. My internet connection is not that great, so I am not able to really test the 2.5Gbps WAN or LAN aggregation features. My clients are a handful of PCs (variously connected via wifi, wired directly, or wired through a switch), a handful of android mobile devices, smartTVs, and a dozen or more IoTs [thermostate, smart bulbs, etc]). WiFi coverage is pretty good, and the system is fairly powerful in terms of features, although the documentation is not that great. It tells you what you can set, but rarely explains why you would want to make one selection over another. I like that you can admin it via a web-browser, which is one reason I did not go with other brands which require a phone app. That being said there are some features which are only available in the app, and others which are only available in the webUI. For example: In the app, you can set some interesting "parental" controls such as ad blocking, malicious content blocking, etc. The way to do this in the webUI is not very clear or perhaps not even possible. In the WebUI, you can "Manage" the different nodes of the mesh and do things like set the USB port for different purposes. As an example, on one node, I have a USB Drive serving uPnP media service. On another node, a different USB HDD is serving files via Samba and (LAN-restricted) FTP. Some features don't seem to work such as the ability to make the WPS button control the LED. And some of my devices (Smart Bulbs especially) don't seem to bind to the nearest mesh node, instead binding to the farthest one, which surprises me. Another thing that baffles me: 2 of the Cat5e-connected devices on my second node show "yellow" in the app (with vague description and confusing "Things to check"). One is a smartTV and the other is a connect AV-Receiver, both purchased this year. The one wired device showing green is a 10 year old Laptop. One thing I really don't like is that you cannot NAME the different nodes for where they are located. Yes, you can label them (as I've done) for Office, Living Room, and Master Bedroom, but when you see them in a list they all say "ZenWiFi XT9". Overall, this is a powerful system, more powerful than the single-node netgear WiFi router I've been using for years. I'm glad I upgraded!

I strongly do not recommend this product. I purchased the ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 expecting a high-end, security-focused mesh router. Instead, I encountered serious firmware, stability, and security failures that ultimately made the device unreliable and, at times, impossible to administer securely. Key issues in my experience: • Loss of secure (HTTPS) administrative access, including complete lockouts when HTTPS-only mode was enabled • Repeated management interface failures (ports 80/443 disabled, unstable fallback access) • Credential instability requiring repeated resets • Persistent Wi-Fi instability across devices • Inability to reliably factory-reset or recover the router once problems began A security router that cannot be securely administered is not fit for its ordinary purpose. What makes this especially concerning is that these problems appear to be latent firmware defects. They did not present themselves until the router was opened, configured, and firmware-updated — which means they cannot be detected without actually using the product. Return policy problem In my case, the product was not even opened until it was needed, only to discover these defects. Yet both ASUS and Amazon relied on a very short return window to deny a refund. Importantly, the product page did not clearly disclose any limited return period at the time of purchase. Even Amazon’s own assistant later confirmed that no specific return-policy section was displayed directly on the product page. Consumers should not be penalized for discovering serious defects only after a device is opened and configured — especially for networking equipment that may sit unused until deployment. ASUS support experience ASUS technical support acknowledged abnormal firmware behavior and potential backend issues, but ultimately offered repair-only RMA after the return window expired. That is not an adequate response for a product with recurring security-critical failures. This experience raises serious questions about ASUS’s willingness to stand behind its products in a reasonable, professional way. Recommendation Based on my experience, I would avoid this product and approach ASUS networking gear with caution. If you want a safer alternative, I recommend looking at **Netgear products such as the Nighthawk line. In my experience, Netgear routers have been far more stable, easier to recover if something goes wrong, and backed by more reasonable support and return practices. For a device that sits at the center of your home network and handles sensitive traffic, reliability, recoverability, and vendor integrity matter. Unfortunately, this product fell short on all three. (Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any company mentioned here.)

Unit looks fine and arrived ahead of time. Came with a USA plug, which isn't stated anywhere. Only 3 stars as I've now got to buy a USA to UK adaptor.

No es tan fácil de instalar directamente con la pc o laptop, me funciono mejor con uno solo conectado y usándolo como mesh, que usando los 2 como mesh, ya qué cuento con un router principal. El segundo, cuando lo instalaba, no distribuian bien el trabajo. Preferiría usar uno solo o tal vez los 2 pero 1 como router y el otro, como mesh.

La señal del repetidor no conectado vía ethernet es mala y eso solo cuando logra establecer una conexión. Para el precio que pagas deberías de recibir mejor calidad de producto, mejor regreso a Deco.

Arrived with a non-uk plug. Useless.