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63 Reviews
ASUS AC2900 RT86U
I've been using this new router for about 3 weeks now and Its definitely one of the best I've purchased. I've tried Netgear, I was a fan of their products for too long and Tp- Link etc... with my Spectrum AKA-(Time Warner Cable) Company...
It has a ton more features, takes a little time to customize settings but its so worth it! I got 1 GB speed instantly when directly connected via ethernet cable...
Im not a techy or anything like that but I am somewhat tech savvy and I learn more as I go... Internet that doesn't constantly drop or disconnect... I previously had enough with those issues...
Its very user friendly and I'm happy that I finally decided to switch it up. Built in Security, AIMesh, Parental Controls, Gaming excelleration. Etc.... I tried another Asus product earlier in the year and Its been good since.... I have on average 10 to 15 smart devices, 2-3 gaming devices/ consoles and so on connecting daily and lagging has been non-existant since upgrading.... Im planning to get an extender or another AImesh unit to use for the other side of the house.... not sure when or if needed anymore but we'll see how it goes... will update if anything changes!!! I am happy with my purchase and I would highly recommend!Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: cowpatty24
Used device complication
Since the device had been used previously, the instructions included (a quick setup page) were inadequate so did not help with my initial setup. The device required it be reset to factory settings. I had to go online to find the manual and user forum to find the sequence of buttons required to reset and clear the memory. From there the quick setup instructions included worked.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: mobilepc_phones
Works great with AI Mesh
Works very well, but make sure to schedule automatic reboots. Asus firmware has a long standing issue of losing access to the WebUI randomly. reboots are the only thing that seem to bring it back.
I set this up with an AC68U as an AI mesh node to improve coverage in a 2400 sq ft. home and it has performed well with 4 active users. This router is a great value for this and other features advanced users will appreciate.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: sy2306
Love This Router!!!!
Let me start off by saying I spent a lot of time researching routers, reading reviews and deciding just how much router I really needed. Through my research this router appeared to be on many top 10 lists. Finally I decided to give it a shot since I didn’t want to break the bank on some of the higher end routers. Wow!! I love this router! Very easy setup and the range is excellent. My house is a little over 2400sqft and there’s no dead zones with this Asus. My router is positioned on my desk in the front of my house. I can finally use the 5ghz band in the back of the house without drop outs from lost of connection. I couldn’t say the same about my previous Belkin 802.11n router. I have a 200mbps internet plan from Spectrum. I ran a speed test on my iPhone 7 in the back of my back yard and still pulled 90-100mbps. My Xbox One X, which is in the back of my house, always seems to pull the full 200mbps and most devices pull at least 170 inside the house. I’ve ran 4K content on Netflix on 3 different Firesticks and streamed music on my iPhone with no delay. The USB 3.0 port works like a charm. I have a hard drive I yanked out of a MacBook Pro 2007 version back when I upgraded the hard drive years ago. I threw a $3 case on it and turned it into an external HD. I still use the hard drive as a backup drive for my Macs. I have videos on the hard drive I’d like to view on my Samsung SUHD TV. Before this router I couldn’t do it. The tv wouldn’t recognize the drive because of the Mac partition format when I plugged it directly into the USB port on the tv and using the USB port on my Belkin or Arris TG1672G (provided by Spectrum) didn’t work either. The tv wouldn’t see the drive from either router. Now with this Asus, not only does the tv see the drive wirelessly when the drive is plugged into the USB port on the Asus, but it streams with no delay and lets me pan through videos with very little delay (about one second). I haven’t spent any time tweaking the settings yet but after 2 weeks I’m extremely satisfied with the performance of this router for the price. As for looks, aesthetically I think it looks nice black and red. It’s a little big and can only stand up so it’s not wall mountable but that doesn’t bother me. It’s no taller or wider than the Arris TG1672G provided to me by Spectrum to serve as my modem/router combo. Hope this helps!Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: refurbished | Sold by: newegg
Great coverage, great speeds
I've tried a few different mesh systems to try and get better coverage in my house, but they all had shortcomings. I decided to try this router from Asus to see what it could do. WOW! This thing has as good or better overall coverage than any mesh system I've tried, with only one router, not multiple nodes, and the speed is way beyond the Apple Airport Extreme I've been using for a few years, it's not even close.
Asus routers are known for their reliability and ease of use, and this is no exception. The included AiProtection that is backed by TrendMicro is a welcome feature for my IoT items in my house.
I would recommend this router to anyone, and I have worked in I.T. for a number of years, and have tried a number of different routers. This one is the real deal! It's a little expensive upfront, but when you think about how much we do on the internet these days, and how long these usually last, it's a worthwhile investment in my book.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: newegg
Great router
The online features are great , a numerous amount of ways to configure to optimal usage for gaming and general networking with devices
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: refurbished | Sold by: newegg
Works Great!
I had an Asus RT-AC68P prior which was a great router in itself. However, this Asus router (RT-AC86U) is a step up from that router. It has greater speed and increased range. I had issues with range in the far locations of my house (larger home). My prior Asus router solved much of that. But, this new router surpassed it in range and speed where I'm fully covered now. I'm very happy with the new router. Anyone who has a larger home and has problems with Internet wireless coverage, this router is a great option.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: theopenedbox
Love my ASUS AC2900 WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router (RT-AC86U).
All I can say is, why did I wait so long? This Asus router not only increased my computer speed, I can not connect my TV to WiFi down stairs for the first time...it's awesome!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: refurbished | Sold by: hitexstore
Best router for large houses.
This is my second Asus 2900 router.
I had the previous version of this router (RT-AC68) and I loved the user interface and functionality of the Asus routers.
With the 2900 aka RT-AC86, Asus refined and upgraded what was good about the AC68.
The 2900 can cover a good size (3000 sqft) home by itself but with the Aimesh system, you can cover much larger homes by connecting multiple routers together into a seamless Wi-fi network.
Now with 2 Asus 2900 routers, I see a single network throughout the house and my devices roam between the access points and the 2.4/5Ghz bands automatically.
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: vanzhe
One of the best values for money in the home router market
Great feature set for the price. Works great as an AiMesh node!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: walliwalter
Faster, easier, better...
Rourter was easy to setup and configure. Updates were a breeze and once you get used to the UI, it's easier to navigate. I was able to replace the failing router in no time at all.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: heisenberg20