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ASUS RT-AC86U Wi-Fi AC 2900 Gigabit Router $199 + Delivery @ Scorptec

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ASUS RT-AC86U Wi-Fi AC 2900 Gigabit Router $199 + Delivery @ Scorptec
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chookpoo on 13/05/2021 - 21:04 scorptec.com.au (1158 clicks)
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Hi.. Great price.. Might be limited stock.. Enjoy.

ASUS RT-AC86U Router, Wireless AC2900, 4 Port Gigabit Switch, 1x Gigabit WAN Port, 1x USB 2.0 Port, 1x USB 3.0 Port

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  • wt860 on 13/05/2021 - 21:34
    -8

    Pretty good reviews on XIAOMI AX9000, hope I can get one at the same price

  • voo123 on 13/05/2021 - 23:13

    Great price! My router died at a timely moment. Bought 1 thank you :)

  • Ekoz on 13/05/2021 - 23:28

    How much better is it than one the broadband companies give?

    • BadGiraffe on 14/05/2021 - 00:06

      The firmware in Asus routers are great. Best out-of-the-box out there. Better control over your devices. Better management. You can see which device is using how much data.

      ISPs like Telstra give you routers you can't really mess around with. Very limited to what it can show you in terms of usage of devices around your home.

      • MasterScythe on 14/05/2021 - 00:25
        +2

        Telstra are the exception.

        For a long time they gave technicolor modem/routers.

        Install the stock firmware rather than the Telstra one, and it's an amazingly powerful device.

        Lots of NBN are also providing netcomm; which are shockingly configurable.

        Its really only optus and voda still handing out locked down meh devices.

        • MelbOffers on 14/05/2021 - 10:59

          How do I get hold of the stock firmware?

        • BadGiraffe on 14/05/2021 - 19:04

          I've got the Smart Modem Gen 2. Sitting in a box, but happy to mess around with it. Is that the one you have?

          • MasterScythe on 14/05/2021 - 19:47

            @BadGiraffe: Thats the one; if it says it's made by Technicolor a quick google will show you how to install an unlocked firmware.
            Ive been meaning to buy a few more of them before they get scarce

    • pogichinoy on 14/05/2021 - 01:10

      Much better than the junk TPG send out.

      Bridge this with the TPG modem and you’re golden.

      • BadGiraffe on 14/05/2021 - 19:08

        You may not even have to bridge it. On my Asus (not this model though), I put in my ISP email address and password, and I was in.

    • stephendt on 14/05/2021 - 08:55

      Depends on what model and what Wi-Fi hardware you're using. In terms of raw throughput, if you're using mid range Wi-Fi clients, you probably wouldn't notice much difference between this and Technicolour TG800VAC.

      If I were spending this sort of coin on hardware I'd be looking at something Wi-Fi 6 capable

  • Banj0 on 14/05/2021 - 00:01

    I got excited when I saw this as it looks so similar to the AX version that succeeded it. To get the AX for $199!!

    Still a nice router though.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/05/2021 - 06:54

    Says refurbished available at $199. So is it new?

    • chookpoo on 14/05/2021 - 07:21

      I didn't pick that up.. Your right.. Perhaps they are rufubished.. Still says 3 year warranty.. It's not clear..

    • Jabba the Hutt on 14/05/2021 - 10:21

      That's a separate item linked from the new one. Just happens to be the same price.

  • Homr on 14/05/2021 - 07:28

    this is not wifi6 correct?

  • [Deactivated] on 14/05/2021 - 07:33

    Just ordered a new one from Amazon with free delivery for $215.

    • chookpoo on 14/05/2021 - 07:52
      +1

      That's from scorptecs Amazon store.. Same shop.. Doesn't say anything about refurbished so they are likely new from scorptecs in both listings.

  • yoggit on 14/05/2021 - 11:51
    +1

    Best router I've ever owned. Might buy one as a spare…. Just in case.

    • johnyBgood on 14/05/2021 - 21:20

      Better to use it as Aimesh

  • lomie on 14/05/2021 - 14:58

    I'm trying to work out if getting 2 of these is a good way of distributing wifi in my longish house where NBN (HFC) is in the front room. Current router seems to be getting flaky and I have a Dlink (connected via ethernet) at the rear of the house with a different SSID. Is there a cheaper way to have the same SSID but just as good as this AC86U?

    https://www.asus.com/in/Networking-IoT-Servers/Whole-Home-Me…

  • hakz83 on 17/05/2021 - 13:57
    +1

    Thanks got it via their eBAY store using code:pappss $195 Delivered

    • stevem42 on 17/05/2021 - 21:14

      Just did the same. Cheers. Wouldn't have thought to look.

  • jazzilla on 17/05/2021 - 14:07

    Cheers. Was looking to replace our supplied Optus router and bought one :)

  • [Deactivated] on 17/05/2021 - 21:32

    Received mine today but soon realised that it needs a separate modem to work with NBN FTTN. Should I return it or get a modem? Can anyone recommend a decent modem pls?

    • chookpoo on 18/05/2021 - 07:08

      You can put your existing modem/router into bridge mode.. Or get a second hand telstra modem. /router off gumtree and put it in bridge mode.

      • [Deactivated] on 18/05/2021 - 07:29

        The existing one got struck by power spike during recent lightning. Which second hand telstra modem can be unlocked? Or should I get Asus 68u router which has a vdsl modem built in? Are they comparable in range and performance with 86U?

  • captainballbag on 18/05/2021 - 19:02

    Will this work with FTTC NBN? Thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 19/05/2021 - 09:23

    Thanks @chookpoo. Got a brand new Telstra Smart gen 2 modem with a cable box for $40 off Gumtree (not needed in my case as FTTN). Simple set up only put my NBN account details and works fine. Good reception in the second story house, I haven't checked reception outside in the yard yet. Also like the WiFi button on off switch for switching it off at night.

  • pe arl on 20/05/2021 - 17:54

    Says ending on 23 May but shows as $279 for me?

    • Turd on 21/05/2021 - 11:21

      Must have sold out all the cheap stock

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