[Klarna] ASUS RT-AX86U Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $329 (after Waiver) Delivered @ Wireless 1 on Kogan

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Helmutson on 12/08/2021 - 17:09 kogan.com (1651 clicks)
Last edited 12/08/2021 - 17:29 by 2 other users

Just scored this through the Klarna Kogan deal.
$429 with free delivery -$100 off final payment brings it down to $329. Cheapest deal available at the moment I think.

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  dollarandcents on 12/08/2021 - 17:44

  Dammit wish I hadn't pulled the trigger on this during the last deal, cud've saved meself sum $$.

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    Brakus on 12/08/2021 - 19:14

    Same. Could have saved me more than $120

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  Ozvalue on 12/08/2021 - 17:52

  I grabbed the ASUS RT-AX88U for $336

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    ganjadeals on 12/08/2021 - 17:55

    I've been eyeing that one too. Whats the major difference between 86U and 88U?

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      Twix on 12/08/2021 - 17:59

      +2

      The main difference is the ports.

      RT-AX88U
      1.8 GHz quad-core processor.
      256 MB Flash / 1 GB RAM.
      Gigabit WAN port x 1.
      Gigabit LAN ports x 8.
      WPA3-Personal.
      Horizontal design.

      RT-AX86U
      1.8 GHz quad-core processor.
      256 MB Flash / 1 GB RAM.
      Gigabit WAN port x 1.
      2.5 Gig WAN/LAN port x 1.
      Gigabit LAN ports x 4.
      WPA3-Personal.
      Vertical design.
      WAN Aggregation.

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        ganjadeals on 12/08/2021 - 18:01

        +1

        Thanks heaps :)

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        dealmeister on 12/08/2021 - 18:04

        +1

        Does any of them allow having separate bands for 2.5Ghz and 5Ghz with dedicated SSID?

        I was also so much tempted to buy 86u but then 88u bit confused me.

        Thanks 🙏

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          Twix on 12/08/2021 - 18:05

          +1

          @dealmeister: That is possible on both models.

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          ganjadeals on 12/08/2021 - 18:19

          @dealmeister: Is 88u still available on Kogan? It said OOS when I had a look.

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            dealmeister on 12/08/2021 - 18:26

            @ganjadeals: You are right. I think there was stock available for the refurbished version of the 88u a few days ago. But now it’s all gone :(

            https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/teglobal-refurbished-asus-rt-ax…

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          ThatsCheap on 12/08/2021 - 19:25

          +3

          @dealmeister: People say it's only the ports difference between them, but that's just physically. The 86u performs better in both coverage distance and top-speeds, every review that's updated has found these results to be true. The 86u is the better router. And yes it has separate bands for 2.5Ghz & 5Ghz, it asks that during the setup. Make sure you check for firmware updates too if you purchase it.

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            Twix on 12/08/2021 - 23:12

            @ThatsCheap: RT-AX88U is still no slouch and is capable of around 920Mbps. For better Wi-Fi coverage there is Asus mesh called AiMesh.

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  fotski66 on 12/08/2021 - 18:51

  +1

  FYI - Just tried to buy with Klarna and didn't work for me
  Message "We're sorry, but Klarna is not available for this Order. Please try another payment method."

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    Helmutson on 12/08/2021 - 20:10

    You sure? I'm on the page now with another in my cart and it is allowing Klarna still.
    Double check it didn't default to the AC model when searching (did this to a few times).

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    skthen on 12/08/2021 - 20:18

    +1

    Can confirm, same thing happened to me. Went through chat and it has something to do amount, apparently there is a max limit. Rep couldn’t help the limit or even disclosing it.

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  Calcifer on 12/08/2021 - 20:27

  Does this work as a modem for a FTTN connection?

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    NotSureIfSerious on 12/08/2021 - 20:33

    +1

    It’s just a router you still need a seperate modem

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  fotski66 on 12/08/2021 - 20:38

  Can confirm it is definitely the right model. Anyone been able to make this work?

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  dealmeister on 12/08/2021 - 21:30

  Looks like price is back to $571. Missed again :(

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  Helmutson on 12/08/2021 - 22:37

  Ozbargained!!

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  anthonyaaa on 19/08/2021 - 20:55

  +1

  AX86U vs AC86U is there any difference if u got a nbn 100mbps plan?
  Like will it actually do anything major? Im looking at both and unsure which one to buy.
  Personally I do some gaming, work and netflix. Probs 5-10 household devices max on it at any 1 time.
  Any advice will be appreciated