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ASUS ZenWiFi XD6S Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System 2-Pack, White $349 Delivered + Bonus $50 Cashback for Select ASUS Router Owner @ Amazon AU

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Amazon.AU has a big price drop on XD6S 2-Pack.

Features

  • Whole-home Coverage
  • Smart & Flexible Backhaul Configuration
  • WiFi 6 True 8K Streaming
  • More Privacy, Anywhere
  • Space-saving Wall-mount
  • AiMesh Technology

You are eligible for the $50 cashback promotion with purchase the router, as long as you already purchased or own one of the participating routers in table 1.

Table1
ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 ZenWiFi XD6 RT-AX57
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 PRO ZenWiFi XD6S RT-AX56U
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 ZenWiFi XP4 RT-AX55
ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 ZenWiFi XD4 RT-AX54HP
RT-AX89X RT-AX86S RT-AX53U
RT-AX88U TUF-AX5400
RT-AX86U Pro DSL-AX82U
RT-AX86U RT-AX82U
ROG Rapture GT6 TUF-AX3000
RT-AXE7800 RT-AX3000
ZenWiFi Pro XT12 RT-AX58U
ZenWiFi XT8 RT-AX58U v2

Redemption Details

Valid for purchase within 1st April - 31st May 2023.
Last day of redemption on ASUS promotion site: 10th of June 2023.

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Redemption Steps:

Click on Redeem button above

  1. Sign up or login to ASUS account
  2. Enter the purchased product serial number & fill in the required fields
  3. Upload invoice & photo of serial number on the product
  4. Click on submit button to complete the registration
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  • Frankensnore on 19/04/2023 - 13:45
    +1

    Is this better mesh performance than using two RT-AX86U with mesh setup manually? Because I already have one RT.

    • Skullytor on 19/04/2023 - 13:51
      +1

      How much will it cost you to add an aimesh device to your 86U?

      here are comparison specs
      https://www.asus.com/au/product-compare?ProductID=15542,1471…

      I'm liking the AX86U better.

    • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 13:56

      Hard to say- there is so much variability with wifi from your environment (devices, who's using what, house layout, sources of interference).

      The pack mentioned here…. nothing jumps out as hugely promising. There's no dedicated backchannel for wifi mesh (which is sometimes helpful).

      I'd just use multiple routers if I already had one- worst case you can break them apart into routers again and sell or gift one. Can't do that with mesh packs. Also the mesh packs I've seen in the past tend to be pretty limited in config/control options if you're into that kind of tweaking.

      • Frankensnore on 19/04/2023 - 14:00

        Assume the environment is the same, just two of this mesh, against two of the 86U, which is better?

        Just wondering whats the advantage of xds model apart from conveniently set up.

        • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 14:50

          Again, I'd just get multiple real routers. You don't end up losing out on LAN ports, at least. The non-S version seems to have more ethernet ports.

          The advantage of the mesh packs is… convenience. Maybe price, depending on the cost of complete routers.

          On, also the mesh packs don't look like techno-spiders. That's a bit of a win, imo.

        • Skullytor on 19/04/2023 - 15:36

          Adding an AIMESH device to your ASUS router will be super easy. I did it just a few weeks ago with an AC68U and it was childsplay using the ASUS app.

          • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2023 - 16:00

            @Skullytor: I couldn't get my AX86U to see my old AX55U at all, it was driving me crazy trying to pair them until I found the backdoor Ethernet trick (connect the WAN port of the node to any LAN port on the master router), but once its paired it works well

      • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 14:15
        +1

        There are some mesh bundle packs that can be split up and used as a standalone router or AP elsewhere. Asus Zenwifi is not limited and has the same advanced controls as any other Asus router.

    • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2023 - 16:11
      +1

      Don't need to use a second RT-AX86U, the mesh clients are just dumb AP essentially, they don't need the spec of a AX86U. Grab a AX55U/AX56U next time they're on sale and just set it up as a node.

      From what I can see the ASUS Mesh kit just uses their AIMesh system anyway, so performance should be similar (difference in master router performance aside).

      • rookie317 on 19/04/2023 - 16:57

        Exactly this, I would even go so far as to advise staying away from Asus mesh kits unless you've already got a good Asus router and want 2 (or more) APs.

    • PCHammond on 19/04/2023 - 16:29

      Can you add this onto your AX86U? Or add your AX86U as another node for this pack?

      I've got an AC88U and considering getting the XD6 and using the AC88U as a node.

      • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2023 - 13:43
        -1

        You'd ideally run the AX86U as the master and add both as nodes. At $300, it works out to be $150 a piece for a node, which is about as expensive as the AX55 and AX56. Not sure which would give better wifi reception though, but I'd lean toward the AX55/AX56 due to having external antennas.

  • James Wong on 19/04/2023 - 13:59

    Is it gonna be better than 3 google nest wifi? If wifi 6 is not needed.

    • voldemort on 19/04/2023 - 14:22
      +1

      the next gen of google wifi is coming out soon with wifi 6, I'd wait if you like nest

    • Niceye on 19/04/2023 - 16:15

      How reliable is the Google nest wifi mesh system? I haven’t used personally but have heard it can be unstable at times and AC speeds are quite slow at times.

      • James Wong on 20/04/2023 - 21:13

        You can search the ethernet backhaul, which is how I keep the network stable.
        However I solved the unstable issue, I will not recon google wifi to ya m8.

  • charliechao on 19/04/2023 - 14:02
    -1

    can we add this to the existing netgear orbi system?

    • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 14:22

      This would replace your Orbi.

    • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 20:43

      No

  • AAN on 19/04/2023 - 14:08

    Its very good price for Asus after cashback, normally TP link are in this price range

  • congo on 19/04/2023 - 14:10

    Can you add this to existing aiMesh ?

    • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 14:23
      +1

      Yep the XD6S can be used as a router or AiMesh node.

      • Skullytor on 19/04/2023 - 15:38

        Saying that, it would be an expensive outlay to get it just for AiMesh. But give you get 2 for this deal, might be worth it if someone needs 2 repeaters.

        • congo on 19/04/2023 - 17:00

          A cheap Asus AX wifi 6 router for AiMesh is around $150 already.
          So hopefully this one should be better quality than ASUS RT-AX56U or ASUS RT-AX53U or ASUS RT-AX55 ?

  • fremeer on 19/04/2023 - 14:10
    +1

    I have the router. It's rock solid with lots of options.

    BUT you need to have hardwired connection between the two units to maximise it. If you can't get that the unit above this one is probably a better fit.

    • b0nd on 19/04/2023 - 14:14

      Powerline adapters can help for h/w

      • charliechao on 19/04/2023 - 14:32

        Hi b0nd, can you elaborate how we do use powerline adapters for this?

        Do you mean we use the powerline upstairs with the satellite? In that case, what kind of powerline we need?

        thanks.

      • Dreamcast on 19/04/2023 - 15:14

        I used to sing songs of praise for powerline adapters. Great alternative when internet connection speeds were low. If you're on 100mbps +, avoid them like the plague. They simply don't keep up.

        • TheAccountant on 19/04/2023 - 18:39
          +1

          There is a new powerline standard G.hn that supposedly handles gigabit speeds.

          • Dreamcast on 19/04/2023 - 20:24
            +1

            @TheAccountant: Unfortunately there's hardly any difference in real world speeds :(

            • charliechao on 19/04/2023 - 22:38

              @Dreamcast: im currently using my old netgear orbi(RBK23).

              I live in a 2 storey and now getting low speeds upstairs.

              Should I get more satellite or upgrade to a better mesh?

  • devize on 19/04/2023 - 14:10

    Can you set up a separate 2ghz and 5ghz network with these?

    • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 14:19
      +1

      Yep you can.

  • b0nd on 19/04/2023 - 14:13

    Oh no. I just brough powerline adapters to fix my wifi

    • devize on 19/04/2023 - 14:47

      Get this and use the powerline adapters for wired backhaul.

  • inusure on 19/04/2023 - 14:14

    I found something similar on Centrecom, and I dont know which one is better.
    Can someone share their thought, please?

    https://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-zenwifi-ax-hybrid-xp4-wifi…

    • b0nd on 19/04/2023 - 14:16
      +1

      this is better

    • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 14:18
      +3

      XD6S is better. XP4 is a mesh and powerline hybrid.

    • inusure on 19/04/2023 - 16:36

      so i just need to plug this into my current modem and it should improve/extend my wifi?
      Sorry for another noob question.

      • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 21:56

        This Asus router can be plugged into a VDSL2 modem or nbn box and improves your Wi-Fi.

        FTTN, FTTB = VDSL2 modem bridged to the Asus router. Disable Wi-Fi on the VDSL2 modem.
        FTTC = nbn NCD + Asus router.
        FTTP, HFC, fixed wireless = nbn NTD + Asus router.

  • Kavoth on 19/04/2023 - 14:32
    +1

    How does this compare to the Google mesh 3 pack?

    I'm about to pull the trigger with my new FTTP connection and I definitely need the mesh to go to my new home office in the garage.

    I definitely like the google speaker and assistant with the google mesh setup.

    • nomadspartan on 19/04/2023 - 16:04

      Google wifi doesn't have WiFi 6 from memory. Allegedly another version is coming soon.

  • morphio on 19/04/2023 - 14:39

    I've been using the Netgear R8000 since 2015. I wonder if it's time to upgrade. Wifi at my end of the house is pretty low too.

  • Freeskater on 19/04/2023 - 14:53

    Any good deal to purchase one router in Table 1 to claim $50 cash back?

  • techdave on 19/04/2023 - 14:54
    -1

    I've been wanting to upgrade my AC68U x 2 mesh setup and almost pulled the trigger on this one.

    However, although it does have more powerful hardware and wifi, this actually has fewer features than the old AC68U such as USB application support if you use it (FTP server using an external HDD, etc). And no Merlin firmware support as well if you need some advanced networking/routing functions, which I did use in the past as well.

    That said, this looks like a good deal if you don't need the above functions!

    • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 20:44

      Merlin- the alternative firmware stated by the dev to be for stability and not for additional whizz bang features.

  • Cc2018 on 19/04/2023 - 15:00
    +1

    I don’t have any existing asus router. Is it still a good deal?

    • AncientWisdom on 17/05/2023 - 18:32

      Yes, if you're happy with one of them being your main router.

  • AdrianW on 19/04/2023 - 15:13

    If you're going to buy a new mesh wifi system wouldn't it make more sense to get a 6E system?

    • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 15:22

      What is the difference between this one and the 6E system?

      • AdrianW on 19/04/2023 - 16:41

        Main difference is that 6E includes a new 6 GHz wireless band.

    • Morien on 19/04/2023 - 19:49

      Of course it would, but $$$

  • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 15:33

    How do they check my my existing router?

    • AAN on 19/04/2023 - 15:45
      +1

      Serial number

      • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 15:59
        -2

        If anyone willing to share me a serial number, please message me.

        • AAN on 19/04/2023 - 16:23

          4) Upload invoice & photo of serial number on the product

          • CVonC on 19/04/2023 - 17:19

            @AAN: Yeah but what he's asking is for someone else's cos you need to already own one to claim the cashback

        • Morien on 19/04/2023 - 19:50
          +2

          Why would someone see that there is a Cashback and decide "nah, I'll let Jeeyang take my $50" ?

          • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 20:36
            -1

            @Morien: They may not want to buy any product this time.

  • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 16:13
    -2

    Can someone share me a eligible serial number for the cashback?

  • CVonC on 19/04/2023 - 16:15

    Any good deals on the RT-AX5* routers right now?

  • intothegalaxyhole on 19/04/2023 - 17:49
    +1

    Still rocking RT-AC5300 with DD-WRT firmware and having mutiple wifi vlans.

    Should I get a new model? Do any of latest ax model support multiple wifi vlans? For segregating wireless CCTV and home devices.

    • Twix on 19/04/2023 - 20:06
      +1

      In beta.

      2). VLAN supported models:

      RT-AX86U Pro, RT-AX88U Pro
      GT-AX11000 Pro, GT-AXE16000, GT-AX6000
      ZenWiFi_Pro_ET12, ZenWiFi_Pro_XT12
      ExpertWiFi Series

      3). Support firmware version 9.0.0.6_102_4856(Beta Version). This is an early stages beta. This version can be downgraded via web GUI only.

      [Wireless Router] What is VLAN and how to setup?

  • disa1377 on 19/04/2023 - 18:33

    Going to buy a Ax11000. Anyone want to share their serial number to share the $100. $50 each once successful claimed.

  • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 19:11

    This or the NETGEAR Orbi RBK352 Wireless AX1800 Router better?
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/393835465403

    For the Netgear, the website says "Connect up to 25 devices across up to 320 sq. m.". Is it true? Seems not enough for my home. How many devices can the Asus connect?

    • DangerNoodle on 19/04/2023 - 23:34
      +1

      I had the Netgear orbi rbk50 kit. The first thing to note is that the claimed bandwidth includes the wireless backhaul channel, which on Netgear orbi kits is permanently locked down for the wireless backhaul even with a wired backhaul running.

      After having the orbi rbk50 and now a zenwifi xt8, the orbi is easier and simpler to set up and use. The zenwifi also has its aiprotection system free for life whereas the netgear orbi kit requires you to pay a subscription fee for Netgear armor.

      The zenwifi required a fair bit more tweaking to get things working at their best. But once you figure out the ideal settings they end up being much faster.

      • ace310 on 20/04/2023 - 06:51

        Same. I moved from orbi rbr50 kit to Asus and feel lots of difference. Orbi has almost no configuration or controls I would say. Asus has so much to offer and the app is awesome. Plus free protection for life, vpn server, ddns, individual device controls etc. I wish I would have got Asus sooner.

        • DangerNoodle on 20/04/2023 - 06:55

          The issue I've got with my Asus zenwifi setup is that it doesn't shift devices between the nodes quickly even though I've tinkered with the beam forming and agile settings. Like I'd have my tablet 2m near one node but it would still be connected to the node that is 20m away instead of shifting it to the new node. And tweaking the setting based on RSSI is finicky for the way my house is laid out without unnecessarily adding another node. Have you got any info on any settings related to this?

          • ace310 on 20/04/2023 - 06:58

            @DangerNoodle: Sorry, I don't have the Aimesh. I got GT-AX6000 which surprisingly can provide more coverage then what Orbi provided(It was hardwired as well). So as of now, I don't see a need to add another node. I have roughly 40+ devices connected at any given time and can say very happy with the performance so far. Everything is way faster than when I had orbi.

            I had similar issue with Orbi of not connecting to the nearest node even if I am standing next to it.

  • kamelataturd on 19/04/2023 - 20:01

    I almost pulled the trigger on these 2-3 weeks ago but ended up paying a little extra (but similar price per node) for the 3 pack Tp Link Deco X68 AX3600 for $491 (and had been cheaper previously). The X68 has been solid so far - so if you are in the market for a mesh might be worth adding it to the list of contenders esp if you are after tri band rather than dual band.

    • kamelataturd on 19/04/2023 - 20:08

      FML harris technology has it on eBay for $458.80 + I have $25 off $200 spend voucher. :,(

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185252819210

    • Jeeyang on 19/04/2023 - 20:39

      Is TP-Link is a cheaper brand than Asus?

      • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 23:38

        Yes.

      • DangerNoodle on 19/04/2023 - 23:39

        From the reviews I've read about tp link, they're pretty good. They seem to have less issues than I had with my Netgear orbi rbk50 and easier to set up than my zenwifi xt8.

        • Jeeyang on 20/04/2023 - 10:44

          Thanks for sharing.

      • kamelataturd on 20/04/2023 - 08:24

        its not really worth comparing the brands as much as the models when you are looking at well established brands. Its like saying BMW is better than Kia and concluding an 118i is superior to a Stinger (We all know Kia is a vastly superior machine). The XD6S is a dual band the X86 is a triband - admittedly x86 is 2.4 + 5 + 5, if you want to pay more you can get a 2.4 + 5 + 6, but my internet connection is not that fast so it wasnt worth the extra jump and I already was paying 150% of what I had budgeted for but felt it was worth it to delay my need to upgrade again in the future.

        • Jeeyang on 20/04/2023 - 10:51

          Thank you for the insight. If the Tp Link Deco X68 AX3600 is good, I would also like to know if Asus has similar product and what is the price. If the difference is not huge, I may go for a better brand.

          • CVonC on 20/04/2023 - 21:10
            +1

            @Jeeyang: I have a 3-pack of the X68. While it is stable and very fast, there is one very important feature missing in the X68 (that is available in the lower tier M4, M5, M9 Plus, X50 & X55 that I know of). You can't select the source of the satellite nodes. The satellite nodes will always connect to the main router even if there is a satellite node that is closer, and hence with a stronger signal near it.

            I have my 3 set up in a straight line (wireless back haul) with the 1st one being the main (has to be as that's where the NBN connection is). The furthest satellite still connects to the 1st main router (weak signal), even though the middle one is closer to it and offers a stronger signal!

            You also cannot change the channel in any Deco mesh :/

            • rumblytangara on 21/04/2023 - 18:28

              @CVonC: The satellite nodes will always connect to the main router even if there is a satellite node that is closer, and hence with a stronger signal near it.

              If that's the way it works, then that's techncially not even a mesh system - it's just an old fashioned star topology over wifi.

              • CVonC on 21/04/2023 - 20:57

                @rumblytangara:

                If that's the way it works, then that's techncially not even a mesh system - it's just an old fashioned star topology over wifi.

                Yeah exactly 100%! So friggen dumb! 🙄

                • kfp187 on 10/05/2023 - 11:12

                  @CVonC: Yeah wow… typically I like tp-link but knowing that is horrendous. Are there other tplinks that work like that?

  • OnlyFans on 19/04/2023 - 21:44
    +2

    I've gone through a lot of mesh systems and I'd recommend something with tri-band.

    These units are only dual band and won't be great if you're a high bandwidth user with multiple users and smart devices.

    I do fall outside of the 'standard user' area though with 40 wireless devices connected at one time. Smart devices and users.

    • rumblytangara on 19/04/2023 - 23:40

      What that username, I'd have thought that with live streaming, you'd want to go full wired to minimise latency?

      On a more serious note, I don't run tri-band, I prefer to run enterprise mesh gear for stability over raw bandwidth (it's only a couple of devices that really require anything in bandwidth terms, and my wifi network is far faster than the POS that is my local NBN).

      • congo on 21/04/2023 - 12:07

        What enterprise mesh gear?

        • rumblytangara on 21/04/2023 - 13:00

          There's a bunch of companies that make mesh gear- Cisco/Meraki, Juniper, Arubua, Ruckus. iirc Netgear also makes corporate but not enterprise APs, but they had a bad rep ages back when I looked and I haven't checked again since. I use Ruckus as they have a firmware version that allows one AP to work as the controller (i.e. no additional control box required) without annual subscription costs.

          • congo on 21/04/2023 - 13:16

            @rumblytangara: Thanks, I thought you were going to say Ubiquiti or something.

            • rumblytangara on 21/04/2023 - 14:20

              @congo: Had that setup. Will never touch Unifi gear again for various reasons. A lot of people like it though.

              Though anyone who calls it enterprise gear is kidding themselves.

              • congo on 21/04/2023 - 14:39

                @rumblytangara: Agreed, what Ruckus model did you get?

                • rumblytangara on 21/04/2023 - 14:46

                  @congo: Older gen R series gear because it's secondhand- 310, 500(?), 610, 720. New gear is eye-wateringly expensive.

  • DamagedDingo on 19/04/2023 - 21:45

    When using a iPhone for calls over wifi, will it drop or have any strangeness when going from ap to router and vice versa?

  • Inyokuchi on 10/05/2023 - 21:39

    How long does it take typically for ASUS to give you cashback? It's been more than a week since I submitted for the promotion. I called customer support and the promotion team apparently doesn't have a dedicated line and only by email, but seems like their email is non-existent as they don't respond.

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