ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $399 (Was $799) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $399 (Was $799) Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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High-Efficiency WiFi 6 - Ultrafast WiFi 6 dual-band router boosts speed up to 6000 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels for better efficiency and throughput
Dual 2.5G Ports - Traffic via 2.5G ports has top priority; flexible WAN/LAN network port configurations
Extreme Quad-Core CPU Power - High-performance 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU takes computational capabilities to the next level
Expanded coverage - The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage
Triple-Level Game Acceleration - Accelerate game traffic every step of the way from device to game server

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  • superroach on 25/12/2024 - 13:03

    Is there a reason to get this over say any unifi?

    • netsurfer on 25/12/2024 - 13:56
      +1

      You meant comparing to UniFi Dream WiFi 6 Router? If yes, this Asus router has a 2.5Gbp LAN port, a WAN port, USB 3 + USB 2 ports and better WiFi. Need more info on your planned UniFi setup as most people tend to go for a more comprehensive UniFi setup (more devices, $$$).

      I haven't got around trying Asus WRT 3.0.0.6 (aka Asus WRT5). Have a look at the screenshot from Asus, what does that remind you of?
      Asus WRT 5.0 sample screenshot

      There is no simple answer to this question. Majority of traditional router companies (Asus, Netgear, TP-Link) have started or already started (i.e. TP-Link Omada) doing what UniFi has been doing. They have to as it is hard to get people off UniFi so they have to do something. While I am running a mixture of UniFi devices + OpenWRT based access points + 3rd party PoE switches (and do plan to add OPNSense, Asus, and TP-Link devices into the mix), it was / is quite time consuming to setup. If I had more budget, I probably would have gone all UniFi.

      • irev1 on 25/12/2024 - 20:05
        +2

        The biggest downside to this router is the official ASUS gaming firmware, it's garbage. If upgraded with the ASUS-Merlin firmware from https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/ it's significantly better however last I checked the new firmware which has vlan support hasn't released for this model on asus-merlin

        also Unifi is more for SMB/Enthusiast users and the asus router is more for home users/gamers so the market is vastly different between the 2

        • netsurfer on 25/12/2024 - 21:51

          A table on choosing between the two setup. Unifi can be setup by non tech savvy people easily. If you don't care about VLANs, it's pretty simple to get it going. My rich family friends (doctors and lawyers) have been using UniFi for 2+ years now. I only started using it recently (mainly because multiple family members are not tech savvy and UniFi apps are the easiest - didn't need to teach them how to use the apps).

          UniFi Network Asus Router(s) with Merlin Support
          You have UniFi Protect cameras Merlin firmware support is important to you
          Your house is pre-wired with Ethernet / CAT6 cables Want to take advantage of the USB ports (NAS, Print Server)
          You need to remote control home network(s) for other family members Already have Asus routers and want to run AiMesh
          You like their products or simplicity / well integrated Want to run linux related services / servers (torrent, ad-blocking)

          Asus really should work on the firmware. OpenWRT has VLAN support for quite some time. UniFi, when things don't work (due to firmware glitches) can quite annoying. IPv6 subnetting support on UniFi is still too restricted.

          I use products from multiple camps (UniFi, Asus, OpenWRT, OPNSense, TP-Link, Netgear, D-Link)…. my excuse for buying toys. However, if you do go UniFi, it is best to go all UniFi because one of the key selling points is UniFi is simple and easy to use (when you use its whole eco-system, kinda like Apple).

  • Pashka on 25/12/2024 - 13:35
    +1

    ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $399 (Was $799)

    Shows what a riff off it was before. I switched from Asus and have been happy and saved heaps of money.

    • ihfree on 25/12/2024 - 13:49
      +1

      RRP is meaningless. This is Ozbargain.

      Switched to what?

    • CookieJacker31 on 25/12/2024 - 16:03
      -1

      3 year old router, 2 generations behind (no wifi 6E and no wifi 7). No shock its sale price is low.

      • Mydc5r on 25/12/2024 - 16:35
        +1

        What would you recommend?

  • CoreJava on 25/12/2024 - 13:44

    Can i mesh this with a germany router?

  • bargin424 on 25/12/2024 - 13:50

    Can I setup a VLAN on this?

    • netsurfer on 25/12/2024 - 13:59
      -1

      Asus WRT 3.0.0.6 (aka Asus WRT5) based firmware supports VLANs. However, some people reported issues with stability. Also, Merlin's 3.0.0.6 support is currently limited to a small number of Asus WiFi 7 routers so if you want VLANs, you have to stick with Asus stock firmware for now.

      It's possible the router doesn't come with the latest firmware installed so you will need to update it.

    • irev1 on 25/12/2024 - 19:54

      yes you can and guest network pro on the latest firmware does this by default. Tho there are some limitations for example you can't reserve an IP address on any vlan network

  • rashn on 25/12/2024 - 18:13

    The GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) is probably a better buy… Currently $182.34 if you redeem the promo code on amazon

    There is a newer model coming out soon with WiFi 7 allegedly.

    edit: I see now someone else posted the deal and hour ago here

  • justtoreply on 25/12/2024 - 18:43
    -2

    Not even 6e or tri band for $400.. seems expensive?

    • irev1 on 25/12/2024 - 19:58
      +1

      $400 is actually a good price for a router with this spec plus the wifi performance is exceptional

    • netsurfer on 25/12/2024 - 22:33

      The router supports Merlin firmware. Pretty much all Asus routers with Merlin firmware support cost more. However, power users might opt for OPNSense, pfSense or maybe OpenWRT (inc. GL.iNet) setup instead.

      Pretty sure I will get neg voted for this, but don't care… Agree with you, at this price, it is too expensive.

  • xcaliba on 25/12/2024 - 21:29

    This or a TP-Link XE75 two pack with wired backhaul for about the same price?

    • netsurfer on 25/12/2024 - 22:20

      TP-Link XE75 two pack if you don't need:

      • USB ports on router or mesh unit(s)
      • 2.5 Gbps LAN port (1), 2.5 Gbps WAN port (we won't get 2.5Gbps NBN for at least a year, most likely longer I reckon)
      • VLAN support (though Asus' current firmware has limited support) or Asus SDN support.
      • Multiple SSIDs (technically, it is related to VLAN support, it would be dumb to not support multiple SSIDs for a WiFi router claiming VLAN support).

      Mesh setup with wired backhaul would most certainly give you better WiFi coverage.

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