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ASUS RT-AC86U, AC2900 Wi-Fi Router $289 (RRP $369), Free Shipping @ Amazon AU

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ASUS RT-AC86U, AC2900 Wi-Fi Router $289 (RRP $369), Free Shipping @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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coupleofdays on 19/06/2020 - 10:45 amazon.com.au (2118 clicks)
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A good deal on a popular and well rated router and at a much better price than current price comparison on staticice:

https://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=asus+rt-ac…

NOTE 1: Currently temporarily out of stock,but deal is still being honoured when stock arrives. Shipping times to be advised. NOW COMPLETELY OUT OF STOCK

NOTE 2: Doing a quick question search on the page confirms from another buyer (bought 18 June 2020) that this is an Australian router with an Australian AC plug and 3 year warranty

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    • Twix on 19/06/2020 - 11:56

      Nope this is a decent upgrade. With FTTP you can pick just about any new router but router placement is key.

    • herbo on 19/06/2020 - 11:59

      Really? I can get wifi from my single AC68U throughout the house and garage (which is a separate building out the back). It's a great router that I've had for years.

      • 1st-Amendment on 20/06/2020 - 08:45

        The RT-AC68U is a rock solid wifi router. The people that complain usually have the DSL version which is different.

    • coupleofdays on 19/06/2020 - 12:14
      +1

      I've read (but don't have the source) that range performance on the 86U is better than 68U. But perhaps you might want to re-asses your current router's placement or signal band?

      • 1st-Amendment on 20/06/2020 - 08:46

        the 86 is the upgrade to the 68 so yes, more power, more range.

    • SuiCid3 on 19/06/2020 - 12:19
      +1

      I don't know about the DSL-AC68U specifically, but some of the DSL variants are supposedly not as reliable as their RT versions.

  • milar on 19/06/2020 - 12:06

    Gah! Dammit! I was literally just researching what router to get - added this to my short list. Then this deal appears like magic - alas, no stock.

    • coupleofdays on 19/06/2020 - 12:10

      Sorry mate I can't believe how fast it went after I ordered and posted this. Out of curiosity which other routers are you considering?

  • Archfear on 19/06/2020 - 12:15

    I currently use the stock NBN router/modem provided by Optus. If I'm not having any internet issues (i.e. dropouts), will buying a premium router/modem make any differences?

    • Twix on 19/06/2020 - 12:17

      Possibly faster wifi performance and wifi range.

  • PoRKroLL on 19/06/2020 - 13:29
    +1

    RT-AX86U coming soon.. https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Networking/Modems-&-Rout…

    Going to pull the trigger on that to replace my RT-N66U, its served me well.

  • this is us on 19/06/2020 - 13:35

    Amazing router, but I don't see a deal here. It's $139.99 (or AUD 204) on JoyBuy, when I bought mine two years ago.
    It's free shipping, but taxed, so it comes to $153.99 (AUD 223) delivered.

    • coupleofdays on 19/06/2020 - 13:48
      +1

      Unfair to compare to 2 years ago from an overseas site (which I can't find stock on). Router prices have gone up due to COVID-19 so if you want a router currently be prepared to pay more. Also you won't get the AU plug when buying from the US, or more importantly Australian warranty.

      • this is us on 19/06/2020 - 13:58

        I'm not comparing to 2 years ago. I paid more two years ago, this is the price right now: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/goto/546102
        You are probably right about the AU plug (I don't remember and can't check right now) but I don't think that's a big issue.

        • coupleofdays on 19/06/2020 - 14:17

          Fair enough, it's just how I read your comment. Thanks for the link.

      • lgacb08 on 19/06/2020 - 15:18

        Yeah, way overpriced for this, technology changes according to Moore law so shouldn't spend something that was cheaper 2 year ago.

      • viirgon on 19/06/2020 - 16:20

        I also got mine 2 years ago for < $200 from Amazon US - even with GST factored in, I am very surprised to see this price today. With Merlin firmware, Skynet and Diversion, it has been a solid and reliable piece of kit that was pretty much an install and forget network equipment. The NBN modem needs rebooting more frequently than this router.

        If I upgrade this router, it has to have Wifi 6.

    • Twix on 19/06/2020 - 14:21

      This was a good deal for AU stock and warranty. Everywhere else in AU is $359 or more.

  • wanderlei on 19/06/2020 - 14:02
    -3

    I thought it was a playstation.

  • KRiSX on 19/06/2020 - 14:23
    +3

    Great router, can handle the new 1000/50 plans no problem!

  • PappaLuigi on 19/06/2020 - 23:15

    word of warning with the Asus modems with their parental controls and AIMesh etc.. its awesome software that comes with it, but once you activate those features your data is being sent off to Trend Micro = China.. oh no senpai!

    CHINA NUMBER 1

    • 1st-Amendment on 20/06/2020 - 08:50
      +1

      You say that as if the Chinese, Russians and Americans don't already have all the information they need to oppress you.

  • dryandra on 20/06/2020 - 04:41

    Got mine from ebay about 2 weeks ago for $274 with Merlin installed….

    • Leggy on 29/06/2020 - 22:27

      Which seller did you buy from and how quick was the shipping?

  • terrywang on 21/06/2020 - 13:30

    2014 RT-AC68U running asuswrt-merlin is still going strong, looking to upgrade but too late.

  • SuiCid3 on 01/07/2020 - 13:33
    +3

    Sadface. Order got cancelled after all this time

    • coupleofdays on 07/07/2020 - 12:18

      I'm very disappointed. I don't know why Amazon/ASUS accepted the orders if they couldn't fulfill them - especially at EOFY. Now back to waiting for something decent to come up again. Maybe Black Friday will bring some sales.

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