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ASUS RT-AX82U Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $254.59 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AU

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ASUS RT-AX82U Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router $254.59 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon UK via AUAffiliate
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Llordofdestruction on 29/03/2021 - 13:21 amazon.com.au (1816 clicks)
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Enjoy the fastest, smoothest WiFi gaming connections ever with the ASUS RT-AX82U dual-band WiFi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast WiFi speeds up to 5400 Mbps*, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.

Thinking to share when saw a post of ASUS RT AC86U. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/613605#comment-10271451

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  • tugman on 29/03/2021 - 13:36
    +7

    If Black Manta was a router.

    • Namidairo on 29/03/2021 - 14:09
      +1

      I'm pretty sure Aquaman could snap this in half with his bare hands, if asked. It's even got a nice fulcrum in the middle.

      Black Mamba on the other hand, is a router. (Albeit by Huawei)

  • MKBHD on 29/03/2021 - 13:40
    +7

    Just purchased a motherboard with WiFi 6e, now waiting for the 6e routers to be available (and the 6Ghz spectrum to be approved in Australia of course), 2022 yet?

    • Paccers on 29/03/2021 - 14:02
      +8

      Going to be waiting a long time on the spectrum side of things unfortunately, ACMA is only just starting to potentially think about maybe beginning to whiteboard plans to consider 6 GHz (you get the drift!)

      today's tweet regarding the 5-year spectrum plan seems to confirm this. Discussion paper is slated for Q2 of this year and considerations based on feedback expected Q3 (take with a pinch of salt!). On the positive side I believe when they do get round to it they'll look at the full 1200 MHz that the FCC opened up rather than the limited range the EU went with.

      I'm not expecting anything in place legally until 2023 at earliest but at least there will be mature products in the market to hit the ground running with!

  • Dream-cast on 29/03/2021 - 13:48

    Any issues with frequency being a UK import?

    • Namidairo on 29/03/2021 - 14:19

      Possibly? While European versions won't have the mid-5ghz DFS frequencies disabled (Please don't use these or I'll tell ACMA on you /s), the block above channel 149 may have it's transmit power limited to 25mw.

      If that's measured in EIRP, that's a pretty low transmit power.

      • 1st-Amendment on 29/03/2021 - 14:57

        may have it's transmit power limited to 25mw.

        Which isn't great for Australia's larger than normal houses. I'm waiting on a deal for the 88U as it's the highest power of the family and I need it to get though a floor and a wall, although I can't find power specs on them, it just says it has the highest coverage. Do you know the power difference between ASUS models?

        • Namidairo on 29/03/2021 - 15:56

          I'm just casually reading the table of WLAN channels…

          If there's a region setting available in the settings you should be able to get it to work just fine here with the correct regulatory settings.

          It should be under Wireless -> Professional in the Asus UI.

          So it's not a big issue, so long as you change the setting. (I'm assuming it's there. No, Merlin does not run on this device.)

    • gakko on 29/03/2021 - 16:03

      I don't buy UK imports any more if there is any chance of needing a return. Took bloody ages and their postage only mostly covered the return fee (I don't blame them for that but it still sucks). I see now you asked about frequency from the router but oh well I stand by my whinge.

      • SnoozeAndLose on 29/03/2021 - 22:02

        just provide all the shipping evidence, they usually refund when you ask after shipment instead of waiting for it to process the refund.

  • Ameowzon on 29/03/2021 - 13:49
    +6

    This doesn't come with AU adapter, so be prepared for one.

  • buckethat on 29/03/2021 - 14:04
    +10

    Asus is always competing with itself to see which one of their router can look the most like an alien spaceship.

    • skittlebrau on 29/03/2021 - 14:53
      +1

      Meanwhile the Ubiquiti Amplifi Alien Router doesn't even look like a spaceship.

      • Sven Viking on 29/03/2021 - 15:55

        It’s the monolith from A Space Odyssey.

    • Osiris on 29/03/2021 - 20:27

      meanwhile im just waiting for the next spiderman reboot and this to make an appearance as the green goblins hoverboard

  • Krerzer on 29/03/2021 - 14:07
    +6

    Price matched with Officeworks last time it was on sale from Amazon UK.

  • Clear on 29/03/2021 - 14:14

    Excellent price and the blue is a light so that's cool.

    • BadGiraffe on 31/03/2021 - 13:07

      Oh, it has more than just blue. And you can have it flash, or have the lights move across… Kids get a real kick out of it.

  • chintu123 on 29/03/2021 - 14:16

    Does anyone know why ax88u is almost double the price of this router? What features does ax88u has that this is missing?

    • mini_wombat on 29/03/2021 - 14:25
      +4

      No expert … but this is what I found on the ASUS page:

      2.4Ghz is 2x2 (574Mbps) vs 4x4 (1148Mbps)
      4 LAN ports vs. 8 LAN ports
      1.5Ghz tri core vs 1.8 Ghz quad core Processor
      512MB RAM vs 1GB RAM
      1x USB3 port vs 2x USB port
      Game Boost Acceleration on the AX88U

      • PleasureMe on 29/03/2021 - 14:58
        +1

        So in other words, the ax88u is way better. Get it if you can afford it and just want the best. If you can't justify the money, then just get this one and be at peace with the knowledge that it's not as good, but is still a decent router.

        • incipient on 29/03/2021 - 19:45
          +1

          Which of those actually really make it a better device? Unless you're really having a LOT of devices, say 20+ on the network, I really don't see much need for the more expensive option.

      • 1st-Amendment on 29/03/2021 - 14:59

        I can't find the spec now, but range increases with each model, so if you need to bounce off more walls, you might need the more expensive model

  • mini_wombat on 29/03/2021 - 14:17
    +3

    I am still running the old workhorse AC68U but wouldn't mind replacing it with a new WIFI6 model (mainly for higher data transfer on my network).
    Not sure but but looks like people have some issues with this one. Found this on whirlpool: https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/348q80r3
    Guess I wait for deal on the AX88U. Or just live with my AC68U for a little longer …

    • kizzaaa on 29/03/2021 - 15:04
      -1

      I just retired my AC68U after nearly 4 years of uptime. Still works great and running on Asuswrt-Merlin firmware. I probably could have kept it running for another year.

      Ended up replacing it with an AX88U for $392.80 from this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/611244

      • mini_wombat on 29/03/2021 - 15:08

        Yep … same thinking … looking at the AX88U. But not sure if the jump in performance is big enough to justify the money. The AC68U still works fine and it is a bit of money to upgrade. (On the other side I have a 24TB NAS and transfer lots of video and image files via WIFI … so should be a good investment to get WIFI6 and decent transfer speeds.)

      • gakko on 29/03/2021 - 16:04

        What do you use the local bandwidth for if you don't mind me asking?

        • mini_wombat on 29/03/2021 - 16:22
          +2

          @gakko Transferring files between the NAS and my laptop. Video editing and photo processing. I usually work with the files locally on my laptop and then gets archived on the NAS. Sometimes I go back in the archives and find files. Could use a wired connection but I love working in different spots in the house so a cable is not fun. It's a unique use case - most people will just worry about Internet speeds.

  • tightm8 on 29/03/2021 - 14:27
    +2

    I have the good old AC88, still performs like a beast compared to the crap the providers have given.

    • JSONBourne on 29/03/2021 - 18:15

      Considering I have NBN 50/20 I have no reason at all to upgrade. Speed and range is still great and it still gets the latest Asus updates.

  • Paccers on 29/03/2021 - 14:34
    +4

    99% of people are not going to notice any difference between running WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 in their homes… just make sure you're exclusively using 5 GHz and use a phone app to check channel usage around you so you set yourself up to avoid interference as much as possible from neighbours.

    The next big change (for homes and maybe SME's) won't be until 6E comes around and you can combine 6 GHz spectrum with WiFi 6 (802.11ax) to get up those true Gigabit throughput to clients

    • shalala on 29/03/2021 - 21:23
      +1

      Thanks - I wish more people read your comment!

  • worthy1 on 29/03/2021 - 14:34
    +1

    I bought this to hopefully improve my home internet. We seem to get buffering on tv and games freezing on the PS5, laptop wifi dropping out. Had a Netgear Nighthawk then went to the Huawei AX3. Our drop outs seem worse with the AX82. We use the Aussie Broadband NBN router and have the AX82 in Bridge mode which completely shuts off most of the settings (QOS, Game settings etc)

    Its funny when these drops in speed or drop outs occur a speed test shows we are getting the speed we should. The Wifi range was no better then (probably not as good) as the AX3.

    I am going to reinstate the AX3 and then use the AX82 as a gaming bridge and see what happens. Its probably no fault of the router, just frustrating the amount of money i have spent on routers over time thinking it will help our internet.

    • 1st-Amendment on 29/03/2021 - 15:02

      We seem to get buffering on tv and games freezing on the PS5, laptop wifi dropping out

      I have lots of these types of issues too on Telstra Cable and my fix is to reboot the modem. I need to do it every few days, and slowly the lag and dropout creep back until another reboot.
      I'd upgrade to NBN, but there's a global shortage on HFC modems so I'm screwed for another few months.

      • aliocroc on 29/03/2021 - 18:39

        In the exact same boat!

    • Twix on 29/03/2021 - 15:14

      What kind of nbn? HFC, FW, FTTN, FTTB, FTTC, FTTP?

      • worthy1 on 29/03/2021 - 15:31

        Mine is FTTN.

    • shalala on 29/03/2021 - 21:29

      Mate, they keep on introducing new models to keep you poor.

  • illz on 29/03/2021 - 14:36

    Xiaomi AX6000 or this?

    • shalala on 29/03/2021 - 21:28

      The ASUS device will have a better interface, upgrade path to mesh and more stable.

  • tagin on 29/03/2021 - 14:45

    I have Google Wifi mesh to try to get faster speeds around areas of my house. Unfortunately i'm still getting relatively slow speeds from the bedrooms (eg. 220Mbps next to the primary wifi and 70Mbps at the nodes.
    What router provides the strongest wifi signal?

    • Twix on 29/03/2021 - 15:13
      +1

      Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system if you have Wi-Fi 6 laptops, phones and so on at the other end.

  • kizzaaa on 29/03/2021 - 14:57

    This is a great price and a solid router — should last a few years. The RT-AX82U was released about a year ago (I think April 2020) so that would be enough time for ASUS and Asuswrt-Merlin to release a stable firmware.

  • itom29 on 29/03/2021 - 14:59

    Would these work with nbn FTTN?

    • Twix on 29/03/2021 - 15:03
      +1

      VDSL2 modem + ASUS RT-AX82U = compatible.

  • hotphil on 29/03/2021 - 15:00
    +3

    Still waiting for these companies to grow up and make devices you'd actually want to have displayed around the house.

    • 1st-Amendment on 29/03/2021 - 15:08
      +2

      You mean your house isn't styled exactly like the 1990's batmobile? How do you get respect from teenage boys?

    • Twix on 29/03/2021 - 15:10

      Asus ZenWiFi, other branded mesh systems and Ubiquiti access points are discrete and don't have external antennas.

    • whitelie on 29/03/2021 - 17:00
      +2

      I find most routers (especially the higher end or gaming routers) are a bit OTT in their looks which is fine as it's probably placed somewhere that isn't a focal point but mesh systems are generally a lot nicer looking which makes sense as they're scattered around the house.

  • Satirical on 29/03/2021 - 15:03

    The RT-AX92U is also only $319 if anyone wants to consider that

  • huuuuugo on 29/03/2021 - 15:38
    +5

    I hope anyone paying that much for a router will know this already, but just to be 100% clear:

    /// No router can fix shitty Australian internet.

    • 1st-Amendment on 29/03/2021 - 18:43

      No but it will fix shitty wifi router problems when you have 15+ devices connected. It will also fix a lot of range issues due to the higher power.

    • voltagex on 29/03/2021 - 21:18

      My router is far, far more expensive than this and my Net is pretty good (gigabit FTTP). I wouldn't get this router as it's only 2x2 and I'll only have one AX device.

  • deelaroo on 29/03/2021 - 15:53

    Looks like the space ships out of Independence Day with antennas

  • ter on 29/03/2021 - 17:14

    I had very bad experience with Asus routers. I had 2 , WiFi drop randomly, had to factory reset to make it a work again. It happens one a few weeks.

    Not sure I am bad luck or something…

  • RichardF89 on 29/03/2021 - 18:37

    why do we need this router if we only use less than 100 Mbps NBN?

  • Illuxz on 29/03/2021 - 18:37

    Hmm I don’t know if is worthy to upgrade from my R7000 as it still is working flawlessly..

    • Petya on 29/03/2021 - 18:59

      what firmware does the device have? mine reboots (7-8) multiple times a day, so frustrating. I'm using V1.0.9.42_10.2.44

      • dn4hc on 29/03/2021 - 19:59

        Use XWRT. It has been flawless.

      • Illuxz on 29/03/2021 - 20:40

        I am using the stock one.. honestly I'm really the opposite of a tech savvy in the modem/router area.. all I do when getting a router is tweaking a few settings like qos, port forwarding, wifi channels things like those haha sorry mate but I tell ya not even once I had to restart the router unless moving places..

    • BargJunkee on 29/03/2021 - 19:09
      +2

      Can't comment on this one specifically, but recommend going with a local stocked item that you can easily return if you don't like it compared to a stable r7000.

      I switched from a 5 and a bit year old r7000 to an Amazon AU stocked ax86u. Returned after two weeks due to bugs that support couldn't give a firm indication of a fix coming for.

      The ax88u is more stable having being out for longer, but even then people complain that ASUS nerfed 2.4ghz in favour of 5ghz late last year in a firmware upgrade that you have no choice on applying if you want security patches.

      • Illuxz on 29/03/2021 - 20:44

        Thanks mate for your insight, I really appreciate it.

        As a noobie in this area I wouldn't know all of that without your comment, I guess I can keep my r7000 for still a few years then since even my internet is just 50/20.

        Thanks once again mate, wish you a good one!

      • voltagex on 29/03/2021 - 21:19

        Has someone reversed the patch to check what they did to the 5ghz band?

  • Godric on 29/03/2021 - 20:54

    Would work well with Opticomm?

  • neonlight on 30/03/2021 - 00:04

    I got a ASUS RT AC86U and 68U in Aimesh can I add this one as main router?

  • Bunnyburger on 30/03/2021 - 00:16

    If I live in a small place and don't have Wifi6 devices, is there actually benefit to upgrading?

    I'm on fiber and get 90mbps. I don't do Linux distros on my wireless devices.

  • huu on 30/03/2021 - 14:15

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