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ASUS RT-AX56U AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Router $100 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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ASUS RT-AX56U AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Router $100 Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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infraredshell on 05/04/2023 - 01:54 amazon.com.au (2893 clicks)
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Now at the lowest price to date.

Has all the ASUS features and AiProtection Pro features (such as a Trend Micro backed Intrusion Detection System, an Internet Activity Dashboard and finer content filters)

  • Supporting the latest Wi-Fi standard 802.11AX (Wi-Fi 6) and 80MHz bandwidth
  • Built for multi-device households
  • Increase capacity and efficiency
  • Commercial-grade security for your home network
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  • HardQuiz on 05/04/2023 - 02:58
    +4

    Or buy the AX86U for $369

    Combine with this cashback promo from ASUS

    https://www.asus.com/au/events/info/3925

    • kenjai on 05/04/2023 - 03:10
      +1

      wow, so that's $30 cashback if I am not wrong?

    • Ezio on 05/04/2023 - 03:25

      What am I missing out on if I get this one over the AX86U?

      • kenjai on 05/04/2023 - 03:29
        +6

        Much better WIFI coverage, better WIFI speed at the higher end, better core for connectivity for 30+ devices, etc.

        • lgacb08 on 05/04/2023 - 08:48
          +6

          I have double that number on my old asus and this one, never noticed any difference. The only thing that holds you back is the connection outside the house. Ax86 and above is nice to have but in reality you rarely push it to the limit to see the difference.

          • ihfree on 05/04/2023 - 09:54
            +4

            @lgacb08: Realistically, it depends on what you're doing in your house.

            I have a NAS and use VR, so the difference is noticeable for me. The range is also improved over my previous setup.

            As always, if you don't have problems or don't need an improvement - don't upgrade.

      • rumblytangara on 05/04/2023 - 14:55
        +2

        I'd probably just get the cheaper one if I didn't already have my own gear. North of 300 for a consumer router is crazy.

        Just did a quick Google, the cheaper model run runs AIMesh as well. Yeah, unless there's a real problem with this model, I'd just get 2 or 3 of them rather than a single 86U.

    • HunterBargainHunter on 05/04/2023 - 05:27
      +3

      You and OP are the real MVP’s :’)
      Glad I woke up and checked

  • Ezio on 05/04/2023 - 03:14
    +10

    $30 cashback brings it down to $70

    Edit: Might need to buy two routers to be eligible, terms & conditions is a bit confusing.

    • kodoq on 05/04/2023 - 03:51
      +2

      I asked them the other day, you need to have one already to claim but the claim form doesn't ask you though to input the serial no for the 1st router. So how do they know if you already bought one before?

    • mrtee on 05/04/2023 - 04:16
      -1

      If I bought one 3 weeks ago, can I still get cashback?

    • boretentsu on 05/04/2023 - 05:46

      Super tempting for $70 but even then, can't justify upgrading my backhauled AC68U on mesh.

  • dudebargain on 05/04/2023 - 04:12

    I just bought this from Amazon for $159 last week. Does amazon have any price guarantee and will they refund the difference?

    • mrtee on 05/04/2023 - 04:16

      Wondering same

    • solidussnake on 05/04/2023 - 04:33

      Have to return and buy again from them

    • Porker on 05/04/2023 - 07:44

      My experience is that in the past they gave credit, but now they require the item to be sent back for a refund.

      Even telling them that its unopened and that they could swap the items at their end is not enough.

      • mrtee on 05/04/2023 - 11:18
        +1

        What if I've opened it and bought another one from this deal. Would they know that I've returned the brand new one from this deal, but would be claiming a return on the one I bought a few weeks back?
        Any advice would be appreciated

        • Porker on 05/04/2023 - 17:31
          -1

          I think it depends on your reason for returning.

          Often I select the item as 'defective', in which case I do believe they simply discard the item. Under that reason, I get the full refund plus free return.

          If you select 'change of mind' or similar, you'll have to pay for the return shipping fee.

          I've not always been honest with my returns under the 'defective' reason - they've never contacted me to supply any of the 'missing parts' I may have retained.

          Unless the packaging is totally different and clearly not the right product, then I think you returning 'same-same but same' will be okay, even if it's opened. However, in your case, you'd be simply returning an 'unopened' product - the worst you would likely encounter is having to pay for the return postage.

  • A female dog on 05/04/2023 - 05:02

    Currently using Telstra gen 2 smart modem, getting solid 110 download speed (according to speed test) on a 110/20 nbn plan. Only 2 of us in a small apartment. Now wifi 6 compatible devices. Any benefit to purchasing this for our use case?

    • tharlow on 05/04/2023 - 05:07
      +23

      This router will improve your download speed from a solid 110 to a rock-solid 110. Plus, your latency will reduce from almost something to almost nothing

      • WhyAmICommenting on 05/04/2023 - 09:20
        +2

        Brilliant description. Also, I can confirm as I have done exactly this.

        Local wifi is way better now, can stream over the road at the park now, while kids play :P

    • Irishness on 05/04/2023 - 07:17
      +3

      no the SMG2 is a great device for the money I doubt you would notice a difference

    • BrokeCamel on 05/04/2023 - 07:19
      +2

      That Telstra router is surprisingly good. Only downside is the settings are kinda locked down but that's fine for most people

  • knight321 on 05/04/2023 - 05:04
    +4

    Expired - showing $229 at checkout

  • expatOz on 05/04/2023 - 05:26
    +2

    Its being cleared out for a reason: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asuswrt-merlin-388-2-beta-…

    • overlook on 05/04/2023 - 05:48
      +1

      U mean end of life?

      • expatOz on 05/04/2023 - 05:50

        "388.2 may possibly be the last release for the RT-AX56U, as Asus opted not to move this model to the 388 codebase, meaning that they cannot guarantee that future 388 GPLs for this model will be possible"

        • delfredo on 05/04/2023 - 05:54
          +1

          What’s a good alternative to AX56U?

        • infraredshell on 05/04/2023 - 08:25
          +3

          This is just the third party alternative firmware for Asus routers, but the official firmware will still be supported?

  • Bujji11 on 05/04/2023 - 05:52

    Price back to $229

  • vinnycol on 05/04/2023 - 07:22

    Seems to be a lot of shift workers or insomniacs on OB!!

    • HardQuiz on 05/04/2023 - 07:38

      Or live in WA.

      • vinnycol on 05/04/2023 - 07:46

        That makes up for 2 hours end to end…

  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 05/04/2023 - 09:21
    +1

    I already bought this one before for $120ish and can confirm that it's legit

  • sammajohnson on 05/04/2023 - 10:06

    Sorry I wasn't up at 2am to see this! I've been looking at the Asus repeater (usually around $190!) for some low-bandwidth IoTs, but this is much better value.

  • Save Medicare on 05/04/2023 - 10:22

    Paid 160 for this last week. Woke up and saw the camels email at 7am and it was already gone

  • Joejoeinc on 05/04/2023 - 11:26

    buy the RT-AX86U and RT-AX56U and get yourself a pretty good Aimesh network.

  • Mukhlou on 05/04/2023 - 13:33

    Need the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro.

  • Dabbler68 on 05/04/2023 - 13:41

    With the deal expired now, not many will see this, but …..

    It supports AiMesh but with limited capabilities. It will not work as the master and as a node does not support various features such as binding a device to a selected router. Not good at all with IoT devices. I returned mine and bought the AX55 to use as a node.

    • Save Medicare on 05/04/2023 - 16:40
      +1

      Is this true? Website says it can be used as the master

      • Frayin on 05/04/2023 - 19:47
        +1

        I've used mine as a node and had no issues whatsoever.

        I can also use it as a master, all i had to do was update it to the latest firmware and it had all the normal AiMesh settings.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 05/04/2023 - 17:26
    +1

    Thank God for price protection. Although latitude has been super slow since the cyber attack to pay them off… If paid at all… Claim from 18/03 still not cleared

    • mikezillakind on 05/04/2023 - 23:34

      https://www.latitudefinancial.com.au/about-us/media-releases…

      you arnt talking about the BNPL section of that company but rather there cards ?

      • ShouldIBuyIt on 06/04/2023 - 07:03
        +1

        Nah grand fathered price protection from 28 degrees. Their BNPL was just a failure, They were years late. Tells a lot about their "strategy" team.

    • Monorail on 07/04/2023 - 16:15

      Came looking for others experiencing this delay and slightly reassured to see this comment. Mine from 19/3 onwards are also still pending.

  • TrippleDman on 05/04/2023 - 18:12

    i needed one of these but somehow missed it again.

    • Elyxar on 05/04/2023 - 18:42
      +3

      I didn't need one and somehow missed it. Why am I even here.

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