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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 114 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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Customers express satisfaction with the RT-BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router, particularly highlighting its simple setup and reliable connectivity. Users also appreciate the router's strong signal strength and extended range. The build quality and array of features are further aspects that contribute to a positive user experience.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade overall with one rare issue

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    tl;dr - good choice when I upgraded to 1.2 Gig plan This replaced an Asus RT-AX5400 (when I was on an 800 Mg plan) because I needed both a modem and router with a 2.5G port to take advantage of the higher speed. Though it isn't tri-band (and the range of the extra band is so short that you need to be in the same room as the router to use it), it does work well with Asus AiMesh (I have Asus Zen XD5 nodes connected via ethernet). Mesh is the way to go for better wifi coverage and minimizing (if not eliminating) dead spots While I don't have Wifi7 devices, I no longer have disconnects with some 2.4 Ghz devices (Ring chimes), While minor, it still was a hassle to reboot them every few days The rare issue is that the router is connected via ethernet to an old Intel Mac Mini running obsolete MacOS Sierra (10.12.6). Initially, it would connect, then disconnect rapidly so I couldn't access the internet. After making some changes in the network preferences, this hasn't been an issue so far). At worst, a reboot of the Mac does the trick For geeks only - the router software is terrific. I prefer using the web to manage but the app is ok if you just want to check speed, number of devices connected, which node they're connected to, etc. While some of the options are easy to figure out (initial setup, network map, setting up nodes and AiMesh, and terrific security via AiProtection), it's also easy to select an option that'll require a reset of the router to start over Overall, I recommend this router, especially if you have some basic geek skills and might consider upgrading to Gig internet speeds and Asus Mesh networking

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for your buck!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to setup, run in app and it also looks amazing! I’m wanting to get another for the ai mesh system in my house now that I have fiber internet. I would highly recommend this router!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best router I’ve owned.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was having an issue connecting our tvs and my wife’s phone to the wifi. Was looking for a 6E router and found this WiFi 7 for cheeper. It’s been going for about 3 months without a hiccup. Runs both our gaming pc without issues and set up was easy with their app. Overall can’t recommend this router enough.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Slow download speeds.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Slowwwww I'm waiting forever for downloads. for my game. Same download that took seconds with my old router threw TDS. I've even had some streaming glitches where the talking is miss match with the sound. I thought this would work well with my fiber internet. Its to late to return it now I live about an hour away from Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ASUS Answers
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      Dear ErinR,

      We sincerely apologize for the slow wireless speed you're experiencing with the router and for the inconvenience this may have caused you. To troubleshoot this issue, we recommend following the steps in the FAQ below. Should the issue persist, please contact our support team at https://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs to further investigate the problem.

      We stand behind our products and continuously strive to improve our products and processes to achieve customer service excellence. For more information, email us at customerloyalty@asus.com and include the case number "N2503003078-0006" as a reference. We will do our best to resolve your case quickly. Your feedback is very important to us and enables us to improve our support channels. Thank you for choosing ASUS.

      Best Regards,
      Chantae
      ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support

      [Wireless Router] How to improve wireless speed by setting Channel Bandwidth in Wireless Router? -  https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1011431/ Asus

  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my very old ASUS router that finally bit the dust. I want to be able to manage the unit myself through the web interface instead of the very intrusive Spectrum app with their router! It’s been a while, but it all came back to me as I was configuring it! Wi-Fi works great with the streamers on my TV, two phones and an iPad, plus an ethernet connection to the computer. Good signal strength throughout the condo on both speeds!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease, Signal strength, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works like you want it to work! No issues. Easy to set up. Great signal strength and great range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    From Zero to Hero: My ASUS RT-BE3600 Upgrade

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently acquired the ASUS RT-BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router, and it has truly exceeded my expectations. The set up was so easy; ASUS really nailed it! The user interface is so smooth and user friendly that it almost makes it impossible to miss/ignore anything as setting the features up is extremely intuitive even if novices to networking. However, the thing that really made this router stand out is their advanced traffic prioritization modes. The ability to set bandwidth limits for specific devices to designate them dedicated, undisturbed connections, like for my gaming console or to specifically allow a streaming series to play uninterrupted, has completely improved the effectiveness of my home internet network! And I can't forget to mention the benefits of using any of the latest generation Wi-Fi 7 enhancements - it's pretty insane how seamless the online experience is now (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease, Wifi range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice mid priced unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good range, easy setup, lots of features. Don’t place 2ghz devices too close, can overwhelm the sensitive receiver of unit. Seems very stable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noticeable Improvement

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought a modem/router combo to replace an even older one that no longer supports our internet speed and WiFi would always drop. I also noticed an increase in the time it takes for the speed to ramp up. Decided to get a router instead and use the modem/router combo in bridge mode. Set up was easy and the UI has a modern design. Probably because I had used mid to low range range models but making changes and getting into the router only takes a few seconds. Previous modem takes at least 15 seconds for a simple password update. WiFi speed is much closer to our wired speed. There are no more drops and slow ramp up speed as well. The speed at range is a huge improvement for us, we get 80-90% speed at 15-30 feet, and 25%-35% at 40-50 feet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is the one!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a high quality router that would work well for a reasonable price and I found it here. The set up was super easy and worked well right out of the box. It connected automatically to many of my devices and my range improved with just the router.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ASUS quality and Simple Install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed with zero issues in less than 15 minutes. Typical ASUS quality. Already engineered for next level of Wi-Fi when it is released. My Wi-Fi signal improved in several locations that previously were dead zones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    ASUS RT-BE3600 Router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    + Old router died. Chose ASUS as a replacement based on my experience setting up ASUS routers for others + Easy to configure + Like the abundance of features (traffic analyzer, network map/client list, separate guest network and IoT network, flexible firewall, QoS, several VPN options, etc...) - So far, the OpenVPN and Wireguard VPN do not appear to work for my particular need; accessing security cameras remotely from an Android phone. (Error messages in the camera app on the phone say "VPN unstable"). Used to use L2/IPSec VPN with previous router and never had any stability issues. But Android stopped supporting L2/IPSec VPN's. - Now using a workaround for remote camera access that does not involve port forwarding / opening ports to the WAN. So the VPN stability issue with the camera app is no longer a deal breaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Router!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased online and picked up in store. It was a breeze dealing with BestBuy River Gate. Setup was a piece of cake. So far, it has worked flawlessly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best router ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic router. My old Netgear decided to die and I had to pick up a new one. I decided on a new brand and I'm glad I did because this one is much better than Netgear ever was. Its much faster and the wifi range itself stretches further than my old one ever did. Now I have fast wifi everywhere in my house!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wifi range

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast and reliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast and reliable. Been great for both work from home video conferences and cloud gaming. Love the app for making changes and setup. Having some issues with some older wiz lights drop connection since the swap but I haven’t tried to trouble shoot much so probably user error

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Strong Signal, Great Range

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had it for a month now and the increased speed and the stronger signal are noticeably different. Installation was easy, their website was clear and it even helped me diagnose an initial problem with my internet provider.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works really well and super easy to set up !

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works really well and super easy to set up! connects super easy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength, Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Riuter!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great purchase. I was able to do away with our extender in our family room. Our old router failed to reach that far and also kept loosing our printer. We now have zero problems with the new router!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wifi range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You will not be disappointed!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for our Church's Sanctuary and it has a longer range and faster speed than I could have hoped for. Even with its great functionality the best part is the app, creating secure, dedicated networks has never been this easy! Definitely a Grade A product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup ease

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router. Solid signals.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had an older ASUS router that started randomly dropping wifi. Bought this as a replacement. Easy install/set up. Works well. Really satisfied with my wifi now. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend