Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently rebuild my whole system and added 2 of these but stopped using them as my primary routers and instead, set them up as access points behind a specialized VPN server (router). This is the first time I've had full gig speeds on WiFi throughout the house. I run the Merlin firmware on these which always seems to be more stable. Could I have gone with the cheaper models...yes but these have really good internals and specs and so far don't disappoint. I was actually running one of these as my primary for about 2 months before the full system overhaul and it worked pretty great in that role also. I don't need or want a double NAT so they are just APs on the Asus AImesh protocol which I've found to be superior to the other brands mesh .

The ASUS RT-BE86U Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router is an absolute beast of a network upgrade, offering a seamless entry into next generation wireless technology with incredible stability and multi gigabit performance. Powered by a robust quad core processor and packing a massive twenty gigabit combined network capacity, it easily obliterates heavy bandwidth workloads, ensuring simultaneous 4K streaming and high end gaming run completely lag free. The inclusion of a dedicated ten gigabit WAN/LAN port alongside multiple two point five gigabit ports makes it a dream for high speed wired backhauls and competitive setups, while advanced Multi Link Operation intelligently combines wireless bands to eliminate dead zones across large spaces. With subscription free commercial grade security and granular network customization right at your fingertips, it represents a phenomenally engineered, future proof centerpiece for any modern connected home.

After years of dealing with inconsistent speeds and latency due to a bad router, this router has been an absolute pleasure. The app is great, and the setup process is very straightforward, with tons of QoS settings that just about anybody could need. On top of that, the performance is amazing. There's a reason people rave about this router, and if you're in the market for a router, look no further than this one.

Easy to set up and use. I love all the features that ASUS has to offer and the customizability.

Had the previous version, and upgraded to this one !!! Easy setup and and amazing speeds !!! Highly recommend!!!

A month ago I purchased the ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router from Best Buy, and it has completely transformed my home network. The setup was a breeze — ASUS’s interface is clean and intuitive, and I had everything running in less than 10 minutes. The performance is absolutely outstanding. With Wi-Fi 7 support, I’m seeing faster speeds, lower latency, and rock-solid connections across multiple devices. Even with several 4K streams, gaming consoles, and smart home gadgets connected, everything runs flawlessly with zero lag or buffering. The coverage easily reaches every corner of my home, including the backyard, which my older router struggled with. I also love the design — it looks premium and modern, not bulky or intrusive. The ASUS app is another huge plus; it makes monitoring and managing my network incredibly simple, with options for parental controls, guest networks, and real-time traffic stats. Overall, this router is a powerhouse. If you’re ready to future-proof your setup and experience top-tier Wi-Fi performance, the ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800 is a fantastic choice. Best Buy made the purchase and pickup process smooth and easy too. Highly recommended!

I prefer buying Asus routers for their quality and the ability to update them with Merlin firmware to give me total control and customization abilities over them. I am satisfied with this one, just as i am with the previous Asus routers i purchased.

My 10 year old NetGear Nighthawk had served me well, but it was getting ratty with frequent WiFi drops requiring a reboot. After some research I happened on the Asus and I am very pleased with the results. The phone-based setup is a pleasure. The range is good and it's very snappy.

Easy set up in minutes. Does what I need it to do. Steps were easy to follow.

Overal very satisfied. Easy setup by loading saved configuration from previous router. Doesn't run very hot. Excellent coverage for all bands. Connecting to mesh router is quick and straightforward. I had one issue where my S24 Ultra would not connect on wifi 7 for the 5Ghz band. Ended up finding the RSSI timout enabled. Disabled and everything worked fine. Not sure if this didn't transfer from previous router because it didn't exist but all is well now. Wish it would on sale.

set up was a pain during setup turn off the extras and add them back in as you go otherwise you will have connection problems

Router was easy to set up with the phone app. Performance is very good and the signal range is excellent.

Just doing this to see( wink wink) if I win a gift card, but we all know i wont. Anyways I bought like 3 different routers before this one and all of them failed in comparison to this on. It does wireless bridging, which is what i was looking for, but it can also be set up as a repeater aswell. For the money its prettey good, seeing as the next choice was $700 for what I need. Id say I got a deal when I went with this one because it does everything I need it todo and then some. Only downside is that i had to order it as they didnt have one in store and i didnt want to drive an hour to get it, but that being said, shipping was fast and arrived on time and in a timely manner......so I'd say I'm pretty happy about it overall and it hasn't faild me yet

After having the router for a few months her is what I found. Setup was a little confusing for me and inwould consider my knowledge level as intermediate. I also learned there are issues with setting up a guest wifi. With my congregation (2 Asus AiMesh nodes and an unmanaged switch) and a backup wan connection, i would experience random drops and would have to restart the router. Since disabling the guest connection, I no longer have an issue. Since doing this my network has been very stable. The AiMesh makes it extremely easy to add additional AiMesh compatible nodes.

I have Allo Fiber 2.3GB/sec speed and replaced the ISP router with this one. Not only is the range better, but in increased by WiFi Speeds by 200 in my other bedrooms. I also like the fact that you can use it a MESH system. Its easy to setup and also offers great security features!

Was very easy to set up and install. Great to use a VPN with via OpenClient

I set a pair of these up in a mesh under the ASUS AiMesh facility. They are working well. NOTE: If you want to use wired backhaul, you either need to use a direct wire connection between the them (i.e., not connecting the wired backhaul into your network switch(es), or isolate the wired connection using a VLAN on a VLAN capable switch(es).

I was running around 100 mbps with my old router. Finally running a little over 1000 mbps with this rounter.

Replaced my existing router with a wifi 7 model. When it works it’s excellent but there is a bug with the Broadcom SOC that is used and your internet will die randomly for a few minutes at a time. It’s a pretty well documented bug that they haven’t fixed. Avoid.

Excellent router! I love the upgraded security and and the management options on devices. Bit expensive, but definitely worth the price if your having issues.