ASUS Aura RT-AX82U AX5400 Dual Band Mesh WiFi 6 Gaming Router $185

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$184.99 $229.99 Get Deal
EMC2AAZA534
Deal Score+22
$184.99 $229.99 Get Deal
EMC2AAZA534

Newegg has ASUS Aura  RT-AX82U AX5400 Dual Band Mesh WiFi 6 Gaming Router on sale for $185 with code EMC2AAZA534.

Description;

  • New-generation WiFi 6 – Enjoy ultrafast speeds up to 5400 Mbps with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and 160MHz channels
  • Mobile Game Mode – Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app
  • Choose your lighting vibe – Feature ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects that you can choose from a variety of lighting effects and customize lighting to align with specific modes.
  • ASUS AiMesh support – Create a flexible, seamless whole-home mesh network with AiMesh-compatible routers
  • Commercial-grade home network security – Lifetime free ASUS AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, with WPA3 and advanced Parental Controls to protect your home

Positive;

  • High-speed Wi-Fi 6 router
  • Competitive price
  • Easy-to-use app, with optional browser interface
  • Good parental controls and security features

Negative; 

  • The antennae need room to breathe
  • Default Wi-Fi network is not password-protected

The competitive price of the Asus RT-AX82U is very much intended to attract casual gamers who enjoy playing on consoles and mobile devices, especially with features such as the ‘Mobile Gaming’ mode that is specifically designed for iOS and Android devices.

There are lots of high-speed routers that fall down when it comes to parental controls. However, the RT-AX82U provides good controls for protecting your kids, including content filters for unsuitable material, and a scheduling option to limit the time your sprogs spend online.

Existing devices that use 802.11ac Wi-Fi (aka Wi-Fi 5) will still work with new Wi-Fi 6 routers. However, you’ll need a new smartphone, tablet or other device that supports Wi-Fi 6 in order to get the full speed and other benefits of this next-gen Wi-Fi.

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