ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX6600
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,750 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, tri-band

Up to 6,005 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,750 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 3 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

AiMesh. Dedicated backhaul band.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
Model number	XT8
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2020
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	192876470510

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, tri-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 6,005 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX6600
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,600 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1201 + 4804
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	4x4 (5GHz-2) + 2x2 (5GHz-1) + 2x2 (2.4GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,750 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	2,750 sq ft
Antennas	6
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	3x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB functions	file sharing, media server, Time Machine backup, AiCloud, Download Master, 3G/4G LTE dongle WAN
Cellular / tethering	USB 3G/4G LTE dongle support

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

A dedicated radio band carries the link between units, so your devices don't share it. It works with other AiMesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	Yes

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	ASUS Router app
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	AiProtection Pro
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
IPv6	Yes
Firewall	SPI
Gaming features	None
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 716 g. Released in 2020.

Dimensions	160 x 75 x 161.5 mm
Weight	716 g
Color	Black or White
Power	AC 110-240 V adapter, DC 19 V 1.75 A or 12 V 3 A
Power consumption	35 W
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.