ASUS ZenWiFi ET8

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE6600
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 ET8 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band

Up to 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 4,804 Mbps on 6 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.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS ZenWiFi ET8
Model number	ET8
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2021
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	195553097895

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band: a clear 6 GHz lane for newer devices.

It offers up to 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 4,804 Mbps on 6 GHz. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class	AXE6600
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	6,579 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,201 Mbps
6 GHz speed	4,804 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	6 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 2x2, 2.4 GHz 2x2
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.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

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. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

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 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/FTP), media server, Time Machine, AiCloud, Download Master, 4G/5G modem tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G/5G modem and mobile tethering support
Link aggregation	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.7 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.7 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

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

It works with other AiMesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Wired backhaul	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
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, Instant Guard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, VPN Fusion
Security suite	AiProtection Pro
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword, network-service and URL filters
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 740 g. Released in 2021.

Dimensions	160 x 75 x 161.5 mm
Weight	740 g
Color	White
Power	12 V / 3 A DC adapter
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

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