ASUS ZenWiFi XT9

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX7800
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,850 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, tri-band

Up to 7,206 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,850 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 2.
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 XT9 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS ZenWiFi XT9
Model number	XT9
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2022
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack
UPC / GTIN	195553593311

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 7,206 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX7800
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2
Total Wi-Fi speed	7,800 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2402 + 4804
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	2.4 GHz 2x2 + 5 GHz-1 2x2 + 5 GHz-2 4x4
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,850 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 2 multiply that.

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

Coverage (per unit)	2,850 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 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
USB functions	file sharing (Samba, FTP, AiDisk), media server, Time Machine, Download Master
Cellular / tethering	No SIM slot; USB 4G/5G modem supported
Link aggregation	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

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

Processor	1.7 GHz quad-core
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 + web GUI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, Instant Guard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, VPN Fusion
Security suite	AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro)
Subscription	None (lifetime free AiProtection Pro)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword (64), network service (32) and URL (64) filters
Gaming features	None
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Alexa, Google Assistant

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 740 g. Released in 2022.

Dimensions	160 x 75 x 161.5 mm
Weight	740 g
Color	Black or White
Power	12 V / 3 A DC adapter (110-240 V AC input)

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 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.