When it worked properly, which was only 3-4 months, I had great wifi coverage everywhere in the house.

This router lasted 4 months before my node started disconnecting from the router 2 times per day at least. A month of inconvenient and long calls, Asus thinks you should drop everything to deal with warranty when it's convenient for them, and many emails I decided to throw this $350 router in the trash. If you buy an Asus product get the extended warranty from memory express or you will regret it. They were willing to do an RMA but shipping is at the customer's cost. Other weaknesses: the mobile app sucks,

The worst router I have ever owned from a manufacturer with inept and useless customer service representatives. Do not buy. If you do get the memory express warranty, you will get your money's worth.

- very inconspicuous, non-intrusive and sleek design with a solid build quality - setup is super easy, almost completely automatic - works seamlessly with existing aimesh-enabled routers so you can use your old router as a node - strong WiFi signal provides great coverage of up to 5400sq ft and very decent range - almost wired-level gigabit speeds over WiFi - feature-packed app and web-based interface - easy to set up user profiles and parental controls - built-in free lifetime protection from intrusion and malicious attacks - dedicated wireless backhaul is incredibly fast - able to use Ethernet backhaul instead, which frees up the second 5ghz band for your devices - option to use three separate SSIDs or consolidate into a single SSID - adding additional mesh nodes is accomplished with just a single step - 2.4ghz-only smart device friendly - six internal, high-performance antennas - 8 Ethernet ports total - 2 year warranty

CONS: - too many settings can make be problematic through user error - app looks amazing visually but feels unfinished; some settings don’t seem to work as intended Or at all, like disabling the dedicated wireless backhaul doesn’t disable it - wireless backhaul can be slow if routers are more than 15 feet apart and if there is more than one wall between the two nodes - app controls all routers as if they were one, so you can’t change settings on individual routers in the system

Just looking at the box this system comes in, you just know you’re getting a quality item inside. The box itself is simply gorgeous... I’d actually be sad to throw it away. Inside, I was greeted by two identical routers, well-protected in form-fitted egg crate packaging. Interestingly there was no manual included, and none could be found online either, although the interface is familiar if you know Asus routers and their awesome User-friendly firmware. The power adapters are very small and light, and resemble iPad chargers. The Velcro strap that’s on the power cable to keep it tidy is a nice touch. These routers are gorgeous. I really love the look of the sleek black finish with the brushed-metal texture. Picking one of the units up, I was impressed with the weight of it. Shining a light inside the vents I could see some substantial metal heatsinks inside, which gives the product some good heft. And the silicone base covers the entire bottom of the unit, keeping it firmly in place and safe from sliding or tipping over. The air vents are attractive and well-designed for maximum air flow to keep these powerful routers cool. Setting up the system was very straightforward and only took about 10 minutes to get fully up and running. You have the option to set the system up either through a web browser interface, or the Asus Router App with your iOS or Android device. I tried both methods and although they look slightly different visually, both methods accomplished the same result. Basically they’ve made the setup process almost automatic, only prompting you to enter a user name and password and an SSID. I appreciated that they’ve included option to split my WiFi network into three SSIDs so I can control which devices connect to my 2.4ghz band and which would be better served by the faster 5ghz bands. Once everything was all set, I was stunned at the speeds of the wireless backhaul. When I tried a speed test with the units about 20 feet apart I reached speeds of around 350Mbps which I thought was quite impressive. But I have Ethernet cables running throughout the home so I was able to connect them hard wired to get the full speed I pay for from my ISP which is 600mbps. I get this speed all over my house and yard and I love that my phone signal never gets dropped as I move from one point to another. The aiMesh roaming capabilities are impressive and seems to work flawlessly, almost always keeping me on the closest node giving me the best experience possible. Even with around 35 devices on my network, both wired and wireless, I just can’t seem to trip up this system at all. I even tried streaming high definition AND 4K video on every display in the house simultaneously - 11 video streams - and still couldn’t break the ZenWiFi. It didn’t even buffer the videos at all, and there was no degradation or skipping of the picture whatsoever. I was very impressed with this system’s overall performance. I actually loved this system so much that I felt confident enough to purchase the wifi 6 version of the ZenWiFi to extend my coverage and capabilities even more. Who is this system for? I think this system would be perfect for homeowners or small business owners who are looking for a truly set-it-and-forget-it Home Networking experience while still having the advanced configuration options power users need. It’s also a great system for those who need the flexibility to add to their system as their WiFi requirements grow. And if you’re looking for a mesh WiFi system that delivers your true maximum internet speed pretty consistently, then this system is for you. (Mine is 600mbps and I often get 650 on WiFi.) And since you are getting two identical powerful routers in one box, you’re getting excellent value for your money as well. I think ASUS has hit it out of the park with the ZenWiFi system. And with the two year warranty, I expect these to provide years of trouble-free WiFi.