ASUS RT-AX82U V2 (AX5400) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Aura RGB, PS5 Compatible, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, VPN, AiMesh Compatible

My poor old Asus RT-AC3200 router has done sterling service over six years but it came to a point where it was beginning to overheat and slow down. The constant firmware upgrades from Asus persuaded me to go with another Asus router as they appear to support their products well after they’ve been taken off the market. After doing a fair bit of research, I selected the RT-AX82U. This model is the non-DSL variant so this is essentially a WiFi extender.In the box, you get the European and UK plug adapters, an ethernet cable, the power supply and the router itself. There are some leaflets and a quick start guide.The first thing I did was to see if I could move my settings from the old Asus router to the new one. There’s some useful video tutorials out there and I was able to transfer all my settings etc from a back-up configuration file and I didn’t have to reconnect anything. That saved me a lot of time and hassle. Well done Asus for sticking to the basics in making sure that general network settings can be transferred over even between devices that are years apart. If you’re starting from scratch, the Asus interface takes you through the set-up process so you’re not alone.As with a lot of Asus routers, the designs are original and the RT-AX82U beautifully exemplifies the design aesthetic. The main LED lighting grille is beautiful. In tandem with the app, you can generate some amazing colours although try to avoid static red as that is also used to indicate a problem. Even my wife who isn’t into technology loved the lightshow and insisted it pulsed a green colour as it is soothing. There are many other colour settings on the Asus app and it’s worth testing all of them.The AX82U is smaller than my old AC3200 but it more than compensates in all other areas. The networking and configuration capabilities of Asus routers has always been the best in class. My AC3200 I thought was comprehensive but the AX82U takes it to a whole new level. I’ve barely scratched the edge of the surface but believe me, this is one heck of a flexible router. You can connect it directly to Alexa to download updates, switch off the internet feed to the router. The traffic analyser, QOS, Firewall etc., the list goes on forever.Speed wise – you won’t be disappointed. It is fast. Coverage is brilliant covering the whole house without any issues even through thick walls – quite an achievement in itself. Those four antennas although small definitely provide ample coverage. The old Asus router barely registered through two walls – this one goes through four and provides a full signal as if the laptop was next to it.So, what’s my final thoughts on this router? The RT-AX82U does its job beautifully. Add in the numerous capabilities which you can use along with a beautiful design, this is the router that not only looks good but it is more than capable in matching its exterior features with its networking capabilities. And it comes with a three year warranty if you register the router with Asus. Highly recommended.

The ASUS RT-AX82U V2 is an exceptional router that delivers on multiple fronts. Its sleek design, complemented by customizable RGB lighting, adds a modern and personalized touch to any setup. Beyond aesthetics, this router is packed with advanced features that cater to both gamers and general users.​Performance and Features:Wi-Fi 6 Support: The RT-AX82U V2 leverages Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering enhanced throughput and efficiency. This results in faster and more reliable connections, especially in device-dense environments. ​Gaming Optimization: Equipped with gaming-centric Quality of Service (QoS) settings, the router prioritizes gaming traffic, ensuring low latency and smooth gameplay. ​Integrated Security: ASUS includes integrated security features, providing an added layer of protection for your network. ​Range and Coverage:While the RT-AX82U V2 excels in many areas, its range is comparable to standard provider-issued routers. However, this limitation is effectively mitigated by ASUS's AiMesh technology, which allows seamless integration with other ASUS routers to create a comprehensive mesh network, extending coverage throughout your home. ​Conclusion:The ASUS RT-AX82U V2 stands out as a top-tier router, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal and high-end functionality. Its robust feature set, combined with the ability to expand coverage through AiMesh, makes it a compelling choice for users seeking both performance and style.

I bought the ASUS RT-AX82U V2 (AX5400) to replace an older D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO.My Wifi signal wasn't great where the router is located at the front door but has to travel up 2 floors to a converted attic, but now I'm getting good coverage and speed.Good points- good coverage ( 3 storey house)- good speed- Android app is fairly decent (but doesn't work when I had NordVPN enabled on the mobile - I probably need to whitelist the app to use split tunneling)- no problem setting static ip addresses for selected devices- no problem setting up a DDNS pointing to NoIP server- no problem setting up port forwarding- I was able to completely replace a vodafone supplied router (fibre to the house), so no need to resort using the vodafone router as a modem in bridge mode. However configuring that was nasty in the web user interface, requiring enabling "dual wan" just to set the VLAN ID to 10.- the front LEDs look cool but can be disabled- there's apparently "Merlin firmware" you can install and is completely replaceable with the stock Asus firmware and you can swap them interchangeably without invalidating your warrantee- interestingly the router flagged that my wired ethernet connection to a powerline adapter wasn't great and recommended to replace it with CAT5 cable. Not sure whether it decided this by speed or error retransmission.Bad points- depends on your point of view. Some of the security features will require you sending your data to Trend Micro (AI security protection etc) but you must explicitly agree to the terms before it would do this and you can avoid it.

Needed to upgrade my poor performing sky fibre connection and after a lot of reviewing, settled along this. It's pricey but ultimately (part) did the job.Setup was a bit of a challenge, not as easy as people suggest on forums. You'll either be lucky and get it going first time or a long couple of days tweaking it. A lot of restarts of both the router and the need to reconnect various devices (echo very problematic) continually. It was a couple of days until it settled down... However I then had dead spots I didnt have before. Subsequently bought 2x ASUS RP-AX56 AX1800 extenders. Again some fiddling, but I now have excellent coverage all over the house (including the WiFi 6).I'm still tweaking it now, cat7 cables etc. Powerline adaptors don't seem to have improved.Just don't expect instant results (caveat, this could be specific to sky, notorious for making it difficult to swap from their product stack....)

Been meaning to get a new VPN router for a while and saw this on resale. What a great router and works a treat. WiFi is strong and gets down to my greenhouse from the house.VPN Fusion makes life setting up VPNs a breeze

Was switching to Sky broadband and had read that their routers were not the greatest, however ASUS routers were a great replacement (Asus are the only routers with client identifier - option 61 available which you need for direct replacement for sky hub).Really simple to set up, WiFi range has increased and speed is much improved.

I needed a low height router to use as an access point. As I have Asus already I bought this as it fitted well for the application and integrate with my existing router, I thought. You are forced to use a mobile app to initially configure, that as set for access point does not work. I had to rest and start again, I think because it assumes it's the main router. No default IP or password is provided, so I trawled the Internet to find them to manually configure. I hate this assumption that everything should be automated because when it goes wrong iit can be a nightmare.It has been reliable so far, not needing regular reboots, unlike my RT-AC86U that drops WIFI on a regular basis.I can't get mesh to work in access point mode, despite instructions available But I use ethernet for back haul which is better, not consuming wifi bandwidth.Also, there is no separate 'radio' for WIFI6, WIFI5 and 6 are on the same radio. My Netgear access point has them separate.But overall, it does what was intended just lacking the icing on the cake.

Love it, looks good, never had any issues with this and works with all devices

Setup was easy and app worked eventually. Despite warranty information referring to Australian customers, it ships with UK and US style plugs. Maybe they forgot it, but from my own experience Australian customers will need a plug adaptor to make it work.

I have been changing different routers to make my home connection stable especially since I am streaming my Playstation using my PS portal, but other advertised routers that are wifi6 have instability which makes my PS portal stutters. This Asus router is the best gaming router you can buy if you are tight on budget. I love this very much. perfect for my 250Mbps home internet connection. A must-buy.

Very good productReally advise

Alot of features and configuration options recommended for advanced users. Very fast wireless speed but medium coverage range.