ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini(CD6) AC1500 WiFi 5 Mesh System
We recently tested a number of mesh systems, and the ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini proved to be the fastest over 802.11 ac in all four of our test locations, with speeds exceeding a staggering 30MB/sec on each occasion. 240Mbits/sec internet connection is sufficiently saturated by this clean sweep, which is tremendously impressive in terms of bandwidth.
ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini Feature:
The ZenWiFi’s outstanding performance should come as no surprise when you look at the specifications. This device boasts a regular 867Mbits/sec speed rating over the standard 5GHz channel, but it does so in conjunction with a dedicated backhaul channel that is supercharged with twice the bandwidth and 4 × 4 MIMO capability.
Not only that, but the ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini also distinguishes itself from the competition by providing a wide range of features. When it comes to home wireless networks, the number of them are designed to be as simple as possible, but ZenWiFi offers the same extensive range of features as Asus’ regular routers. The result is not one but three independent guest networks (one on the 2.4 GHz band and two on the 5GHz band), a visual traffic analyzer that shows you which devices and apps are hogging the network’s bandwidth, and a network-level firewall that lets you block specific ports, web pages with keywords, and URLs that contain keywords.
Another noteworthy feature is the ability to connect through a virtual private network (VPN). A built-in PPTP, OpenVPN, or IPSec server on the ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini router makes it one of the few mesh systems that allow you to securely connect to your home network over the internet, making it one of the most advanced mesh systems available. And it gives you the option of redirecting all outgoing connections through an external VPN service, which makes sure privacy (as well as location spoofing) for all of the devices in your home.
ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS ZenWiFi AC Min CD6(2-PK) CD6(1-PK) CD6(3-PK) |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Product Segment | AC1500 enhanced AC performance : 600+867 Mbps |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 450 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps |
| Antenna | Internal antenna x 4 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 4×4 5GHz 2×2 |
| Memory | 32 MB Flash 128 MB RAM |
| Ports | RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER) RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2 (NODE) RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER) RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 (ROUTER) RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2 (NODE) |
| Package content | ZenWiFi AC Mini RJ45 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Card |
ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini Performance
Although the relatively modest coverage area of 400m2 advertised by Asus for a two-node ZenWiFi kit, our testing has revealed that ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini will provide a reliable connection from significantly further away than many more optimistic competitors. You might be pleased to know that the ZenWiFi platform is founded on Asus’ in-house AiMesh system, which means you can simply add a regular Asus router or Wi-Fi extender to the mix rather than having to shell out for a third node if you find yourself in need of a little extra reach. And if it’s the speed you’re after, there’s also an 802.11 ax version available at a list price of ₤ 420, which is a significant discount from Netgear’s next-generation offering, the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6, which has a list price of ₤ 450.
