ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Feature:

Wi-Fi 6E-ready, extensive Wi-Fi coverage with top performance in specific setups with possible fast Wi-Fi performance in certain setups
Dual Multi-Gig pots with Multi-Gig wired backhaul, flexible port configurations
Excellent performance and coverage as a standalone router
Tons of useful features and settings, flexible Wi-Fi customization
AiMesh 2.0 full support, helpful mobile app, no login account required

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Spec:

Model Name	ASUS ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12(1-PK) ET12(2-PK)
Network Standard	IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax) WiFi 6E (802.11ax) IPv4 IPv6
Product Segment	AXE11000 ultimate AXE performance : 1148+4804+4804Mbps
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 600 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1000 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 4333 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (6GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
Antenna	internal antenna x 10
Transmit/Receive	2.4GHz 4×4 5GHz 4×4 6GHz 4×4
Processor	2.0 GHz quad-core 64bits processor
Memory	256 MB Flash 1GB RAM
Ports	RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for LAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2
Package content	ZenWiFi Pro ET12 RJ-45 Cable Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Card

 

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Performance

I had to make some comparisons to better understand how this mesh Wi-Fi system performs. Unluckily, I didn’t test any other mesh Wi-Fi in my new apartment, so I’ve compared ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 with Synology RT6600ax (one of my favorite Wi-Fi 6 routers on the market) and TP-Link Archer GX90 (a powerful gaming router with excellent wireless coverage).

How the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 performs on the 2.4 GHz band
I used the SpeedTest app to measure the max speed you get when transferring data to and from the internet on the 2.4 GHz band, using Wi-Fi 4. Once again, download speeds were good anywhere in my apartment, especially in Room 2, where routers don’t usually deliver strong coverage.

I then switched to Wi-Fi 6 on the 2.4 GHz band and repeated the same measurements. Again, ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 delivered an excellent download speed upgrade, especially in the rooms furthest from the main station.

How the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 performs on the 5 GHz band.

When using the Wi-Fi 5 standard, I used the SpeedTest app to see how fast the internet connection is. ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 delivered fast downloads everywhere in my apartment, easily outperforming the routers I’ve compared it to.

When switching to the Wi-Fi 6 standard on the 5 GHz band, the download speed further improved in all the rooms, which is great.

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is an amazing performer on the 5 GHz band, both when using Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6. It offers amazing coverage, signal strength, and speed.

ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Advantage:

More Streams, More Bandwidth.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is a 12-stream device, with combined total data rates up to 11000 Mbps. This boosts its capacity for transmitting and receiving data to large numbers of devices simultaneously, reducing dead zones and giving ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 the performance edge for the busiest home networks.

RangeBoost Plus.
ASUS RangeBoost Plus is the latest, most powerful version of our renowned RangeBoost technology, and it improves coverage for all your WiFi devices including legacy devices. Using a next-gen flagship Broadcom WiFi chipset and a 2.0 GHz 64-bit quad-core CPU, RangeBoost Plus leverages multiple exclusive ASUS technologies to dramatically improve WiFi signal range and coverage by as high as 38%.

Easy Scalability for Flexible Networking.
With ASUS AiMesh, it’s simple to add extra nodes for improved coverage or new features– simply add any AiMesh-compatible router!

Dual 2.5 G LAN and WAN Ports.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 has both a 2.5 G LAN port and a 2.5 G WAN port, so you can enjoy full 2.5 Gbps speeds all the way from a compatible ISP to your compatible wired devices.

New 6 GHz Band for Stable Backhaul.
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands are getting more and more crowded with the growing number of home devices. The new 6 GHz band is reserved exclusively for WiFi 6E devices, so there’s no interference from other legacy devices. This makes it excellent for use as a stable backhaul connection. You can also select the wired Ethernet for the backhaul connection between nodes. Alternatively, you can choose automatic mode and let ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 choose the best connection type accorded to your environment. The choice is always yours!

Effortless Setup and Management.
The easy-to-use ASUS Router app provides simple setup and easy management for your ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 system, so you’ll be up and running in no time.

Advanced Controls.
If you want to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12, the powerful web interface gives you access to at-a-glance status reports and in-depth settings via a handy dashboard. You can use it to configure your router’s QoS settings, VPN operation, port configuration and much more.

Engineered for Performance.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is engineered to deliver max WiFi performance– with throughput improved by up to 18% *– from the current Broadcom WiFi chipset and CPU. The eight external antennas are angled and carefully located within the special transparent compartment on the top of the router, minimizing interference while maximizing signal coverage.

Commercial-Grade Security for Your Home.
Home network security is crucial when you have multiple connected devices, particularly if your network hosts devices with no virus protection, like IoT devices. ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 includes lifetime free AiProtection Pro, including advanced Parental Controls, and also uses the latest WPA3 security protocol.

More Privacy, Anywhere.
Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 from any place in the world, because of its encrypted data-tunneling VPN technology. With ZenWiFi Pro ET12, you can take your home network with you wherever you go– and say goodbye to web-based third-party VPNs!

Verdict.

The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 is one of the best networking devices to come from the Taiwanese computer maker, with a striking design that confidently pushes itself right to the edge of tacky, without overdoing it. The specs justify the design with a fast tri-band AXE11000 connection, with 2.5 Gbps WAN and LAN ports. The software is simple enough for newcomers, and powerful enough for the experienced.