ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 AX5400 Mesh WiFi6 System
The ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 is a two-piece Wi-Fi 6 mesh system designed for homes of up to 5,400 square feet. It’s easy to install and manage, and the included Asus AI Protection Pro software gives you powerful, lifetime parental controls and network security tools.
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 Feature:
Just like many mesh systems that offer LAN ports, you can use the ports for wired backhaul communications between the two nodes, or you can use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band for backhaul. Interestingly, the ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 is also capable of switching between the two on the fly, something that not every mesh system offers. You can set up both wired and wireless backhaul, and let the router decide which one will provide better performance at any given time.
The ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 supports all of the latest Wi-Fi 6 technologies, including 160MHz channels, WPA3 encryption, MU-MIMO simultaneous streaming, direct to client beamforming, 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM), and Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) data transmissions. It’s a dual-band AX5400 system, which means that it can reach max (theoretical) speeds of up to 575Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and as high as 4,804 Mbps on the 5GHz band.
The ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 comes with a lifetime subscription to Asus’ AI Protection Pro, a suite of network security and parental control software powered by Trend Micro. The security software performs network scans, isolates infected devices, blocks malicious websites, and protects against password and Denial of Service attacks. Many competing routers and mesh systems require you to pay a monthly subscription fee for similar software offerings.
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 Spec:
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) (1024QAM) : up to 500 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) (1024QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps |
| Antenna | internal antenna x 6 |
| Transmit/Receive | 2.4GHz 2×2 5GHz 4×4 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz tri-core processor |
| Memory | ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 256 MB Flash 512 MB RAMASUS ZenWiFi XD6S 128 MB Flash 512 MB RAM |
| Ports | XD6: RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 XD6S: RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 1 |
| Package content | ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Warranty card Quick start guideASUS ZenWiFi XD6S RJ-45 cable Power adapter Wall mount kit Warranty card Quick start guide |
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 Performance
The ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 system performed with aplomb on our throughput tests. The router node delivered 810Mbps on the close-proximity (same room) test, beating both the TP-Link W7200 (771Mbps) and the Amazon Eero Pro 6 (701Mbps), but not the ZenWiFi XT8 router (860Mbps). On the 30-foot test, the ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 router took top honors, with a score of 355Mbps. The Asus ZenWiFi XT8 router was right behind it, with a score of 347Mbps, while the TP-Link Deco W7200 and Eero Pro 6 routers notched 230Mbps and 298mbps, specifically.
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 Advantage:
Whole-home Coverage
The ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 series system consists of a pair of ASUS AX5400 WiFi 6 routers, featuring unique technologies that give you superfast, secure and reliable WiFi connections– inside or outside your home!
Smart & Flexible Backhaul Configuration
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 series give you alternative backhaul options: Ethernet and WiFi. The router intelligently chooses the most reliable method for you built upon connection quality. If you prefer, you can also manually choose the type of backhaul connection.
WiFi 6 True 8K Streaming
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 series put your WiFi into top gear! With a total bandwidth of as high as 5400 Mbps, it’s up to 2.2 X faster than WiFi 5 routers
Make the Internet a Safer Place for Everyone
AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls is free for life. It gives you total peace of mind, and you can watch on everything that’s happening on your network using the mobile app.
More Privacy, Anywhere
Instant Guard gives you one-click secure internet access via ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 series from anyplace in the world, because of its encrypted data-tunneling VPN technology. With ZenWiFi XD6, you can take your home network with you wherever you go– and say goodbye to web-based third-party VPNs!
Smart Looks for Smart Homes
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 series work perfectly with smart-home services- including Alexa skills.
Space-saving wall-mount
The iconic design comes with a wall-mount kit. Hang it on the wall or place it anyplace, the choice is yours!
AiMesh Technology
Even non-experts can quickly set up AiMesh technology, while more experienced users will appreciate the comprehensive advanced networking features.
Verdic: Solid Performance, Excellent Software
The Asus ZenWiFi XD6 is a solid choice for anyone looking to eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots in homes of as high as 5,400 square feet. It’s easy to set up and manage using the Asus mobile app, and it delivered solid Wi-Fi signal performance and speedy throughput scores in testing. Even better, it comes with subscription-free network security and parental control software.
