ASUS ZenWiFi Mesh System - Award-Winning WiFi, Your Worry-Free Choice!

ZenWiFi featuring PCMag 2023 Reader's Choice award logo atop, a man with ok gesture in home setting showing peace of mind on the right. Products: ET12, XT12, XT9, XT8, XD5, XD4 Plus.

ASUS ZenWiFi Mesh System Award-Winning WiFi, Your Worry-Free Choice!

No.1 in Overall Satisfaction, Mesh Coverage, WiFi Speed and Network Management

  • ZenWiFi Pro ET12/XT12
  • ZenWiFi XT9/XT8
  • ZenWiFi XD5 / XD4 Plus
  • Best Mesh Router

    PCMag Reader’s Choice award logo
    Asus takes a clear lead in this category, with scores of 9.0 for both overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend.

    PCMag | 2023

  • Best Mesh WiFi Router

    TechRadar logo
    This is a fantastic choice if you’re looking at the best mesh WiFi systems.

    TechRadar | 2022

  • No.1 in WiFi Mesh System Ranker

    SmallNetBuilder logo
    ASUS mesh systems provide the best scenario for WiFi shoppers.

    SmallNetBuilder | 2021

Mesh WiFi technology delivers WiFi to every corner of your home, eliminating dead zones by using a main router plus one or more nodes. ASUS ZenWiFi is your best choice for a WiFi 6 & WiFi 6E mesh system, giving you unrivaled connectivity, reliability and coverage —Whole-home coverage everywhere. Always secure.

Smart Connections

  • A woman at home is using a smartphone while leaning against a sofa, with a WiFi signal circle on the phone indicating a connection to the internet.

    Seamless

    Always connects to the fastest available mesh node, even when roaming around the home.

  • Two ZenWiFi mesh routers showcased in different home settings, each with a blue and brown circle respectively, indicating two distinct bands for devices.

    Fast

    Automatically connects devices to the optimum band for maximum WiFi performance.

  • A man is using a laptop while talking on the phone, with a yellow circle on the laptop indicating a WiFi signal.

    Flexible

    Add any existing AiMesh-compatible routers to instantly extend your home mesh network at any time.

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Easy Setup and Management

ASUS ZenWiFi automatically synchronizes the settings of all mesh nodes, simplifying the process of setting up your entire home network. Using the ASUS Router mobile app, you can easily set up and manage your mesh WiFi system directly from your smartphone.

Two ZenWiFi XT9 mesh routers displayed on a table in a living room setting, and to the right, a hand holds a phone, its screen showing the XT9 setup process.

Subscriptions-Free Network Security for Your Loved Ones

ASUS ZenWiFi provides commercial-grade network security features to protect your smart homes and every connected device. With AiProtection powered by Trend Micro™, your home network is automatically shielded with up-to-date protection against internet threats, while the one-tap security scan feature lets you check your router's security level effortlessly. You can also establish a secure VPN connection using the ASUS Router app with our comprehensive VPN features, which offer a variety of VPN protocols, including WireGuard® and OpenVPN.

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A family using laptops in the living room, with the laptop protected by a blue shield, showing how ASUS network security features secure every connected device.
ASUS Router app UI showing AiProtection and one-tap security scan feature, with a high security level.
Safe browsing UI with the “security” filter selected.
ASUS Instant Guard app UI with a one-tap VPN connection button at center.
VPN Fusion UI with a list of connected VPNs, including WireGuard and OpenVPN.

Advanced Parental Controls

Protect your kids online with our robust parental control features offered through a free subscription. You can effortlessly monitor your kids’ online activity and customize settings for each connected device.

A boy hiding under a blanket, using a mobile phone happily at bedtime.
ASUS Router app UI showing four kid-safe preset profiles, including preschooler, school-aged child, teen, and adult.
ASUS parental control device information page, showing many customizable features that users can choose from.
Time scheduling UI  with flexible internet access time settings for weekdays and weekend.
Reward time setting UI with options of 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or “other,” allowing you to customize the time by yourself.
Two family profile cards, with the yellow one indicating it is in time rewarding mode.
Preset content block filters for teenagers with pre-configured blocks for pornography, illegal and violence content, and gambling.

Find the Best ZenWiFi Mesh Routers for You

ZentWiFi Pro ET12

ZenWiFi Pro XT12

ZenWiFi XT9

WiFi Standard WiFi 6E WiFi 6 WiFi 6
Operating Frequency Tri-band Tri-band Tri-band
Data Rate 11,000 Mbps 11,000 Mbps 7,800 Mbps
Coverage 2 Pack for 6,000 sq. ft. (6+ rooms) 2 Pack for 6,000 sq. ft. (6+ rooms) 2 Pack for 5,700 sq. ft. (6+ rooms)
RangeBoost Plus for Wider Coverage V V V
Powerful UNII-4
(5.9 GHz band)
Mesh Backhaul
V V V
I/O Ports 1 x 2.5 G WAN port
1 x 2.5 G LAN port
2 x 2.5 G LAN ports
1 x 2.5 G WAN port
1 x 2.5 G LAN port
2 x 2.5 G LAN ports
1 x 2.5 G WAN port
3 x 1 G LAN port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (USB WAN)
Network Security AiProtection Pro
Security Scan
Safe Browsing
AiProtection Pro
Security Scan
Safe Browsing
AiProtection Pro
Security Scan
Safe Browsing
Parental Controls Advanced Advanced Advanced
Instant Guard Advanced Advanced Advanced
VPN Support WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC
WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC
WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC

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ZenWiFi XT8

ZenWiFi XD5

ZenWiFi AX Mini (XD4)

WiFi Standard WiFi 6 WiFi 6 WiFi 6
Operating Frequency Tri-band Dual-band Dual-band
Data Rate 6,600 Mbps 3,000 Mbps 1,800 Mbps
Coverage 2 Pack for 5,500 sq. ft. (6+ rooms) 3 Pack for 5,000 sq. ft. (5+ rooms) 3 Pack for 4,800 sq. ft. (5+ rooms)
RangeBoost Plus for Wider Coverage
Powerful UNII-4
(5.9 GHz band)
Mesh Backhaul
V
I/O Ports 1 x 2.5 G WAN port
3 x 1 G LAN port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (USB WAN)
1 x 1 G WAN/LAN port
1 x 1 G LAN port
1 x 1 G WAN/LAN port
1 x 1 G LAN port
Network Security AiProtection Pro
Security Scan
Safe Browsing
AiProtection Classic
Security Scan
AiProtection Classic
Security Scan
Parental Controls Advanced Advanced Basic
Instant Guard Advanced Advanced Basic
VPN Support WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC
WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC

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ZenWiFi XP4

ZenWiFi XC5

WiFi Standard WiFi 6 & Powerline WiFi 6 & Coaxial
Operating Frequency Dual-band Dual-band
Data Rate 1,800 Mbps 3,000 Mbps
Coverage 2 Pack for 5,500 sq. ft. (6+ rooms) 2 Pack for 3,500 sq. ft. (4+ rooms)
RangeBoost Plus for Wider Coverage HomePlug AV2 Powerline MoCA 2.5
Powerful UNII-4
(5.9 GHz band)
Mesh Backhaul
I/O Ports 1 x 1 G WAN port
2 x 1 G LAN port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
1 x 1 G WAN/LAN port
1 x 1 G LAN port
MoCA Port
Network Security AiProtection Pro
Security Scan
AiProtection Classic
Security Scan
Safe Browsing
Parental Controls Basic Advanced
Instant Guard Basic Advanced
VPN Support OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC
WireGuard
OpenVPN
PPTP
L2TP/IPSEC

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