Mesh without subscriptions
ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 WiFi 7 Mesh (2-pack)
The ZenWiFi BT8 is the mesh for households tired of security subscriptions: AiProtection and parental controls are permanently free. Early firmware was bumpy — install updates first — but the hardware is genuinely fast.
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The ZenWiFi BT8 is the mesh for households tired of security subscriptions: AiProtection and parental controls are permanently free. Early firmware was bumpy — install updates first — but the hardware is genuinely fast.
In our testing the highlights were clear: tri-band WiFi 7 (14 Gbps class) with 6 GHz backhaul; aiProtection security and parental controls free for life; covers about 5,900 sq ft with two units; 2.5 GbE ports on every node.
It is not perfect — early firmware has been rough — update immediately; costs more than value WiFi 7 meshes like the Deco BE63. For most buyers in this category those trade-offs are easy to live with, but weigh them against your setup before you click buy.
