ASUS RT-AX3000 (AX3000) Dual-Band WiFi 6 Extendable Router

Every router I've ever used has been a straight forward set up, but this one was a bit tricky.
The Quick Setup Wizard didn't work at all at first. Got me into Router Settings, but no internet and no wireless access. WAP light was red, even after multiple restarts etc.

The solution was to download the latest firmware update off the ASUS website on my phone using mobile data. Transferred that to my PC, and then sent the firmware update to the router through the Router Settings page.
Rebooted the router again and finally got some internet!

Just wrote this down in case anyone has the same struggle. There's no instructions mentioning f...view more Every router I've ever used has been a straight forward set up, but this one was a bit tricky.
The Quick Setup Wizard didn't work at all at first. Got me into Router Settings, but no internet and no wireless access. WAP light was red, even after multiple restarts etc.

The solution was to download the latest firmware update off the ASUS website on my phone using mobile data. Transferred that to my PC, and then sent the firmware update to the router through the Router Settings page.
Rebooted the router again and finally got some internet!

Just wrote this down in case anyone has the same struggle. There's no instructions mentioning firmware updates, and if you have no existing working router then you'll have to download that update using mobile data or someone else's internet.

Apart from that, great router! Speed and range is excellent! <3

easy to install once googled - Vodafone tech help utterly useless but expected being third part router - having all sorts of issues until we found a youtube -video that showed us to change the LAN settings - LAN port and selected vodafone under the IPTV select isp profile. Sends us to our happy place easy to install once googled - Vodafone tech help utterly useless but expected being third part router - having all sorts of issues until we found a youtube -video that showed us to change the LAN settings - LAN port and selected vodafone under the IPTV select isp profile. Sends us to our happy place

I bought this to replace my ASUS RT-AC86U which lasted 4 years before the wifi stopped working. Setup via the app was easy, WAN type = DHCP and enable "Special requirement from ISP" this will bring up a list of all NZ ISPs, select your isp and your good to go. Don't forget to update the firmware. I hope this one lasts longer than 4 years. I bought this to replace my ASUS RT-AC86U which lasted 4 years before the wifi stopped working. Setup via the app was easy, WAN type = DHCP and enable "Special requirement from ISP" this will bring up a list of all NZ ISPs, select your isp and your good to go. Don't forget to update the firmware. I hope this one lasts longer than 4 years.

Have been using this awesome wi-fi 6 router for 2 weeks now and I'm very impressed.
This router also supports 3G/4G connection via a USB Sim Card Stick or Android Phone and it works very well for rural areas that can't get Fiber or copper lines but have 3G/4G cellphone coverage.
It has a vendors list of compatible USB Sim Sticks Or just plug in a spare Android mobile via the USB port at the back of the Router, log into your router (via Computer) or web address on your phone not the App. Switch to USB mode to use a 3G/4G USB wireless dongle or Android phone as a USB modem.
Then turn on USB Tethering within the Android phones (Mobile Hotsp...view more Have been using this awesome wi-fi 6 router for 2 weeks now and I'm very impressed.
This router also supports 3G/4G connection via a USB Sim Card Stick or Android Phone and it works very well for rural areas that can't get Fiber or copper lines but have 3G/4G cellphone coverage.
It has a vendors list of compatible USB Sim Sticks Or just plug in a spare Android mobile via the USB port at the back of the Router, log into your router (via Computer) or web address on your phone not the App. Switch to USB mode to use a 3G/4G USB wireless dongle or Android phone as a USB modem.
Then turn on USB Tethering within the Android phones (Mobile Hotspot and Tethering) Option, turn your wi-fi on and it should connect as normal.

Initially purchased a D-link Eagle Pro AI which had truly utterly terrible signal strength, so I returned it and purchased this. And wow what a difference!! This Asus RT-AX3000 is fantastic, fast and super strong signal with no dead spots anywhere in the house (or the property!). Well worth the extra cash. Initially purchased a D-link Eagle Pro AI which had truly utterly terrible signal strength, so I returned it and purchased this. And wow what a difference!! This Asus RT-AX3000 is fantastic, fast and super strong signal with no dead spots anywhere in the house (or the property!). Well worth the extra cash.

Big improvement on the standard spark router Big improvement on the standard spark router

Had this Router since 2021, purchased at PB tech at full price. Was fast and easy to set up. The speed was excellent, the security and app features were also very good. However, buyer beware as my router just suddenly died last night for no reason and no one had touched it. The router stopped working completely, no lights were on to indicate that anything was wrong. Tried fixing it by turning it off and on, tried to reset it, pressed all the buttons, tried different plugs, tried the app and looked for fixes online and followed the instructions; nothing worked. Looked through forums online and found that a number of people were having the same...view more Had this Router since 2021, purchased at PB tech at full price. Was fast and easy to set up. The speed was excellent, the security and app features were also very good. However, buyer beware as my router just suddenly died last night for no reason and no one had touched it. The router stopped working completely, no lights were on to indicate that anything was wrong. Tried fixing it by turning it off and on, tried to reset it, pressed all the buttons, tried different plugs, tried the app and looked for fixes online and followed the instructions; nothing worked. Looked through forums online and found that a number of people were having the same problem with the router after some time. It was not a cheap router to purchase, and my warranty expired so I have to get it replaced but I won't be buying the same model or from the same brand, these routers are good when they work but they aren't made to last.

I've found this router to be more than sufficient for all my needs. Streaming HD video on multiple devices at the same time, over wifi is no problem for this router. Setup is so simple I'm confident that even boomers could get it going with no trouble. 5 star I've found this router to be more than sufficient for all my needs. Streaming HD video on multiple devices at the same time, over wifi is no problem for this router. Setup is so simple I'm confident that even boomers could get it going with no trouble. 5 star

Bought this during the Labour Day sale. Has dramatically improved the wifi coverage in my flat with concrete walls.

Set-up is easy in the ASUS router app. Automatic set-up already has each ISP's settings built and takes about 5 minutes. App also provides an easy way to update firmware, settings etc.

Manual set-up is as straight forward as any other router. Bought this during the Labour Day sale. Has dramatically improved the wifi coverage in my flat with concrete walls.

Set-up is easy in the ASUS router app. Automatic set-up already has each ISP's settings built and takes about 5 minutes. App also provides an easy way to update firmware, settings etc.

Manual set-up is as straight forward as any other router.

This product was an upgrade on the Router I had previously - this was simple to setup and if you are a Vodafone customer like me, there is a simple change that you need to make which is well documented and or you can Vodafone helpdesk and they will advise and guide you through it.

Overall I can now connect to the internet and game and stream from all corners of my home including with multiple devices and people at the same time.

Thank you

Happy Customer This product was an upgrade on the Router I had previously - this was simple to setup and if you are a Vodafone customer like me, there is a simple change that you need to make which is well documented and or you can Vodafone helpdesk and they will advise and guide you through it.

Overall I can now connect to the internet and game and stream from all corners of my home including with multiple devices and people at the same time.

Thank you

Happy Customer

I bought this as a way to get rid of the lousy router supplied by my ISP.
This one is <insert expletive of choice> good.
Easy to set up and lightning fast, great coverage and capable of handling my massive setup (including a wired and a wireless range extender, a wireless bridge, tons of IP cameras (which the old device knew were there but could not 'see' so kept losing) and 5 adults worth of connected devices.
Netflix on 2 TVs, Youtube and a zoom interview all at the same time? no problem.

Compared with the basics, this one is chalk and cheese.

5 minor gripes -

The setup app sucks. Really sucks - you need to use the web interf...view more I bought this as a way to get rid of the lousy router supplied by my ISP.
This one is <insert expletive of choice> good.
Easy to set up and lightning fast, great coverage and capable of handling my massive setup (including a wired and a wireless range extender, a wireless bridge, tons of IP cameras (which the old device knew were there but could not 'see' so kept losing) and 5 adults worth of connected devices.
Netflix on 2 TVs, Youtube and a zoom interview all at the same time? no problem.

Compared with the basics, this one is chalk and cheese.

5 minor gripes -

The setup app sucks. Really sucks - you need to use the web interface to make it work.
Password security is ridiculous - requires silly characters, which is really a bit past being necessary these days. Long is good. Complex is bad.
No socket for using a pstn phone with IP telephony - not a biggie, but for a mid-range home router the omission was odd.
You DO need to know a bit about router security to get the best out of this as the security features are all disabled by default. This is reasonable, but if you want security, you will either need to know how to configure a router properly or get help. There is no easy peasy wizard, though the device does actually tell you what might be wrong, if you know where to look, which is a plus.
Made in China. Would be nice not.

Apart from that, it's a great piece of kit and well worth the money.

When I visited PBTECH, this wasn’t the router I came in for. I was going for an ASUS RT-AC2400, but after some discussion with a very helpful sales guy. I went for this one as it has more benefits is slightly faster has Wi-Fi 6ax and is cheaper. Took a bit of setting up, eventually I found the settings info on the PBTECH website and it connected without issue. I have had it running now for a few days and it hasn’t dropped Wi-Fi which was one of the issues I had with my ISP supplied Huawei router. I have also just turned on WIFI 6ax so will be checking if speed improves on my compatible devices. No problem when I switched it on. Overall very...view more When I visited PBTECH, this wasn’t the router I came in for. I was going for an ASUS RT-AC2400, but after some discussion with a very helpful sales guy. I went for this one as it has more benefits is slightly faster has Wi-Fi 6ax and is cheaper. Took a bit of setting up, eventually I found the settings info on the PBTECH website and it connected without issue. I have had it running now for a few days and it hasn’t dropped Wi-Fi which was one of the issues I had with my ISP supplied Huawei router. I have also just turned on WIFI 6ax so will be checking if speed improves on my compatible devices. No problem when I switched it on. Overall very happy with this router so far…