[Maylyn's - Networking] ASUS-AX89X

[maylyn]

Can you review AX92U

Sorry, no plans of doing the ASUS RT-AX92U review at the moment.

Currently I'm involved in next ASUS flagship router project and other ASUS newer networking peripherals testing.

 

[athenodorus]

My best guess, you will get to see the ASUS RT-AX89X during March 2020 show or slightly earlier. There isn't any ASUS RT-AX89X for sale @ SITEX (I'm 100% sure, as I'm not sure who dump you the smoke grenade).

So only the ASUS ZenWiFi CT8 will be selling @ SITEX @ introductory price of S499, exclusive to Challenger.

As for the ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 will be even later than March 2020 for retail from what i was told by ASUS TW HQ networking, of cos subject to change if any. I wil definitely update in here accordingly.

Hmm, the Asus rep at the Sitex thread told me the ZenWiFi ax will be out in Dec/jan?

 

[kashix]

Hmm, the Asus rep at the Sitex thread told me the ZenWiFi ax will be out in Dec/jan?

He said “likely arrive.” Which is still unsure.

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[riscaliz]

Looks like the launch for zenwifi ax and ax-89x are delayed. Still worth the wait though!
Any thoughts on my idea of pairing them together for my house using the mesh system and predominantly 5Ghz bands?
Thank you for the updates!

tomorrow 2 late HardwareZone Forums app

 

[maylyn]

Hmm, the Asus rep at the Sitex thread told me the ZenWiFi ax will be out in Dec/jan?

ZenWiFi AX won't be available at Sitex. Only the AC version. AX version will likely arrive in Late Dec/Jan.

He/she is correct, tentatively that is their plans accordingly to ASUS TW HQ networking subject to changes if there is any.

 

[athenodorus]

He/she is correct, tentatively that is their plans accordingly to ASUS TW HQ networking subject to changes if there is any.

thanks for the clarification. at least it's not march (or so i hope!). late dec/jan still can resist getting other ax mesh.

 

[maylyn]

Version 3.0.0.4.384.81361 2019/12/26 - 48.68 MBytes

ASUS RT-AX89X Firmware version 3.0.0.4.384.81361

- Improve WiFi compatibility for smartphone.
- Improve 160MHz compatibility for AC9260, AC9560
- GUI bug fixes and string update.

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5: f0318f00e9a96186b8e57a31ade5f351

Download ~. https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX89X/FW_RT_AX89X_300438481361.zip

 

[riscaliz]

Any news on the official launch date for this router?

tomorrow 2 late HardwareZone Forums app

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi riscaliz,

We are looking at a Feb/Mar 2020 launch in SG, tentatively.

Any news on the official launch date for this router?

tomorrow 2 late HardwareZone Forums app

 

[riscaliz]

Thanks for the info.

Will the Asus ZenWifi XT8 launch around the the same time as the ax89x?

I hope that’s the case as these devices would definitely make a good mesh system!

Hi riscaliz,

We are looking at a Feb/Mar 2020 launch in SG, tentatively.

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[maylyn]

Version 3.0.0.4.384.81377 - 2020/02/18 - 48.67 MBytes

ASUS RT-AX89X Firmware version 3.0.0.4.384.81377

- Stability Improvements

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5: 7a9385ebc8b8cd4143528c478829b15a

@ ~> https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX89X/FW_RT_AX89X_300438481377.zip

 

[maylyn]

Looks like NA side will be getting it soon Long overdue

Sold and fulfilled by Amazon US and Newegg US

From ~> https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ax89x.57884/page-8

 

[maylyn]

Some peeps has gotten it

This thing is a beast! The biggest box I've ever received a router in. You can fit all the antennas around your head LOL

Item is back in stock at NewEgg, by the way.

 

[maylyn]

Qualified Vendor List as follows

ASUS RT-AX89X Transceiver/DAC list dated 16/03/2020

Download @ ~> https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX89X/RT-AX89X_TransceiverDAC_list.pdf

 

[leechoonhwee]

Can the 10gb port connect as LAN in AP mode?

 

[*adiBOY]

Is this better than the AX88 or AX11000?

 

[Gforce_Ti]

Hi riscaliz,

We are looking at a Feb/Mar 2020 launch in SG, tentatively.

Hi bro any updates when available in SG???

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi Gforce_Ti,

Sorry for the wait but there’s a delay. I’m not at liberty to say why, but do stay tuned for an update.

Hi bro any updates when available in SG???

 

[fishdundee]

SFP+ port

I saw that there is an sfp+ port.

Does it mean that a direct connection to the ONT is possible through a transceiver?

I just want to take full advantage of the 2 gbps incoming internet line.

 

[FlushX]

1+1Gbps ain't gonna work. AFAIK, the ONT does not support 802.3ad LACP