Asus ZenWiFi AX Hybrid Powerline Mesh WiFi6 System (2-pack) Wireless Router Review – Consumer Reports

About

The Asus
ZenWiFi AX Hybrid Powerline Mesh WiFi6 System (2-pack) is part of the
Wireless Routers test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wireless Routers
models like the ZenWiFi AX Hybrid Powerline Mesh WiFi6 System (2-pack) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.

Data security
A measure of how well the device and its manufacturer protect your data with respect to authentication, encryption, software updates, resistance to known exploits, etc. based on inspection of device features and analysis of network traffic, penetration testing, and publicly-available documentation.

Data privacy
A measure of how the device and its manufacturer collect, share and use your data, and the user’s ability to control the flow of their data. Analysis is based on (but, not limited to) evaluation of user interfaces and publicly-available material.

Throughput near
The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an “open space” hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet away from the router in a hallway. For Mesh Routers, the client is placed 8 feet from the base. Performance will vary based on the size and construction of the house or apartment and how many floors, walls, doors, and other obstructions are between the router and receiving device.