ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8)

Product Overview
  • Special designed vents for increased airflow
  • Double heatsink for maximized heat dissipation
  • 45° antennas ensure strong WiFi in multi-story homes
  • Vertical housing with space between antennas and circuit board for minimal WiFi signal interference
  • Free shipping on orders above £150. Delivery time: 2-4 Working Days

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Upgrade to whole-home WiFi coverage!

The ZenWiFi AC Single Pack includes one ASUS AC3000 WiFi router, providing up to an extra 2700 sq. ft. of coverage to your existing network.

Add Extra ZenWiFi Nodes, with No Hassle!

Adding an extra ZenWiFi node to your network is easy. Simply follow the on-screen guidance in the ASUS Router app: it all takes just a few minutes!

Make the Internet a Safer Place for Everyone

AiProtection Pro with Advanced Parental Controls is free for life. It gives you total peace of mind, and you can keep an eye on everything that's happening on your network via the mobile app.

No Subscription Fee

Some routers only offer 3 years of protection, ASUS AiProtection has you covered for the life of your product.

Protection Against Attacks

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) blocks all common internet-based attacks.

Block Access to Malicious Websites

AiProtection uses Trend Micro's official database to identify and block known malicious sites, preventing infection even before you click.

Infection Detection and Blocking

Even if an already-infected device is connected to ZenWiFi, AiProtection prevents any personal data on the device from being compromised.

Advanced Parental Controls

AiProtection has everything you need in one place: it's super-easy to view or change security settings on each of your family member's devices, so your kids can be safer when surfing!

Schedule Block Time

Reserve valuable family time or help your children develop responsible behaviour by selecting scheduled time periods to block internet access on specific devices.

Kid-Safe Preset*

Check the box when editing a device and profile, and the preset automatically applies filters for inappropriate content to all their devices.

Internet Activity Dashboard

View each family member's internet activity on a clear graphical dashboard showing the peak time and what kind of content they are viewing. You can group devices that belong to your children to view aggregated data and apply scheduled block times and content filters with just a few taps.

Content Filter*

Block specific categories of mobile apps and websites, and apply these settings to all devices belonging to individual family members. The advanced filtering integrates Trend Micro's Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine to filter not only by website URL, but also by the internet packets themselves, which means it filters content viewed not only in a web browser, but also within mobile apps on your devices.*

Smart Looks for Smart Homes

ZenWiFi AC works perfectly with smart-home services — including Alexa skills and IFTTT — and is available in black or white to suit your décor.

Flexible Network Naming

Uniquely, ZenWiFi AC lets you choose how you name your WiFi networks: a single name for everything, or separate names for each frequency band. The choice is yours!

Tri-band. Zero slowdowns.

Unlike traditional dual-band mesh WiFi systems that sacrifice half of the total wireless bandwidth to the backhaul connection, ZenWiFi AC features a tri-band design with a full WiFi band for the backhaul, maximising system performance and stability. With this upgraded design, you'll experience fast and stable WiFi, even when data transfers through multiple hubs to reach your device.

AiMesh Technology

Even non-experts can quickly set up AiMesh technology, while more experienced users will appreciate the comprehensive advanced networking features.

Performance Through Engineering

ZenWiFi AC features a quad-core CPU for ultimate processing power. Its vertical housing holds a specially designed antenna and circuit board that optimises WiFi signal strength and provides better airflow, improving thermal performance for reliable operation.

1. Special designed vents for increased airflow

2. Double heatsink for maximized heat dissipation

3. 45° antennas ensure strong WiFi in multi-story homes

4. Vertical housing with space between antennas and circuit board for minimal WiFi signal interference

5. Quad-core CPU

6. 4X gigabit LAN ports

Model Name

CT8 (W-2-PK)

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
IPv4
IPv6

AX technology

No

Data Rate

802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 150 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) TurboQAM : up to 150 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 867 Mbps

Antenna

Internal antenna x 6

Transmit/Receive

2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz-1 2x2
5GHz-2 4x4

Memory

128 MB Flash 256 MB RAM

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1

Button

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button

LED Indicator

Power x 1

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current

Package content

ZenWiFi AC RJ45 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Card

Product Weight (g)

730

AiMesh

AiMesh
Primary AiMesh router
AiMesh node

Router APP

ASUS Router APP

Alexa

Support Alexa skill

IFTTT

Support IFTTT

AiProtection

AiProtection Pro
Router Security Assessment
Malicious site blocking
Two-Way IPS
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

Parental Control

Parental Control
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule
Maximum Parental Control profile : 16
Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 16

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
Bandwidth Monitor
Bandwidth limiter
Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule : 32
Traditional QoS
Maximum Traditional QoS rule : 32
Traffic Monitor
Real-time traffic monitor
Wired Traffic Monitor
Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
Website history

Wireless

IPv6
Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
UTF-8 SSID
Guest Network
Maximum Guest Network rule : 9
Guest Network Connection time limit
Guest Network Encryption : 9
WPS
WiFi MAC address filter
Maximum MAC filters : 64
Wireless scheduler
Airtime fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal beamforming
Explicit beamforming

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
3G/4G LTE dongle
Android tethering
Port forwarding
Port triggering
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough
Let's Encrypt

LAN

DHCP Server
IGMP snooping
IPTV
Manually assign IP address
Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP

USB application

File System : FS_Tuxe ra_HFS +, FS_Tuxe ra_NTFS , FS_Tuxe ra_vFAT , FS_ext2, FS_ext3, FS_ext4
HDD hibernation
Safely Remove disk
AiCloud
Download master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder privileges

Administration

Operating mode : Wireless router mode Range extender mode Access point mode Media bridge mode
Free OS upgrade
Firewall
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64
Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32
Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64
Wake on LAN (WOL)
SSH
Configuration backup and restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log

Model Name

CT8 (W-2-PK)

Network Standard

IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
IPv4
IPv6

AX technology

No

Data Rate

802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 150 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) TurboQAM : up to 150 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 867 Mbps

Antenna

Internal antenna x 6

Transmit/Receive

2.4GHz 2x2
5GHz-1 2x2
5GHz-2 4x4

Memory

128 MB Flash 256 MB RAM

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

Ports

RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1

Button

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button

LED Indicator

Power x 1

Power Supply

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current

Package content

ZenWiFi AC RJ45 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty Card

Product Weight (g)

730

AiMesh

AiMesh
Primary AiMesh router
AiMesh node

Router APP

ASUS Router APP

Alexa

Support Alexa skill

IFTTT

Support IFTTT

AiProtection

AiProtection Pro
Router Security Assessment
Malicious site blocking
Two-Way IPS
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

Parental Control

Parental Control
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule
Maximum Parental Control profile : 16
Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 16

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS
Bandwidth Monitor
Bandwidth limiter
Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule : 32
Traditional QoS
Maximum Traditional QoS rule : 32
Traffic Monitor
Real-time traffic monitor
Wired Traffic Monitor
Wireless Traffic Monitor
Traffic Analyzer
Website history

Wireless

IPv6
Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
UTF-8 SSID
Guest Network
Maximum Guest Network rule : 9
Guest Network Connection time limit
Guest Network Encryption : 9
WPS
WiFi MAC address filter
Maximum MAC filters : 64
Wireless scheduler
Airtime fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal beamforming
Explicit beamforming

WAN

Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
3G/4G LTE dongle
Android tethering
Port forwarding
Port triggering
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough
Let's Encrypt

LAN

DHCP Server
IGMP snooping
IPTV
Manually assign IP address
Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64

VPN

VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP

USB application

File System : FS_Tuxe ra_HFS +, FS_Tuxe ra_NTFS , FS_Tuxe ra_vFAT , FS_ext2, FS_ext3, FS_ext4
HDD hibernation
Safely Remove disk
AiCloud
Download master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder privileges

Administration

Operating mode : Wireless router mode Range extender mode Access point mode Media bridge mode
Free OS upgrade
Firewall
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64
Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32
Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64
Wake on LAN (WOL)
SSH
Configuration backup and restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log

ORDER RELATED QUESTIONS

1 | How can I track my order?

All orders are dispatched with the use of a courier service, which allows you to track your parcel directly from the courier website. You can use your tracking number which is provided via email and enter this on the “Tracking” or “Track your item” option on the courier’s website. If you have not received your tracking number, please call us on 0208 551 6505 (Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays).

2 | When can I expect the delivery?

All orders should be delivered in the expected delivery window as specified on the delivery option, when selecting during the checkout process. If you have not received the goods in the specified delivery window, please call us on 0208 551 6505 (Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays).

3 | I’ve changed my mind and want to cancel my order. What should I do?

Please contact Customer Services on 0208 551 6505 immediately should you wish to cancel an order.

4 | What is the response time for enquiries?

We aim to respond to all emails / enquiries within 1-2 business days. During busy periods, we may experience a backlog of enquiries, but nonetheless will aim to respond as soon as possible.

5 | Questions about order status?

Processing - The order has been sent to our warehouse for fulfilment. Your order will dispatch within 1 - 2 working days.

Shipped - The order has been fully dispatched. The dispatch tracking number is provided in the Order Tracking email where you can obtain up to date dispatch information.

6 | How do I return my product?

Returns are permitted for refund or exchange and must be initiated by contacting our returns department via email at cs@asusstore.co.uk.

7 | I need help with ordering. What should I do?

Should you need help choosing your ideal device or need help placing an order, you are welcome to contact our friendly and experienced sales team on 0208 551 6505.

8 | Does ASUS offer free shipping?

Yes, we offer free shipping on orders above £150.