how does this work with bt ultimate fast 2

1. You have to connect this with BT Hub via ethernet cable. Disable BT wifi from the BT router. Use ASUS Wifi 2. I have BT FTTP connection which comes with a modem and BT hub. Fibre is connected to modem and then the modem is connected to BT Hub. What I have done is: removed BT Hub for unnecessary wifi congestion. I have connected ASUS directly to the Fibre modem. From ASUS, the connection method I have chosen is PPoE . I hope it is clear now.

does it work with Virgin fibre?

Yes it does, you put the virgin hub into bridge mode (the light on the front of the virgin hub goes Purple)- then use the Asus unit to manage wifi and IP etc. It's very easy to set up, and manage. You can use either the app, or login to a browser to do more detailed configuration. Plug in the ethernet cable into the WAN on the Virgin hub (port 1) into the WAN port port on the Asus unit. The reboot the virgin hub, and then power on the Asus unit. jo done. Point to note, should you lose connectivity to the virgin (As in the recent outages), there is no need to reset the Asus unit, it'll pick up the refreshed gateway IP from the virgin hub automatically.

I have bt fttp and bt sport. does this setup support bt sport on the bt\humax youview box?

I have FTTP with BT. The fibre comes into the house into the Openreach modem. All you need to do is remove your old router (which is connected to the modem), and connect one of the Asus routers directly to the modem in its place. This then acts as the master modem, the other Asus router acts as a mesh node. It is easier to use the phone app to set it up.

What does ‘pack of 1’ mean? 1 ‘pair’ or a single node?

A single node. A pair is around £400

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ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (1 Pack), Coverage Up to 230 sq m or 2475 sq ft or 4+ Rooms, 6.6 Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, White

ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (1 Pack), Coverage Up to 230 sq m or 2475 sq ft or 4+ Rooms, 6.6 Gbps WiFi, 3 SSIDs, White

Product ID: 186432319

Details

Brand
ASUS
Colour
White
Compatible devices
Cellphone
Connectivity technology
Wi-Fi
Frequency band class
Tri-Band
Included components
1 x XT8 set up

🏠Seamless whole-home mesh coverage, 200m²

📶Tri-band WiFi 6, 6600 Mbps total speed

⚙️Smart Connect & Agile Steering for optimal backhaul

Description

🚀 ZenWiFi AX XT8: Power your smart home with unstoppable, boundary-free WiFi.

BLAZING FAST WI FI 6 SPEEDS - Up to 6.6 Gbps total throughput ensures lag-free streaming, gaming, and remote work.
USER FRIENDLY SETUP CONTROL - Intuitive app and web GUI let you configure advanced settings effortlessly — no tech degree required.
INTELLIGENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT - Smart Connect and WiFi Agile steer your devices to the best node automatically for seamless connectivity.
ELIMINATE DEAD ZONES EVERYWHERE - Tri-band mesh with unique antenna placement blankets your entire home in ultra-fast WiFi.
FLEXIBLE WIRED WIRELESS BACKHAUL - Supports both Ethernet and high-speed 5GHz-2 wireless backhaul for ultimate setup versatility.

The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is a premium tri-band mesh WiFi 6 system delivering up to 6600 Mbps total speed and seamless whole-home coverage up to 200 square meters. Featuring smart antenna placement, Smart Connect, and WiFi Agile technology, it intelligently manages device connections and backhaul for optimal performance. With easy app-based setup and support for both wired and wireless backhaul, it’s designed to eliminate dead zones even in large, complex homes. Ideal for professionals demanding reliable, high-speed connectivity across multiple floors and devices.

Specifications

ASIN	B083QRS937
Antenna Location	Home
Best Sellers Rank	17,925 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 61 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Box Contents	1 x XT8, set up guide, uk plug
Brand	ASUS
Brand Name	ASUS
Colour	White
Compatible Devices	Cellphone
Compatible devices	Cellphone
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Range	2475 Square Feet
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	Push Button
Coverage	200 square metres
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 367 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	6.6 Gigabits Per Second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Tri-Band
Frequency band class	Tri-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	04718017579001
Has Internet Connectivity	Yes
Has Security Updates	Yes
Is Modem Compatible	No
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.3L x 22W x 1.6H centimetres
Item Weight	1 Grams
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	ASUS
Manufacturer Part Number	90IG0590-MO3G30
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	2500 Megabits Per Second
Model Name	ZenWiFi-AX-XT8 / ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
Model Number	90IG0590-MO3G70
Model name	ZenWiFi-AX-XT8 / ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
Number of Ports	4
Operating System	ASUSWRT, Android 10.0
Other Special Features of the Product	aimesh
RAM Memory Installed	16 GB
Router Firewall Security Level	Advanced
Router Network Type	Wireless
Security Protocol	WPA-Enterprise
Special feature	aimesh
Unit Count	1.0 count
Voltage	240 Volts
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Compability	802.11ax
Wireless communication standard	802.11ax

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