ASUS RT-AX86S (AX5700) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Port Forwarding, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, VPN, AiMesh Compatible, Smart Home

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My top priority: a Wi-Fi 6 router that has excellent range so I can use devices outside as far as possible from the house. The current model does cover the whole house, and well into the yard, so I don’t think a mesh system is necessary for us, just something that will hopefully end our losing wi-fi multiple times during a workday. There’s no software for controlling which band on the client-side, but you can do that by segmenting your network, i. Any love for the idea of testing a stand-alone router with separate AP:s as a more scalable and future proof system? However, it’s versatile enough to appeal to other users too, offering good range and signal strength, and an impressive set of security features and parental controls.

But to answer your questions, there’s no device that’s fast enough and will never let you down — your demands are subjective, so is my opinion on the AE. Only wired ethernet port is living room (from outside ONT), will add more someday but its not an option right now. Try getting a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (US) for testing all these routers, it’s allegedly got a Broadcom BCM4389 chip in it capable of 2×2 WiFi 6E, 160MHz channels (the first smartphone I know to do so). Maybe Ubiquiti could send you a Dream Machine Pro or USG, along with a wifi 6 access point, like the UniFi 6 lite.The phones, laptops, and rokus will probably be distributed around the upstairs level a lot of the time. I want to keep with a tri-band router, use a wired backhaul and preferably a router that supports the 160 band. What would be the difference in performance if I used (2) ASUS AI Mesh routers and “Ethernet Backhaul Mode”?

Getting a tri-band router (as the main unit) doesn’t do anything since its speed limits at its location. I have immediate need for a mesh network per se however if I can operate the main Netgear router as the primary/standalone device because it delivers greater performance vs line of sight of the Asus… I would be prepared to pay more for the best hardware I can afford to deliver 1) the best performance at the distance I am sat at for working from home 2) Futureproofed for at least 3 years before having to consider upgrading again. Linksys EA6350 has device prioritization and I can pick and choose which clients go on which network/SSID. Asus GS-AX3000 Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers: The Asus ROG STRIX GS-AX3000 comes with a cool color-changing Aura light on the front.I could leave the tv box + nas plugged directly with lan on provider box and only use wifi devices with it.

If QoS/Parental control is present in the router but not on nodes, will the nodes provide the functionality ? But if you’re a fan of the cutting-edge (which you seemed to have been, considering the X10) I’d recommend waiting for Wi-Fi 6E, the 6GHz band is much better than the 60GHz. b3) which is very close to my work table but far enough that pulling a direct cable is a trip hazard. We have a TP-Link AX3000 that is barely enough to cover the two bedrooms on the second floor and gives an abysmal signal to the living room and my 1st-floor roommates.

I‘d like to locate most of my network equipment in the basement, and the wiring closet down there is the absolute worst place for a wifi antenna. I’ll put one unit in the master bedroom where I have a wired back haul (I totally forgot about) so should easily irradiate the bathroom in glorious Wi-Fi 6.

Also, I’ve heard horrible things about Netgear’s firmware (I quite like TP-Links to be honest) so I don’t have to be married to any of those options. And since the cable connection puts the router on the main floor within 5 feet of both our smart TV and the gas fireplace with its metal exhaust pipe (the only other option was in the basement), and with both of us working upstairs and regularly on the 5G band, it sure seems like any of range, bandwidth, or interference could be our culprit, especially since this was never as much of an issue at the smaller condo. I am leaning towards the GT-AX11000, but the thought had occurred to me to think about Mesh solutions or maybe even two RT-AX86U… I’ve read all your articles, but I’m looking for a nudge in one direction or another. And I don’t know if a Asus RT-AX58U is any better than the (at least on paper) way more powerfull Archer AX73?Generally, either is fine, but if you have Gig+ Internet or play games, the RT-AX86U is a better option.