Thanks for the detailed review. I'm definitely getting this over the AX88U then. As I am primarily eyeing the fast file transfer over the network as I plan to connect my hard drives here so that my Tapo camera could then store the footages here instead of the lowly 8GB memory card I installed in it atm. The extra boost and stability of file transfer over network is definitely a plus.
Xfinity at least in my Area upgraded to 1200 max speeds. Well I slept on upgrading my router for almost 2 years ONLY TO FIND OUT I'M GETTING 1400-1800 DOWN! Love the router, love the GUI, love the built in tools in it!
You nailed ALL 3 videos that I was interested in, THANKS!! ALL VERY informative!! YEAH!!! I just checked my Hardwear Properties. After reading a blog on Quora. And I DO have Wi-Fi 6!, AWESOME!!!
NIkos - great material. Love Your videos. I need a router for a large house, so the signal has to go between two flours of the house and there is a thick concrite seeling. Which router would be beter: RT-86U or RT88U ?
Thanks for the comment. The RT-86U is slightly stronger but you won't notice the difference unless you test it. The concrete will slow it down for sure. I would test to see how good the signal will be and think about Aimesh or bringing another line up with another router.
Thanks for the very informative review!! I've been looking to upgrade my router and one the most important features for me is coverage!! Right now I'm using a Netgear router and a Netgear extender. I have a one level 2500 sq ft home. I'm wondering if I upgrade to the AX86U if will give me better coverage? If not since you explained that you can't make a mesh with routers or extenders from different company I might need to go with the Netgear brand!! Your thoughts
Thanks for the comment. If you are looking for top speed with wifi6 you won't get it on such a big house. You will get the 2.4Ghz reaching but again won't fully give you top speed. Still usable for most things however. In my opinion your options would be to buy 2 of these and mesh them OR buy a netgear with wifi6, use the router you have as an extender or mesh depending on the model OR get rid of everything and by a wifi6 mesh system. Obviously its based on use case and in my opinion I would be looking at utilizing what you have. Now, the other note, you can't use mesh but you can use it as an extender from what I understand. In either case I would by buying from a place I can return so you can test things out.
Hi, great review! One question though... I get it you use a real NAS connected via RJ, but what about simple setup using USB ports as NAS? Any comment on performance, tranafer speeds with 1 port, 2 ports etc.? Thank.
Nice video ... I have decided and ordered this ... just one question what isn't clear, where are you connected your NAS ? at 2,5 port for more stable and fast connection to the internet ? this need some special settings ? so the blue one is internet in and you can bridge to2,5 port ? i have synology nas too and have trouble with upload ... so it's important to know what to do and how.
Awesome video sir. I'm looking at getting this router. My house is two levels with about 1500sq feet on each level. Would this router give us enough range to cover both levels if it's located downstairs? What do you think?
I tested both the AX86U and AX88U in a two story house 1800Sq/Ft with basement and they achieve similar distance. The AX86U having slightly better transfer stability but negligible unless you are transferring large files and can see it. The router was in the basement and it is a wood structure with brick outside. It reaches WIFI 6 speeds to the main floor or about 15-20 feet from the router and decreases substantially outside of the range. ie. if I was on top of the router one floor up full speed. The 2.4 GHz network reached second floor no problem with a decrease in speed to around 80-100Mbits per second. So I am assuming you will be good to go. I will respond with the same comment in the other video as well.
I bought the pro version of this unit because I want a more stable connection and a bigger CPU while gaming and not frequent disconnection when the system gets hot. I searched and read a lot of reviews that the high-end units come with these problems and this does not bode well with me as the price vs performance + disconnection is not worth it for me. The gaming title is just hype.
Finally decided 2 weeks ago to get this unit due to this review. That local file transfer rate of over 200mBps is what I need for plex and IP Camera purposes. Though the speeds you shown are from a NAS. Do you have a file transfer test where file transfer speed is tested using a portable SSD storage and plugged into the 2.5G LAN port?. I wonder how fast the USB 3.0 port are. Because atm, I am maxing out the gigabit port I have when doing file transfer with a storage attached on the USB port of the drive, so it would be great to know how fast the router is without a dedicated NAS but just a storage plugged onto one of its USB 3.0 ports.
Thank you for such a great review. I am looking to upgrade my Xfinity XB8 modem/router combo that came with my isp and this one looks perfect. Do you have any modem recommendations as I do need to find a docsis 3.1 modem.
O Roteador permite conectar um HD Externo na USB para compartilhar arquivos com usuários da Rede? Como funciona? se é livre acesso ou permite definir uma senha para acessar? O roteador permite usar como NAS para acesso remoto?
Yes you can, but it is super slow. I only got averages of 40MBps and it was torture. For some reason any USB connection is slow. I would recommend buying something that connects through the LAN. I have this video about it: ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html Sim, você pode, mas é super lento. Só consegui médias de 40MBps e foi uma tortura. Por algum motivo, qualquer conexão USB é lenta. Eu recomendaria comprar algo que se conecta através da LAN. Eu tenho esse vídeo sobre isso: ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html
Appreciate the detailed review without the typical youtube hype. Thoughtfully done! Question - if i buy 2 of these and using a wireless backhaul (AI mesh) in 2 different levels how much bandwidth can i realistically get on a 1Gig ISP connection? My TP link caps out at 600mpbs with a line of sight to the router.
Thanks for the comment! So, depending on the build of the house you will get the wifi6 connection to the second floor directly above with at least 80 - 90 percent of the full power signal. In theory the if you put the other mesh directly above it you will have the same amount of speed on the second floor. Which means in reality, 1Gbps speed from ISP translates to 850-900Mbps and you should get 800-900Mbps upstairs. I am thinking to make a mesh test video. Are there any other questions I should be looking to answer if I make that video?
@@NikosRentas makes sense. Thanks! This is what I ended up doing after reading Dong Knows review. I got moca 2.5 installed in two levels and went with ASUS xd6 mesh system with Ethernet backhaul. I got cat 8 connecting all the key end points. I am averaging around 700 but they are not directly on top of each other on first and second floors. Still a better solution!
Try setting that router up with HomePod minis. Asus AX routers have major issues with HomePods. Especially the minis. I unfortunately had to take my AX86u back after days of troubleshooting it.
Thanks Roberto. I didn't test this as it isn't in my workflow. That being said, I should test it. I'll look into VPNs to purchase. Which one are you using? Ddwrt?
@@NikosRentas I am using an old Linksys router which doesn't come with any vpn support. So I am looking for a new router for gaming and vpn support as well.
Yeah so this one has it. I just haven't tested it and I have never heard anyone complain. I will test it though. Still researching which to VPN to sign up with.
@@NikosRentas great man, thanks! I will be buying that one then. I have pureVPN, it's not the best, it's kinda of average but I got it very cheap, like $65 for 5 years. The best are NordVPN and ExpressVPN, they are more expensive though.
I got a AX-88U for christmas not sure if i should change it for the AX86U i live in a 116square meter apartment 2 floors. Both are same price due to AX88U is on sale.
If you do not need the ports then I would switch over to the AX86u due to the 2.5Gbit port. You may upgrade the speed of your ISP or want a hard connection to your tower or want to connect a NAS in the future. Lastly, I find it has a more stable sustained connection on the big transfers. Those would be the reasons to switch. It is pretty much identical.
Perhaps a weird question to ask, but given possible device placements in my office I'd love to know what's the powerbrick cable length? Do you happen to know what's the length for the AX88U model?
I will have to check the ax88u which I think is the same as the ax86u. Unit to the powerbrick is appx 6 feet. Powerbrick to the plug is appx. 2.5 feet.
Thank you! for this extensive review. My question is, can I aggregate 2.5G port and 1G port together? As I am using Asustor NAS with two 2.5G ports. Thanks!
I logged into the router to check options. When you click to enable link aggregation it only gives you options for bonding support 802.3ad with LAN 1 and LAN 2 ports. So I am not sure if you switch the primary WAN to the 2.5G WAN if that limits it in anyway but I would assume it wouldn't. Please note. you can enable dual WAN with Primary WAN and 2.5G WAN or LANs and can make those either Fail Over or Load Balancing as well. Hopefully that helps. If I figure out a way to test it I will let you know but hopefully someone watches this and has tested it lol.
Hi, Great video. I was wondering, Would this router work well as a secondary router to a 1gig Wi-Fi 5 router? And also would it give good speeds? Or would I need to upgrade the main router to wifi 6 also? I’m trying to lower my latency on Xbox as I’m currently experiencing fluctuation in my speeds.
I read forum posts that said their units were hitting 75 to 100c. there's no way in hell I'm trusting that to not burn. I actually had one of these for a night and returned it. better safe than sorry, even with slower wifi.
I haven't noticed that much heat in any of the units. The units have been working non stop for a few years now with no issues. Also, I didn't check with a thermal device so they could be right.
Hi Peter, didn't see the notification of the comment. The "S" version seems to be a less featured model. From the specs www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/techspec/ it seems to be that it loses support of the 2.5Gbps port, half the RAM and a couple of other features. I am not sure if it is worth it but that would be based on need.
How the hell are u getting these speeds 🧐 I have the same router and a high end synology that’s new as well as a brand new MacBook Pro. No matter what channel I use on the 5ghz I can’t get more than 100 read or write even next to the router. I’m using cat 6 Ethernet between the nas and router too
Is it any good if I stream my gameplay? I'm looking up a lot of routers and I think this one might be it. I watched this video all the way through, but I'm just scared it might not live up to what it cost being I don't make much money. I need a good router that I can play and stream my gameplay while my family is always on the wifi.
I haven't had anyone come back and tell me they regret it. There have been some people wanting a perfect router. If I were in your situation I would suggest buying from somewhere you can return and testing it out. I know this year more tech is coming out especially with wifi 6e so it might better to wait and see what comes out
Thanks for your review, I just ordered one same router in uk its cost me £229.99 from Very UK. My question is I have a Virgin madia modem at home with 500mbs Internet and around 15 gadgets (tv's, laptops , smartphone's etc.) Can this router handle all my gadgets. Thanks.
You should be good. Most gadgets will connect with 2.4Ghz and don't require large data. That being said if you have 5 people using large data it will split it accordingly based on need. I have about 20 devices on the router and never have issues.
Hope you comment. But my router keeps turning off and on I wish I was able to show you what it’s doing. And I just got it yesterday and I really don’t know what else to do. Can you give me some ideas???
Hey did you figure this out? Sounds like a defect. When the router turns on and you connect everything it should pick up and start the connection process. If you haven't bridged your modem you should go through those steps and it should connect. Let me know what occurred.
Is there a slowdown for the 86u if you use it in AIMesh? I am about to move from a 2000square foot 2 story house - to a 2700 square foot home, single story. What are your educated guesses?
Someone said they had set up a switch and it did work but I am not sure how the setup was. I would buy from somewhere you can return and give it a try if you cant find your answer.
Do you know if the antennas can be adjusted in direction? Because I assumed they could be, and tried to angle mine outward more, but they gave a lot of resistance and I was afraid I was going to snap them so I stopped. 🤣
@hoihoi9866You mean *break. How is it a stupid question? It doesn’t have anything in the manual about it and if you weren’t sure would you risk breaking a $200+ piece of kit?
Good review. Question, how does this router compare to an asus rt-ax92u? The ax92u looks higher end on paper with the faster speed and 3 bands. The 86u has great reviews from many reviewers. Can you tell me which router is better regardless of price and why? Thanks.
Great question. I would say you want to think about it in terms of specifics to what is needed for your work flow and user dynamics. I didn't test it so this is based on reviewing the specs and other reviews. You should test out routers before you keep them. I would not agree fully it is better on paper. The system has a Dual-core 1.8Ghz CPU and 512 MB RAM which on paper is okay but in real world is not strong enough for increasing demands (again use case). In contrast the AX86U and AX88U has 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM allowing it to do way more with more connections. I focus on heavy use with big transfers over wifi 6 and really happy with my results of the AX88U, AX86U, and AX82U. I again prefer 88 or 86. The ax92U although having 3 bands, 2x2 2.4Gbps, 2x2 Wifi 5 and 4x4 wifi 6 you can get up to theoretical speeds on individual mode but when meshed you are capped to 1.73Gbps. So basically if you were to mesh two of the other AX routers like 88, 86, 82 you would be in a situation where you are maximizing capabilities instead of being capped. Plus the 2x2 band on the AX92u vs the 3x3 AX86U, based on use case of course, will not always show issues but when demand increases it will. Again, something like the 2.5G Port and some other features come in handy with NAS systems and next gen upgrades from networks. So, once my network carrier gets to 1.5Gbit speed I will be good. Doesn't apply to everyone and is use case of course. So, basically, use case, dataflow, and workflow has to be analyzed before deciding on a router. This guy does some in depth reviews you should check out: dongknows.com/asus-rt-ax92u-review/ Hope this helps.
@@NikosRentas Thanks for your detailed reply. Over the last few days I was researching routers. I think I want to stick with asus. I didn’t realize the ax92u had lower specs, so I think I will cross it off my list. I am seriously looking at the 86 and 88 and trying to decide between the 2. If cost is not a concern, which one do you recommend 86 or 88? Which one is better and higher end? I will use the router in a 2 level place. I will use one router for now but might do a mesh in the future if I have to. I am looking for great speed wired and wireless, great wifi range, and very good reliability with something that doesn’t go down. I have something like 7 devices connecting to my router with more in the future as more devices reach out to wifi. So something that can handle all these devices.
Okay, so I have the 88 in a 2000sqft house and I have no issues. When I tested the 86 I saw no difference. The idea would be that you want to think about wired devices and do you need the ports along with do you need the 2.5Gb port. Then it is just availability and price. I would go with the ax86u being that I don't have that many wired connections anymore and my ISP is bringing 1.5Gbit speed to my neighborhood. If you haven't watched the other video on the 88u here is the link: ruclips.net/video/PHh6H2aFdB8/видео.html and this is the comparison: ruclips.net/video/8wLTpE32q3E/видео.html
@@NikosRentas thanks. I decided to go with the 86u and have had it for like 2 weeks. Love it, works great. It has not dropped a connection or gone down once. It is giving me 3x the connection speed compared to the old n class router it replaced, in both wired and wireless performance. Love it and meets my needs exactly.
Would like to seek your views and advise. For a 1000sqft area, there is 1 room currently have deadzone or weak/unstable wifi 5ghz. Which would work better asus ax86u vs asus xt8 (would standalone be sufficient) ? maybe abit for future proof when I move house. Thanks.
If you are looking for strong 5ghz I would say go for the xt8 unless you are okay with the 2.4Ghz. You could also mesh to ax86u if the price point is comparable.
I looked it up and it seems that the Google Nest Mesh has wifi 5 with 1200Mbps max speed so yes this would be an upgrade depending on your use case. If you are looking to jump right away then pulling the trigger would be a good idea (again use case). The 6e technology is rolling out over the next year from what I am hearing so waiting would be a good idea if there is no urgency.
Way too much. If you have speeds of less than 100Mbps then a slow older router will be fine. This could come in handy if you have an internal network. ie. say you have 5 computers using a NAS system and they are all editing or transferring files. Other than that I would say go for an ac86u or something in that nature.
@@NikosRentas O Roteador permite conectar um HD Externo na USB para compartilhar arquivos com usuários da Rede? Como funciona? se é livre acesso ou permite definir uma senha para acessar? O roteador permite usar como NAS para acesso remoto?
@jcamposjr So for the USB external device connection you would be setting it up as a network drive where you can access it through one of the WIFI or LAN connections. For the NAS you you would be setting that up through the software you use if you want remote. You can also set the NAS as a network drive. My NAS is synology. I use the software to log in when I need to via the web browser. If I am working where I have the NAS setup then I connect to the drive directly on the network. This is a video about data storage and workflow: ruclips.net/video/QlaCFBvNABM/видео.html Portanto, para a conexão do dispositivo externo USB, você a configuraria como uma unidade de rede, onde pode acessá-la através de uma das conexões WIFI ou LAN. Para o NAS você configuraria isso através do software que você usa se quiser remoto. Você também pode definir o NAS como uma unidade de rede. Meu NAS é sinologia. Eu uso o software para fazer login quando preciso através do navegador da web. Se estou trabalhando onde tenho a configuração do NAS, conecto-me à unidade diretamente na rede. Este é um vídeo sobre armazenamento de dados e fluxo de trabalho: ruclips.net/video/QlaCFBvNABM/видео.html
Hello. I’m thinking of buying the rt-ax88U or the rt-ax86U I have 1gbe connection. Mainly to be used with my ds918+ wired. Which one would be best. Am I right in saying the 88U has faster download speeds?
The AX86U is the go to from my testing. I have tested all 3 Asus Ax82U or Ax86U or Ax88u and have the videos for more detail along with the the video on the DS918+. The AX86U brought the most stable data transfer while being marginally faster. You wouldn't know the difference to be honest. Unless you need the lan lines I would go with the 86U. Overall better.
I believe it is software based. It is hasn't been a problem depending on how you set it up. I don't game so I am not sure how much of an effect it has. Most people I asked who game heavily have not had an issue but some have reported the issue similar to what you described. I have seen this issue with transferring files on the ax88u and have to turn it off. The drop is not that significant unless I am editing where I do notice it.
I have version RT-AX86U-Pro. Any idea why Samsung mobiles (specifically S22 and S23) don't have internet access through 'Guest Network' unless I open intranet in the guest network (which obviously I don't want to do)? Seams to be know issue, still unresolved. Is the issue on Samsung or Asus side?
I haven't experienced this issue of not connecting. One person formatted their phone with clean reinstall and didn't add the security features and it connected for them. My issue with the phones, especially the new units I tested, there is a throttle on it. I can't get fast speeds. Max 120mbs. No one ever got back to me on the topic from Asus.
the 2.5gbe port makes no sense since they isnt another 2.5gbe port for you connecting to another device, for example i get 3bps download and upload and i connect this asus router via the 2.5gbe port, but the other ports are all 1gb? so i cant even get the speeds correct?
Well the idea would be that you can use wifi6 to get up to 2.4Gbps. You can then bond 2 of the 1Gbps lines for something like a NAS. But yes, it would have been nice to full proof this with 2 2.5Gbps LAN lines. If you think about it, they are looking at it from a sense of this would full proof it for users and you wouldn't need to buy another for several years lol.
It is AiMesh so in theory you shouldn't see the drop with two identical ones. I should test my ax88u and ax86u to see how it performs. From what I have seen with reviews and other conversations I have had, the general consensus, is that you don't have significant drop in speed that you would see with an extender. It would be similar to the AiMesh systems they sell ie. the pucks.
wondering if this can provide good signal for the house about 200 square metres. Currently have the main router (cannot place it in the middle of the house unfortunately) then two access points, one via wired and one via EoP. Trying to eliminate the EoP downstairs as its causing issues. Wondering if I can have a 1 router/access point setup for the entire houss
It should work but it based on the material of the house as well. To put into perspective, in an 1800 Sq.Ft house(170 Square meters) with the router in the basement, the wifi 6 reaches top speed 1 floor up about 12 -15 feet and the 2.4Ghz reaches the second floor. This would be a wood skeleton and outer brick house. So I would get the router from somewhere you can return it to test as the material of the house will effect the overall distance.
From what I have seen the range is bigger but based on the speeds and use case. The amount of connected devices with stability on the range is great. I haven't tested it but check out Dong Knows results dongknows.com/asus-gt-ax11000-rog-rapture-gaming-router-review/
You have to diagnose that one. I ran an issue only once and it was due to the router. They had an update. This was in the early days. The rest of the time whenever there has been some questionable slowness it was either my computer or ISP.
ASUS has RMA'd 2 of these routers for me so far. ISP is working fine, but I am loosing connection with the ASUS. Connected but no internet. I connected the ISP router and it works fine and I also connected my ASUS AC-1900 and it worked fine as well. Very frustrating, I love settings and all the features but my patience is wearing thin. Has anyone else had this problem?
I haven't experience this problem. Not sure how you would have two of go. Usually on the first one you have the issue. I would buy a ax82u from somewhere you can return and test it to see if there are similar issues. Maybe its an ISP provider. Back in the day there was always an issue with ISP providers and aftermarket routers. However, depending on the country, new regulations have come into play.
It will get the job done? Hit or miss? I tried to find the specs but it doesn't seem they like to show them. Even the manual has nothing noted on most specs for a router. I am not sure the Wifi 6 is 160Hz or split. Probably split which isn't ideal. If you are looking at Wifi 6 you will be disappointed on the low end routers in general. If you are thinking budget wise and don't care for Wifi6 I would go to something like the Asus AC86u or AC88u. Older model that gets the job done.
I am getting 30MB/s samba transfer speed over 5ghz wifi (windows 10 desktop to usb3.0 hdd attached to the router) is this transfer speed normal? Thanks for the review and the help.
Oh man, don't get me started on the issues of transfer with USB. Made a video of it. I added the marker in the link around 17 minutes in. ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html
I have the Night hawk ax6600 and I’m only getting 670mpbs WiFi speed out of my 1gb service. I wonder if this asus router will give me more WiFi speed than 670mpbs. I’m looking for 800mbps and more
That router should be getting you the max speed which most likely is 850-950Mbps from your 1Gbit service. I would check settings both on router and computer. If it is a router issue I would get it RMA'd before switching to a new one.
I’ve got a question, I’ll be moving into a home next month that is about 1508 Square feet, I’ll have spectrum gigabit Internet, this will be the first time I’ve ever moved into a home, or lived in an area that had high-speed Internet. I want to get the best Wi-Fi speeds possible. Could I just put the router in my bedroom? That’s where my Xbox series X, etc. not sure what to. I’ve been told that spectrum now offers a Wi-Fi six router, but they say I’m not guaranteed to be able to get one
You mean these guys? www.spectrum.com/ They have gigabit speed. The question is where is the line coming into the house and what kind of build it is. If the router is in your room then you wouldn't care if it is a regular router or a high-end router as it is right next to you. ie. within 10-15feet. You will have maximum speed as you are close to it. If it on the other side of the house I would get a high powered router like this ax86u or use a mesh version. If the company offers their own router mesh system it could be fast enough just make sure it will perform at the speed you are paying for and the closest router is within 10-15 feet.
@@NikosRentas Thanks for the info, I went to spectrum yesterday and picked up my equipment, and got their new Wi-Fi 6 router and modem self install kit. Can’t wait to try it out in a couple of weeks when I move!
Yeah, I think between the 82U and the 86U for newer routers you should be good. The 88U is 1 year older but still gets the job done! The gamers I have talked to do not see a big difference.
Several reasons off the top of my mind before going down any rabbit wholes: -I discovered with this but mainly it is modem issue and you need to reach out to your provider. I would test the landline and wifi strength on it before I would call. -I discovered my cables that came with the router are only cat 5 and once I bout cat 8 they upped it massively. -review your settings of your router and make sure they are setup for maximum transfer -review your settings for your devices and make sure they are setup for maximum transfer Also, remember that you have a good fast speed and you won't really notice the significant difference (depending on what you are doing) but also that they are only advertised speeds and have a +/- variable on that. My provider got into it with me over that but then I read the contract...
I think you meant wifi 6 ? The 2.4 would not be fast enough. You would want to upgrade based on connection numbers and use case scenario. If you want to share the bandwidth in a particular way between devices such that it fits your scenarios.
@@NikosRentas Thank you for the reply! I had a situation where 2.4 was needed for distance as 5Ghz was not working out and I thought the AX11000 was best for 2.4. I ordered the RT-AX86U instead and hope it works out for me and coverage as I really just want to deal with 1 router. Thank you very much!
You have to put into consideration the build of the dwelling you are in. In some cases the need is to combine 2 routers or go for the puck systems with multiple routers.
You will get more range with the newer devices but depending on your building material, devices, etc it could be significant or not. Usually with range I recommend people buy one from somewhere you can return it to test and see if it is significant and worth the $$. (same response to your other comment on the other video. Also note, This has similar range to the AX88U from the other video you posted on. )
That's a modem that goes up to 600Mbps... so depending on your internet speed (if that is your issues and need 1Gbit speed) you would have to get an upgrade on that. If you want an internal network upgrade than this would be a good call.
@@NikosRentas i have a net gear cm500 i think it is? Really basic. I moved to a new bigger house and have been blinking out of important IRacing races. Cable company will be here tomorrow so I’m gonna be sure to upgrade to a WiFi 6 capable modem. Thank you so much for responding actually. You’ve earned a sub my friend!
I’m actually really wanting to tell you about my experience since this post!!!! When i switched routers, for some reason, iRacing will no longer run at a higher graphic setting at all on my radeon rx580 ryzen 7 3800x 16gb ram. I would love to hear from you :/ Had a race monday and didn’t qualify for the first time in my career lol
@@DallasChilders that's weird. I don't see why that would happen. That being said, did you try putting the old router in to see if it fixes it? For the new router did you update the firmware, reset the router to factory? There was a new firmware that fixed issues with QoS. Also, if you haven't or have, try turning QoS off and see if there is a difference. Again, it could be the router however I think it must be some setting that changed with your computer.
Can you potentially limit ports speeds ie. I have a work computer connected via ethernet and it only needs very limited connection speed otherwise it ups my work quota etc. Ie the slower the connection the better. I'm using an old dlink to do it at the moment. But it would be nice to have a new router that you can limit speeds on certain connections not using qos
Yeah, most routers have it in a different format. The Asus has a QoS adaptive control. You can make changes there for each device under the bandwidth limiter setting.
It's a router not a booster. It can work as a mesh with more routers connected or you can make it an extender to another router. By data what do you mean? It supports 1.5 Gbps in and can transfer at Wifi 6 speeds internal network.
Hi, I upgraded to this from my ISP router, and I’m getting the same ping (20 ms) on my PC from when I used my old router. Is this meant to improve the ping as it is a gaming router. I use wifi connection.
Did you check the settings? I don't game. I saw some forums where they tweaked the settings and got better performance. The other thing that I noticed, the latest firmware fixed several issues.
Linus makes videos on everything. Imagine not making videos because Linus did it smh. On that note, a smart person would make videos on the videos Linus had big views on... bigger chance for success.
@@NikosRentas also, Linus doesnt make videos on "everything" anymore. He hasnt for the last 6 years atleast. Those days are long gone. He only makes videos now from sponsered products, or shit he thinks will get hits and clicks.
@@TerryBollea1 lol really don't know your intention here but to be clear the idea that people make videos because Linus did it is possible however usually not the case. The idea of being original is how you explain the topic and not the topic selection. Your last stament contradicts itself with the second comment. If he gets paid as promotion there is no reason for him to copy anyone.
Yeah, it's a waiting game. They have gotten better but it's usually the common response of we will give it to the engineers to look at and no one gets back to you lol
If you have a WiFi 5 router, one should wait for the WiFi 7 router. If your WiFi 5 router no longer get security firmware updates, then you should upgrade because hackers can steal your personal info.
I will do my best but I am just going with what feels right. I get excited sometimes and have to slow down. Other times I realize I am mumbling. It's a learning process.
it looks like a payed advertisment and probably is I had the older AC87U flagship and it was terrible, it was overheating because of the powerful dual processor with inproper cooling and it was throtteling most of the time, for 2 f... years I thought my internet is complete sh.. never gonna buy another Asus router ever... in fact not even other Asus products because of bad overall experiences I had...
Thanks for the feedback and I understand where you are coming from. I had an issue with Netgear and switched to Asus with no issues. I have a few now and aside from the small issues I get the job done. I did test the Netgear Wifi 6 versions and they did the job but the Asus just had the extra satisfaction of personal experience and out beat some aspects of uses for me. I am exactly the same with MSI as you are with Asus after my laptop fried just outside of warranty and they didn't care. I have started to test things out before I go over the return date so I don't end up hating companies.
@@NikosRentas my experience with MSI is very different, my last few motherboards for the desktop were MSI and they performed very well but I never bought their cheapest products, only the good, tried and tested ones
that's good to hear. To be honest, they make great stuff but their service is terrible. If they would have done something to help me out I wouldn't be complaining as much. The laptop fried right after warranty and they were like buy a new computer. There are no more parts for this. I spent an arm an a leg for it and it was great while it lasted. I made a video about it. ruclips.net/video/MZ-lbYACLvU/видео.html
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Thanks for the detailed review. I'm definitely getting this over the AX88U then. As I am primarily eyeing the fast file transfer over the network as I plan to connect my hard drives here so that my Tapo camera could then store the footages here instead of the lowly 8GB memory card I installed in it atm. The extra boost and stability of file transfer over network is definitely a plus.
great review man. i got lucky and found this version. but the gundam japan version. and couldnt be happier.
That's awesome. I saw those come out. They are sleek. Thanks for the feedback!
Xfinity at least in my Area upgraded to 1200 max speeds. Well I slept on upgrading my router for almost 2 years ONLY TO FIND OUT I'M GETTING 1400-1800 DOWN! Love the router, love the GUI, love the built in tools in it!
Thank you. Very informative video, as this is the router I'm looking at getting.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped
Very interesting and informative review. Thank you. This should be my next router.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment
It's great that you described your workflow! It really helped me making my choice of router.
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know and glad I could help
what did u choose?
You nailed ALL 3 videos that I was interested in, THANKS!! ALL VERY informative!! YEAH!!! I just checked my Hardwear Properties. After reading a blog on Quora. And I DO have Wi-Fi 6!, AWESOME!!!
NIkos - great material. Love Your videos. I need a router for a large house, so the signal has to go between two flours of the house and there is a thick concrite seeling. Which router would be beter: RT-86U or RT88U ?
Thanks for the comment. The RT-86U is slightly stronger but you won't notice the difference unless you test it. The concrete will slow it down for sure. I would test to see how good the signal will be and think about Aimesh or bringing another line up with another router.
I just got it. Working great! Thank you 😊
Awesome! Glad to hear it
Thanks for the very informative review!! I've been looking to upgrade my router and one the most important features for me is coverage!! Right now I'm using a Netgear router and a Netgear extender. I have a one level 2500 sq ft home. I'm wondering if I upgrade to the AX86U if will give me better coverage? If not since you explained that you can't make a mesh with routers or extenders from different company I might need to go with the Netgear brand!! Your thoughts
Thanks for the comment. If you are looking for top speed with wifi6 you won't get it on such a big house. You will get the 2.4Ghz reaching but again won't fully give you top speed. Still usable for most things however. In my opinion your options would be to buy 2 of these and mesh them OR buy a netgear with wifi6, use the router you have as an extender or mesh depending on the model OR get rid of everything and by a wifi6 mesh system. Obviously its based on use case and in my opinion I would be looking at utilizing what you have. Now, the other note, you can't use mesh but you can use it as an extender from what I understand. In either case I would by buying from a place I can return so you can test things out.
Hi, great review! One question though... I get it you use a real NAS connected via RJ, but what about simple setup using USB ports as NAS? Any comment on performance, tranafer speeds with 1 port, 2 ports etc.?
Thank.
Nice video ... I have decided and ordered this ... just one question what isn't clear, where are you connected your NAS ? at 2,5 port for more stable and fast connection to the internet ? this need some special settings ? so the blue one is internet in and you can bridge to2,5 port ? i have synology nas too and have trouble with upload ... so it's important to know what to do and how.
My NAS is older so I connected 2 ports to it creating a link aggregation. The 2.5 can be connected to a NAS with faster than 1 Gbit connection.
Awesome video sir. I'm looking at getting this router. My house is two levels with about 1500sq feet on each level. Would this router give us enough range to cover both levels if it's located downstairs? What do you think?
I tested both the AX86U and AX88U in a two story house 1800Sq/Ft with basement and they achieve similar distance. The AX86U having slightly better transfer stability but negligible unless you are transferring large files and can see it. The router was in the basement and it is a wood structure with brick outside. It reaches WIFI 6 speeds to the main floor or about 15-20 feet from the router and decreases substantially outside of the range. ie. if I was on top of the router one floor up full speed. The 2.4 GHz network reached second floor no problem with a decrease in speed to around 80-100Mbits per second. So I am assuming you will be good to go. I will respond with the same comment in the other video as well.
I bought the pro version of this unit because I want a more stable connection and a bigger CPU while gaming and not frequent disconnection when the system gets hot. I searched and read a lot of reviews that the high-end units come with these problems and this does not bode well with me as the price vs performance + disconnection is not worth it for me. The gaming title is just hype.
Finally decided 2 weeks ago to get this unit due to this review. That local file transfer rate of over 200mBps is what I need for plex and IP Camera purposes. Though the speeds you shown are from a NAS.
Do you have a file transfer test where file transfer speed is tested using a portable SSD storage and plugged into the 2.5G LAN port?. I wonder how fast the USB 3.0 port are. Because atm, I am maxing out the gigabit port I have when doing file transfer with a storage attached on the USB port of the drive, so it would be great to know how fast the router is without a dedicated NAS but just a storage plugged onto one of its USB 3.0 ports.
Thank you for such a great review. I am looking to upgrade my Xfinity XB8 modem/router combo that came with my isp and this one looks perfect. Do you have any modem recommendations as I do need to find a docsis 3.1 modem.
Excellent review! Subscribed!
I appreciate the sub and the comment!
O Roteador permite conectar um HD Externo na USB para compartilhar arquivos com usuários da Rede? Como funciona? se é livre acesso ou permite definir uma senha para acessar? O roteador permite usar como NAS para acesso remoto?
Yes you can, but it is super slow. I only got averages of 40MBps and it was torture. For some reason any USB connection is slow. I would recommend buying something that connects through the LAN. I have this video about it: ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html
Sim, você pode, mas é super lento. Só consegui médias de 40MBps e foi uma tortura. Por algum motivo, qualquer conexão USB é lenta. Eu recomendaria comprar algo que se conecta através da LAN. Eu tenho esse vídeo sobre isso: ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html
Great video thanks, do you know the maximum number of smart home devices that can be connected to 2.4G ?
Appreciate the detailed review without the typical youtube hype. Thoughtfully done! Question - if i buy 2 of these and using a wireless backhaul (AI mesh) in 2 different levels how much bandwidth can i realistically get on a 1Gig ISP connection? My TP link caps out at 600mpbs with a line of sight to the router.
Thanks for the comment!
So, depending on the build of the house you will get the wifi6 connection to the second floor directly above with at least 80 - 90 percent of the full power signal. In theory the if you put the other mesh directly above it you will have the same amount of speed on the second floor. Which means in reality, 1Gbps speed from ISP translates to 850-900Mbps and you should get 800-900Mbps upstairs. I am thinking to make a mesh test video. Are there any other questions I should be looking to answer if I make that video?
@@NikosRentas makes sense. Thanks! This is what I ended up doing after reading Dong Knows review. I got moca 2.5 installed in two levels and went with ASUS xd6 mesh system with Ethernet backhaul. I got cat 8 connecting all the key end points. I am averaging around 700 but they are not directly on top of each other on first and second floors. Still a better solution!
@@maverick5 That's awesome. I would try to get them as close as possible for optimal solution but at 700 that is a big increase.
@@NikosRentas can you connect wifi 5 devices to this unit & see a difference in speed ?
Try setting that router up with HomePod minis. Asus AX routers have major issues with HomePods. Especially the minis. I unfortunately had to take my AX86u back after days of troubleshooting it.
I have heard some people have issues but in general it has been positive with connecting the multiple units on AiMesh.
Thanks. Love the video. A question... is this router backwards compatible with 802.11 ac devices?
Yup, you can set it up so that you have the different options based on your needs. I set my wifi6 channel separate and everything else on 2.4.
Great video as always! I have been planning on buying it for a while now.. Do you know if it's any good for VPNs compatibility wise? Ddwrt?
Thanks Roberto. I didn't test this as it isn't in my workflow. That being said, I should test it. I'll look into VPNs to purchase. Which one are you using? Ddwrt?
@@NikosRentas I am using an old Linksys router which doesn't come with any vpn support. So I am looking for a new router for gaming and vpn support as well.
Yeah so this one has it. I just haven't tested it and I have never heard anyone complain. I will test it though. Still researching which to VPN to sign up with.
@@NikosRentas great man, thanks! I will be buying that one then. I have pureVPN, it's not the best, it's kinda of average but I got it very cheap, like $65 for 5 years. The best are NordVPN and ExpressVPN, they are more expensive though.
Thanks for this, I am still doing tests and will get a video out in the coming weeks!
I got a AX-88U for christmas not sure if i should change it for the AX86U i live in a 116square meter apartment 2 floors. Both are same price due to AX88U is on sale.
If you do not need the ports then I would switch over to the AX86u due to the 2.5Gbit port. You may upgrade the speed of your ISP or want a hard connection to your tower or want to connect a NAS in the future. Lastly, I find it has a more stable sustained connection on the big transfers. Those would be the reasons to switch. It is pretty much identical.
@@NikosRentas Whats up with that port? i got a 1000/1000 connection. Are both of them equal in range? And thank you for the reply.
Would it make sense for me to get this router and still keep my spectrum modem?
Perhaps a weird question to ask, but given possible device placements in my office I'd love to know what's the powerbrick cable length? Do you happen to know what's the length for the AX88U model?
I will have to check the ax88u which I think is the same as the ax86u. Unit to the powerbrick is appx 6 feet. Powerbrick to the plug is appx. 2.5 feet.
Thank you! for this extensive review. My question is, can I aggregate 2.5G port and 1G port together? As I am using Asustor NAS with two 2.5G ports. Thanks!
I logged into the router to check options. When you click to enable link aggregation it only gives you options for bonding support 802.3ad with LAN 1 and LAN 2 ports. So I am not sure if you switch the primary WAN to the 2.5G WAN if that limits it in anyway but I would assume it wouldn't. Please note. you can enable dual WAN with Primary WAN and 2.5G WAN or LANs and can make those either Fail Over or Load Balancing as well. Hopefully that helps. If I figure out a way to test it I will let you know but hopefully someone watches this and has tested it lol.
Who is better asus ASUS RT-AX86S or ASUS TUF AX5400 especially about coverage ?
Hi, Great video.
I was wondering, Would this router work well as a secondary router to a 1gig Wi-Fi 5 router? And also would it give good speeds? Or would I need to upgrade the main router to wifi 6 also?
I’m trying to lower my latency on Xbox as I’m currently experiencing fluctuation in my speeds.
Yeah you can do that no issues. I haven't personally tested but people got back to me that there were no issues with it. I should test it though lol.
Just use the mesh and test it out.
I read forum posts that said their units were hitting 75 to 100c. there's no way in hell I'm trusting that to not burn. I actually had one of these for a night and returned it. better safe than sorry, even with slower wifi.
I haven't noticed that much heat in any of the units. The units have been working non stop for a few years now with no issues. Also, I didn't check with a thermal device so they could be right.
Hello, can you tell me what the difference is between the RT AX86U and the RT AX86S?
Hi Peter, didn't see the notification of the comment. The "S" version seems to be a less featured model. From the specs www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/techspec/ it seems to be that it loses support of the 2.5Gbps port, half the RAM and a couple of other features. I am not sure if it is worth it but that would be based on need.
Great video!
Thanks! I appreciate the comment!
How the hell are u getting these speeds 🧐 I have the same router and a high end synology that’s new as well as a brand new MacBook Pro. No matter what channel I use on the 5ghz I can’t get more than 100 read or write even next to the router. I’m using cat 6 Ethernet between the nas and router too
Is it any good if I stream my gameplay? I'm looking up a lot of routers and I think this one might be it. I watched this video all the way through, but I'm just scared it might not live up to what it cost being I don't make much money. I need a good router that I can play and stream my gameplay while my family is always on the wifi.
I haven't had anyone come back and tell me they regret it. There have been some people wanting a perfect router. If I were in your situation I would suggest buying from somewhere you can return and testing it out. I know this year more tech is coming out especially with wifi 6e so it might better to wait and see what comes out
Thanks for your review, I just ordered one same router in uk its cost me £229.99 from Very UK. My question is I have a Virgin madia modem at home with 500mbs Internet and around 15 gadgets (tv's, laptops , smartphone's etc.) Can this router handle all my gadgets. Thanks.
You should be good. Most gadgets will connect with 2.4Ghz and don't require large data. That being said if you have 5 people using large data it will split it accordingly based on need. I have about 20 devices on the router and never have issues.
What is a good router for a ps5 and download speeds and upload speeds ?
Hope you comment. But my router keeps turning off and on I wish I was able to show you what it’s doing. And I just got it yesterday and I really don’t know what else to do. Can you give me some ideas???
Hey did you figure this out? Sounds like a defect. When the router turns on and you connect everything it should pick up and start the connection process. If you haven't bridged your modem you should go through those steps and it should connect. Let me know what occurred.
Is there a slowdown for the 86u if you use it in AIMesh? I am about to move from a 2000square foot 2 story house - to a 2700 square foot home, single story. What are your educated guesses?
People have purchased the ax86U and meshed it with the ac86U and have not had noticeable issues. They used the ax as a master.
I would probably buy from somewhere you can return it and test it. If it doesn't work go with the mesh.
@@NikosRentas I bought the 86u here in California. Will be moving to Yexas. It works great in my two story 2000 square foot home.
Nice. Yeah, depending on the make of the walls people will have different experience. I found some dead spots around thick beams in my place lol
Will a 2.5Gb switch work with the 2.5Gb port (local of course)?
NAS, MESH BACKHAUL?
Someone said they had set up a switch and it did work but I am not sure how the setup was. I would buy from somewhere you can return and give it a try if you cant find your answer.
Do you know if the antennas can be adjusted in direction? Because I assumed they could be, and tried to angle mine outward more, but they gave a lot of resistance and I was afraid I was going to snap them so I stopped. 🤣
@hoihoi9866You mean *break. How is it a stupid question? It doesn’t have anything in the manual about it and if you weren’t sure would you risk breaking a $200+ piece of kit?
Good review. Question, how does this router compare to an asus rt-ax92u? The ax92u looks higher end on paper with the faster speed and 3 bands. The 86u has great reviews from many reviewers. Can you tell me which router is better regardless of price and why? Thanks.
Great question. I would say you want to think about it in terms of specifics to what is needed for your work flow and user dynamics. I didn't test it so this is based on reviewing the specs and other reviews. You should test out routers before you keep them. I would not agree fully it is better on paper. The system has a Dual-core 1.8Ghz CPU and 512 MB RAM which on paper is okay but in real world is not strong enough for increasing demands (again use case). In contrast the AX86U and AX88U has 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM allowing it to do way more with more connections. I focus on heavy use with big transfers over wifi 6 and really happy with my results of the AX88U, AX86U, and AX82U. I again prefer 88 or 86.
The ax92U although having 3 bands, 2x2 2.4Gbps, 2x2 Wifi 5 and 4x4 wifi 6 you can get up to theoretical speeds on individual mode but when meshed you are capped to 1.73Gbps. So basically if you were to mesh two of the other AX routers like 88, 86, 82 you would be in a situation where you are maximizing capabilities instead of being capped. Plus the 2x2 band on the AX92u vs the 3x3 AX86U, based on use case of course, will not always show issues but when demand increases it will.
Again, something like the 2.5G Port and some other features come in handy with NAS systems and next gen upgrades from networks. So, once my network carrier gets to 1.5Gbit speed I will be good. Doesn't apply to everyone and is use case of course. So, basically, use case, dataflow, and workflow has to be analyzed before deciding on a router.
This guy does some in depth reviews you should check out: dongknows.com/asus-rt-ax92u-review/
Hope this helps.
@@NikosRentas Thanks for your detailed reply. Over the last few days I was researching routers. I think I want to stick with asus. I didn’t realize the ax92u had lower specs, so I think I will cross it off my list. I am seriously looking at the 86 and 88 and trying to decide between the 2. If cost is not a concern, which one do you recommend 86 or 88? Which one is better and higher end? I will use the router in a 2 level place. I will use one router for now but might do a mesh in the future if I have to. I am looking for great speed wired and wireless, great wifi range, and very good reliability with something that doesn’t go down. I have something like 7 devices connecting to my router with more in the future as more devices reach out to wifi. So something that can handle all these devices.
Okay, so I have the 88 in a 2000sqft house and I have no issues. When I tested the 86 I saw no difference. The idea would be that you want to think about wired devices and do you need the ports along with do you need the 2.5Gb port. Then it is just availability and price. I would go with the ax86u being that I don't have that many wired connections anymore and my ISP is bringing 1.5Gbit speed to my neighborhood.
If you haven't watched the other video on the 88u here is the link: ruclips.net/video/PHh6H2aFdB8/видео.html and this is the comparison: ruclips.net/video/8wLTpE32q3E/видео.html
@@NikosRentas thanks. I decided to go with the 86u and have had it for like 2 weeks. Love it, works great. It has not dropped a connection or gone down once. It is giving me 3x the connection speed compared to the old n class router it replaced, in both wired and wireless performance. Love it and meets my needs exactly.
That's super awesome to hear! Glad it is working out
Would like to seek your views and advise. For a 1000sqft area, there is 1 room currently have deadzone or weak/unstable wifi 5ghz. Which would work better asus ax86u vs asus xt8 (would standalone be sufficient) ? maybe abit for future proof when I move house. Thanks.
If you are looking for strong 5ghz I would say go for the xt8 unless you are okay with the 2.4Ghz. You could also mesh to ax86u if the price point is comparable.
@@NikosRentas do you mean , the above is 2 units of XT8 ?
and any idea which has stronger wifi 5ghz, a standalone XT8 or a standalone ax86u ?
I have the Google Nest mesh setup with 3 points. Is this a big upgrade over this? Or should I wait for wifi 6E?
I looked it up and it seems that the Google Nest Mesh has wifi 5 with 1200Mbps max speed so yes this would be an upgrade depending on your use case. If you are looking to jump right away then pulling the trigger would be a good idea (again use case). The 6e technology is rolling out over the next year from what I am hearing so waiting would be a good idea if there is no urgency.
For someone like myself who gets 75mbps and 10 down, would this router be enough? Or too much? I am lost to which router to choose!
Way too much. If you have speeds of less than 100Mbps then a slow older router will be fine. This could come in handy if you have an internal network. ie. say you have 5 computers using a NAS system and they are all editing or transferring files. Other than that I would say go for an ac86u or something in that nature.
@@NikosRentas O Roteador permite conectar um HD Externo na USB para compartilhar arquivos com usuários da Rede? Como funciona? se é livre acesso ou permite definir uma senha para acessar? O roteador permite usar como NAS para acesso remoto?
@jcamposjr So for the USB external device connection you would be setting it up as a network drive where you can access it through one of the WIFI or LAN connections. For the NAS you you would be setting that up through the software you use if you want remote. You can also set the NAS as a network drive.
My NAS is synology. I use the software to log in when I need to via the web browser. If I am working where I have the NAS setup then I connect to the drive directly on the network. This is a video about data storage and workflow: ruclips.net/video/QlaCFBvNABM/видео.html
Portanto, para a conexão do dispositivo externo USB, você a configuraria como uma unidade de rede, onde pode acessá-la através de uma das conexões WIFI ou LAN. Para o NAS você configuraria isso através do software que você usa se quiser remoto. Você também pode definir o NAS como uma unidade de rede.
Meu NAS é sinologia. Eu uso o software para fazer login quando preciso através do navegador da web. Se estou trabalhando onde tenho a configuração do NAS, conecto-me à unidade diretamente na rede. Este é um vídeo sobre armazenamento de dados e fluxo de trabalho: ruclips.net/video/QlaCFBvNABM/видео.html
Hello. I’m thinking of buying the rt-ax88U or the rt-ax86U I have 1gbe connection. Mainly to be used with my ds918+ wired. Which one would be best. Am I right in saying the 88U has faster download speeds?
The AX86U is the go to from my testing. I have tested all 3 Asus Ax82U or Ax86U or Ax88u and have the videos for more detail along with the the video on the DS918+. The AX86U brought the most stable data transfer while being marginally faster. You wouldn't know the difference to be honest. Unless you need the lan lines I would go with the 86U. Overall better.
Does it have hardware based QoS.. my rt ac68u and it’s software based and turning on QoS made internet speed drop from 380-400Mbs to sub 100Mbs
I believe it is software based. It is hasn't been a problem depending on how you set it up. I don't game so I am not sure how much of an effect it has. Most people I asked who game heavily have not had an issue but some have reported the issue similar to what you described. I have seen this issue with transferring files on the ax88u and have to turn it off. The drop is not that significant unless I am editing where I do notice it.
I have version RT-AX86U-Pro. Any idea why Samsung mobiles (specifically S22 and S23) don't have internet access through 'Guest Network' unless I open intranet in the guest network (which obviously I don't want to do)? Seams to be know issue, still unresolved. Is the issue on Samsung or Asus side?
I haven't experienced this issue of not connecting. One person formatted their phone with clean reinstall and didn't add the security features and it connected for them. My issue with the phones, especially the new units I tested, there is a throttle on it. I can't get fast speeds. Max 120mbs. No one ever got back to me on the topic from Asus.
Try changing these settings in advanced. This is what has worked for me and most people that have had issues: ibb.co/album/xC3dzj
the 2.5gbe port makes no sense since they isnt another 2.5gbe port for you connecting to another device, for example i get 3bps download and upload and i connect this asus router via the 2.5gbe port, but the other ports are all 1gb? so i cant even get the speeds correct?
Well the idea would be that you can use wifi6 to get up to 2.4Gbps. You can then bond 2 of the 1Gbps lines for something like a NAS. But yes, it would have been nice to full proof this with 2 2.5Gbps LAN lines. If you think about it, they are looking at it from a sense of this would full proof it for users and you wouldn't need to buy another for several years lol.
The drop with connecting two routers.. assumed that must be using wireless backhaul..?
It is AiMesh so in theory you shouldn't see the drop with two identical ones. I should test my ax88u and ax86u to see how it performs. From what I have seen with reviews and other conversations I have had, the general consensus, is that you don't have significant drop in speed that you would see with an extender. It would be similar to the AiMesh systems they sell ie. the pucks.
wondering if this can provide good signal for the house about 200 square metres. Currently have the main router (cannot place it in the middle of the house unfortunately) then two access points, one via wired and one via EoP. Trying to eliminate the EoP downstairs as its causing issues. Wondering if I can have a 1 router/access point setup for the entire houss
It should work but it based on the material of the house as well. To put into perspective, in an 1800 Sq.Ft house(170 Square meters) with the router in the basement, the wifi 6 reaches top speed 1 floor up about 12 -15 feet and the 2.4Ghz reaches the second floor. This would be a wood skeleton and outer brick house. So I would get the router from somewhere you can return it to test as the material of the house will effect the overall distance.
@@NikosRentas thanks Nikos how does this compare in terms of range to the more expensive GT-AX11000?
From what I have seen the range is bigger but based on the speeds and use case. The amount of connected devices with stability on the range is great. I haven't tested it but check out Dong Knows results dongknows.com/asus-gt-ax11000-rog-rapture-gaming-router-review/
I have this router but I'm experiencing lag spikes and packet loss. Would this be because of the router or my isp?
You have to diagnose that one. I ran an issue only once and it was due to the router. They had an update. This was in the early days. The rest of the time whenever there has been some questionable slowness it was either my computer or ISP.
ASUS has RMA'd 2 of these routers for me so far. ISP is working fine, but I am loosing connection with the ASUS. Connected but no internet. I connected the ISP router and it works fine and I also connected my ASUS AC-1900 and it worked fine as well. Very frustrating, I love settings and all the features but my patience is wearing thin. Has anyone else had this problem?
I haven't experience this problem. Not sure how you would have two of go. Usually on the first one you have the issue. I would buy a ax82u from somewhere you can return and test it to see if there are similar issues. Maybe its an ISP provider. Back in the day there was always an issue with ISP providers and aftermarket routers. However, depending on the country, new regulations have come into play.
Is the Rock Space WiFi 6 a real WiFi 6 ? Is it any good?
It will get the job done? Hit or miss? I tried to find the specs but it doesn't seem they like to show them. Even the manual has nothing noted on most specs for a router. I am not sure the Wifi 6 is 160Hz or split. Probably split which isn't ideal. If you are looking at Wifi 6 you will be disappointed on the low end routers in general. If you are thinking budget wise and don't care for Wifi6 I would go to something like the Asus AC86u or AC88u. Older model that gets the job done.
I am getting 30MB/s samba transfer speed over 5ghz wifi (windows 10 desktop to usb3.0 hdd attached to the router) is this transfer speed normal? Thanks for the review and the help.
Oh man, don't get me started on the issues of transfer with USB. Made a video of it. I added the marker in the link around 17 minutes in. ruclips.net/video/vePw4-fJ8QE/видео.html
@@NikosRentas Thanks man, i will buy Asus Ax58bt card and hope it will be better as i am not even getting your speeds.
I have the Night hawk ax6600 and I’m only getting 670mpbs WiFi speed out of my 1gb service. I wonder if this asus router will give me more WiFi speed than 670mpbs. I’m looking for 800mbps and more
That router should be getting you the max speed which most likely is 850-950Mbps from your 1Gbit service. I would check settings both on router and computer. If it is a router issue I would get it RMA'd before switching to a new one.
I need your help guys just want to find out if that router will work with sky by DSL CONNECTION ?
I am not sure what the company is. I searched it and there seems to be this one: www.sky.com/ Is this correct?
There is also this version: www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/Modem-Routers/All-series/DSL-AX82U/ It is an actual modem router.
I didn't know Pitbull did router reviews.
I’ve got a question, I’ll be moving into a home next month that is about 1508 Square feet, I’ll have spectrum gigabit Internet, this will be the first time I’ve ever moved into a home, or lived in an area that had high-speed Internet. I want to get the best Wi-Fi speeds possible. Could I just put the router in my bedroom? That’s where my Xbox series X, etc. not sure what to. I’ve been told that spectrum now offers a Wi-Fi six router, but they say I’m not guaranteed to be able to get one
You mean these guys? www.spectrum.com/ They have gigabit speed. The question is where is the line coming into the house and what kind of build it is. If the router is in your room then you wouldn't care if it is a regular router or a high-end router as it is right next to you. ie. within 10-15feet. You will have maximum speed as you are close to it. If it on the other side of the house I would get a high powered router like this ax86u or use a mesh version. If the company offers their own router mesh system it could be fast enough just make sure it will perform at the speed you are paying for and the closest router is within 10-15 feet.
@@NikosRentas Thanks for the info, I went to spectrum yesterday and picked up my equipment, and got their new Wi-Fi 6 router and modem self install kit. Can’t wait to try it out in a couple of weeks when I move!
Good to hear. I would get a wifi analyzer app when you get in there to test for optimal placement.
@@NikosRentas thanks , do you have one you recommend
wifi analyzer or wifi menitor are the two I have used. I tend to use the analyzer more.
Is this router good for gaming?
Yeah, I think between the 82U and the 86U for newer routers you should be good. The 88U is 1 year older but still gets the job done! The gamers I have talked to do not see a big difference.
Im not familiar with terminology. But what bitrate can i get from this?
it is wifi 6 so you can get up to 2.4 Gbit speed and 2.5 on the LAN. You internet speed is still based on whats coming in from the provider
Ευχαριστώ Νίκο!
No problemo megale!
I pay for 940 down and 35 up but can only get 860 down. The upload is fine on this router. Anyone know why?
Several reasons off the top of my mind before going down any rabbit wholes:
-I discovered with this but mainly it is modem issue and you need to reach out to your provider. I would test the landline and wifi strength on it before I would call.
-I discovered my cables that came with the router are only cat 5 and once I bout cat 8 they upped it massively.
-review your settings of your router and make sure they are setup for maximum transfer
-review your settings for your devices and make sure they are setup for maximum transfer
Also, remember that you have a good fast speed and you won't really notice the significant difference (depending on what you are doing) but also that they are only advertised speeds and have a +/- variable on that. My provider got into it with me over that but then I read the contract...
That GT-AX11000 is the one to get if we must use 2.4Ghz? I still think I'm getting the RT-AX86U
I think you meant wifi 6 ? The 2.4 would not be fast enough. You would want to upgrade based on connection numbers and use case scenario. If you want to share the bandwidth in a particular way between devices such that it fits your scenarios.
But to note in most cases the GT-AX11000 is overkill
@@NikosRentas Thank you for the reply! I had a situation where 2.4 was needed for distance as 5Ghz was not working out and I thought the AX11000 was best for 2.4. I ordered the RT-AX86U instead and hope it works out for me and coverage as I really just want to deal with 1 router. Thank you very much!
You have to put into consideration the build of the dwelling you are in. In some cases the need is to combine 2 routers or go for the puck systems with multiple routers.
@@NikosRentas thank you very much!
how is it compared to 59U range 5ghz?
You will get more range with the newer devices but depending on your building material, devices, etc it could be significant or not. Usually with range I recommend people buy one from somewhere you can return it to test and see if it is significant and worth the $$.
(same response to your other comment on the other video. Also note, This has similar range to the AX88U from the other video you posted on. )
I need to upgrade my net gear cm500 for this dont i lol
That's a modem that goes up to 600Mbps... so depending on your internet speed (if that is your issues and need 1Gbit speed) you would have to get an upgrade on that. If you want an internal network upgrade than this would be a good call.
@@NikosRentas i have a net gear cm500 i think it is? Really basic. I moved to a new bigger house and have been blinking out of important IRacing races. Cable company will be here tomorrow so I’m gonna be sure to upgrade to a WiFi 6 capable modem. Thank you so much for responding actually. You’ve earned a sub my friend!
How did this go? Did everything work out well?
I’m actually really wanting to tell you about my experience since this post!!!! When i switched routers, for some reason, iRacing will no longer run at a higher graphic setting at all on my radeon rx580 ryzen 7 3800x 16gb ram. I would love to hear from you :/ Had a race monday and didn’t qualify for the first time in my career lol
@@DallasChilders that's weird. I don't see why that would happen. That being said, did you try putting the old router in to see if it fixes it? For the new router did you update the firmware, reset the router to factory? There was a new firmware that fixed issues with QoS. Also, if you haven't or have, try turning QoS off and see if there is a difference. Again, it could be the router however I think it must be some setting that changed with your computer.
Can you turn off the wifi?
No button on the outside but you can turn off the wifi networks though the admin panel.
@@NikosRentas Nope. You can change the WPS button functionality in the settings.
@@Jeremy-su3xy didn't know that. That's cool. Thanks for sharing
Can you potentially limit ports speeds ie. I have a work computer connected via ethernet and it only needs very limited connection speed otherwise it ups my work quota etc. Ie the slower the connection the better. I'm using an old dlink to do it at the moment. But it would be nice to have a new router that you can limit speeds on certain connections not using qos
Yeah, most routers have it in a different format. The Asus has a QoS adaptive control. You can make changes there for each device under the bandwidth limiter setting.
So is it a WiFi booster or just a router with WiFi already if so how much data does it have
It's a router not a booster. It can work as a mesh with more routers connected or you can make it an extender to another router. By data what do you mean? It supports 1.5 Gbps in and can transfer at Wifi 6 speeds internal network.
is warming up
If it is getting to hot I would reach out to Asus. Might be an issue
Hi, I upgraded to this from my ISP router, and I’m getting the same ping (20 ms) on my PC from when I used my old router. Is this meant to improve the ping as it is a gaming router. I use wifi connection.
Did you check the settings? I don't game. I saw some forums where they tweaked the settings and got better performance. The other thing that I noticed, the latest firmware fixed several issues.
will i win more games in warzone?
Probably? Just keep playing and your skill set will go up. Router wise, you will have a better experience if you are upgrading from older units.
I see...so Linus "reviews" something, and all of you jump on it. 👍
Linus makes videos on everything. Imagine not making videos because Linus did it smh. On that note, a smart person would make videos on the videos Linus had big views on... bigger chance for success.
@@NikosRentas it ALSO makes you look like a hack. Be original me son.✌️
@@NikosRentas also, Linus doesnt make videos on "everything" anymore. He hasnt for the last 6 years atleast. Those days are long gone. He only makes videos now from sponsered products, or shit he thinks will get hits and clicks.
@@NikosRentas "Imagine" MAKING orginal/creative videos that Linus copies?????🤔
@@TerryBollea1 lol really don't know your intention here but to be clear the idea that people make videos because Linus did it is possible however usually not the case. The idea of being original is how you explain the topic and not the topic selection. Your last stament contradicts itself with the second comment. If he gets paid as promotion there is no reason for him to copy anyone.
ASUS SUPPORT SUCKS AFTER 30 DAY YOU PAY FOR CRAPPY SUPPORT
Yeah, it's a waiting game. They have gotten better but it's usually the common response of we will give it to the engineers to look at and no one gets back to you lol
It's hard to find good support now a days.
can you lay this crap horizontally to like put inside of a TV Furniture?
no. put it on the top shelf
If you have a WiFi 5 router, one should wait for the WiFi 7 router. If your WiFi 5 router no longer get security firmware updates, then you should upgrade because hackers can steal your personal info.
range is poor.....2,4 Ghz ..... ;-]
Butt whole...only Dual Band in 2022?
Depends on what you need it for bro. The next few years we will see viable quads...
Could you talk slower, I have a hard time keeping up.
I will do my best but I am just going with what feels right. I get excited sometimes and have to slow down. Other times I realize I am mumbling. It's a learning process.
it looks like a payed advertisment and probably is
I had the older AC87U flagship and it was terrible, it was overheating because of the powerful dual processor with inproper cooling and it was throtteling most of the time, for 2 f... years I thought my internet is complete sh..
never gonna buy another Asus router ever... in fact not even other Asus products because of bad overall experiences I had...
Thanks for the feedback and I understand where you are coming from. I had an issue with Netgear and switched to Asus with no issues. I have a few now and aside from the small issues I get the job done. I did test the Netgear Wifi 6 versions and they did the job but the Asus just had the extra satisfaction of personal experience and out beat some aspects of uses for me. I am exactly the same with MSI as you are with Asus after my laptop fried just outside of warranty and they didn't care. I have started to test things out before I go over the return date so I don't end up hating companies.
@@NikosRentas my experience with MSI is very different, my last few motherboards for the desktop were MSI and they performed very well but I never bought their cheapest products, only the good, tried and tested ones
that's good to hear. To be honest, they make great stuff but their service is terrible. If they would have done something to help me out I wouldn't be complaining as much. The laptop fried right after warranty and they were like buy a new computer. There are no more parts for this. I spent an arm an a leg for it and it was great while it lasted. I made a video about it. ruclips.net/video/MZ-lbYACLvU/видео.html