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    Any real downsides to using WAN ports for LAN? Increased router CPU usage?

    AX86U Pro. Has WAN ports that can be used as an extra LAN port. Any downside to doing so? On one forum I read that the router CPU usage goes up because the router itself has to bridge the WAN port to the LAN. Is that a legitimate concern on something like the AX86U Pro? Thanks for any input.
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    Any tips for maximizing 2.4 ghz range on an AX88U Pro to connect to outdoor surveillance camera?

    I have an outdoor surveillance camera (Ring Spotlight Cam) that stretches the range of wifi routers that I've tried. Adding a mesh node closer to the camera is possible, but it would have to be wireless backhaul. I will consider it if necessary, but I want to exhaust all other options first as...
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    Best way to setup 2x AX86U Pro: One is serving as router + switch w/ wifi disabled, the other is serving as wifi access point + switch

    2x Asus AX86U Pro. It's been a decade or more since I've owned Asus equipment so just want to double check my planned setup. On the "operation mode" tab, I'm planning to configure the first unit (basement closet where internet comes into the house) just as a "Wireless router mode / AiMesh Router...
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