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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    There's a new firmware update out a couple of days ago. ASUS RT-BE96U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.106_32460 Version 3.0.0.4.106_32460 61.81 MB 2023/09/26 1. Fixed AiMesh connection issues. 2. Fixed cannot access WireGuard Server if enable DMZ. 3. Fixed while disabling/enabling WireGuard server...
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    Looking for a new routers to replace my Cisco RV320. The last security update came out in 2021.

    An Asus RT-BE96U. Put my goal of finding a wired router running OpenWRT on ice for now due to a lack of suitable candidates with 10Gbe (RJ-45) ports that actually work. Recently switched to an XGS-PON fiber broadband plan as the subscription price was too attractive to pass up on. So that's what...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    Hi yes, if you go into the AsusWRT's WebGUI, click on the Wireless tab, then Professional tab, there's a row named Roaming Assistant where you can adjust the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) values to 'tell' the router when to disconnect your client and switch to the other router. I...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    The two of them couldn't be paired for AiMesh from where they were wirelessly so I used wired. The same issue happened with my GT-AXE11000s. I guess it's the structure of my house (two bathrooms in the middle with pipes and water interference) that makes wireless backhaul a no go for me. I'm...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    I did use it as an AiMesh node to my RT-AX89X last week and there were no major hiccups. 10G ethernet backhaul. Wifi was pretty stable though as mentioned earlier. Now with two RT-BE96Us at opposite ends of the house in AiMesh, no dead zones so far. I had some initial problems with the AiMesh...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    Thanks again for the link rate tip in the ASUSWRT Network Map, something which actually never crossed my mind previously. I've got both the main router and AiMesh node up and running with 10G ethernet backhaul. The link rate indicated on the Network Map went back to 10G for the main router's WAN...
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    Newly installed AX-86U Pro lowered the speeds

    Suspect I may be facing a similar problem since I ported the configuration file of my GT-AXE11000 over to my RT-BE96U which I'm using as the new main router. The former uses the 2.5G port as WAN while the latter uses one of the 10G ports as WAN. Subsequently, I've been getting roughly a quarter...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    Just checked the link rate in the RT-BE96U's Network Map and you're right, the ONT is only connecting at 2.5Gbps to the 10G WAN port. When I use the RT-BE96U as an AiMesh node, both 10G ports have their full link rates (10G) I think. I'm wondering if it's because I uploaded the saved...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    Thanks for the reply. I've used the same ethernet cabling (CAT 6 runs and CAT8 patch cables) as my previous setup with the RT-AX89X as the main router and a pair of GT-AXE11000s as the AiMesh nodes through a Zyxel switch's 10G ports. I got up to 9.2Gbps d/l and d/l speeds with that configuration...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    Ok, I've made the RT-BE96U the main router. It has decent Wifi speeds around 1800 Mbps for both uploads and downloads for the 5Ghz band and seems to play nicely with my AXE, AX and older Wifi devices with decent stability (no random disconnections). However, there are issues with the LAN...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    I've just received mine and currently testing it as an AiMesh node to the RT-AX89X, will do the full switchover when I've some free time next week. Initial thoughts are that the Wifi range seems to be roughly on par with the ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 (which does not have RangeBoost) but not as...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    There are some early reviews of the RT-BE96U on Newegg here: https://www.newegg.com/asus-rt-be96u-ieee-802-11be/p/N82E16833320569 Based on those, it seems that users are encountering Wifi range issues on both the 6Ghz and 5Ghz bands. And inconsistent speeds even with multi gig fiber...
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    I was referring to this final straw that broke the camel's back: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/12/trump-issues-order-prohibiting-broadcoms-bid-to-take-over-qualcomm.html#:~:text=Both%20companies%20were%20ordered%20to,board%20from%20standing%20for%20election...
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    I suspect it's because Broadcom's historically more Asia-centric by design. I follow the M&A circles and the reason why it relocated corporate headquarters from Singapore to California is that the previous US administration shot down its attempted takeovers of QCA on national security concerns...
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    Hmm, correct me if I'm wrong but I remember reading somewhere that AsusWRT in the early days worked better with Broadcom chipsets and that's where they continued to develop and optimize for from then on. And Asus' use of Qualcomm chipsets seems a tad sparse these few years. Don't know if it's...
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    What is the cost of 1gb plans in your country

    One of the downsides of Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON) I guess. Compared to P2P systems, GPON technology is based on splitting and sharing the bandwidth amongst multiple users. This might become less than ideal in an increasingly bandwidth-intensive world where multi-gigabit networks...
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    What is the cost of 1gb plans in your country

    No data caps, but you will get slowdown during the peak periods after working hours I think. 1000/1000 is the standard fiber broadband speed these days. Plans go as low as 25 bucks for 1Gb up and down. As mentioned in a previous thread, most of the ISPs now also offer 10Gbps symmetrical fiber...
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    Judging by the completed Tech Specs page the BQ16 Pro will be in the market for sale shortly whereas that for the ROG Rapture GT-BE98's is still missing. https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-wifi-system/zenwifi-wifi-systems/asus-zenwifi-bq16-pro/techspec/
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    You'll probably need to look at this model: https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-model/
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    BQ16 Pro Quad Band

    I think Qualcomm tends to push their chipsets harder hence the better performance, but at the cost of more heat generated. Most of the TP-Link BE routers seem to come with internal fans for cooling as did the Asus RT-AX89X. Similarly, the Snapdragon SoCs used by most flagship smartphones also...
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