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    Looking for a router for the next 10 years - need advice for $200 budget

    Re: Asus N66U Dark Knight I still have it, had it running John’s firmware at the end, just flashed it to Fresh Tomato and it still works fine—but it’s finally out of service.
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    Looking for a router for the next 10 years - need advice for $200 budget

    Step, I think this router fits your requirements best: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/amazon-newegg-gt-ax6000-234-99.86703/#post-863588 Asus GT AX6000 Will it be working in ten years? My Asus 66u still works and was in service until I replaced it with the GT ax6000 But, it is now two or...
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    WiFi 7 is outdated already.

    Could be great in certain situations if not too expensive.
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    Asus AX options for brother

    Buy cheap, buy twice? Saw your post yesterday, saw this price on amazon today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L8PCTPT/?tag=snbforums-20 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Dual-Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, Dual 2.5G Ports Buy new: $249.99 That's the...
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    [Newegg] AX86U Pro $199.99.

    Caution: the Seller is NOT Newegg, it's ZHUOJUN'S MARKETPLACE STORE https://www.newegg.com/Seller-Store/Zhuojun-s-Marketplace Zhoujun has no track record, no reviews. Strongly recommend turning on the "Sold by NEWEGG" option, and being very wary of Non Newegg Sellers, especially one with...
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    Replace my AX-89x

    ben29, I do like this writer, Dong Ngo, I think his advice is practical and honest: https://dongknows.com/10gbps-internet-unlocking-super-broadbands-secret/ He mentions two more 10g capable routers in the article, and talks about why your 10g connection won't give you 10g. If you are looking...
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    Replace my AX-89x

    Then that is putting you way out in front of most people who are at 1GB to 2.5GB. Here are Asus options for 10G https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-6/all-series/filter?Category=WiFi-Routers&Spec=735 ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 $699.99 RT-AX89X $349.99 Am not familiar with...
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    RT-AX89X suddenly started using a lot more CPU and memory leak leads to lockup every ~10mins

    Thank you Colin! I was quite surprised by this (the firmware change from an external source), and of course if Asus can do it, others can as well. (I know Merlin is against remote or automatic firmware updates). Anyway, router is now updated with latest Merlin. Tried to do a factory reset...
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    RT-AX89X suddenly started using a lot more CPU and memory leak leads to lockup every ~10mins

    Hi Colin, my firmware got a forced update, from Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388.22525 to Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388.23012 three days ago at 2AM. Note that auto update is off. (And yes, this router on stock firmware instead of Merlin, which is dumb of me, because main user has been...
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    Cat 6A or better capable?

    Oh yes, "fiber from AT&T coming to your street soon", I was told that on the phone in 2015. Nope. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/03/att-lobbies-against-nationwide-fiber-says-10mbps-uploads-are-good-enough/...
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    Oh I agree! I also think Monoprice should not sell Cat7 (really?), and Cat8 isn't really necessary either. The one time I have had trouble with a Monoprice cable was a thin Cat6a--it worked fine, but the RJ45 connector wouldn't release properly. Sucked.
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    Belden did not get "sold to China". https://www.belden.com/about/our-history Belden has been doing the acquiring for some time now. "I don't have access to a Fluke now so I am kind of working blind. I have 1 Amazon cable that causes my POE+ wireless unit to run very hot." Blue Jeans Cable...
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    Agree. I found them more than a decade ago on Slashdot, when IT/sysadmins were talking about patch cables, where to get them, whether to make them yourself (no, generally.) As for bulk, I have used this https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=41360 without any issues (and yes I know about the...
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    Of course they do! But they post their results, and, stand behind their products. Belden and Mohawk have vested interests in testing too, as do auto manufactures, aircraft, pretty much any tech.
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    So do I. It works absolutely fine. And vertical cable: looks to be pure copper only, no CCA, looks fine.
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    CCA does not meet specs by definition, and is a marker of poor quality, like face tattoos. (Drinkingbird, if you have a face tattoo of a Flamingo with a dirty martini, I take that back!) Weird: I cannot find that on their site either...
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    Where to get good Patch cables

    How long? They are most likely not even Cat5e quality: "The vast majority of cables sold as Category 6 or 6a, whether in brick-and-mortar establishments or online, simply do not meet the Category 6 or 6a specifications; we've put a lot of samples of a lot of other manufacturers' product...
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    so confused about new router AX What to buy?

    Free market, different price points, different technologies, and advancing standards (N, AC, AX, 6e, 7, etc!) Where? It gets very good reviews everywhere I have seen. Amazon, maybe NEWEGG if you select the "shipped and sold by Newegg" option. I also hear B&H is good, or, your local Best...
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    GT-AX6000 US Pricing

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L8PCTPT/?tag=snbforums-20 $260 at Amazon, same at Best Buy today Just got one
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    Do I need a 3.0 or 3.1 modem?

    With which cable company? If it's Spectrum, just use the free modem they give you. If it's not Spectrum: which company is it, and how much is their modem rental fee, if any?
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