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    RT-AX86u Slow upload

    This sounds like the real problem. It doesn't seem like a normal modem to router setup from an ISP. With all those switches on different floors it looks like it still could be a Double NAT type of configuration. Maybe it's designed for internet customers who don't want to plug in their own...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    Yes, make sure things are working right for you with stock firmware. Merlin firmware is another nice option available to you.
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    RT-AX86u Slow upload

    This doesn't sound right. What WAN port did you use? ... The 1Gb WAN port is preferred for more compatibility. You don't know the hardware configuration of your ISP's equipment? That sounds problematic too. There could be a problem with your settings. Maybe you had the AX86U running in a Double...
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    Firmware downgrade and automatic update.

    Normally you don't downgrade firmware unless you are experiencing working problems with the firmware. You don't necessarily have the same setup as other users so you can't just go by what others are experiencing and you can't always go by the router logs since the router log can post all types...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    Yes, it looks like your WAN IP address is a public address so you should be good with bridge mode. Use the regular 1Gb WAN port on your router not the 2.5GbE. This is to avoid potential compatibility issues with your particular modem. Stock firmware is fine as long as it's updated to the...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    AiProtection Off is good. Keep it turned off. Other settings look good. You should call your ISP support and have them evaluate your connection information to see if you are getting good signal to your modem. You can't just assume it's the different router causing streaming buffering since that...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    We won't be holding our breath for your answer in mid 2022. We are still waiting for you to tell us what you think the best router overall that Asus has ever (all factors considered... price, performance, features... like AX, etc..) made up until now mid 2021. All we know is you don't seem to...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    I doubt it's simply the Asus router (hardware) causing the extra buffering and signal issues but it be related to your setup or your settings. Are the drop offs and buffering on both the Ethernet connections and Wireless connections? Do the problems occur at a particular time of day?... night...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    I said less than $300 USD (U.S. Dollars) which implies it's a U.S. purchase. I tried. It's ok if you don't want to give your direct opinion. There is no requirement here for answering simple questions. @Tech9 back to answering the complex technical questions.
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    The AX86U has been back ordered on most online sites for over a year. I believe LL&D's reference is that I have posted about it in this forum as being extremely popular but out of stock since last year. I have heard they have been on sale before but not much of a discount. You will be fortunate...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    ...but many potential buyers in this forum would want your informed opinion about what Asus router THEY should buy. Their budget is under $300 USD. @Tech9... Hmm...Which is the best overall Asus router they could buy? Which one? :rolleyes:
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    I didn't give a review. I gave an opinion with reasons why. It's based on the previous Asus wireless routers I have owned, what other users are saying about other Asus routers... their price, performance, reliability, design footprint, etc.. I don't have to own the AXE11000 to know it costs...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    ...but @Tech9 I wanted to know your opinion. Name the best single overall Asus consumer wireless router at this point in time. :D
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    The AX86U is the best router I have ever owned and in my opinion it is one of the best wireless routers Asus has ever made. I will even go as far to say that overall it IS the best consumer wireless router Asus has ever made and in the near future it will be seen as the best wireless routers...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    Yes, agreed. One would hope that 7 years of Asus router hardware, radio and software advancements make a difference. I can't make a judgement call about the AX86U's future reliability. I can say with absolute certainty that for this past year and up until now it has been I best Asus wireless...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    @Tech9 I get that you like the AC68U and it's variations. I've got at least seven of them collecting dust. I liked them for a few years but I had nothing but intermittent problems with the range and connectivity. Family members, friends and guests that connected their clients to them would...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    Not at all from my own experiences. The RT-AC68U was a decent router when it came out but unfortunately that router and it's variations (like the 1900P) suffered consistent 5Ghz range drop-offs, Wifi connection problems on both bands, and other inconsistencies. Persistent problems with the...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    There is always Netgear or Linksys. @Tech9 It's never too late for you to jump ship. However I would recommend a life preserver.
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    None of my seven AX86Us have crashed or failed consistently with a limited range when using 5Ghz (like many of the previous Asus AC routers I was using). Rock solid performance with all the devices connected to the AX86Us. How the AX86U performs in other countries (in Europe, Asia, Africa, etc.)...
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    Upgrading RT-AC66U to either RT-AX68U or RT-AX86U, worth it?

    It's more than just having Wifi 6/AX. It's that the AX86U is one of the best routers Asus has ever made. You can't go wrong with it other than it lacking 6E/6Ghz capability. It will be up to five years before we see 6Ghz capable clients saturating the market. AX clients are just now becoming...
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