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    Set up New ROG AX6000 (w/ RMerlin) but Not Getting Fast Wi-Fi Speeds. (Please Help)

    Thanks for everyone’s input and help but the ROG router is going back. Tried both RMerlin and stock fw and still very inconsistent speeds and average range compared to my Netgear RAXE500. Never had these issues with the Nighthawk router, which was blazing fast. Maybe as the fw matures for the...
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    Set up New ROG AX6000 (w/ RMerlin) but Not Getting Fast Wi-Fi Speeds. (Please Help)

    Just set up and updated my ROG AX6000 router with RMerlin latest 386.6 fw and performed a factory reset and set up from scratch. I used Wi-Fi Analyzer and found the best/least congested 2.4 and 5 GHz channels. However I noticed my wireless speeds aren’t as fast as my previous router (Netgear...
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    ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 finally announced

    I was initially waiting on the ROG AXE1600 but didn’t feel the cost was worth it considering how few 6E devices are out there (none in my household yet) and with other AXE routers surely on the way in the near future - so I picked up the ROG AX6000. a) did I make the proper call (or should I...
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    GT-AX6000 vs GT-AXE16000 question

    How do you think the Asus ROG GT-AXE16000 stacks up against the Netgear RAXE500? I believe both are quad band but which one is more superior spec-wise and more future proof moving forward?
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    GT-AXE16000 product page/marketing has been posted

    I really hope this router is superior to the GT-AXE11000 (because it was abysmal performance and connectivity wise) and praying that it will feature RMerlin fw at some point shortly after release.
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    Asus Zenwifi ET8 slow WiFi Speeds

    $650 Asus mesh router with crappy wireless speeds and performance. Not surprised. All Asus mesh systems have underperformed. I’d get a refund and look elsewhere. Preferably Netgear Orbi or TP Link.
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    Review NETGEAR RAXE500 Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Reviewed

    The RAXE500 is a superb router. Been testing mine for a couple of weeks now (replaced Orbi RBK852 mesh) and much to my surprise, this single router is covering my entire small concrete home and out to the garage (where previous single routers never reached previously). I have well over 40...
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    2 86U's AiMesh or Xt8?

    I’d rather pay $28 a year for security that doesn’t slow down my internet browsing than getting one for free. Every recent Asus router I have owned I had to disable Trend Micro. Also @Goofie Newfie, I did see posts in the Orbi community about issue with the new firmware but I never encountered...
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    2 86U's AiMesh or Xt8?

    The Orbi curb-stomped the XT8 in almost every facet, except for settings options, in my testing of both units. I’ve had mine running for a month and literally have not had a single issue or hiccup yet. I’ve never managed to go this long using a router without something going not as expected...
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    The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 is a POS, right?

    The XT8 I purchased from BB went back after a few days. Nothing good to say about that router/mesh. Also fed up with Asus updates. They fix one thing but break several others. I prefer a few updates per year instead of every few weeks. Asus is definitely Firmware update happy.
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    2 86U's AiMesh or Xt8?

    Yes on the naming of the client and I’m not sure about directing clients to specific nodes but that kind of defeats the purpose of “mesh” routers because a device should be free to connect to the strongest/fastest/best performing node. That’s what the Orbi does and it does it masterfully! And...
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    2 86U's AiMesh or Xt8?

    If you have any IoT/smart devices then I would stay clear or ASUS routers. They are terrible with such devices. I tried 2 Asus routers (AXE11000 & AX86U) and ended returning BOTH because my smart 2.4 devices (and other Apple HomeKit devices) kept disconnecting and not responding. Really tried...
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    New router

    Yes - and here in the states it’s currently $125-$150 CHEAPER than the RBK852 w/ certain site sales and coupon codes.
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    New router

    If money is no object then get the Orbi RBK852/3 mesh system. Expensive AF but it delivers unmatched performance. I know that the AX86U is hyped and recommended in these forums but EVERY Asus router I’ve tried is terrible with IoT devices. I even tried (and initially liked the AXE11000) but it...
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    Advice AX11000 vs AXE1100 what to buy

    I currently have 38 connected devices in my home (mostly Apple products) and we do a ton of streaming and gaming. Having a non-crowded Wi-Fi band frequency would be great. Do people hate on the AXE1100 because of the price, lack of Merlin’s fw or both? I just don’t get it. I only use stock fw...
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    Advice AX11000 vs AXE1100 what to buy

    I was deciding between those 2 myself after returning the AX86U and I went with the GT-AXE1100 and I couldn’t be any more happier. I’m getting beyond my advertised ISP speeds and my wifi video streaming plays instantly. No more buffering and that I was experiencing with the AX86U. Bought it...
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    GT-AXE1100, while Expensive, is a Great Router!

    Decided to bite the bullet and purchase the ASUS GT-AXE1100 because I was having video streaming issues with the AX86U router. Range was also subpar and playing videos would always start pixelated/choppy. The GT-AXE100 has been a significant improvement in my environment. No more video...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    My ISP speed is 400/20 - but with the AX86U I’m getting 470/23! And I’m sticking w/ stock ASUS fw for the moment because everything is running great! No need to make any changes for features in Merlin’s fw that I don’t use. I’m sure one day I will switch over to his firmware but I’m implementing...
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    Just purchased RT-AX86U. Few Questions (please help).

    I, too, was having video buffering issues and was this close to returning the AX86U for something else. And them something magical happened - I completely disabled AiProtection and my internet became lightning fast and I’m getting faster than my advertised/max speeds. This router is literally a...
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    Wireless Question (AX86U)

    Is there a way to keep the WiFi connection to a particular device “active” 24/7 - preventing a particular device from going into standby/sleep mode when it’s turned off? I have a LG CX OLED and it’s connected to my Apple HomeKit but whenever the TV set is powered off, it puts its network...
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