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    Asus AC5300 vs RT-AC88U

    Yes we now know MU-MIMO is a mess: https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-features/33100-why-you-don-t-need-mu-mimo?start=1 The only way to increase capacity is to use a triband devices (or more devices). Yes the GT-AC5300 is newer and Tim has reviewed on this site. It does seem to...
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    Why You Don't Need MU-MIMO

    I also completely agree. Smart Connect is not worth it IMO. But the fact that you still have an extra 5GHz network does increase capacity if you manually assign the proper devices to use. I basically split the two 5GHz networks between low performance devices on the first and a few high...
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    Why You Don't Need MU-MIMO

    Great article Tim! Anyways I have claimed it before and will still do so. In order to increase capacity on a single AP/Router the triband solutions are the only valid option. Even an old device as RT-AC3200 is better suited to handle multiple devices than 4x4 MU-MIMO routers. So even though...
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    [Official Beta] AiMesh beta firmware for RT-AC68U/RT-AC86U/RT-AC5300/RT-AC88U

    This is really good news. We use several setups with a Asus router and usually RT-AC68 as APs - So we really welcome this. However one of the biggest problems with using Asus instead of a system like Unifi is that guest networks are not working on the APs without VLAN support. It is a serious...
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    RT-AC87U vs RT-AC88U vs Ubiquiti

    I do not know your nationality but if you are living in a EU country Asus must take it back according to the consumer proctection laws. True it is easier to place an Ubiquiti AP (or almost any other proper AP) because of PoE. Just be aware that there is a reason why the Asus routers have those...
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    RT-AC87U vs RT-AC88U vs Ubiquiti

    Ubiquiti is not more feature rich. They do not have features like IDP and other security features. And then there is the whole USB application part of AsusWRT which Ubiquiti does not have. Sure they have VLAN support but that's about it. Why do you consider Unifi to have more features? In my...
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    Firmware update

    A factory default? Dont be patronizing! Are you suggesting a reboot next? ;-) No and a thread like this does not show how big the issue is but rather how popular the device is. And I have serious issues with this version as well and I have not complained in that thread. Why? It will not matter...
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    Firmware update

    As atlantistm posts - there is seriously issues with AC3200. Need to reboot daily to have a steady wifi. I am not fearing they wont update the AC5300. I am fearing that they will leave it with a bad release for a long time like they did with AC3200 (which is still not fixed). I am not saying...
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    Firmware update

    Well you are right except for one device: RT-AC3200. It is way due for an update. Asus probably have a small user install base on this device compared to others but given it's high price it seems a bit unfair that it is left with such a broken firmware for close to 5 months now. Even devices...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Nice test and kudos for adding this. When I heard of Orbi I was really thinking Netgear was onto something with a dedicated backhaul like that. And they were right :-) Like Tim states the wining product is indeed very clear.
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    AC router advice

    On a forum like this do you really believe that people are not looking at the actual reviews instead of just the numbers on the box? Again since all the radios reach every part of my household I do not see the disadvantage. And it still does not change the fact that MU-MIMO everyone is raving...
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    new ASUS BRT-AC828 ( Wireless-AC2600 Dual WAN VPN Router)

    True. A good AC1900 router like RT-AC68U is enough for most peoples demand. That does not mean there isn't room for a better product for people who want something slightly better. And the AC3100/AC88U, AC3200 and AC5300 perform better than the AC68U.
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    AC router advice

    I agree with you post but this part is wrong. AC5300 uses the same 4x4 RF design as AC88U and AC3100. The sole difference is the extra 5 GHz radio and the extra 4 antennas. I personally like the triband solutions because they ensure that I can get the fastest possible speed on the devices that...
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    new ASUS BRT-AC828 ( Wireless-AC2600 Dual WAN VPN Router)

    I am sure they will but that does not solve the fact that many clients do not support it yet. True that most peoples problem are not capacity - since most places in the world the WAN is limited to crappy ISP speed. But you could say the same for MU-MIMO so it is hardly a valid argument against...
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    new ASUS BRT-AC828 ( Wireless-AC2600 Dual WAN VPN Router)

    It is funny that everybody wants MU-MIMO because of the increased capacity. But the fact is that is it not working very well and it is difficult to find a compatible clients. Xstream routers are the perfect solution until MU-MIMO eventually works. They simply solve the capacity issue by adding...
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    Asus RT-AC5300

    I also agree. I recently got the AC5300 and the performance and range of this is incredible. It is also very stable it seems.
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    Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup

    Yes actual throughput (reported link speed is 1300 Mbps). The furthest I can away from the router does include a few walls and a floor. This gives around 100 Mbps - sometimes less - sometimes more. Though it is done by speedtest on my phone (867 Mpbs 2x2 AC class device). In this spot I was not...
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    Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup

    Yes. I am sitting close to the router (but with a small wall between). An AC1300 class laptop (this is also the reported link speed). The NAS is wired directly to the router. With the UAP AC Pro the link speed was 600 Mbps and the actual speed where around 350 Mbps. It was located in the same...
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    Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup

    Well I have to admit to I am using the BHR approach. I tried Ubiquiti Unifi with two UAP AC Pros but the performance of my RT-AC3200 was better. It covered the entire house and in the spot where I sit and work the most it was much faster. Speeds surpassing 700 Mbps. I agree that >50 Mbps is...
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    Mesh Wi-Fi Mashup

    Great review! I does however confirm my fears about mesh networking: It is VERY slow. Even the performance of the main AP is much much lower than a normal BHR. I will keep my BHR and add another a normal wired AP instead.
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