I pay Verizon for 400/400 but will upgrade to gig speed soon cause the cost is so low.
I have an unraid server that is connected via ethernet. The apps are internet accessible via reverse proxy using nginx (swag docker). Upload speed is moderately important because of that but because it's a wired connection, I usually see the speeds I'm paying for plus a bit of extra. I'm not transferring huge files like 4k or remux. 1080p for the most part with the largest file sizes around 15GB but mostly under 10GB.
Wirelessly, I have 3 streaming devices connected via wifi using the 5ghz connection. The cube gets 350DL/150UL, tivo 4k stream is at 120/120 and hisense TV running Google TV getting 220/180. This is on both the fios g1100 and Asus ax86u.
On the 2.4ghz network, I usually have 2 phones, 2 tablets, 2 chromebooks, a printer and a ring doorbell and 2 laptops. Not all at the same time, but a few at a time (probably 4 at a time along with 1 5ghz connection). Speeds on that 2.4ghz connection range from 35/20 at close range to 15/10 for longer ranges using the g1100. With the ax86u close range went up to 95/50 and long range went to 50/35. And the range was extended by about 20 to 30ft.
Ive toggled the settings on the Asus as well as I could switching things on and then off to see which settings helped most. But that upload speed via wifi on the close range is odd to me (it could be a device issue). And tbh, UL speed on those devices is less important than the wired server (which upload speeds seem to be fine wired).
I suppose my question is, does the AC86u provide the same range as the AX and not have the reduction of UL speeds over wifi. At one point the g1100 had equal DL/UL and the 2.4ghz network had more range. But it's 4 years old and figured the age was just showing.
Was hoping the ax86u wouldn't hurt the upload speeds and improve the 2.4ghz speeds a lot.
House square footage coverage... 2800 Sq ft. Router is on the middle floor of the house. The ax86u was $200 (unopened return via Amazon). I factory reset it once I got it up and running and rebooted a few times since tweaking it.
Ideally, I'd like equal DL/UL on all wireless devices and good range for the 2.4ghz network. A 1gb ethernet port for the server.
Not sure if I'm being unreasonable to think this router should allow for the equal DL/UL or not. At the end of the day, this ax86u will work fine, but if the AC86u can provide the same range and I can get equal DL/UL via wireless connection, I'd probably opt to return the ax86u and go with the AC86u... Big IF though.
Thanks for your help.
I pay Verizon for 400/400 but will upgrade to gig speed soon cause the cost is so low.
- Future upgrade is planned but we need to focus on the current situation.
- AC86U can easily handle 400/400 connection . I tested ac68, ac88 and ac3100 and they handled 500/500 perfectly. I think ac86, ac88 and ac3100 will be fine dealing with 1024/1024.
I have an unraid server that is connected via ethernet. The apps are internet accessible via reverse proxy using nginx (swag docker). Upload speed is moderately important because of that but because it's a wired connection, I usually see the speeds I'm paying for plus a bit of extra. I'm not transferring huge files like 4k or remux. 1080p for the most part with the largest file sizes around 15GB but mostly under 10GB.
- You achieved speed and reliability by using ethernet which is best solution even if router can manage ax clients perfectly.
- I prefer to connect devices using ethernet if I can hide the cable mess I create.
Wirelessly, I have 3 streaming devices connected via wifi using the 5ghz connection. The cube gets 350DL/150UL, tivo 4k stream is at 120/120 and hisense TV running Google TV getting 220/180. This is on both the fios g1100 and Asus ax86u.
- First I see you you are running "fios g1100" . I suggest you to return it specially if they are charging you lease fees on it.
- If you are not paying monthly or comfortable paying for the isp router , you can use it to eliminate the slow wifi upload speed using my previous post.
- You don't have a lot of streaming devices and you should be fine.
On the 2.4ghz network, I usually have 2 phones, 2 tablets, 2 chromebooks, a printer and a ring doorbell and 2 laptops. Not all at the same time, but a few at a time (probably 4 at a time along with 1 5ghz connection). Speeds on that 2.4ghz connection range from 35/20 at close range to 15/10 for longer ranges using the g1100. With the ax86u close range went up to 95/50 and long range went to 50/35. And the range was extended by about 20 to 30ft.
- Here is my suggestion , I like one router to manage all connections coming in or out .
- Connect all devices to asus routers and disable wifi from isp router or even better set the isp router to bridge mode if possible .
- Disable asus router smart connect and let the devices decide for themselves under one one SSID.
- You can set up 2 SSID's one for 2.4 and 5 . If the devices can't decide correctly.
Ive toggled the settings on the Asus as well as I could switching things on and then off to see which settings helped most. But that upload speed via wifi on the close range is odd to me (it could be a device issue). And tbh, UL speed on those devices is less important than the wired server (which upload speeds seem to be fine wired).
- I don't know what's causing just AX/AXE lines from asus limiting wireless upload speeds, unlike AC lines. My narrowed conclusion came to hardware that they can't address even with their newest routers or revisions.
- I installed and tested other router brands with significantly lower specs and most of them achieved the isp advertised speeds wirelessly . Asus ax/axe routers can achieve the download speeds but not the wireless upload speed.
I suppose my question is, does the AC86u provide the same range as the AX and not have the reduction of UL speeds over wifi. At one point the g1100 had equal DL/UL and the 2.4ghz network had more range. But it's 4 years old and figured the age was just showing.
Was hoping the ax86u wouldn't hurt the upload speeds and improve the 2.4ghz speeds a lot.
House square footage coverage... 2800 Sq ft. Router is on the middle floor of the house. The ax86u was $200 (unopened return via Amazon). I factory reset it once I got it up and running and rebooted a few times since tweaking it.
Ideally, I'd like equal DL/UL on all wireless devices and good range for the 2.4ghz network. A 1gb ethernet port for the server.
- AX86 range is great for the size of the house it's placed high at the middle. I agree.
- AC86 range is unknown to me ,but I if I can recommend another ac asus router I will pick ac88 or ac3100 because they gave me the same coverage as ax86 when tested + their fw support is still running from asus and merlin until now.
- I tell people not to upgrade their router to WiFi 6 if there is no need or for it and stick with WiFi 5. Save the money for WiFi 7 (BE).
Not sure if I'm being unreasonable to think this router should allow for the equal DL/UL or not. At the end of the day, this ax86u will work fine, but if the AC86u can provide the same range and I can get equal DL/UL via wireless connection, I'd probably opt to return the ax86u and go with the AC86u... Big IF though.
- You are not. Do not let router sales/public relations/fan boys reps get in your mind .
- Have you ever heard about tech support tactics, same as sales. Some bad examples will blame anyone for their product malfunctioning or even better will come back with something like it's designed to function this way and it's a feature for a made up reason. They are trained to not admit any issue and divert your conversation somewhere else, that's if you don't give up from the long process.
