I need some help in trying to decide between these two wifi routers, ASUS RT-AC68U or ASUS RT-AC87U.
Since the prices are fairly close, do you just go with the newer ASUS RT-AC87U which has the higher specs?
I'm looking for three main factors: range, reliability/dependability, and speed.
I cut the cord and got a Android streaming TV device for my TV but it wouldn't stream so I needed to move the router and modem from my office to near the TV to get it to stream TV programs. But, when I did that, now the desktop in the office can't connect to the internet.
Its clear to me that I need a new router with a stronger signal, strong enough to send wifi signals to the Android TV device downstairs and desktop computer upstairs. The problem is that this is a large house and the office and TV downstairs are on opposite ends of the house. Do you know if one or the other has a range strong enough?
I'm also looking for reliable, something that won't always need to be reset or break down after a few years. And, it looks like ASUS RT-AC68U is more reliable, correct? ASUS RT-AC68U gets 4 stars on Newgg while ASUS RT-AC87U only gets 3 stars on Newgg. And, the professional reviews for the ASUS RT-AC87U is more lackluster compared to ASUS RT-AC68U.
I know there were there some firmware issues with ASUS RT-AC87U that were fixed but it seems even with the new reviews that there still more problems with the ASUS RT-AC87U.
The ASUS RT-AC87U was the first 4X4 router with more complexity with new technology like MU-MIMO so I'm wondering if it makes it more likely to have problems since there are more things to go wrong. And, like cars, should you stay away from the first year or model of new technology because they haven't worked out all the kinks yet?
From the specs, the ASUS RT-AC87U has higher speed in 5GHz. But, my devices aren't that new to take advantage of that faster speed for 5GHz. The Android streaming box is new, but its only 802.11 n. So, the speed for the 2.4GHz becomes more important. Since my desktop is so far away, I'm assuming it'll need to connect to the 2.4GHz.
Is the ASUS RT-AC87U faster too for 2.4GHz than the ASUS RT-AC68U? The specs say that they can both reach 600 on the 2.4GHz, but is the ASUS RT-AC68U slower because it can only reach those speeds if the receiving device has a TurboQAM chip and most things won't have it?
Since the prices are fairly close, do you just go with the newer ASUS RT-AC87U which has the higher specs?
I'm looking for three main factors: range, reliability/dependability, and speed.
I cut the cord and got a Android streaming TV device for my TV but it wouldn't stream so I needed to move the router and modem from my office to near the TV to get it to stream TV programs. But, when I did that, now the desktop in the office can't connect to the internet.
Its clear to me that I need a new router with a stronger signal, strong enough to send wifi signals to the Android TV device downstairs and desktop computer upstairs. The problem is that this is a large house and the office and TV downstairs are on opposite ends of the house. Do you know if one or the other has a range strong enough?
I'm also looking for reliable, something that won't always need to be reset or break down after a few years. And, it looks like ASUS RT-AC68U is more reliable, correct? ASUS RT-AC68U gets 4 stars on Newgg while ASUS RT-AC87U only gets 3 stars on Newgg. And, the professional reviews for the ASUS RT-AC87U is more lackluster compared to ASUS RT-AC68U.
I know there were there some firmware issues with ASUS RT-AC87U that were fixed but it seems even with the new reviews that there still more problems with the ASUS RT-AC87U.
The ASUS RT-AC87U was the first 4X4 router with more complexity with new technology like MU-MIMO so I'm wondering if it makes it more likely to have problems since there are more things to go wrong. And, like cars, should you stay away from the first year or model of new technology because they haven't worked out all the kinks yet?
From the specs, the ASUS RT-AC87U has higher speed in 5GHz. But, my devices aren't that new to take advantage of that faster speed for 5GHz. The Android streaming box is new, but its only 802.11 n. So, the speed for the 2.4GHz becomes more important. Since my desktop is so far away, I'm assuming it'll need to connect to the 2.4GHz.
Is the ASUS RT-AC87U faster too for 2.4GHz than the ASUS RT-AC68U? The specs say that they can both reach 600 on the 2.4GHz, but is the ASUS RT-AC68U slower because it can only reach those speeds if the receiving device has a TurboQAM chip and most things won't have it?