Hi!
I'm considering replacing my old Asus RT-N66U (N900) router with a AC1900 router or above, such as the Asus RT-AC68U or RT-AC87U. I live in a flat with thick stone, brick and concrete walls inside and have between 5 and 12 connected devices of mixed types. At this point only one of my devices support wireless AC, but I might add more of these relatively soon. Further, there are many other networks operating in my area as I live in the centre of a city. This might have an impact on the signal as well.
My main concern is that the bedroom signal is a bit unreliable, on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Further,
The 5GHz band only works satisfactory when operated in the same room as the router, which in practice means that I only use it for my Apple TV. I suspect that the thick walls inside my flat is a bit difficult for the 5GHz signal to penetrate.
I've read that AC1900 router (e.g. the RT-AC68U & RT-87U) have a higher theoretical maximum speed on the 2.4GHz band. I'm aware that the real maximum speed in a best case scenario will be half of that of the theoretical maximums, so I'm not expecting miracles.
To summarise this, the key reasons for replacing my current router is range, signal strength, and perhaps as a bonus, the 2.4GHz speed.
I have also considered investing in APs and homeplugs, but there seems to be mixed opinions on those alternatives.
Is any of the Asus AC routers mentioned above likely to perform better in these respects compared to my current RT-N66U?
Many thanks in advance.
I'm considering replacing my old Asus RT-N66U (N900) router with a AC1900 router or above, such as the Asus RT-AC68U or RT-AC87U. I live in a flat with thick stone, brick and concrete walls inside and have between 5 and 12 connected devices of mixed types. At this point only one of my devices support wireless AC, but I might add more of these relatively soon. Further, there are many other networks operating in my area as I live in the centre of a city. This might have an impact on the signal as well.
My main concern is that the bedroom signal is a bit unreliable, on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Further,
The 5GHz band only works satisfactory when operated in the same room as the router, which in practice means that I only use it for my Apple TV. I suspect that the thick walls inside my flat is a bit difficult for the 5GHz signal to penetrate.
I've read that AC1900 router (e.g. the RT-AC68U & RT-87U) have a higher theoretical maximum speed on the 2.4GHz band. I'm aware that the real maximum speed in a best case scenario will be half of that of the theoretical maximums, so I'm not expecting miracles.
To summarise this, the key reasons for replacing my current router is range, signal strength, and perhaps as a bonus, the 2.4GHz speed.
I have also considered investing in APs and homeplugs, but there seems to be mixed opinions on those alternatives.
Is any of the Asus AC routers mentioned above likely to perform better in these respects compared to my current RT-N66U?
Many thanks in advance.