Looking to replace ASUS 1900p

[Dazman]

I’ve been having issues with this router on the 2.4Ghz band, plus this band is slow 30-50Mbps. It will also just stall at times so I just did a factory reset and installed Merlin’s latest firmware to see if that resolves the connection issue.

In the meantime, I figured I’d look for a replacement.

Any ASUS router suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Chris313AllNight]

Look for the ASUS AX86U. It's been recommended by many here and I use it myself with no problems.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJHS3X7/?tag=snbforums-20

It's out of stock, but there you go. It'll take anything you throw at it for the next few years at least, maybe more depending on what your speed package is.

 

[Tech9]

I’ve been having issues with this router on the 2.4Ghz band, plus this band is slow 30-50Mbps.

May be change in Wi-Fi environment related. Newer routers won't improve much your 2.4GHz band. I did tests with 3 generations Asus routers and 2.4GHz band is almost the same as range and speed - RT-AC66U, RT-AC68U, RT-AC86U. Newer routers have much better 5GHz performance though.

 

[Dazman]

Thanks to you both for the responses.

I was initially checking out the ASUS AX86U, but since it’s WiFi 6 I didn’t think I could take advantage of all the features.

 

[Tech9]

AX86U will improve range/speeds to your existing AC clients as well.

 

[Dazman]

I ordered it so we’ll see how it works, but it does look good.

 

[Paliv]

I just got an AX86U and am really liking it. My last ASUS router was an AC68U, and I missed Merlin’s firmware (or even stock) when I switched.

 

[Dazman]

Well guys I just hooked up this router and it more than doubled my 5Ghz speed. Very nice and thanks again.

How about firmware, anyone using Merlin’s?

 

[Clark Griswald]

How about firmware, anyone using Merlin’s?

RMerlin FW
Yes, and so should you!

 

[Tech9]

How about firmware, anyone using Merlin’s?

Yes, most folks with AX86U on this forum run Asuswrt-Merlin.

 

[Dazman]

Strange, when I try to update it I get an error that it’s invalid firmware

 

[Tech9]

There are similarly named AC68U, AC86U, AX68U, AX86U models. Double check the firmware file before you update.

 

[Dazman]

What a rookie mistake! Thanks I downloaded AX68

 

[torstein]

How about firmware, anyone using Merlin’s?

This forum is the church of merlin, and the changelog is its holy scripture!

(yes you should install it )