Upgrading EOL RT-AC5300 to BE92U?

[Rajjco]

Is it a good idea to upgrade the RT-AC5300 to a $230 BE92U as an AiMesh node?
Will i get better 2.4ghz range and wifi speeds?

Or should i spend more for something bigger?

 

[Tech9]

Will i get better 2.4ghz range and wifi speeds?

Unlikely. There is a chance RT-AC5300 4-stream 2.4GHz radio has better range than RT-BE92U 2-stream radio.

In networking bigger doesn't translate to better. Bigger Asus models have 1kg of non-functional gaming plastic...

 

[bbunge]

Actually, you will do better with an AX86U Pro. Costs less, too. Check the specs out.

 

[Tech9]

Wired or wireless AiMesh node and to what main router are also important details…

 

[Rajjco]

Wired or wireless AiMesh node and to what main router are also important details…

Unlikely. There is a chance RT-AC5300 4-stream 2.4GHz radio has better range than RT-BE92U 2-stream radio.

In networking bigger doesn't translate to better. Bigger Asus models have 1kg of non-functional gaming plastic...

It will run as a wired AiMesh node to a main GT-AX11000.

Should i just make it the main router and switch the GT-AX11000 to an AiMesh node to get better 2.4GHz range?

Keep in mind I have plenty of concrete walls.

Actually, you will do better with an AX86U Pro. Costs less, too. Check the specs out.

I prefer to get the latest wifi7 for future proofing.

 

[Rajjco]

Just installed the BE92U I got better 2.4ghz range and faster 5 and 6ghz wifi speeds.
My 1gbps connections is now being maxed over wifi.