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6ixTekI have 2G/2G Fiber Internet I just got this one and couldn't be happier. [https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/) 2.5Gb/s wired ports. 2025-down 2025-Up Wi-Fi 7 Ai Mesh 660-Down 550-up Image is Wi-Fi speeds https://preview.redd.it/zgxj64jglj4g1.png?width=376&format=png&auto=webp&s=0525de4f192c64b740602480a5a6ef0599527a07 Edit I forgot to mention I also have 2 eero Pro 7s that came with my service and must use a mobile phone for administration as there is no web admin, The ASUS RT-BE82U is much better, has a robust web admin interface. The eero stuff has good Wi-Fi, but no good wired support.
I just use ASUS Routers Ai Mesh 2.4GHZ/5GHZ Mult-ilink Operation. I have 2 82u, but the 86u seems to be more powerful. 1. [https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be82u/) 2. [https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be86u/](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be86u/) I also have a second Mesh network 2 eero Pro 7's came with T-Fiber works really well for Mesh, but no wired connections really. Each has 2 ports. I use 1 to run 60ft wireless, then a PC is using the wired connection and getting 1000Mb/s. [https://eero.com/shop/eero-pro-7](https://eero.com/shop/eero-pro-7) . Just to note my caveat with eero is there is no web admin interface, only mobile app. Thats why I added the ASUS as the main network, and threw the eero stuff on as secondary bridge mesh. The ASUS router is the DNS. But you say Plaster and Lathe, that's not gonna be a great situation for Wi-Fi. 2.4GHZ will best bet for signal, but slow transfer speeds. 5GHZ might have issues with plaster and lathe walls. Too bad you don't have an attic, I usually just run through the attic Cat6 Plenum, and drop down through top plate. Works good for single story, and top story only as you have to drill through a second plate.
Cohnman18Go for a WIFI 7 Mesh system. I Love ASUS, excellent software,frequent firmware updates. Good Luck!
Darkstang5887Got rid of my shitty nest wifi pro and bought a wifi 7 Asus aimesh network setup. Light years ahead and can reliably stream my PC at over 100mbps over wifi. So can do the portal with ease whereas the nest could not
ZiaMan24When my Nest wifi was finally on its last life, I purchased a much more expensive Asus mesh router setup that supported wifi 7. For whatever reason the more advanced features of MLO didn't work with my TV. So basically I had to cripple my expensive setup to work with the device I use all the time. I ended up returning that and switched to the Nest Pro and have had no issues. Been about a year now. Solid connectivity and speed. I bought the 2 pack for 250, not on sale.
AceCannon98I have been using the Asus AI-Mesh system for years. Seems very robust, to me. Devices seemlessly switch between the nodes. It handles 2.4ghz and 5ghz fine. Sonos works without a hitch. I am definitely using wired ethernet backhaul, however, from the remote node. Currently two of the Asus RT-AX55.
BWCDD4Netgear isn’t who I’d recommend. Not only are they expensive but they need a specific base station router rather than all the satellites being capable of running the whole thing. ASUS with AImesh is the most versatile as it will work with any of their own products even older ones and you can mix and match freely. I don’t think you can mix and match TP link but at least they don’t require a specific base station so you can use the routers in any location/configuration and extend/replace as needed without a worry that it’s not compatible because it’s only a satellite/base station. TP-Link/Netgear software and features are worse than ASUS and far more basic/limited. Eero requires a subscription for stuff you get for free/default on ASUS, also MerlinWRT is a god send.
Unifi is not the way for WiFI mesh and even if you don’t need mesh it’s not for the average joe either. They are expensive but the easiest setup and most feature rich for the average consumer is ASUS.
craigl2112Older ASUS AiMesh user here, and similar story. Portal plays shockingly well, and my PS5 isn't even hardwired.
CryptographerWeary64if you insist on wifi i personally love asus ai mesh. i’ve had nothing but great experiences with it so far. speeds are consistent through my entire house. eero on the other hand i personally have had very, very bad luck with. Devices that don’t roam properly across the nodes correctly, hit or miss connection drops during hand offs, poor speeds on satellite nodes (even with the pro models with tri band) and half of the good features being behind a stupid paywall. i personally wouldn’t ever touch eero again.
