ASUS - DSL-AX82U AX5400 Dual Band WiFi 6 xDSL Modem Router

Yes that box in the picture is your NTD (modem) that NBN have installed to terminate the fibre. Any router will work, including that Asus. You just plug the WAN port of the router into the UNI-D port your ISP tells you with an ethernet cable (usually port 1). Do yourself a favour though and forget Telstra. Go to Leaptel, Launtel, Superloop and save the $$$$ for a better quality service. If you’re gamers Leaptel or Launtel. Oh and for gaming in particular use Ethernet cabling to the router. WiFi adds latency and jitter.

ASUS RT-AX82U (AX5400) Dual Band WiFi 6. Can find it used on Amazon for a super good price, don’t look back.

I have an 82u and a 86s in a mesh configuration and that works well. EDIT: Just be aware that if you use the Asus/TrendMicro security suite with their routers, the router sends your routing data to TrendMicro and their partners. Even though it is nice to have, I have all that turned off because of this.

Any router should work. I have Asus AX82U...just because. But AX55 should work fine. When you said lan light stop, do you mean all ports stop working or just one? If one port, try another port or cable. If all ports, might wanna do a firmware update or just bad hardware.

i have at top one ax82u. Works well for me and all the devices ( i have a lot)

https://preview.redd.it/bj5ah2rsgpvd1.jpeg?width=2589&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0bef5e64d444799322fc1a491649af521e025a7 Well, here goes nothing. I decided to upgrade to this Asus AX5400.🤞

I have the same RT-AX86U Pro and an Aimesh (Asus 5400). And I'm not planning on changing them for now.

I've had zero problems with M1 for many years. Only went down once, and that was for scheduled maintenance in the middle of the night. Also, it's not just your internet plan that could be the cause of any issues. If your router isn't good enough, or is in a terrible position, or is overheating, or the bomb shelter is between your laptop and the router, you are gonna have issues no matter what plan you have. I have a standard 1Gbps plan but an Asus gaming router with ethernet cables going to the 3 heaviest users in the home – PS5, living TV and bedroom TV. I also set up a second router using Asus AImesh to provide wifi signal to one of the further corners of the house.

I've been using AiMesh since the beginning, and it was rocky at first, but now I'm currently quite happy with it. One solid main router and two APs outside. What unifi did you get to replace your setup and do you think it was worth the cost?

Asus AiMesh - Yea TP-Link Deco - Yes TP-Link Easy Mesh - Not sure

I use Asus routers in my Ai mesh network and it gives me complete control over everything and I've loved it. I use that coupled with family link from Google and I feel like I've done my job as a parent blocking as much bullshit as I can for my kids.  But don't worry, their friends who's parents don't care about a single thing they consume will come along and ruin your hard work. Or your kids will be kids and find loop holes, which they always do. But you still tried. 

Asus AiMesh can be configured without an app and uses local credentials for management.

I went from DD-WRT for years to ASUS AiMesh and have been on Unifi equipment for a good four years now. I never have any issues with roaming (3600+ home) and I can fine tune whenever necessary (rare). I love the Unifi and don't plan on moving away any time soon. If you want peace of mind, I definitely also recommend Unifi.

As has been said, plug in everything you can. For a basic option, the Asus routers with AiMesh are a pretty simple solution. Start with one on the second floor centrally located and see if you need more. Use inSSIDer to see how your signal strength is as what kind of interference you have and set settings accordingly. If you’re not reaching all corners, add another compatible Asus and put them on floors 1 and 3 (both wired connection to WAN jack)

Avoid tp-link and any other CCP networking equipment. Don't intentionally put stuff with backdoors in them just to save a few bucks. Unifi is great but it's expensive and you really should use it wired. If you're just looking for plug and play mesh Asus has good offerings. Their AI mesh system works well