ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-AX11000

The only thing I kinda dislike is that it only has one 2.5Gbps WAN port and one 10Gbps LAN port — they really should've included two 10Gbps ports instead.

Yup check the tech spes for GT-AXE11000 such a skem

Another super happy camper with the 11000 running Merlin.

I am using the older version (GT-AXE11000) and it has been running fantastic for many years. I have heard good things about the newer model (GT-AXE16000) which looks like what you have. That router should last for years and years. My router has been fantastic and I’m sure yours will too.

I have the AX11000 ( old versión ) and is an AMAZING router!!

Nothing wrong with Netgear at all, you’d be well off with one of their WiFi 6 or 7 gaming routers. Personally I go with the ASUS ROG Rapture series, like the AX11000 which is WiFi 6. But get the highest version of WiFi you can afford 😊

old ping but you have no issues whatsoever? I am running an asus gt-ax11000 and it constantly drops my internet. Switching back to my ISP provided router but would like one with more control

An Asus gt-axe16000 or gt-ax11000 have incredible coverage. They are 8 antenna beam forming routers and I have both in a mesh covering a 2500 sq ft house on a 35m x 35m lot and I get excellent signal everywhere in the house and yard.

130$ ? Thats super cheap if it works well. I paid 500$ for my AX11000 Rog Rapture Asus router, and that one is a GOOD router that gives me even 2.5 mbps 3 rooms away, that's what I expect when playing VR everywhere in the house.

I got an ASUS rog ax11000 and put Starlink in modem mode. It gave me faster speeds and better ping for gaming. Then there’s the added functionality of controlling how different networks can perform. I have a gaming frequency that only my ps5 is on and that gets priority. Defo helped but marginal gains I guess

Try and get a router than is Triband that has an extra 5GHz channel that you can dedicate to just the Portal and maybe your PS5 if it is not hard wired. I only have a small one story home but my Asus GT-AX11000 works well for me. (Currently $100 off in Amazon)

I have an Asus ROG AX11000, two AX86Us, and one AX92U. 4000Sq home, seems to work fine. I will be replacing them with Ubiquity equipment once I decide to upgrade.

Been more stable with better throughput than my GT-AX11000 and my RT-AX92U. Plus, my gateway and APs are discrete products, so I can upgrade my AP to a new generation without replacing everything and paying more $$ to upgrade.

With current routers the ping issue really comes down to what servers they play on, the routers you use won’t see much of an impact as long as they’re functioning as expected But having said that, I do like knowing that my tech can handle the traffic IF we ever get home internet speeds above 10gbps So here’s a link to my fav biases https://www.asus.com/us/site/gaming/rog/gaming-routers/rapture.html

ASUS ROG products are a complete joke. If they spent the same amount on building a better router that they do on marketing they'd be much better off. You can search ASUS under my username for all my grievances. But they abandon all their ROG products after 1 year. After you buy that $699 router if you need warranty or it has a bug (like mine) where it'll stop dropping macs onto ethernet after a few weeks you just get to deal with it. $699 would be better spent literally anywhere else but ASUS. If you are spending that much you won't be happy with consumer devices anymore. You may want to look into ubiquti or rukus wifi and a custom router.

I'm no expert at all in networks. I use Asus tri band routera running Merlin firmware. I have one router at the far end of the house on the 1at floor and the second router at the opposite end on the second floor. The signal extends to the yard and fully covers the house with Wi-Fi 6. House is close to 3k square feet. I have the routers hardwired since that provided the best connection. If you go the Merlin website you'll see what routers are supported.

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