ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-AX11000

I think it depends on the size of the area you need cover and whether you are willing/able to run ethernet for wifi access points. If you need to cover something less than about 2000 sq. ft. and don't have anything odd like interior metal or concrete walls (i.e. just sheetrock and studs inside), then you could probably do just fine with a decent "AX" (wifi 6) router that has built-in wifi. However, if your home is larger or you currently have a number of wifi dead spots (thus, you need stronger wifi coverage), I would recommend a higher-end router that has good range. I had the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 and it covered our 2000 sq. ft. home and then some (outside). This would work well if you don't have the ability or don't want to run ethernet to access points throughout the home. Alternatively, a mesh system could also be an alternative if you can't/won't run ethernet from the router to locations around the home, but need a bit wider coverage than a single wifi router can handle. I've never used a mesh system, but have read good things about some of them in terms of stability and coverage. Although, to be honest, I don't know if those mesh systems used a wired backhaul (ethernet) or wireless, which could make a significant difference in speed and reliability. Finally, if you have the ability and ambition to run ethernet to various points around the house, you could buy a wired router (no built-in wifi) and install a few access points. I currently have a TP-Link Omada setup with an ER-605 (this is a \~$60 router) and several EAP-xxx access points that have AX (wifi 6) capability. My ISP provides 600/20 and our PCs are able to get the full upload and download speeds over wifi using this setup (our PCs have wifi 6 adapters in them). Coverage is rock solid with strong RSSI (< 60 dbm) at most devices. The EAP650 is a wifi 6 access point that supports 160Mhz channel width and costs less than $90 on Amazon. You just need a PoE switch or injectors if you want to run them over PoE. A decent 5-port gigabit PoE switch can be had on Amazon for < $50 if you don't need something "managed" or with tons of ports.

For range without using access points, I had an ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router (GT-AX11000) a couple of years ago that had excellent range. High speeds, tri-band, and tons of configuration options made it a very good router. At a lower price point, I also owned the Asus RT-AX86U Pro which served me well. It's only dual-band but if your client devices don't support tri-band it won't be a big deal. Good router overall, and I never felt like it was missing anything.

Jumping on this bandwagon. Had a ASUS GT-AX11000 for ages. Was a great router. Biggest weakness is its software. The web interface is hot garbage. Once it’s up and running though, never had an issue. If you were going to return it to buy anything, I’d recommend a Ubiquiti Dream Router 7. But Ubiquiti is a slippery, expensive, wonderful slope.

Where do you live? If in Karachi I got one Asus Rog ax11000. Lmk if you are interested.

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

Asus is the answer. TP Link is a yikes for security, and Netgear is meh. Asus is usually the leader when it comes to robust hardware and wireless speeds. I currently have the GT-AX11000 and I can pull an easy 800 megs down and my maximum 40 upload easy on wireless.

ANY Wi-Fi 6 or better router should work well for you. I would get one that supports Mesh anyway. I would get at least a tri-band. (2.4ghz & two 5ghz) This would give you a dedicated 5ghz for the mesh it needed. Something with a 2.5Gb Ethernet port would be best too( say for a hardwired nas). Upgrade all your clients as convenient to WiFi 6 802.11ax as well. Some things won't upgrade but most PCs including laptops will. M 2 wifi cards are cheap. As are pcie cards. You will get a nice boost from this. The WIFI 6 devices paired with the WIFI 6 router will be faster AND free more bandwidth for the things you can't upgrade making them "faster" too. If you have 802.11ac devices some of them may require a bios upgrade to be compatible with the AX router. Some things won't have the bios upgrade (looking at you early google nest cameras) and will refuse to connect. Those things you should just replace with something newer. As you have been using something that old, I am presuming you have no dead spots. Ask your family!! Use a WIFI measuring tool. Free Android apps abound. If you have a raised foundation (basement/crawlspace) wired connections are "easy" at least for first/ground floor. I have an ASUS GT-AX11000 but had to add mesh nodes both RT-AX58U wired backhaul. My house is antique but not large BUT grew via remodels. So stucco in the walls and lead paint. The are tons of brands that will do. I standardized on ASUS $$. Ubiquity is very nice but more high end $$$. 6E or 7 will probably only buy you faster backhaul for mesh/access points. And you are probably constrained by your ISP unless you want to pay $$$. So the TV behind the protruding fireplace in the sunroom/family room had no chance.

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

**GT-AX11000** The best VPN client/server parental controls and the most reliable I've ever had can run personal media of your USB to store anything on it has QOS at your own control goes up to 3000 feet from wifi signal can choose different dns servers at your own choice