ROG Rapture GT-AX11000

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

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

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.

Wifi smart devices notoriously have poor antennas, typically because things like switches and plugs don't have the room for an external one. This means they require really strong signal from the router or access point. My home is 2000 sq ft one one level with only sheetrock walls, and I still need 3 APs around the house (front, middle, back), such that they are each about 15 feet apart in order for my 70+ smart devices (mostly in-wall switches) to get a decent wifi signal. I had to add an outside access point on the patio (covered) because I have some wifi outdoor plugs that need to connect as well. So the best solution would be to have an AP on both floors with a wired backhaul for each one. If you can't run ethernet due to construction limitations, consider MOCA adapters if you have coax going to each floor. Prior to moving to separate APs around the house, I did have an ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 router that reached nearly every device on its own, but eventually I had a few devices that just needed a closer AP, so I went that route. Unfortunately, that router is well outside the budget you mentioned. It would be well within your budget if you could run ethernet between floors, as you'd only need to add an AP, which are generally much less expensive.

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.

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

UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber + a U7 Pro imo. I opted for the U7 Pro Max, and speeds and coverage are fantastic. You literally cannot go wrong with this device and the U7 AP. It is serious bang for buck, as well as the UniFi feature set within it. I used to always go ASUS, and while their hardware is outstandingly good, the BE-98 just disappointed me so much. Not only do I now have a smaller form factor setup, I have a few hundred bucks back into my wallet lol. Consumer routers are just so garbage lately. ASUS would be the one I’d recommend, but their UI and features are just grossly lacking for the cost of their devices. TL;DR. UniFi is the way to go. It’s a lot like traditional routers, but a step up. There’s tons of videos and things to learn, all on YouTube. If you can figure out normal routers, these are really not much harder, and the subreddit is usually pretty nice and helpful.

Nah, I had the GT AX11000 and while it’s good, it’s not good enough for the features. I even upgraded to the BE98 Pro, and it was so ass. ASUS needs to do much better considering how much they charge people, major disappointment.