ASUS - ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000

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

I would recommend the Asus ROG series of wireless routers if you are looking for an all in one solution. The only missing item from them is VLAN support (other than guest networks x6) unless you get into the GT-16000 model ~$550 USD. Search for an Asus ROG GT-AXE11000. There is one on Amazon right now for $264 USD. Very nice router and will handle your requirements easily. The user interface is solid, the scheduling option you referenced is there, and so much more. Good luck!

I would recommend the Asus ROG series of wireless routers if you are looking for an all in one solution. The only missing item from them is VLAN support (other than guest networks x6) unless you get into the GT-16000 model ~$550 USD. Search for an Asus ROG GT-AXE11000. There is one on Amazon right now for $264 USD. Very nice router and will handle your requirements easily. The user interface is solid, the scheduling option you referenced is there, and so much more. Good luck!

Another super happy camper with the 11000 running Merlin.

I got a ROG Rapture AXE 11000 earlier this year for $250. I don’t think there was anything that had comparable specs and features for a better price at the time.

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 this router, only thing good about it is setting reboot every week at 3am, works out all kinks I had before.

OK, here's a budget-pick upgrade (ASUS): ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000. $266 at Amazon (USA). Tri-Band (2.4ghz/5ghz/6ghz). You didn't specify a requirement for the WAN port, but mentioned 1gbps internet speed. So with this router you could configure a 1gbps LAN port as a WAN, and use the single 2.5gbps port as a LAN port. Then connect a 2.5gbps switch to that 2.5gbps LAN port and your NAS, etc. are connected at 2.5gbps. As for antennas: 2.4ghz, 5ghz and 6ghz are all 4x4. But if you ever get internet speed greater than 1gbps you'd need a new router to maximize internet speeds and have faster LAN ports too. For a most substantial upgrade (in case you upgrade internet speed beyond 1gbps): ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000. $419 at Amazon. This one is quad band (2.4ghz/5ghz/5ghz/6ghz). All bands are 4x4. Also has two 10GB WAN/LAN ports, one 2.5gb WAN/LAN, and four gigabit LAN ports. So this would support up to 10GB internet speed, then also give you up to 10GB LAN speed (connected to a 10GB switch) for your local LAN clients. Or use the 2.5gb LAN port w/switch for that. So more expandability down the road, but this is fairly costly for a WiFi 6E router. At this price you could consider tipping your toe into WiFi 7 products. ASUS doesn't have any affordable tri-band WiFi 7 routers with at least 2.5gbps WAN and at least one 2.5gbps LAN port, from what I see ("affordable" = Less than the eye-watering $419 price above for the GT-AXE16000). I would be happy to be corrected if other Redditors know of any good options. So you could consider other brands. TP-Link offers great value, but not sure about their reliability. One option is the Archer BE800 (AKA BE19000). $350 at Amazon. 2.4ghz/5ghz/6ghz bands all 4x4. 10GB WAN/LAN, another 10GB WAN/LAN+SFP port (use one feature or the other for this port), and 4 2.5GB LAN. One note about TP-Link: They charge extra for additional security features. Looks like $53.98/year if you sign up for annual Security+ and Advanced Parental Controls subscriptions - [https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4319/](https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4319/) Compare that to ASUS, which gives you all the security features (Ai Protection Pro) for free with the router purchase. Just another data point.

As a huge fan of ASUS routers and MERLIN-WRT in general - this isn't worth it as a main router in 2025.

bought this model 2.5 years ago at $300, it works well, I have around 30 devices in my house

I was using an ASUS AXE11000 6e router with all of its 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands in use. I replaced it with the ASUS BE98U. Picked up 30% better WiFi coverage on 2.4 and 5 GHz. Improvement on the 6GHz band was about 10% better with connections on 6GHz no longer needing to be in the same room as the router or a Mesh unit. The new WiFi 7 protocols also provide more stable connections between the router and clients - sidestepping interference. The only downside is LOT (legacy) devices can have trouble connecting to WiFi 7 - but the BE98U creates a "friendly" WiFi 6 LOT device channel in its multiple band streams. The improvement was enough to eliminate interference problems from all other WiFi interference outside my home coming from as far away as 600 feet. This doesn't even take into account the huge improvement in available download and upload speeds.    One of my LOT devices is 200 feet from my home at a gate and it's connection is now rock solid. So, yes there are good reason to upgrade to WiFi 7. Ignore the naysayers.

you have plenty of bandwidth, any issues you have are connectivity. Id just buy a Asus wifi 6E Ai Mesh capable router and move your current router to the second floor and use a wired backhaul. Installing an Ethernet connection between floors would allow you to improve your connectivity upstairs more than anything else.

I got pretty good service from the Spectrum-provided routers for a long time, but I finally broke down and bought an Asus 6E router last Fall. It was so good that, a couple of months ago, I bought a second Asus router and made a mesh network. I spent a good bit of money, but I'm now happy with my WLAN. I'm on 1 GB asymmetrical service.

I would pick a WIFI 6E router from ASUS. Great company, great software support,frequent firmware updates,excellent products.

The signal strength on the dream 7 is eh. Personally if you aren't going to use the other things ubiquiti offers don't use them. You have the flex so it could be worthwhile but you're making do without it. The Asus 6 and 6e routers/mesh routers are very stable and work fantastically and have stronger signal strength. If you love to tinker or want the other features ubiquiti offers like multiple AP, cameras etc then use them. But purely for router the dream 7 isn't really worth it.

Its some software problem, the pcvr connection is often broken with updates (i have some quest for 3 years) after some of the updates the 6ghz suddenly ran smooth just to revert with the next one. But 99% of the last 14months 5ghz 160mhz DFS ran better(but not always perfect). 6Ghz is usable but has a lot of microstutters/lost frames for me while 5ghz runs perfect like a cable lately (knocks on wood). I tried the ASUS 6E router, Acer predator W6, Tenda 6E router. All the same, with the exception of tenda, it sucked over 200mbits. I also had several Q3 as I was trying to get one with no mura, Quest Pro ran identically on 5 or 6Ghz. Maybe its something specific to my place, but there are no other 6Ghz networks and it was working perfect at several occasions. Like dont stretch your budget getting the 6E if youre tight on money, it might not by worth.

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

I used to like the nest but never got the speeds promised until I bought Asus rog router and mesh link wow I’m getting the whole gig almost every where in the house

yeah 100% a scam... I went from 120mbps default isp modem was getting 21ms, upgraded nic to 2.5gbps, internet to 500mbps and gaming router configured to perfection (QoS, etc) and now im sitting at 26-29ms LOL - edit: running an Asus ROG gaming router with 2.5g port(s)

Only reason I bought one because at the time when I upgraded my speed to multi gig and needed 10G WAN and 10 LAN, the only option was an ROG Gaming router. Otherwise, there's nothing on it that justifies an upgrade from my regular Asus router

I personally use all rog routers using their AI mesh

I was previously using Linksys products before they were sold to Belkin, and then switched to ASUS routers, I have had two main routers by them, both ROG. Plus many others I’ve used as AiMesh Nodes. I haven’t had any trouble them. Their tech support was helpful the few times I’ve reached out to them. They even replaced there router free of charge with a NEW one (not refurbished) of the same model when I had an issue not related to the quality of product. A few ports on the routers switch went bad after a near Lightning strike caused EMP damage to it (a lot of networking gear from different companies got damaged) I have no qualms about ASUS and their products have never given me problems.

FYI , all of our current routers and mesh product all have extensive on router functionality including Open, Wireguard and much more. As such you could pick BT6, 8, 10, 16 our any of the routers. Also all of the units have our Gaming QoS option for prioritizing game packets and or specific systems, if you want a more streamlined experience our gaming models ( ROG, ROG STRIX, TUF GAMING ) also have dedicated Gaming Ports which are pre configured should you connect your device to that port. You can also do this manually through our firmware/app. Also note unless you need the coverage specific to a kit ( which can be done via AiMesh ) on the router side you have the benefit of no backhual use maximizing throughput if you are within the coverage area of a router.

I have an Asus ROG with an Access Point and haven't been happier. I've got 3 bands set, one for guest, 1 for 2.4 and 5. I can set up a website for guest mode and have all the control I need through their app. My coverage is a 3000sq ft single story and I can get a signal all through my yard. I moved away from Google and others because I needed dedicated bands for IoT devices. I have 30 devices connected, most dormant, but still hold 130mbps+ for each on a 500mb ISP. I stream all TV and WFH without issues.

Get ASUS as that is the best for gaming ! Particularly any ROG models !

We have a ROG router and I fucking hate the thing (roommate got it years before we met). I have two DNS servers (primary being pihole) added, why the fuck does the house lose internet if I have to reboot it, isn't that the point of a backup DNS server?! and it's great if I have to log into proxmox in a hurry because I suddenly can't resolve my single sign in domain anymore /s

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.

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

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

ASUS aimesh is the best option besides true ap based systems.

I've been using Asus Aimesh for years. 3 nodes and seamless switching when walking around. There does seem to be a client limit at about 75-80 wifi devices whiche forced me to move iot devices to a separate wifi network. Asus is great to start with but unifi likely my next system

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.

For gaming use cable, for wifi coverage of this size, you can do well with asus aimesh, you can pick two routers of your choice, cheaper than ismesh system and many settings available.

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)

ASUS AIMESH Stable and cheap.