ASUS - RT-AX88U PRO
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"Unifi provide the most stable wifi network for IoT of all the AP on the market, even with one VLAN, even in mesh configuration. ... I have +200 IoT devices in my home from Apple, Switchbot, Aqara, Logitech, Eufy, Hue, Govee, and numerous exotic brands. I have been through hell with solutions from Apple, Orbi, Peplink, Meraki, Eero, Huawei and many many more. And only since I am rocking on Unifi I can open my Apple Home app with not a single device error !"
"Actually better than a range extender, as Mesh systems are designed from the ground up to work with each other in the system. ... But it's half ass "patched up" jerky jerky mesh was no match to a Deco. Deco was snappier, more reliable, and longer range."
"I have a 2 story 2350sf house. I have an Orbi with the master AP upstairs in the hall covering all the bedrooms rooms. Downstairs I have 2 Orbi Client APs on either end of the house covering all the downstairs, garage, and outside. ... I’ve never had any issues with coverage or bandwidth."
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"It has 2 x 2.5Gbps ports (for NAS), and with some LAN port remapping it works great. That was the crucial feature for me."
"I wanted a router that had 2.5Gbe LAN ports to link my Unraid and Plex machines (because Plex can quickly saturate a Gigabit connection when it scans your library and generate thumbnails, etc.)"
"I use Flint 2 as router for 2 2.5 gbps ports, a 2.5gbps 5 port tplink switch connecting wired back haul to Deco XE75 pros as access points. Works great for me."
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"In a 6000 sq ft house I’ve just helped with it has 6 access points and has a perfect full signal everywhere you go."
"I have a 2 ZenWiFi AX’s on each floor of my house. WiFi everywhere, including a bench at the back fence of the property kicks butt."
"There’s not a dead spot on my property."
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"my rt-ax88pro blasts throughout my home and well past my yard, into the neighbourhood. ... My car connects to it before I’m in my driveway."
"It’ll easily handle the speeds you’re wanting"
"WiFi covers all 3 floors, out to the backyard and into the garage on 5 & 2.5ghz."
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"Merlin takes regular Asus firmware, and makes changes to enhance stability, speed, and sometimes add features. ... Have been using it many years. ... You flash it the same way you flash regular firmware updates, so it's no extra work on your part. ... if you just want the damn thing to work without bugging you or having problems, I recommend that one."
"I'm running an Asus RT-AX88U Pro with Merlin firmware and two Pi-holes. ... DNS Director in the Merlin firmware is awesome."
"You also have the choice of third-party firmware (RMerlin) if you're looking for that."
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"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."
"If I didn't do that I'd eventually lose connection."
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.
r/askSingapore • Recommendation for home broadband ->Buy an Asus AX88U Pro on Amazon used for $184. Even better than AX86U Pro.
r/HomeNetworking • Better Router of the 2? ->2nd this. Have one running my home. Everything works all the time, plus 2.5gb ports for future speed upgrades.
r/HomeNetworking • Recommended good routers in 2025 ->No issues. I use some ax1800s for wired mesh points but the 88 is my main router still.
r/HomeNetworking • Recommended good routers in 2025 ->You're going to have a hard time finding multiple multi-gig output devices as many people do not have multiple multi-gig clients to utilize those speeds. 98% of home equipment is still gigabit or less on the Ethernet port. I'd recommend looking for a device with 1 multi-gig output LAN and then purchase a multi-gig switch with it. For example, I have the Asus AX-88u Pro with 1 2.5g WAN and 1 2.5g LAN. I have a 2.5g 5 port switch off the LAN to feed my access points.
r/HomeNetworking • 5 Gigabit Fiber Routers? ->You're going to have a hard time finding multiple multi-gig output devices as many people do not have multiple multi-gig clients to utilize those speeds. 98% of home equipment is still gigabit or less on the Ethernet port. I'd recommend looking for a device with 1 multi-gig output LAN and then purchase a multi-gig switch with it. For example, I have the Asus AX-88u Pro with 1 2.5g WAN and 1 2.5g LAN. I have a 2.5g 5 port switch off the LAN to feed my access points.
r/HomeNetworking • 5 Gigabit Fiber Routers? ->I sold my asus 68 and went eero. Sold the eero and a month later went to a asus 88 rx pro. For me and my old house, the single asus had better range and perf than the mesh. So my single asus that hasn’t had a firmware release in like 6 months continues to chug along. Maybe we are getting to the point now where upgrading doesn’t get you much
r/HomeNetworking • Wifi 7 Routers - reviewed & compared ->Top options are the ASUS RT-AX88U Pro for strong performance, the Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 for reliability, and the Synology RT6600ax for good features. These offer solid coverage and handle multiple devices well without huge speed drops.
r/HomeNetworking • Need some help choosing a suitable router. ->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?
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ->Asus RT-AX88U is the best router I’ve owned and I just keep linking them together in an air mesh for complete home coverage as we moved in different homes over the years.
r/HomeNetworking • 3/25 - Good router for 2 story home ->hi, got the Asus AX6000,really great performance and not so expensive.
r/QuestPiracy • Wireless router? ->Asus AiMesh - Yea TP-Link Deco - Yes TP-Link Easy Mesh - Not sure
r/HomeNetworking • Wifi mesh system ->Your Asus should be setup as WDS bridge, since you are not WiFi signal out of reach on the other end of house, WDS bridge is to use the router's WiFi to get the signal from source and then allow the ethernet network behind to join as the same network. If you run in repeater mode you are generating another WiFi signal in short distance which might interfere original signal if channel setting not correct. By using WDS bridge, your Asus AX88U Pro can connect using all 4 antennae to form a much faster wireless backhaul without interfering others (it's operating as client) [https://www.asus.com/support/faq/109839/](https://www.asus.com/support/faq/109839/)
r/synology • Reliable 'Repeater Mode' Router Recommendations ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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