ASUS - RT-BE82U

I think if you are coming from Tp-Link AX1800, go for Asus BE82U. It has a 2.0ghz processor, 4x4 5ghz band and a bunch of 2.5gb ports. Go for it.

More than enough. I think you will be pleased with BE82U.

Usando o RT-BE92u há um mês e ZERO problemas, zero quedas, Zero reiniciação. É o roteador principal da Minha rede AIMESH com mais dois routers asus, um RT82U e um RT86AC voa. 5 TVs, Gamer XBOX, câmeras, celulares, tablets e outros aparelhos . Tudo funciona sem engasgos ou demora. Consigo jogar COD , com a família todas usando internet, streaming e tudo mais. Ping baixou, upload subiu, antes era 50% do disponibilizado, agora é 100% para down e up.

Wow if I'm honest AUD$1300 for a home router setup is insane. Even TP Link's own BE9700 would be more than adequate for under $400, and Ubiquiti or Asus offer equiv/superior options for the same money. I won't suggest any specific models as I don't know which manufacturers meet your Customer Support requirements, but for a 3 story home, I would also consider a mesh system, with possibly laying some ethernet backhaul and placing a node on 1st and 3rd floors. Otherwise I am personally finding Wifi 7 range to be adequate from my Asus RT-BE82U (a decidedly mid-range unit) up to 30m away (my apartment is very small), even with Wifi 6 clients. You'll still be able to max out your 800Mbps internet on 5ghz at that range. Just some food for thought.

It's similar to any other dual band wifi 7 router with 4x4 streams on the 5 Ghz band, Asus BE-RT-82U is better and has a 2 Ghz CPU with an extra LAN port. The TPlink BE6500 is on sale for a much better price in Amazon.

TLDR: I'd suggest the RT-BE82U for dual-band WiFi 7 (2.4ghz/5ghz) as it has 2.5gb WAN/LAN ports. I'd suggest the TUF-BE9400 for tri-band WiFi 7 (also has 2.5gb WAN/LAN ports) and also has 6ghz band if that is important. Details: Good options listed above (ASUS BE3600 or TP-Link BE6500) but I don't like that the ASUS BE3600 only has 1GB LAN ports. I checked the ASUS website and it seems the most affordable WiFi 7 router they sell with 2.5gb WAN/LAN ports is the RT-BE82U. I think that might be a better choice for u/IfarmExpIRL since they have 2gigabit internet service, and every port supports 2.5gb. ASUS RT-BE82U: [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-BE82U-Dual-Band-802-11be-Extendable/dp/B0D48GS6KB](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-BE82U-Dual-Band-802-11be-Extendable/dp/B0D48GS6KB) Comparison of RT-BE58U ($149), RT-BE82U ($199), RT-BE86U ($249) and TUF Gaming TUF-BE9400 ($279): [https://www.asus.com/us/product-compare?ProductID=26424,30794,25357,31038&LevelId=networking-iot-servers-wifi-7](https://www.asus.com/us/product-compare?ProductID=26424,30794,25357,31038&LevelId=networking-iot-servers-wifi-7) For Tri-Band WiFi 7 (if 6ghz is important) then here is a comparison of the least expensive ones I see on ASUS's website. RT-BE92U ($249), TUF-BE9400 ($279, also listed previously) and RT-BE96U ($549!). Of these I would think for u/IfarmExpIRL the TUF-BE9400 is the best option - [https://shop.asus.com/us/90ig0a30-ma1c0v-tuf-gaming-be9400-tuf-be9400.html](https://shop.asus.com/us/90ig0a30-ma1c0v-tuf-gaming-be9400-tuf-be9400.html) Even though it is $30 more than the RT-BE92U, the BE92U has had reported performance issues and I would not recommend taking a chance on it. Search reddit and you'll find the posts by users. Amazon reviews are also not good for the BE92U. In comparison the TUF-BE9400 is a gaming line router from ASUS, and those tend to have higher quality components than the standard ASUS line, so I think it would be a solid choice if Tri-Band WiFi 7 is needed. Comparison - [https://www.asus.com/us/product-compare?ProductID=26439,31038,22429&LevelId=networking-iot-servers-wifi-7](https://www.asus.com/us/product-compare?ProductID=26439,31038,22429&LevelId=networking-iot-servers-wifi-7)

I just bought Asus RT BE82U BR65000 for 160$ its a 2025 release and plug and play. its crazy high end for the price. Anything lower than that it would be trash.

I have an 82u and a 86s in a mesh configuration and that works well. EDIT: Just be aware that if you use the Asus/TrendMicro security suite with their routers, the router sends your routing data to TrendMicro and their partners. Even though it is nice to have, I have all that turned off because of this.

I like Asus since you don't have to go all-in with mesh on day one. Wireless backhaul is an issue with every mesh system. I started with an AiMesh Extendable Router and I can add anything from the Asus line-up if I need better coverage. And, yeah, that RT-AX86U Pro is pretty nice with its 2.5 Gbps port connecting to my Arris cable modem. This computer is wired to a LAN port and works very well, and the wi-fi around the house is very reliable.

500mbs is more than enough for couple of people. Even for doing 4k streaming is fine. Don't really see any benefits of 1gig unless you are downloading/uploading tons of data. 2gb is just overkill and definitely not required. Look at review website dongknows to narrow down the choice of routers based on your requirement. Everyone is different so hard recommend, still some are good. Few router recommendations 1. Unifi UDR7. Great all-in-one router with lots of features. 2. Asus with wifi 7 and support for merlin firmware. Check above website for reviews. 3. If you want more control and would like to go DIY route, Any N100 mini pc with dual nic running opnsense/pfsense on it. Maybe directly or virtualized. Add an AP like unifi or omada or something else.

Was doing research on deco mesh systems and one thing i noticed is that there’s a lot of complaints about hardware revisions and firmware. I was interested in the ability to select preferred connection between decos and device preferred connection. That way i could set the mesh topology as i wanted while steering non mobile devices to specific decos where signals are strong from multiple decos to the correct one. Simple right? Nope. The updated firmware for this feature only applied to specific versions of hw. So a v1 xe75 got it but not a v2 at the time. Then an xe200 didnt have it at all and it some older popular models never got it at all. It just seemed like a mess and the model i ordered didnt have it but amazon lost the pkg so i got an asus instead that feature is just naturally in their firmware… Their wifi7 models all support it but it’s like they just stop supporting previous popular hardware and move on so quickly

If the internal walls in your apartment are concrete and you don't have line of sight to the router it can be hard to get reliable wifi in multiple rooms even in a small apartment. The issue is made worse by the fact that there are a lot of competing signals in most places in Hong Kong. WiFi 7 does deal with these issues better than previous technology, but is expensive. I use as Asus WiFi 7 router and it is a distinct improvement on the one that it replaced. With a 2.5G connection I am seeing download speeds in a 700sq ft apartment of 500mbps at worst and about 1100mbps as best.

If the internal walls in your apartment are concrete and you don't have line of sight to the router it can be hard to get reliable wifi in multiple rooms even in a small apartment. The issue is made worse by the fact that there are a lot of competing signals in most places in Hong Kong. WiFi 7 does deal with these issues better than previous technology, but is expensive. I use as Asus WiFi 7 router and it is a distinct improvement on the one that it replaced. With a 2.5G connection I am seeing download speeds in a 700sq ft apartment of 500mbps at worst and about 1100mbps as best.

Asus zenwifi is worth considering. Just got 2 nodes of the 6E one from 2023 for $200 @ microcenter. After some issues with a new fully updated asus wifi7 router constantly rebooting & some similar claims across a few of their wifi7 devices i fear they've got a bug. The 6E has been running fantastic for ~4days now

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.