ASUS - RT-BE92U

this router has constasnt connection issues for wan and wireless, you need a reboot everyday. i got one and so far is trash.

I just bought one and used it for two days. It's a 2025 and hardware 1.0 version. It took me an hour phone call with the Support to resolve WAN connection issue to be able to start to use it from the get-go. I have Xfinity. For some reason, 2 out 3 times, the WAN light is red after connecting the cable modem to 10G WAN port. I don't have this issue with my old Google WIFI router. So the Support asked me to unplug cable model for 2 minutes and plug it back on and then log onto Web UI and go through "Quick Internet Setup" to detect connection. After this, WAN issue was resolved. I was able to use it. I updated the firmware to the latest version: 3.0.0.6.102\_37548. Over the last two days, it suddenly rebooted four times. The longest hours it's running so far is 18 hours. I am still researching this rebooting issue. It looks like might be a firmware bug somewhere as I couldn't see anything from system log that would explain the reboots. Whenever it rebooted, I touched the router and it wasn't overheating. I can totally understand why the reviews are so mixed. I will probably have to keep it as it's the only WIFI7 router at $200-$300 that supports 2.4G/5G/6G, VPN, 10G WAN port, 4x2.5G LAN ports, and 5G Mobile tethering...

FYI - It's been running for more than 5 days now without restarting. I am going to keep it.

I use Asus aimesh. Using 2 x rt-be92u. My pov and opinion. Very good system overall. Doesn't like wifi/ ip cameras on mesh and doesn't like smart home products eg bulbs or speakers. I have had to create a separate IoT network for the cameras, bulbs etc as all on 2.4G. Then turn off the 2.4ghz radio on the node forcing everything to main router so doesn't disconnect from WiFi. I have one camera which buffers a bit as quite far from main router.

I had x20 3 pack too. I actually thought they were good. It was the subscription to use parental controls that made me ditch them. I went a bit OTT. BOUGHT Asus Rt-be92u x 2. One as router and other as node. Great kit

I went rt-be92u x 2 from Asus. It is WiFi 7 however not all devices support it, but you can turn off WiFi 7 mode in app. Now I pay for 950 down (UK) and at node using Samsung Tab S10 Ultra showing WiFi 6E on tablet I'm getting 647 down. Laptop ethernet to node get 812 down. Ping is around 9 on both. You want the best I've heard the newest Orbi devices are supposed to be the dogs dangly bits. I used TP Link X50 mesh before which again is good system. Only reason I ditched it was subscription for parental controls.

I just received my new BE 92U yesterday and I’ve been troubleshooting the AI mesh issue where my previous AI mesh routers are seen by the new router but are unable to create an AI mesh network. I have done a hard factory reset on all my routers multiple times I’ve been on with tech-support, which is useless nowadays and still nothing right now. I’m just using the one router the RT-BE92U to provide Wi-Fi to my family, but it’s spotty if anyone out there has a good guide on how I can get my AI mesh up and running I’d greatly appreciate it

I recently got 2 Asus RT-BE92U BE9700 https://amzn.eu/d/elQvYpd and set up in AI mesh using its 10gb network port for wired backhaul. It was a big upgrade from my previous TP Link deco mesh system and I love the asus wrt software. Pretty happy with the purchase so far

People are disappointed with wifi 7 are disappointed because TP link rushed out devices that were not ready for market, and have a high hardware failure rate. All the other manufacturers rushed to compete, and reliability and features are lacking. I tried a wifi router from TP Link, Netgear, and Asus. They were all garbage in one way another. The TP Link (BE19000) was great until it just died, couldn't hold a signal after 2 months. The Netgear(RS600 and rest of RS line) forces you into a paid DNS service if you want to run a VPN on it, the Asus RT-BE92U has a horrendous UI and firmware that crashed it daily as well as micro connection drops regularly. [https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUS/comments/1hpejh8/warning\_for\_rtbe92u/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUS/comments/1hpejh8/warning_for_rtbe92u/)

I'm holding you accountable—if I upgrade to firmware 37500 and still experience drops, you’re on the hook! 😉 I own three of these routers, originally running the 36xxx firmware, and I can confidently say: this is hands down the worst router I’ve ever owned. It didn’t matter what settings I changed, how many hard resets I did—at some point, everything would lose connectivity. No rhyme, no reason, just a 100% guarantee that every single device would eventually drop. The best part? After going in circles with ASUS support and getting absolutely nowhere, my return window closed. So now, these bad boys are serving as glorified paperweights. If this firmware actually fixes the issues, I’ll be thrilled—but if not, I’ll stick with my EEROs, which, despite their lack of advanced config options, are the best damn Wi-Fi devices I’ve ever used.

Appreciate the detailed reply! Just to clarify, I'm now on **firmware 3.0.0.6.102\_37506** and did the full **WPS hard reset on all three BE92Us** after updating. Everything was set up from scratch — no imported settings. Here’s what happens **every time**, across three firmware versions and full resets: * **Day 1**: Everything runs great — fast, stable, all devices connected, and cameras working. * **By Day 2 or 3**: * Random **reboots** * **Devices drop offline**, wired and wireless * **Security cameras completely stop working** and **never come back**, even with reboots * **Web UI becomes unreachable**, and I have to **physically unplug** everything I’ve also rotated which router is primary, swapped nodes, and rebuilt AiMesh — same result. Here’s everything I’ve **disabled or adjusted** trying to fix it: * Airtime Fairness * QoS * Traffic Analyzer * Universal & Explicit Beamforming * MU-MIMO * IPv6 * DFS channels (avoided) * SPI Firewall (tested on/off) * AiProtection * Game Boost & related * WiFi Radar/Auto Optimization * USB services * **Manually optimized WiFi channels based on analyzer, and also tested Auto** Even with **2.5 GbE wired backhaul**, the system fails within 48 hours. Cameras never recover past Day 1. So while **37506 is more stable than previous versions**, **it’s still unusable for me**. I’ve had to unplug everything and go back to EEROs, which just work. If ASUS drops a real fix in future firmware, I’ll give it a try. But for now, **it’s still a no-go**. Appreciate you trying to help though!

You need to get the latest beta firmware to solve these 2. However, the Wi-Fi would still be disconnected occasionally even using beta firmware.

This is a terrible router. Mine drops signal several times a day. Sometimes multiple times an hour. In every room in the house. Even right next door. Terrible product. Never had this issue with the stock cable company router.

ASUS, got better UI on the app as well. I used to have Netgear

I am an Asus fanboy, and I've had their products for years. The BE92U was a dud right out of the box for me. Even with the latest firmware, and trying Merlin too, I suffered from random reboots. If a router can't stay booted for longer than a few hours, something is seriously wrong. I may have a bad example though. I'd recommend the BE86U instead, yeah it doesn't have 6ghz, but it has better reviews and great 4x4 5 ghz performance.

I’ve had good luck with ASUS routers. My only thought is if you keep them for long periods which it looks like you do, why not a BE86U? It’s 220, or if you live near a Best Buy they have trade in your old gear for 15% off. Not available on every router tho. But it is on the BE92U, so it would be 187ish

I am an owner of mesh network of Asus BE58U + BE92U. So I have several thoughs about Moonlight streaming (Apollo + Artemis on s24u + Moonlight on tv in my case): 1) router should be near to you or without obstacles or walls maybe max 5-6m max 2) ideally wifi 6e or 7, high speeds not necessary, 2400 is enough but depends on your network usage 3) PC on Ethernet required 4) l can't recommend 6 GHz router especially if it cheap, also if you need mesh network routers should have same specs because I have one router with 6ghz support and second without it and second router is main cause it connected to internet so I can't use 6ghz in mesh network and can only use as separate 6ghz network. Also devices are working strange with 6ghz, my s24u blocked 6ghz due to country restrictions and my meta quest 3 can use 6ghz but sometimes can't connect until I reboot wifi on quest 3(5ghz works ok) 5) mesh network should be connected by Ethernet backhaul to each other 6) Also I can't recommend Asus cause I don't like configurations, it looks like apple style - you can't control separate devices in detail, mobile app useless if you need something configurate

it's trash, very buggy as of May 2025. cannot believe how horrible of a product it is. i ended up returning mine and going back to the legacy ASUS wifi 6 one. i'll wait a couple more years for it to mature.

Got the device .. compared to Netgear it has lower speeds and frequent disconnect from the internet. stability issues and frequent reboots :(

After spending a couple of weeks living with the ASUS RT-BE92U, I’ve come to appreciate what a high-end router can really do for a smart home and a gaming-heavy network. I upgraded from a previous-gen WiFi 6 setup, and while I was skeptical about whether WiFi 7 would actually make a difference, it’s been surprisingly noticeable, especially if you’re pushing your home network as hard as I am. Still, it’s not all perfect, and I’ve got a few nitpicks worth sharing. https://preview.redd.it/715kacy8l6ce1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=30084327905c1c67e855281647667772419ceb8b # Design and Setup Experience The RT-BE92U is a big boy. It's got multiple antennas in a futuristic design that screams “high performance.” It does come with a wall mount, which is a nice touch. The setup was straightforward via the ASUS Router app, which got me online quickly, and then I hopped into the web interface for deeper tweaks—like setting up WPA3 encryption and enabling AiProtection (ASUS’s built-in security suite). It can be a lot to take in if you’re new to advanced routers, but it’s also nice to have those controls easily accessible. https://preview.redd.it/xqoknc2bl6ce1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b0b06d2779c8656929f9981543d18961bf7e1c5d # Performance & Key Features **4K-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation):** WiFi 7 also offers 4K-QAM, which basically packs more data into each transmission. You’ll really notice this when you have a rock-solid signal like sitting in the same room as the router. It’s a nice boost for large downloads or if you’re streaming in 4K across multiple TVs. However, results can vary from room to room, since different home layouts mean different numbers of walls for the signal to penetrate. **Multi-Link Operation (MLO):** One of the coolest parts of WiFi 7 is Multi-Link Operation, which allows your devices to simultaneously connect over different frequency bands. It’s designed to lower latency and give a more stable connection. Admittedly, not many of my gadgets currently support MLO, so I haven’t been able to fully test this. But it’s good to know the router is ready once more MLO-capable devices come out. **Security & VPN Integration:** One of the standout perks of the ASUS RT-BE92U is how security-conscious it is, which is crucial if you’re running a bunch of smart home devices or storing sensitive data on your network. * **Secure Socket Layer (SSL):** The router’s web interface and app use SSL encryption to keep your login sessions protected. It’s a small touch, but it prevents any prying eyes from intercepting your credentials when you’re tweaking settings. * **AiProtection:** ASUS integrates a multi-layered security suite with Trend Micro right into the router’s firmware. * **Malicious Site Blocking:** Automatically prevents access to known dangerous websites. * **Two-Way IPS (Intrusion Prevention System):** Monitors and blocks both incoming and outgoing threats protecting your devices from vulnerabilities. * **Infected Device Detection & Blocking:** If any gadget on your network gets compromised, AiProtection isolates it. * **Built-in VPN Server and Client:** If you need secure remote access or want to tunnel all your home traffic through a private network, the RT-BE92U supports protocols like OpenVPN and PPTP. Setting up a VPN can be done right in the router’s interface. * Plus, ASUS is offering a free NordVPN Bundle with select WiFi 7 routers. # Performance in Real Life The step up to WiFi 7 speeds and responsiveness is surprisingly very noticeable. Something I wasn't expecting to be as big of a factor as it ended up being. With my old WiFi 6 router, everything worked fine most of the time, but I’d occasionally see spikes when multiple 4K streams from my partner, my cloud backups of video footage for work, and gaming happening simultaneously. With the RT-BE92U, it’s been smooth sailing. Ping times in Fortnite feel more consistent, and large game updates don’t hog the entire network. However, this raw speed might be overkill if you don’t have a ton of devices or aren’t regularly pushing your network to its limits. If you’re not heavily into gaming or streaming, you might not see a “wow” difference compared to a top-tier WiFi 6 or 6E router. As impressive as it is, the RT-BE92U isn’t without its quirks. We’re still early in the WiFi 7 era most of your devices probably aren’t WiFi 7 compatible yet. You’re essentially future-proofing, banking on the idea that more WiFi 7 devices will roll out soon. https://preview.redd.it/eb3q9wmcl6ce1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9207dd873140fc4724790293aa990d49f89e09ba # Why it Matters for me For me, the main selling point is balancing a smart home with my intensive use of internet for work and gaming. I’ve got streaming sticks, smart speakers, security cameras, baby monitors, and a console all online at once. With the RT-BE92U, network congestion is a non-issue. Even when my partner is streaming a movie in 4K downstairs and I’m uploading files to the cloud, Fortnite stays rock-solid. It’s that stress-free stability that makes the difference. I’m no longer thinking if I should pause a cloud backup or limit a streaming resolution just to keep enjoying a bit of gaming in my downtime. One feature I appreciate is the ability to set up a dedicated IoT network. Since smart home gadgets like cameras, doorbells, and smart bulbs can be more vulnerable to security issues, keeping them on a separate SSID or VLAN reduces the risk of unwanted access to my main network. The router’s interface makes it easy to create an “IoT-only” Wi-Fi, which keeps everything organized and potentially more secure. https://preview.redd.it/w1pgzmdfl6ce1.jpg?width=1380&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9955074e452fb78b7a49cd8032c659edca5415c The ASUS RT-BE92U is a great mid-tier option for some looking to upgrade & future-proof their setup. If you have heavy work/creative tasks that require a lot of bandwidth with downloading/uploading, gaming, running a small home server, or juggling tons of IoT devices that demand consistent bandwidth, you’ll appreciate the reliability and headroom. Thoughts?

Feedback after using my two new RT-BE92U routers. Thankfully all is working well. In case it can help, what I did to work around any potential problems was to initially update firmware on both routers, followed by a hard factory reset on both (method 2 for the RT-BE92U). After all routers are on the latest firmware and have been factory reset, proceed with the initial setup on the main router, add the AI Mesh node(s) and complete the configuration from scratch the first time. After the above procedure, firmware updates can be done through the GUI and factory resets are only required as a last resort (export settings file beforehand, import again after update to save time). I followed this method with multiple RT-BE92Us in AIMesh: updated to firmware 37500, then factory reset all devices and reconfigured, then updated in the GUI to 37504 when it was released. Thankfully all is working well, with no thermal errors in the logs, CPU utilisation averaging <30% per core even under load, memory utilisation \~80%, AIProtection, QoS and many other features activated. I've now ordered a third unit for further extending my AIMesh.

Thank you OP for the review. Before noticing all the problems, I ordered two of these to use in an AIMesh configuration. If all goes well I'll have the units by Friday. Thankfully it seems there was a new firmware update released yesterday, details below. Has anyone tested this latest firmware with successful resolution of some of the persistent problems? ASUS RT-BE92U Firmware Version 3.0.0.6.102\_37500 2025/02/17 (54.87 MB) Bug Fixes and Enhancements: \- Fixed CPU core full load issue. \- Fixed connection issue after setting up VPN in Instant Guard.

We have three Asus RT-BE92U. Works great. At any time 75 devices online, use 2.5Gbit backhaul have client wireless speeds close to that. Have 2.3Gbit internet.

Do not buy the RT-Be92u for gaming as it is very bad. I have it and its just not good for gaming. Using my old router rt ax 5400 for gaming very good.

The ASUS RT-BE92U is a decent consumer router. It exceeds the 1gb threshold with 10gb and 2.5gb WAN ports.The Interface is easy to use and configure. Has simple to set up qos, port triggering, and url filtering if you are into that.

I went through the same spiral trying to pick a WiFi 7 setup. Everything I read sounded like the routers were both the best and worst thing ever made. I finally just picked the Asus RT-BE92U because I already had Asus stuff and it played nice with my setup.

Xfinity doesn't charge for modem rentals anymore, so it doesn't save money to switch to one's own. Just place the Xfinity provided modem in bridge mode and use one's own router that does allow DNS editing, it's how I do it. I have an Asus RT-BE92U for mine, as it has a 10gig WAN port meaning I can still get greater than 1Gb speeds (my plan gives 1.2 Gbps down, for example) on a third party router. Edit: downvoters, care to explain yourselves? I've proved that what I'm saying is true in a reply down thread. Go look at the Xfinity page yourself if you don't believe me. Your older plans that do charge are not what they currently offer. Shit, last time I had them in another home, it was $15/mo for unlimited data and a modem rental from them, versus $35/mo for unlimited data if you used your own modem, so it's been cheaper to rent their gateways and bridge mode them for multiple years now. Now it's just $0 to do so.

Really? How come? I bought a new ASUS RT-BE92U WI7 router and my steamdeck won’t even see the 6G band unless I’m right next to it. I’ll sit like 10 feet away from it and nothing. Any recs on a better router?

I recently got an Asus RT-BE92U. It works for a day and then gets highly unstable. Have to reboot each morning. Likely going back to my old router this afternoon. Ironically, also an Asus

Thanks for the review. I read this before purchasing and on initial set up the speeds were fantastic. Double my ISP router and pretty much the max fibre speed incoming when sat in same room as lounge. But then after a week or so the connection issues started. phone had no internet despite being connected to the wifi, or a very slow speed. I have done various reboots etc. firmware up to date. Just tried turning on MLO and MLO fronthaul for clients so hopefully that improves things. Any other suggestions before I return?

I got one a month or so ago and on the latest firmware it would randomly reboot frequently. I wouldn't trust this one. A shame because my AC88u has been rock solid for years.

Not sure what your budget is or your region but Asus RT-BE92U is a very good choice for your use case.

Hey all, here is the story in short. I'm currently using an Asus RT-AX86U. There isn't anything wrong with the router, and it's meeting my current needs without issues. There are a couple things I have considered though in getting another WiFi 7 router, after having the Asus RT-BE92U develop issues after 6 months or a bit more of use. My considerations are the following: Right now, I have no WiFi 7 devices, however, my current iPhone (15 Pro Max is 6E, and my next phone will be WiFi 7) I would like multiple 2.5G Ethernet ports instead of just the one on the RT-AX86U. I only really need one more (2 in total) as my computer is the only device that can currently take advantage of more than a gigabit port currently. I am considering one of the more basic TP-Link routers from Walmart, that have one WAN, and one LAN 2.5 port, and I can either do a dual band, or tri-band router. And they aren't that expensive and have the current upgrades I'm looking for over my existing Asus. People have generally reviewed the TP-Link routers well, and I've had a couple myself and overall they've been stable. The main reason I went with Asus was for the more advanced. options which, in reality, I don't use a lot of on a daily basis. With this said, is what I'm looking for a reason couple upgrade options? The models are: the BE3600, and BE9300. Right now the 3600 is the only delivery from store option, and it's the dual band. The BE9300 is Tri-band, and both models at walmart have 2 2.5 G ports and 3 1G ports.

Already have the BE3600 in place, and so far, so good. The reason I ended up with an Asus, was mainly two fold. First, Apple quit making the Airport routers, I had mainly had those as they were what I needed for a long time, and just worked. I tried Netgear for a while, and had to pull their firmware off and use DD-WRT (R7000) t keep it stable. Then tried TP-Link WiiFi 5, and 6, and was happy with the stability, but wanted more options (at the time) so, ended up with the RT-AX86U in 2022, and have that one since. AsusWRT, is a lot like DD-WRT, in terms of features, and layout. Last year, I decided to try WiFi 7, for the reason(s) mentioned here, and started with the BE3600, and was overall happy with it, but wanted to see if the 6Ghz band would really matter in my situation, since my iPhone 15 Pro Max, is WiFi 6E capable, so returned the TP-Link, and got an Asus RT-BE92U as it was TRI-Band for $300, and it was ok, and while it had issues out of the box with causing connection issues for my amazon smart plugs (with 6G enabled), I was able to work around it. Fast forward to recently, and the RT-BE92U developed issues with my smart lights and amazon echos, where they would malfunction, and there was no way to fix it, even with a hard factory reset. So I went back to the RT-AX86U, and all issues went away, but that removed access to a second 2.5G port for the computer. So, here I am again, starting over with TP-Link for WiFi 7. This time though, I know what I need and will use a lot better. My take away is, I never used 6G when I had it, I can get my full plan speeds with 5Ghz 160Mhz with my pHone, and any other 5Ghz device I have only supports 80mhz at max, and most devices that demand high data I hard wire, and they only max out with a 1G port. So right now, the computer (iMac) is the only device that can use a 2.5G port, so that's why I only needed 2 right now. an input and output. As far as the advanced Asus stuff, the main thing I used was the multiple guest networks function. With the newer TP-Link routers, they give you an iOT network, and a guest network. I might try a BE9300 while I have time to return the 3600, but since 6G caused issues in my setup before, and I never ended up using it on a regular device (even with a supported device) it just didn't make sense to spend the extra right now, when it wasn't my most critical need, and since I've already tried and have that experience, people can't say the old phrase "You won't know, unless you try" :) By the way, for those unfamiliar with the Asus BE92U, it had 1 10G port, and 4 2.5, which one of could be both WAN, or LAN. One last thing, I think I can safely say the RT-AX86U is like the AirPort Extreme now. It's old, and dependable, and there if the newer stuff doesn't work, or has issues.

A switch won't work with the RT-AX86U as it only has a single 2.5 G port so the only way to get it's benefit is over the wireless interface(s). As far as not having 6 Ghz That's why I initially returned the first BE3600 last year and got the RT-BE92U instead. From the beginning some of my smart plugs had issues connecting with 6Ghz enabled, but I eventually got it to work for several months until devices connected to that router started malfunctioning, and I was able to confirm this by reconnecting the RT-X86U and the issues went away. I also left out a couple of important facts in my original post to add prospective to my setup. I'm currently only limited to Cox as my provider here, and I Have 1 G down and 100 Mbps up. The point for a router with a second 2.5 out, is so I can connect to my iMac using a USB 2.5 G adapter to remove the 940 cap so I can use my full gig to the computer. It's the only device that can have any benefit, even if it's small. Everything else is capped at 1 G, or 10 / 100. As far as wireless devices, most items are smart lights on 2.4G, 4 amazon echos on 2.4G, a google next audio on 5Ghz, and a Roku Ultra on 5Ghz, and the iPhone. Everything else is wired. So this is mainly an.ethernet upgrade and it made more sense to not spend a lot on the wireless part. I went ahead with the BE3600 again to see how it does since they were out of the BE9300, and it made the most sense with the needs outline here. If they had had the other one, I would have gotten that one as it's tri band. But with the issues I had with older devices with 6G enabled, this might be overall safer for my setup. 10 G won't mean anything to me anytime soon since I don't have access to any services that high. No game consoles, and I hard wire whenever possible to. eliminated the need for WiFi at all as much as possible.

OK, I have the BE9300 set up and everything seems to work. the issue with the amazon smart plugs not wanting to connect out of the box with the default settings and the 6Ghz band enabled weren't present on the TPLink as they were with the Asus BE92U. The particular smart bulb that was also acting funny with Alexa voice control still has a slight issue, but it's not as bad, and it turns the right colors. So, here is my conclusion right now. It's possible the bulb is having issues as it's older, or it's controller doesn't like a TRI-Band router with the 6Ghz band, as both dual band routers didn't have the issue. So will be returning the BE3600 today. What I could also do is disable the IOT network on the TRI-Band router, and set up my old airport as a 2.4ghz AP, and connect the lights to that if I have issues since none of these 2.4 devices won't ever be able to use beyond 80211n.

Hey guys, just wanted to add a second question here. I've settled on the BE9300, and everything is working fine. However, Best Buy has a BE11000 pro for $250, and it's 4x4 on all three bands while the BE9300 is 2x2. The RT-AX86U that I have as backup is 3x3 on 2.4 and 4x4 on 5ghz, and I've seen absolutely no difference in my setup between the 2. The only difference is being able to keep the full gigabit connection to the devices that can support the 2.5g connection. Also a little fun fact is, like the B?E 550, the BE9300 has all 2.5 ports, even though 3 are labeled as 1G only. (the function at 2.5g). So with this said, is there any reason to really get a 4x4 WiFi 7 router yet? my iPhone 15 Pro Max is 6E, and all my other devices are either wired, or on 2.4G and are 80211n, and i think the google nest audio on 5Ghz is 80211ac, and the Roku Ultra, that is on wireless is WiFi 6., but I usually keep it wired as well. Right now I just see getting another 4x4 router a waste of money in my setup since I have one already and it doesn't seem to make a difference over the 2x2. Just wanted to get some feedback after sharing the details. Thanks.

I noticed if you have the 10 gig was connected and the 2.5 port right next to it in use you can’t run an actual speed test. Instead you will get an image showing 10 gig up and down but it’s instant it doesn’t actually run a speed test. I think this router needs another firmware update. It’s kinda wonky and random speeds. https://preview.redd.it/ib9bzmw52poe1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0532245e7259829c40c2d4f7310a149ad8a23540

Anyone with this router have the single core high CPU issue on the December firmware?

You say you have a BIG Budget, how big? Nothing is future-proof. How big is your house? How large is your yard and do you want good Wifi out there. Where if your Router located. One end of the house and wifi sucks at the other end? My last router was a ASUS before I moved onto a whole Ubiquiti Unifi setup and have Wifi Access Points mounted on my ceiling. If I want to upgrade the Wifi, I can swap out the APs to newer ones. Right now the ones I have support up to Wifi 6. I can get around 400Mbps on my new iPhone 17 Pro. I wired up my whole house to have wired Ethernet everywhere. Sure you can go with a PC and some open source software for your router. PC's can be power hungry and it's runing 24/7/365. You still need Wifi Access points to have Wifi. You can go full on with a rack like I did. It starts getting up there. A Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS500 is $399. The ASUS RT-BE92U is $250. The ASUS RT-BE88U around $330, and the ASUS RT-BE96U for around $450 and looks silly!!!! But that is all low cost stuff. Start getting into Prosumer hardware and you can easily spend $1000 or more, I know. Your 4 devices are modest, price wise. All your WIFI is still at that single point. Wifi has a power ratings CAP no one can go past, at least legally. Getting a new router doesn't mean your Wifi will be better. In fact when you get into 6E or Wifi 7, Speeds are faster in the same room as the router on 6Ghz, but range sucks. You can go to YouTube and look at Ubiqiti Unifi Hardware. There is TP-Link OMADA that is simular, but far less hardware choices. You can go a build your own. Firewalla has some interesting routers, which you would still need someone's Wi-Fi AP(s). A budgets of pretty big, withen reason. A Million dollars could be withen reason!!! Maybe you have a $500 budget and that is within your reason. Where you live, House or apartment. Rent or own. How large and how is it built. Do you have Drywall, or you have 12" thick cement walls? So many things affect Wifi. Just getting a more expensive router is not going to magically fix your Wifi if you are having issues, other than lacking newer Wifi formats. YouTube is a great resouce on Basic Home Networking and so on and so on. You can learn a lot and maybe figure out what you want to do to better future proof your home. I wired up my house 13 years ago with CAT6. It's still working today just fine. Hardware has been replaced a number of times over the years.

You would be okay with wifi 6, there would be some improvement but I would personally do no less than 6e if I was shopping for a new router just because you will have the 6ghz band all to yourself for the foreseeable future. Come to think of it, a good wifi 7 router isn't too pricey, gives a good bump over 6e and should last you 5-10 years probably more. Maybe something like this: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-tri-band-wifi-7-802-11be-smart-aimesh-extendable-router-black/6594276.p?skuId=6594276&ref=212&loc=19625607016&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6umJ3GXafJk-vRshpph7KWSpfk2A3iFJO1403ZqaERLDPC5ClswjQfgaAgpuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The model with more ports is the RT-BE88U @ $320 USD vs $220 USD for the RT-BE92U. The RT-BE88U has an additional 10G SFP+ port (most consumers can't use it) and 4 additional gigabit ports but it doesn't have 6GHz which is where wifi 7 shines. [dongknows.com](http://dongknows.com) shows 1638Mbps with AX and 1743Mbps with BE on 5GHz for the RT-BE88U. On a $330 USD Netgear RS300, he saw 1729Mbps with BE on 5GHz and 2194Mbps with BE on 6GHz. So 100Mbps/6% increase with wifi 7 on 5GHz but 450Mbps/26% increase with 6GHz. You have to be close to the router to achieve those speeds. I used the RS300 as an example because it's priced similarly and is solid, all the other BE 6GHz models from Asus that have been reviewed start at $500. I'm going to get the RT-BE92U and add a $15 5-port switch, that way I have all the wired ports I need and the 6GHz band.

I have very odd issues with WiFi on the BE92U. Speed tests on one Wifi 6 device will show 300Mbps, and another identical device will only ever get 20Mbps. 2.4Ghz devices have incredibly short range where as my previous Fritzbox would reach all over the house and at the end of the garden. The RT-BE92U is certainly not quite right.

Check tplink be600 or asus RT-BE92U There are many, check amazon

Yeah it works great, i have tested both. Only issue woth asus is they dont have a tri band extender like RE653BE from tplink.

Bro i tried placing it center of the home, i am still not getting full gig speeds, so i ordered express 7 as recommended, now set it up as wireless mesh and the speeds are not improving. Tested all different settings and placements per youtube tutorials and other forums. With tplink be600 and be10000 extender i am able to get full gig speeds on every nook and corner of the house on both floors consistently. what am i doing wrong here? Now last thing would be to open support with unifi and see if they help, else it leaves me in a pinch as i have limited time to return my test routers that i ordered for comparison and make a decision which one to keep and what not. :( P.S I have tested with both iperf and different speed test websites.

Yes i tested with MLO no MLO, every band every channel, wireless meshing makes speeds more worse than standalone UDR7. Support was really bad and I have limited time to return the tp link router and extender and asus router that i purchased. Now if they respond to me soon with a support ticket which has been escalated and give me some solution or if there is any newer OS upgrade coming up, I might keep them, else they are going back. Right now with tplink be600 and RE653BE I am able to get full gig speeds across every corner of the home. Only thing I am going to miss the unifi features and the ui that they have. But for now i think i would settle for range and performance over features! Thank you again for you help!

Update \[10-03-2025\]: Got my UDR7 and have been testing for couple of days now. For such a high price, this device has been a very poor experience. In my two-story, \~1500 sq ft home, the Dream Router 7 cannot even cover a single floor with full Wi-Fi speeds—no matter what radio band, transmit power, or channel width I configure. Performance is inconsistent, with speeds fluctuating heavily and rarely reaching what should be expected for modern Wi-Fi 7 hardware. Even when I am very close to the device, the wifi is unable to stay on consistent speeds. Moving even a little further away and down it goes in speed. After doing tons of tweaks and lots of reboot, my wired connection speeds are stable so far for last 24 hours. When I reached out to support, their AI only support's suggestion was to move my device to central location and buy an extender, which feels unacceptable for a flagship router that’s marketed as a premium all-in-one solution. At this price point, it should provide strong, reliable coverage out of the box. I have tried moving it to center, but than again not much gain or difference so far. Wifi still remains in consistent. For comparison, I’ve tested TP-Link BE600 and Asus RT-BE92U in the same exact positions at one edge of the home. While those consumer routers have weaker UIs and fewer customization options, both actually provide stronger coverage and more consistent range than this device without an extender, and tplink with extender i get full gig speeds through out every edge of the home but loose all the customization that UDR7 offers. Asus RT-BE92U provides more speed on farther range than tp-link BE600. But it does not have any tri band wifi 7 mesh extender like RE653BE. The **only redeeming factor** is the console UI and the amount of customization it offers. The interface is modern, clean, and allows advanced options that consumer models often lack. Unfortunately, none of that matters if the core job—delivering fast, stable Wi-Fi—is this unreliable. **Bottom line:** Very expensive for what it offers. The UI is good, but the wireless performance is far below expectations and even cheaper routers beat it in range and stability. Now I would need to buy an express 7 and use it for mesh and still not sure if I will be able to get full gig speeds through out the home. Then another expense would be to buy the 2.5G Ethernet switch to get all my devices connected and utilize full speeds. \[ASK\] Any tweaks or optimization suggestions which can improve the wifi concerns?

I suggest you to keep monitoring the cpu usage. I thought that the 12/23/24 firmware fixed the cpu core overloading issue as well. But probably 10 days after upgrading to that firmware, I started seeing 2 of the 4 cores running 100% constantly, causing the router heat up. However, after uploading the latest beta firmware firmware, that finally fixed the cpu core overloading issue. I have two BE92u in AiMesh setup, so I uploaded the beta firmware to the mesh node as well.

The latest firmware 12/23/24 does fix the reboot issue, but will not fix the cpu core overloading issue. The latest beta firmware fixed both of those issues. I am still monitoring it to see if the issues will come back. However, the thermal reading error issue showing in the system still remains a problem, but I don’t really see it affecting any performance. Hopefully, Asus will come out with a new firmware update to fix all the underlying issues. I guess the early adapters of new release routers will always be the ones to run into headaches.

I agree. The 2x2 5ghz band on this rt-be92u is definitely a downgrade from the gt-ax6000. But since I was on a budget, I replaced my dying ax6000 with this. No regrets. I knew what I was getting into before buying, just not impressed.

I just replaced my faulty gt-ax6000 to this rt-be92u. I used Asus routers since they first introduced their first router back in 2006 (I think) and have been using Asus routers ever since, so went to throw my 2 cents. I do see the connection speed on my devices slightly faster with this new router, but definitely not faster by a mile or anything. Personally, I would say that the gt-ax6000 is great for most people, especially the speed and range are still pretty impressive. Unless your router is dying on you like mine, or if you are looking to upgrade to wifi7 or want triband, you might want to hold off on this one or go with a higher tier router to see real world improvements that will WOW you. Just my 2 cents.

Yes. I had the same cpu issue even after upgrading to the December firmware. However, the latest beta firmware addressed that issue. So far, it has been stable, but I am still keeping an eye on it.

The thermal failure to read error is still unresolved, but the cpu core overloading issue did get fixed by that beta firmware. I have not experienced any wifi speed slow down. The WiFi speed seems pretty consistent. This is still a fairly new router. And like all new devices, bugs and issues will be inevitable, until after many firmware releases later.

I got one and saw the same thing. After following the instructions to upgrade my firmware, it was peaking at 80% of Ram usage with cpu at 20%. I also could not get my 5ghz channel to connect to any device other than my iPhone. It was a nightmare to troubleshoot and it’s going back tomorrow. I brought back out my Nighthawk and it’s business as usual. 

Same here

It could be that you're using less devices on your network too. I really am pushing mine and having issues. Roughly 70 devices connected (smart home stuff) and a bunch of high bandwidth stuff

I'm running that same beta firmware and having the same thermal issue errors and my wifi speed drastically slows down after 24 ish hours of uptime. My old router be86u was doing the same thing and I replaced it with this, now this is doing it! Crazy.

Your experience was abnormal enough that I might try the exact same make and model again, knowing it actually met your needs except for it's early failure. The early failure was actually a good thing, because it's more indicative of a bad unit done in by the manufacturing process rather than a complete failure of that model's design. Bad units in routers happen, because it's too expensive to test each unit individually before shipping them out. A certain percentage of returns is expected for all routers. But if a particular model was a complete design failure, ASUS themselves would recall them all because they have a reputation to uphold. It would have never gotten a release at all. The home router industry is too mature and competitive for a company the size of ASUS to make fundamental design mistakes. So I'd be tempted to get the same model, perhaps from a different store to insure a different lot of units.

were is the beta frimware ? :) mine says it cant reach asus servers .. to get it

oh the 12/23/24? the router came with that one so i guess i get to wait.. with it being weridly unstable :(

there are still some issues like random rebooting every so often i still havent figured out why its doing that ether heh... -.-

With the latest firmwares, everything has been rock solid here.

I've had best experiences with Asus routers but TPLink Archers are OK if you don't like to tinker with your settings. ASUS RT-BE92U looks like a good budget router, [see review.](https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/1hy6c12/asus_rtbe92u_wifi_7_router_review/) Amazon sells it for $212. Personally, I think it's best to avoid all-in-one Wi-Fi routers and to use Wi-Fi access points instead, but that's a whole other discussion that leads to a total network redesign eventually.

Recent comments on the review I shared suggest that current firmware is solid.

I switched from a Deco system to the Asus RT-BE92U a few months ago, and it’s been way more stable for me.

I installed one 40 days ago. It rocks. All connectivity issues resolved. We live in a remote area and I installed it downstream from my Starlink router

Well I'm happy for you, I guess. This is a problem for me on the RT-BE92U and in googling the problem, I've seen that it's happened for a few other of the more recent routers from ASUS. I have ALSO been using ASUS for a while now and didn't have this issue before. So just wanted to let people know that there may be an issue with their more recent stuff. If your stuff is working, cool.

So a bit of a heads up but some ASUS routers seem to have a bug where one of the cores of the CPU will spike up and not come back down, causing the router to just lose internet and the only way to resolve it is to reset it. I have the Asus RT-BE92U and this doesn't seem like an issue that has been solved in firmware updates (can't do a custom firmware either). Not sure if this will apply to this particular router, but just be aware there's weirdness with newer ASUS routers.

I UPGRADED TO ASUS RT-BE92U. love it best i have ever had . it has wifi 7. was getting a lot of buffering with out it

i have used asus for years. will not change. i now have **RT-BE92U** it has wifi 7 LOVE IT

i have had it abot 7 mounth .no problems .i do not need extender now i bought it for the next gen of wi fi if i ever get it im on dsl now. i hzAve always gotten good service from asus. would buy again. never have to reboot this one

okay i have 5 wireless and 3 hardwire connected pc plus 2 nas i like the 2.5 slots if i ever get fiber????????????? . also i dont need the extender to reach my tv in the other room

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.

I had all kinds of connection problems with MLO. I finally figured out how to turn off the smart connect rules in network tools. All my disconnect problems stopped. I have had my RT-BE92U since November of 2024. It has been a great router after all the problems were ironed out. It was a very long 3 months of daily disconnects and having to reconfigure every other day.

I have this router as my main; it seems like this firmware fixed it for me: 3.0.0.6.102_37563. I was about to say the latest firmware, but I just checked, and it seems like Asus has released another one. That said, I'm looking to buy another one for a Mesh Node, but to try Asus's new TUF router (TUF-BE9400) So I can get Wi-Fi 7 in my bedroom too.

I bought and ultimately returned this router last month, april.   I wanted to replace my rock solid AX86u access point (main router is a gt-be98u).   Kept dropping wired and wireless connections, only solution was rebooting it.   Happened roughly every 10 minutes while streaming a movie by wired connection.  Had most recent firmware installed.   Might try it again as I've seen more than one person get a unit with issues like mine and then get a replacement that was stable.   Maybe mine was a lemon?   

Go with the ASUS RT-BE92U, it’s Wi-Fi 7 ready, tri-band, and perfect for a small apartment setup. Super stable for gaming, handles multiple devices easily, and gives you great QoS control without needing a mesh. It also packs features like 4K-QAM for faster data transfers, multi-link operation for lower latency, and strong security with built-in VPN support and AiProtection. Basically, you’re getting next-gen speed and protection in one reliable package. This is around 249 bucks on amazon rn. FWIW, my mate and I recently did an analysis on Reddit data for routers. Basically ranked them by aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find it helpful (Google RedditRecs) You can filter by price and for things like gaming or large homes, and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

I would choose BT10. I just bought a BE92u yesterday noon and returned few hours later due to terrible 6G range. I was only able to get 100m-150m download speed from 1 floor above it (3-5M away). I also bought a BE800 and BE550 Pro to try out. Suprising BE550 Pro is pretty good overall for both mobile and desktop which makes me think both BE800 and BE550 Pro are very comparable. However, i still decided to return both becasue i didnt get any improvement compared to my old Asus Zen XD5 wifi 6 routers. At the end, I got the Asus BE98 Pro. I am able to max out the max out the ISP speed of 1.5Gbs from 1 floor above the router. Connection from mobiles is also fast and reliable. So i beieve a triband mesh should be as good.

I'm so jealous of the people in Singapore getting 10Gbps and a decent router with it. The cable internet users cannot comprehend such speeds. Anyway, I took a quick look at the three options. RT-BE92U: * Supports the [Merlin custom firmware](https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/) which allows a bit more customization than OEM default firmware. Probably would be my pick due to that alone. * 3x3:2x2:2x2 MIMO on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands respectively. Not the best for a high number of devices due to 2x2 MIMO. * 1x10GE, 4x 2.5GE. You will not be able to utilize 10GE on LAN since the 10GE WAN port will be used up. * US$250 BT-10: * Most people will go with this option simply because it is worth twice as much as the other options. * Obviously, a mesh unit. You get two very capable routers, since they necessarily don't have to be used as a mesh unit. I think if the ISP doesn't own them then you can even sell one unit. * 2x2:4x4:4x4 MIMO on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands respectively on each unit. * Due to 4x4 on both 5GHz and 6GHz, can offer good high speed Wi-Fi coverage if using Ethernet backhaul. * 2x 10GE WAN, 1xGE per unit * If you run them in a wireless mesh, you won't get anywhere near your plan speeds if you connect to the satellite unit since these do not use a dedicated wireless backhaul. * US$600 BE805: * One of the earlier Wi-Fi 7 routers. Expensive at launch but dropped in price quickly. * 4x4 MIMO on all 3 bands. * Has a chance of supporting OpenWrt in the future due to the MediaTek chipset. * Will probably get better performance with VPN...but you probably don't want to use any of these 3 for VPN if you have 10Gig. * US$300

The RT-BE92U has issues but a temp fix is to enable ECO mode. FYI

Ditto, I have a pair of those, but I'm currently seeing high memory usage on the main router.

the fw released 23/12/24 fixed both issues for me

I have only seen the issue once, with the 23/12/24 fw and that was after alot of wifi changes, as I was trying different settings out, However a reboot fixed that (with the earlier fw the reboot didn't even work). Where can I find the beta fw though ?

I was recently shopping for a wifi router, and I find it best to start by making a list of features I care about, then stacking the candidates up on that. Here is the brief list of differences I saw between these two units. The biggest difference I saw was the 92 has 6Ghz, but only 2x2. The 88 lacks 6ghz, but has better 4x4 support for 5ghz. The 88 also has more ethernet ports if you have a lot of devices to plug in. The 88 also has a tiny bit more cpu power so maybe it is better at supporting VPNs? Unfortunately, VPN performance metrics in consumer routers is hard to find. The other thing the 88 has is a second 10Gbit Wan SFP+ port. This feature probably doesn't matter unless you have an internet connection faster than 2.5Mbit, or you need fiber optic support. Seriously however, if you have 5-10Gbit internet, you probably need to start looking at separate routers. Asus RT-BE92U - WIFI 7 ($220.) 2.4GHz 3x3 5GHz 2x2 6GHz 2x2 MLO supported.  Wan/LAN: 1x10Gbit, 1x2.5Gbit.  LAN 3x2.5Gbit 2.0GHz quad-core processor [https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspec/](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspec/) Asus RT-BE88U - WIFI 7 ($329) 2.4GHz 4x4 5Ghz 4x4 6Ghz - None. MLO supported.  WAN/LAN: 1x10Gbit, 1x10Gbit SFP+, 1x2.5Gbit.   LAN: 3x2.5Gbit. 4x1Gbit. 2.6GHz quad-core processor [https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be88u/techspec/](https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be88u/techspec/)

be92u has alot of issues, i have it now, there are updates once a month or two which seem to lowly improve but keep that in mind. I dont know about the other router

Yes, using 3 of these routers in AiMesh configuration with the master and two nodes. All routers are connected via 2.5 GbE backbone, working perfectly with the latest firmware 3.0.0.6.102\_37506. Don't have any of the temperature or restart problems noted in prior firmwares.

If you are running into connection issues with a Macbook, Printer etc... any IoT device like security cameras that connect directly via wifi..... make sure you enable WiFi Agile Multiband on your bands 2.4, 5, 6 in the professional tab of Wireless settings. This will resolve connectivity issues. Was about to return this router after setting it up until I played around with the wifi settings and figured this out.

I couldn't get MLO to work, I tried Merlin firmware it would still disconnect. The newest firmware that came out on 06/27/25 seems to have solved the disconnect issue. It's up solid for me so far Update: after Abt 15 hrs, it crashed again. Unless a new firmware fixes it in a few days, I'm returning it. What a waste of time and effort

Between those two, the ASUS RT-BE92U is better: It has a 10GB WAN port (Netgear only 2.5GB WAN port). ASUS, all 4 LAN ports are 2.5GB (Netgear only has a single 2.5GB LAN, with other 3 being 1GB ports). And the most crucial difference: The RT-BE92U is a tri-band WiFi 7 router with 2.4, 5 and 6ghz bands. The Netgear claims to be WiFi 7 but is only dual band.. 2.4 and 5ghz. It has no 6ghz band! Ripoff! ASUS also comes with free security software (AiProtection Pro). Netgear has a 30 day free “Netgear ARMOR” security plan, then you need to pay $$ forever for the security plan. So ASUS wins on this metric too. And ASUS firmware is more complex, gives you more configurability. You can use the web UI to configure things the precise way you like it. Netgear seems to be moving to using a phone app for configuration, which means you won’t have as much control over the config. I don’t know 100% if the Netgear RS180 has a web UI or if you must use a phone app, but I’m confident the ASUS will have a better feature set for configuation than the Netgear. Unfortunately where they are both tied is customer service. Both will not win any awards in that department. Buy the router you like, try it and if it is terrible I wouldn’t even bother calling tech support.. just return it and try something else. Good luck!

I wish the BE92U were more stable. If it had 2GB ram instead of 1gb that could have been a great product. Hopefully Asus is able to fix this with firmware updates. The 96U looks awesome. 440 bucks wow!

I just got one this week and no issues like this whatsoever. Could be an issue with quality control or just the law of averages?

Yes. I have two BT92U meshed together. They are back wired and work like a charm.

Yes. The answer you're looking for is yes. They work in wireless backhaul mode with each other and other AIMesh products. I have a RT-BE92U and an RT-AX86U. The RT-AX86U is completely physically disconnected and forms a second node over 5GHz wireless. If I swapped them and wanted the AX to be the primary node, it would also work.

I went from the RT-AX86U to the ASUS RT-BE92U and don't regret it at all. The 86 was demoted to a wireless node and it works great for that. Speed on the 92 is great. I get \~1.6Gbps with MLO doing SMB downloads on a WiFi 7 laptop and it exactly maxes out my 940/940 (FIOS) connection. Connections to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro are less interesting. They don't come close to maxing out my Internet speed. (Apple is too cheap to put in a 320MHz solution, so it's stuck at 160.) Otherwise, I got it very cheap two months ago. Yes, it did run with one core at 100% CPU for a bit, but a firmware upgrade fixed that and it's been rock solid, reliable since.

I ordered one, had the issues and returned it. I just got a second one and it seems like they solved things. Running 3.0.0.6.415\_37506

You might want to contact Asus for RMA. I got mine from Best Buy, put in a negative comment and Asus care team reached out to me (it took them a while to do it), and about 2 months later they decided it was a hardware issue (I would have sworn it was a software issue) but after they received it said that there is a hardware problem they couldn't repair it. It was in that status for a week until today when I got an E-mail asking if I wanted a compatible model. They don't have the BE92U parts available so offered BE86U instead - which doesn't have the 6E band but little bit faster CPU, and has removable antennas (which for the $300 BE92U didn't make sense), and doesn't seem from the reviews have the same issues that the BE92U has now. My BE92U router would lock up that I would have to manually reboot it daily and sometimes several times a day because it wouldn't pass WIFI traffic.

I am using it on the latest firmware. unfortunately I am seeing massive transfer speed fluctuations when copying to/from NAS. PC connected to WiFi 7 and NAS to 10G port.

ive had non stop issues with it dropping wifi and rebooting. a lot of people with similar issues if you search this one

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.

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.

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.