ASUS - TUF Gaming AX4200

I got an Asus TUF AX4200 for about $170 on Amazon - very good router. You could get the higher end option for a bit more but it's probably not worth it. I'm with Launtel on their 250/100 plan which has been great for wfh, but the 1000/400 is plenty tempting.

I got an Asus TUF AX4200 for about $170 on Amazon - very good router. You could get the higher end option for a bit more but it's probably not worth it. I'm with Launtel on their 250/100 plan which has been great for wfh, but the 1000/400 is plenty tempting.

I’ve been using the exact model you mentioned for over a year now, and I’ve had zero issues. I use Plex and do a lot of torrenting.

I used to have a TP-Link AC1200 router. I’m not sure if it was because I was torrenting for a longer period or more torrents, but the router would throttle to 1 Mbps. I’m not sure why this happened, but when I rebooted the router, it would work fine again. This happened a lot, but it happened less often with the ASUS router.

ASUS TUF AX4200 or AX6000. Both work with 1Gbps+ SQM.

Had a similar problem with the TUF AX4200, turns out the routing itself was fine but the wifi chipset drops connections on newer firmware versions. A good solution is disable wifi on your AX6000 then add a proper access point. Ubiquiti U7 Pro is £186 if you include a 2.5Gb POE+ adapter. £113 if you get the U7 Lite. https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/wifi-flagship/products/u7-pro https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/products/u7-lite https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/accessories-poe-power/collections/pro-store-poe-and-power-adapters/products/uacc-poe-plus-2-5g

I prefer routers with openWRT support to migrate if official firmware support ends. I use ASUS TUF AX4200 and RT-AX59u for standard usage and asus tuf ax6000 if more speed or power is required (like thick walls and NAS).

Then, look for something with at least 3x3 streams. Like ASUs tuf ax4200 or ASUs rt-ax59u. OpenWRT is a open source router firmware which you can use if your router doesn’t get any updates anymore or you need a feature which his hidden by the original firmware. It’s for using your router longer than the manufacturer wants it.

Wrong, check the damn device database. Some are supported. TUF-AX6000 and TUF-AX4200 are two examples and thanks for some crazy devs in the forum those are also flashable directly within the AsusWRT web interface.

Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice. I’m currently using an ASUS TUF AX4200. I actually really like the router, but for context, I’ve gone through three replacements already. This current unit seems fine so far — it updated to the latest firmware without issues, and I also did a full hard reset. I’ve seen a lot of people mention that the newest firmware has made the AX4200 slow or sluggish. I did experience those performance drops on the previous units I returned, but this one hasn’t shown the same issues yet. I have had this unit since August 2025. Given my history with this model, I’m debating whether to send it back to Amazon while I still can and switch to something else — I was considering the ASUS TUF BE6500. Has anyone here used both, or have thoughts on whether the upgrade is worth it? Would you stick with the AX4200 if it's behaving, or cut losses and move on? Appreciate any advice or experiences!

Since Nov 2023. I do feel a bit mixed as I currently have a unit that seems to work fine.

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.

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.