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Review ASUS RT-AC86U, Feature-packed advanced wireless router

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Jason
post Oct 17 2019, 10:23 AM

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QUOTE(blstz @ Oct 17 2019, 09:58 AM)
thinking of getting the AC86U. hope to clarify a few things...

1. anyone here got china units from local shopee sellers? stated 3 years warranty.
2. does this router still have issues with unifi tv with latest firmware? as in need to wait long for unifi tv to connect and run?

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1. Who provides the warranty? ASUS Malaysia doesn't. If the seller provide, they close shop.. your warranty bye bye...
2. Dunno
Jason
post Feb 3 2020, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(squall_kay @ Jan 28 2020, 07:47 PM)

Quite tempted with China version RT-AC86U (much cheaper pricing) but just worry with warranty.
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Confirm warranty need to send back to China.

Anyway happy RT-AC86U user here. Router placed in front of the house, living room. So far the coverage for a double story linked house is very good.
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post Feb 3 2020, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Feb 3 2020, 01:50 PM)
What's your fiber speed?
Can utilize full speed when downloading?
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Only 30mbps... lol.. yes. I use it for video streaming a lot, and very consistent no lag, even when streaming 4k YouTube.

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post Oct 18 2021, 01:59 PM

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Hi guys

My AC86U still going strong. Want to add a mesh node for better coverage upstairs. (Router downstairs).

30mbps only. 😂 so which cheap ASUS router should I get as the node.
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post Oct 18 2021, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Oct 18 2021, 02:50 PM)
Get another AC86U? Malaysian set now cheap RM500+ only.
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Ya wor I didn’t realize so cheap now.
AC68U and AC86U price diff less than 50 bucks
Then they promoting those AX 2x2 for around same price as AC86U haha.

I bought mine in 2019 for RM500 from overseas. Now can get a local one for same price. Not bad.

Didn’t even do anything just use stock firmware. Damn stable.

 

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