Asus RT-AC86U, but for your budget, just go for the TP-Link AC2300.

If the Asus RT-AC86U is not from China and have local warranty, go for it. If not, I would suggest the TP-Link.

If you see this thread here: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4399963/+760, many people said that there are issues with China units, so up to you.

Hi, C2300 is definitely the best choice for your case.
Are you using both Maxis and Unifi?
Or which?

If Maxis, need to reuse old router for VOIP.
Just disable Wi-Fi connection on the main router.
If not using, then use C2300 as main router.

Thanks.

RT-AC86U is one of the consumer routers with the best range in the market right now. Ranked top 5 on SNB.

But make sure you buy local unit. China version are cheaper for a reason. Their transmit power is limited.
Please correct your post.

All TP-Link routers do not support Maxis VOIP on router mode.

Only ASUS routers offer full Maxis VOIP for now.

Edit: Newer batches of China ASUS router may not come with VLAN profile now.

VLAN tagging are required for Maxis and Unifi to work as they implement VLAN tagging, so if not VLAN profile, you might not be able to implement VLAN tagging, therefore router can't work for both Unifi and Maxis.

1. Transmit power is limited in the CFE. Flashing any firmware doesn't make any difference. Same reason to why China ASUS router always default to Chinese language no matter what firmware is flashed.



2. For ASUS Maxis use case, they will retain the old router as just a VOIP bridge. All routing is handled by ASUS router. Refer to my image above.

3. For TP-Link, if you wish to retain VOIP, you will need to use the C5V before the custom router which is counter intuitive.

Edit: Newer batches of China ASUS router may not come with VLAN profile now.

I will suggest not to cross brand EasyMesh, save yourself some headache in future

Crossing brands will be prone to roaming, speed drop and a bunch of other issues

And, I will stay away from using the provided router too, it's kinda slow

Get a used router mesh, tp link will be your best option to hunt for. Since is a 100mbps unifi, then better get Wifi6 AX1800 rated.

How big is your house? 1.4ksqft? 3ksqft? Im staying in a double storey semi-d, 3 nodes altogether. Upper floor I have to use a cat5e backhaul to it. Set the router as AP, and enough to cover the upper floor 3 rooms.