Make use of your old router as AP for 2.4Ghz. Monthly power consumption for this AP is negligible compared to the convenience.
Home Networking WiFi Router Discussion Thread, Updated for 2023
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 Mar 4 2021, 02:11 PM
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Mar 9 2021, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(neverendinghells @ Mar 9 2021, 02:10 AM) As a proud user of Tp-link C3200 for almost 2 years (Fed up with Tm provided Archer C5), well with time passes... hand got itchy LOL! What matters most is the source. If your bandwidth is less than 500Mbps to begin with or unsymmetrical DL 500Mbps/UL 100Mbps, it will be a wasted effort even to be on AC2600 router.So... wanted to upgrade to AX73... Or should I wait for WiFi 6E that has bigger bandwidth in 2.4ghz? Or should I just get Deco X60 3 pack and close this chapter? Cat6 cable laid for AP on ceiling, with POE+ switch ready (Cameras are using them, so yea, still got extra ports and Power) For formality purposes... House type: Semi-D Size of house: ~3900 sqf, 2 story Features required: N/A. Will just use what's given Number of devices connected to WiFi: minimum 20 of 2.4g, ~ 10 of 5g (mainly phone, PS4 , TV, and Laptops) Internet Speed: 800mpbs UniFi Budget: 2k+  |
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Mar 27 2021, 10:07 PM
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Get a Asus AC router such as the RT-AC86U or used RT-AC87U and set it up as AP - Access Point and not repeater.
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Nov 1 2021, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(perfect10 @ Oct 31 2021, 09:51 PM) i want to replace my current wifi to use aimesh, wondering which is a better choice for 4 storey house range (main base is on lowest ground floor.) I am using Asus AC87U(4x4) in router mode and AX55 as media bridge at 5Ghz 80Mhz CH no. 149 of the router.Also unfortunately I cannot run wired backhaul, thats why thinking of upgrading to the triband type. The top floors mostly connected devices are phone and ipads. Only ground floor where laptops and tv will be connected to the main unit. 2 units x ZenWiFi AX (XT8) + working with my existing 3x AC67U (maybe can sell one or 2 units) or 2 units x zenwifi AX (xt8) + 1 unit AX86U (and sell off all my existing 3x ac67u) ISP is M1 1Ghz symmetrical service (1Ghz download/upload). The distance of AX55 is 5M and connected clients can get about 570Mbps Upload and 500Mbps Download. Just for your info. My findings is that AC2400 (4x4) router such as the Asus RT-AC87U is still good enough for a 1Ghz service. No need to use AX(WIFI-6) routers for this service.  This post has been edited by eauyong: Nov 1 2021, 09:48 AM kk131 liked this post
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Feb 4 2022, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Feb 4 2022, 11:58 AM) This is why you should get a high-end mesh WiFi so when the capacity is halved, still plenty enough to support your 300Mbps speed. I personally use an AX6600 mesh WiFi and I can get up to 600Mbps on the mesh node. Totally agree.Buying a better router can extend the range but not by a lot, this is why mesh WiFi exist. Realistically 5Ghz signal hardly penetrate more than 3 walls effectively. I am still using low end router, RT-AC68U 3x3 su-mimo as main router and RT-AX55 as Aimesh node via wireless backhaul. The results by speed test is as follows:- Main router by wire : Ping 2ms, DL 946.06, UL 942.18. Aimesh node : Ping 3ms, DL 502.86, UL 598.28. The high end router's performance result above is better but only marginally.  - |
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Jul 17 2023, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Jul 16 2023, 11:09 PM) AX5400 vs AX3000 is a big difference in WiFi performance Is there any test results to prove your statement? Or, just a thought?I will suggest going for the AX5400 model This post has been edited by eauyong: Jul 17 2023, 08:10 AM |
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