Home Networking WiFi Router Discussion Thread, Updated for 2023
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 Jan 30 2021, 03:32 AM
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Hi guys,
I’m in a very confused state of mind. I have already made my mind to purchase Asus rt-ax56u until this sudden TP-Link ax73 comes up. Need your guys suggestion/advice on this matter. Shall I proceed with Asus rt-ax56u or go for Tplink ax73? Thanks.. |
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Jan 30 2021, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(ideaplus @ Jan 30 2021, 09:18 AM) I owned AX56U also tempted to buy AX73 Yeah. Exactly. The paper spec are so promising and the price is another matter for a AX5400 router.  QUOTE(Ichibanichi @ Jan 30 2021, 09:40 AM) Weight the pros and cons (depends on your usage) Thanks for the advice. Actually TP-Link not too bad as well as I was using TP-Link routers all this while. Asus Pro : can go mesh with selective model Cons : expensive Tplink : Pro : cheap & higher data transfer rate Cons : no idea as I don't use TP Link (long long time ago my experience with TPLink modem router is bad but now sure improve alot) Others : depends on feature that you need/want to use it Just abit tempted with ASUS rt-ax56u. QUOTE(kk131 @ Jan 30 2021, 10:00 AM) You need to compare the overall package offered - Thanks. True. Asuswrt-Merlin firmware are cool. But thinking again on the usage. Then, probably I would needed a simple and reliably stable router. Asus - generally good support for firmware updates, especially the popular models and 3rd party firmware TP-Link - I don't have much experience, but from what I read not the same level of support as Asus  Asus definitely higher pace than TP-Link. QUOTE(blacktubi @ Jan 30 2021, 12:05 PM) If you just need a simple router that works reliably and very stable, the AX73 is a good choice. The WiFi performance is really good. Thanks Sifu. I have did some research and read your review blog. Quite promising with spec and also with the price. I have made pre-order TP-Link AX73.The parental control on the AX73 is also really robust and it does offer the Avira antivirus. However, I don't recommend enabling those antivirus feature these days. Not only they slow things down, they are pointless as all browsers already block malicious URL by default now. Thanks again guys. |
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Feb 4 2021, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(ThE-1cY @ Feb 3 2021, 09:48 PM) Hi all, a few questions about router. Currently using Unifi 100Mbps in 2 houses. Better to avoid TP-Link AX50. That model have overheat issue. If you are fan of TP-Link, can go for AX20 AX1800 (~around RM279) or can go for AX73 AX5400 (Currently on promo price till 5th Feb. The price is RM399 - RM448). Or you can look out for Asus RT-AX56U AX1800 (~around RM429).1. Should I upgrade the default router given by Unifi? The router model by Unifi is DIR-842. Household has 5 members so easily 10+ devices connecting at the same time. 5Ghz connection for this router is abit weak and not getting full 100Mbps speed. Planning to upgrade to AX50. 2. I also have a ASUS AC68U bought about 4 years ago which is currently in used in the 2nd house. Should I upgrade this to AX50 as well? The PC I'm using has AX200 chip. Will I see a noticeable difference if I upgrade this ASUS AC68U to AX50? |
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Feb 5 2021, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Feb 5 2021, 07:18 AM) Hi. Heard from my friend, he had nightmare with AX50 within 1st year of purchase. Main issue is overheat problem and ended up he bought AX20. So far AX20 seems to be good according to him. I'm broke between Ax20 or rt ax55- both ax1800 ax50 or rt ax 3000 Can anyone help?the reason is I was using unifi back then and the signal of original router not strong So I put in ground floor living room (front) den second floor back end room can even received the internet or first floor then the signal just half . Not sure, If TP-Link already fix this in newer models. But, I believe AX50 is still in v1 according to their website. If you have budget to get RT-AX3000, why not consider TP-Link AX73 (AX5400) model? Currently on pre-order with ETA from 8th Feb and their introduce price are so attractive which is RM 399 (with free Tapo P100) or RM448 (with TX50E). You can look for TP-Link official site at Shopee or Lazada. |
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