Hey bro, I’m now using Asus RT-AX56U, i highly recommend you get this router, much better than TP-Link, not to mention there are sales on shopee 11.11, you can get it for less than RM300, amazing performance and built quality

Good to hear any issues like AX3000? Because I saw in ASUS thread many of them complaining that’s why I curious??
Plus how’s coverage it can cover up typical double story?

This post has been edited by NagaK: Nov 3 2020, 10:14 PM

I don't favor to the Taiwanese brand tbh, but I do admit they are committed to give the best to their customers through a proper R&D and way better in terms of moving forward by providing a good after-sales service. As mentioned by brother Anonymous26, AX56U is indeed a good router. In fact, I personally bought a unit of AX56U and currently in use.

I've personally bought & reviewed the AX20 from TP-Link and the router is good for basic use. It also has WPA3 encryption by default (stock firmware). After I sold my edgerouter 6p due to under-utilization of its true potential, I settled down with AX56U of course flashed with Asus-Merlin firmware due to a few favorable scripts that benefits me. However doing so, WPA3 is not yet implemented in the merlin build for this model. So only stock firmware offers WPA3 by default.

Image attached as a proof:



This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Nov 3 2020, 11:44 PM

Nope, the Asus AX56U issue is on software side, and they had released a beta firmware where it managed to address the reported issue, but for me Im using the official firmware and i don encounter any issue as per mentioned at all. Avoid tplink AX3000, that 1 is hardware design flaw, intel chipset in such slim body design will overheat very easily.

For the coverage, im currently staying in 1200sqft condo, the coverage is much stronger compare to my previous router.

Edit:

Speedtest result from previous 2 weeks old tplink router, very unstable performance with constant packet loss, this result was taken right beside the router.


Speedtest result from my room with Asus AX56U, 0 packet loss, incredible speed! Asus also have much better firmware support, based on my findings, their old router until today still constantly getting new firmware upgrade, below RM300 on Shopee sales is a damn steal!



FYI: I’m using 300mbps maxis fibre package, with 50mbps upload speed

This post has been edited by Anonymous26: Nov 4 2020, 12:05 AM

Hey bro, indeed, this is my 1st asus router and they are truly impressive, since this is my 1st asus router, do u mind explain to me the benefit of using merlin firmware over stock? Im still a newbie in this field

This post has been edited by Anonymous26: Nov 4 2020, 12:00 AM

Hi bro. Answering your question regarding the benefits of using asus-merlin firmware over stock firmware is pretty simple. Merlin always ahead in fixing a few bugs which ASUS's developers will eventually solve in the later build, imagine the story of tortoise (asus-merlin) and hare (asuswrt) story. Asus-merlin has more feedback from their end-users since the visitors there is more than here. So it will help him to fix the identified issue in the later build. You can refer to this thread for more info on the goal of this firmware being developed. Other reason why Merlin is somehow a looks cool is due to ability to run scripts such as diversion (router level adblocking - similar to pihole) and other constantly maintained scripts (refer here to view the available scripts -> packages). I don't say stock firmwares are the worst, but both have similar purpose in the end, to provide stability and solving identified bugs for a better internet experience (i.e. without crash or kernel panics that eventually makes the router to self-reboot or freeze). For standard users, asuswrt is better. For power users who want to fully utilize their investment, Asus-merlin is the way, well only supported models.

2 units of RT-AX56U for AiMesh 😜



This post has been edited by pl95077: Nov 4 2020, 12:44 AM

I thought 802.11AX required MU-MIMO and OFDMA to be supported?

Thank you for your feedback definitely will buy ASUS and I always felt ASUS being premium brand giving good routers hope 11.11 sales I get good deals just now i searched non of them had available for now

So which you recommend my devices mostly support WPA2 not WPA3 not concern maybe future proof of I had mostly 9/ 12
Devices connected simultaneously basic functions more than enough even tho I liked ASUS customization AX20 or ASUS AX56U if you don’t mind can you share your review of ASUS AX56U?

How to get rm300 deal bro

asus uses broadcom,
does that means it is not good?

i think they do support ofdma but somehow is not specified in Wikidevi...maybe initially not supported but now they do

ax50 support 160mhz and is intel chipset same as ax200 adapter...especially important if it is to be use in gaming if want to ensure the best visual quality and experience

if no hardcore gaming requirement then xiaomi/redmi or ax20 will be more suitable (cheaper and uses less power)

https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_AX20
https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_AX50
https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/Xiaomi_Mi_AX1800

This post has been edited by nonamer: Nov 4 2020, 09:41 AM

If you are gaming, stability is more important than everything else, AX50 has been known for issue such as overheating, the reputation of this particular mode is quite bad therefore there are a lot of discount for this model, any computer shop is selling it cheaper than AX20. If you are on budget, go for AX20, if you willing to spend abit more, go for Asus, avoid AX50

This is interesting, can share more how intel chipset on ax50 and ax20e0 adapter can ensure the best visual quality and experience, thank you.

https://shopee.com.my/ASUS-Router-RT-AX56U-...4247.6610567728

RM285 on 11.11, don't miss the deal
Last week I just bought this router from Harvey Normal for RM450, damn

I also wonder how ax50 can improve the visual quality, mind sharing more??

This post has been edited by Anonymous26: Nov 4 2020, 10:58 AM

i've found at least one 11.11 deal in shopee for RM285, but it's only valid on 11.11 between 12am-2am. Better check-outand put that in your basket if u're interested.

Yea pretty good deal under. RM285 for this RT-AX56U

Hi mate. I've reviewed the router before. However, I must remind you that, in order to take full adavantage of WiFi 6 speed, you should have at-least a WiFi 6 client like PCE-AX58BT or Archer TX3000E. For 500Mbps users and below, it is possible to achieve desired wireless speed with a standard wireless clients (must support AC). All WiFi 6 routers are backwards compatible. Since the AX56U models getting quite rave reviews from the users, I decided to buy a unit for me. Based on my personal use, I don't really experience any major issues. Before I flash my router to merlin firmware, I did run the stock firmware (before the beta firmware issued) and the only issue I faced so far with the stock firmware is the wireless stability which later solved by patching the beta firmware.

Comparing an Archer AX20 with AX56U is, tbh is ridiculous. The Archer AX20 features basic features, which beneficial for normal home users. On the other hand, the AX56U suitable for those who like to customize their router to fit their needs, often called as power users. Since the AX56U features a broadcom processor, it is now supported by Asus-Merlin which benefits the power users to run their favorite scripts. Say the kancil is the AX56U, but with turbo instead, that's how merlin unleashes the potential of the router.

got link tak bro ? i search around in shoppe cant find

now comtplating on ax 20 vs ax50 because both below 250 on 11.11 sale, but if u say ax56u can get below rm300 then its a good deal.. but cant find the promo link