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What would be your router choice for NOW considering max speed needed is 300mbs? Would it still be AX86U Pro or some different model/brand?

But do I actually need that kind of model like AX86U for my requirements or AX58U/AX68U will be good for the next 5 years and just upgrade after that? I don't want to overpay for something (specs/features) I won't need.

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Maybe a naive question, but do all of those cheaper routers (under $100) would be considered not secure and unsafe? A lot of people I know tell me spending $200 on a router is too much as they have cheaper ones that "just works fine" and have good speed/range.

$200 total upfront cost. What kind of capabilities are you talking about in terms of security?

Yes, this is actually the exact one I have...and I own it (bought a few years back to not pay ISP $15/mo). For now I don't think it makes sense replacing since I pay for 200mbs but if I upgrade the plan or move to FIOS I will replace it.

The one I currently have is basically set it and forget it. In what points would you say it will be a compromise for those ASUS models? I thought my requirements are kind of minimal (maybe except a future 1gb support potential). Yes, I was planning on testing a wired connection, but from what I...

As a standard user, I had a NetGear N600 wndr3400v3 router for the last 10 years with 0 issues. For those 10 years my cable speed plan went from 10mb to 200mb now, so I am looking to upgrade my router to be used for the next 10 years or more. Currently with my current one I don't get speed over...