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BamaInArk

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I'm looking to upgrade my current router, which works well I might add. The Netgear just leaves a little to be desired in some of the features that the Asus line offers. Desire the 4G sharing option.

I don't think I really have a need for a Tri-band router so looking at choosing between the 3100 and 88U(I like the 8 ethernet ports over the 86U).

Is either one especially better than the other? AFAICT the 88U shows Link Aggregation, which I might make use of in the future, whereas the 3100 does not show that as an option other wise they seem very similar.
 
Spend the extra money and get the RT-AX88U. I just replaced my RT-AC86U with a second RT-AX88U since it is a much better router than the RT-AC88U. I bought an open box one from Amazon for $212.00. It was missing the manuals and CD. Everything else was included and looked brand new.

BTW. the AC-3100 and AC88U are the same router.
 
If I could find one for $212 I'd jump on that. Cheapest one now is over $300
 
If I could find one for $212 I'd jump on that. Cheapest one now is over $300
Keep on eye on it, they offer frequent open box deals at varying price points depending on what's missing from the original packing.
 
I'm looking to upgrade my current router, which works well I might add. The Netgear just leaves a little to be desired in some of the features that the Asus line offers. Desire the 4G sharing option.

I don't think I really have a need for a Tri-band router so looking at choosing between the 3100 and 88U(I like the 8 ethernet ports over the 86U).

Is either one especially better than the other? AFAICT the 88U shows Link Aggregation, which I might make use of in the future, whereas the 3100 does not show that as an option other wise they seem very similar.

Just a little clarification the AC-88U has 8 LAN ports. The AC-3100 has only 4.
 
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