AiMesh option with AC86U

[sl4fko]

Hi all.

So. Long story short, my AC68U is dead, it was an Aimesh node with AC86U (ETH backhaul).

The combination was working very well, so now, I am looking for a replacement. No need for an AX router, my AC86U (Merlin FW) as a main router is still in good shape + I have NO AX clients.



My only condition is, that a new router has a WHITE CASING (AC68U was also white...).



What should I get? ZenWifi (Mini?), Lyra, Blue Cave, another white AC68U... I mainly use only 5GHz AC band, 2.4 is disabled on both the main router and mesh node.



Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[L&LD]

Another RT-AC86U or RT-AX86U (depending on your local prices and your budget) with a can of white paint.

 

[sl4fko]

 

[hancox]

Hi all.

So. Long story short, my AC68U is dead, it was an Aimesh node with AC86U (ETH backhaul).

The combination was working very well, so now, I am looking for a replacement. No need for an AX router, my AC86U (Merlin FW) as a main router is still in good shape + I have NO AX clients.



My only condition is, that a new router has a WHITE CASING (AC68U was also white...).



What should I get? ZenWifi (Mini?), Lyra, Blue Cave, another white AC68U... I mainly use only 5GHz AC band, 2.4 is disabled on both the main router and mesh node.



Thanks for any suggestions!

Asus makes a white AX-68U - would seem to be a perfect replacement...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098BQ2YKT/?tag=snbforums-20