AP to pair with my AX86U question

[willyburz]

What would be a solid Asus AX router with dual 2.5 gig ports, to pair with my AX86U? Running GIG network and contemplating the idea.

Over and out.

 

[degrub]

Just to clarify, as AP or AiMesh node ?

 

[willyburz]

Actually, good question...Maybe I'm an idiot here, but I'd say AP since I'd lose bandwidth using as Mesh, with out tri band running the back end, riiiight? House is hardwired and I can tie them together on 2.5 ports at distance, if I go this route.

PS. I know this is overkill, and have great coverage overall. Just flooding the zone per say

 

[bbunge]

Another AX86U. You do not really need the 2.5 GB port(s). A solid 1 GB Ethernet backhaul can out perform the WIFI.
Or an AX86U Pro for the main router and use the AX86U as an AiMesh node. Works well for me and I have the 2.4 GHz set to 20 MHz and the 5 GHz set to 80 MHz. Both on auto channel no DFS.

Oh, FWIW, I've had connection issues with the 2.5 GB router port to the 2.5 GB AiMesh node port.

 

[willyburz]

I like to max out my speed off the modem and the 2.5 ports, as I test up to 1.4 at the modem. I'll take everything I can get off the hardwire, with the wifi overhead hit.