ASUS -AC2917 vs 2900 vs 86u

RAJ · Jun 25, 2020

I just saw this at Best buy. How is the 2917 different from 2900 or 86u?

Just making sure Merlin firmware would work on it.

bbunge · Jun 25, 2020

RAJ said:
I just saw this at Best buy. How is the 2917 different from 2900 or 86u?

Just making sure Merlin firmware would work on it.

Likely a Best Buy rebrand. Have seen that type of model number change on Asus routers at Best Buy before. Another place to get an AC86U is B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=asus rt-ac86u&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps

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