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chewy74

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So I'm trying to upgrade my current router RT-AC68U and saw a lot of members mentioning that the RT-AX86U Pro is a good pick. I don't have too many devices connected to the router, but I do heavily torrent. I moderately game on a ps5 and sometimes stream from a couple of firesticks.

I wanted to know if this was a good price for the RT-AX86U Pro and am I getting the right model?


Thanks for the help
 
Yup, sure is an AX86U Pro. $200 is the going sale price. I paid $240 for mine a year ago.
The AX86U Pro is one of the most recommended Asus routers. I run 30 clients with no issues on 100/100 FIOS. We do not game but do stream video and shop online a lot.
 
I see Amazon US has Refurbished for $149. This is relatively new model, perhaps Returned?
 
They are unlikely refurbished. No one is going to actually repair a device with $50 inside. Amazon returns most likely, some folks around received new unopened units from Amazon. And return option is still there if the product doesn't work as advertised.
 
I'm always hesitant on refurbished electronics...especially something as important as a router
Well, get a refurbished unit and try it. If it does not work send it back. I've gotten two refurbished AX58U's to try out.Both worked well but I wanted something better so I sent them back with no hassle.
 
How's the vlan support on the pro version? Is that well supported now in merlin, stock, or both? Also, I have an old non-pro rt-ax86u. If I were to put these together in a mesh do vlans work or would I need to have two pro models?
 
If I were to put these together in a mesh do vlans work or would I need to have two pro models?

There is no official compatibility information from Asus. It works for some and doesn't for others depending on hardware and firmware combination. Test and report your findings, please. Guess the VLAN game is included with this Pro firmware as a bonus. 🎲
 

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