Best method of extending RT-AX86U

[KeenWifiUser]

Love my RT-AX86U so thanks for the recommendation on here but I need to range extend it and use my existing cat 6a network as a wired backhaul. Which is the best AP should I buy?

I feel that I need a minimum of two additional APs that support wifi 6 due to amount of users and objects in my home.

At present I have 2 x old Apple Airports Express acting as wired range extenders but they are slow. I feel maybe mesh is best since I want a seamless experience as i move around plus the same for my guest network

which AP is best?

thanks for your help

 

[bbunge]

AX68U or another AX86U. Use them in AiMesh. Avoid devices that are just access points!

 

[L&LD]

If you have 1Gbps ISP speeds, the only option is another RT-AX86U.

 

[sbsnb]

I feel that I need a minimum of two additional APs that support wifi 6 due to amount of users and objects in my home.

If signal is a problem, then you'll need more APs, but one router can handle a hundred devices without issue. You shouldn't need more APs just because of having a lot of clients.

Router placement can also eliminate the need for APs. I have on location with a single RX-88U that wanted to do a mesh system because they have a central fireplace made of stone that blocks WiFi. By careful consideration we located a shelf in the closet of a spare bedroom that covered the whole house minus a 5-foot wide strip in the doorway between the dining room and living room. It's the "shadow" of the fireplace.