configuring and upgrading to a new ASUS router

[bertilak]

I have an ASUS RT-AC86U and, since it is now on Merlin's "No longer supported" list (https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/), I plan to upgrade to a newer ASUS RT-AX86U. (Is there a reason to pick the RT-BE86U instead?)

I dread going through a reconfiguration process! Is there a way to expedite/simplify this process? I recall reading that it is not advised to save/upload settings between two different models.

If there is already an answer to this somewhere, and I suspect there probably is, I will be happy if someone can point me to it.

 

[bbunge]

I have an ASUS RT-AC86U and, since it is now on Merlin's "No longer supported" list (https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/), I plan to upgrade to a newer ASUS RT-AX86U. (Is there a reason to pick the RT-BE86U instead?)

I dread going through a reconfiguration process! Is there a way to expedite/simplify this process? I recall reading that it is not advised to save/upload settings between two different models.

If there is already an answer to this somewhere, and I suspect there probably is, I will be happy if someone can point me to it.

The AX86U Pro is a better choice than an AX86U. The AX86U Pro has been on sale for around $156.00 lately. If you do not need WIFI 7, don't get one!
There is no safe way to use the settings file from your current router. Manual setup is the best and safest way whether you you use Merlin or Asus firmware.

 

[bennor]

Not recommended to import a router's saved (.cfg) file to a newer router, particularly if its an entirely different model running different firmware. Number of past discussions covering it available via the forum search. For example from this past Tuesday:

Transferring settings from old router to new router is it possible? Router suggestions?

Hi, I currently have a ASUS RT-AC5300 and a RT-AC88U as a node, I am thinking about replacing the the 5300 as my Main with something newer and then maybe using the 5300 as a node. Can I do a back up and then restore that to the New router? will I have to do anything else? Or is it better to...

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[bertilak]

I have an ASUS RT-AC86U and, since it is now on Merlin's "No longer supported" list (https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/), I plan to upgrade to a newer ASUS RT-AX86U. (Is there a reason to pick the RT-BE86U instead?)

I dread going through a reconfiguration process! Is there a way to expedite/simplify this process? I recall reading that it is not advised to save/upload settings between two different models.

If there is already an answer to this somewhere, and I suspect there probably is, I will be happy if someone can point me to it.

Well, I see a thread that pretty much answers my question (https://www.snbforums.com/threads/migrating-from-rt-ac86u-to-rt-be86u-need-advice.95134/). It is specifically about the BE86U but the answer seems to apply to my situation as well.

 

[bertilak]

Thanks for the replies. I will probably get the AX86U Pro off of Amazon.