Need new router

[JohnAsus]

I have 4 X RT AC86U
1 X Asus RT AX86U

If i look at my history, and select the AX86U
I get the ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

I need to replace its formwear with metlin, and program my VPN like i do now, load a NordVpn configurations file.

So any recomendations please, one of my old routers is playing up, think its overloaded, so need to buy a new one, either another AX86U or better

Please let me know, this is my setup, other pay have seen this before.

John'splaceone, network drive, my documents etc
Phones, laptops, etc, on wifi 6

Johnsplacetwo network drive, movies
Johnsplacethree network drive movies

Thats 2 old routers,but Johnsplacethree need re booting randomly
It also has smart devices, mostly sockets

Other 2 old routers, have Philips hue, smart sockets
Echo shows,

Johnsplacethere old router is overcrowded, keeps loosing things

So i need a new router

1, another ASUS RT-AX86U
2, or the pro

Or whats recomended by you, ASUS RT-AX86U is a good router, id need to installed and replace overcrowded one

Sorry, hope you can follow this


ASUS RT-AX86U or something better

Thanks, struggling, keep having to reboot that old router.

Need WiFi 6, or 7, need fast encription - decipher of the VPN

Have 350 mb virgin media, only get than via Wan, else 150 to 200 via latest VPN server

Cheers again

John

 

[bennor]

So any recomendations please...

FYI there is a specific subforum for WiFi router or card buying advice...

Wi-Fi Buying Advice​

Not sure which wireless router or card to buy? Ask for advice here.

 

[maxbraketorque]

If you need an upright form-factor, then the AX86U Pro is a potential choice. Its now several years old, so the number of years until it reaches ASUS EOL status is going to be less than a BE router. It also doesn't have the best wifi range. It does have a good CPU and 2.5 gigabit ethernet ports. And its inexpensive now. Can get on Amazon US for $160. If you don't mind a horizontal form-factor, the GT-AX6000 is the same as the AX86U Pro, but with better radios and almost the same price.

If you don't mind spending a fair bit more money, then the RT-BE86U is a good choice. $250. Tri-band BE on a budget would be the RT-BE92U. $220. I have no idea if its a good wifi router, but Merlin supports it, so at least it has that.

 

[Tech9]

I have 4 X RT AC86U

This is… potential trouble. You may have to replace more than one router.

 

[heysoundude]

If you truly need that many radios for coverage, I suggest you take a step back for a much more holistic look at your network: a much more capable and future-proof router plus as many access points as are needed will probably be a better way forward.