Today I replaced the RT-AC68U main router with a RT-AX86U Pro.
There was no need for AX and no need for higher Internet speed (the subscription is 200 /200 Mbps), but after over 6 years of 24/7 service I thought it was time to upgrade.
The RT-AC68U will replace the RT-N66U as spare router.
First glance is that the whole GUI and reboots during configuration changes are fast as lightning, no wonder with the upgrade from a dual to quad core CPU.
Secondly the wireless AC connections at 5 GHz have a higher link rate (the RT-AC1900U Media Bridge now shows a solid 1300 Mbps link rate at -41 dBm and 2x2 devices in the house show a more steady higher link rate).
If you have the budget, it is very worth to no longer buy older AC routers.
There was no need for AX and no need for higher Internet speed (the subscription is 200 /200 Mbps), but after over 6 years of 24/7 service I thought it was time to upgrade.
The RT-AC68U will replace the RT-N66U as spare router.
First glance is that the whole GUI and reboots during configuration changes are fast as lightning, no wonder with the upgrade from a dual to quad core CPU.
Secondly the wireless AC connections at 5 GHz have a higher link rate (the RT-AC1900U Media Bridge now shows a solid 1300 Mbps link rate at -41 dBm and 2x2 devices in the house show a more steady higher link rate).
If you have the budget, it is very worth to no longer buy older AC routers.