Hi all. First time posting here and looking for some advice.
I currently have a Nest wifi system (Router + 1 point) in my house and I found out about some annoying dropout issues with it that seems to be a known issue, so I'm considering going to a higher end single router. After a whole bunch of reading, it seems like the 86U series Asus is a pretty good bet and generally well liked. The AC86U seems like it could be pretty good for me, but I wonder if it makes sense to go with the AX86U for ~$90 more. Would there be an advantage? All of the marketing literature talks about the AX having enhanced range and all that, but most of what I've read suggests that it may not have better range than the AC version.
Thoughts? Does it make sense to make this move? AC vs AX for my situation? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Here's my setup:
I currently have a Nest wifi system (Router + 1 point) in my house and I found out about some annoying dropout issues with it that seems to be a known issue, so I'm considering going to a higher end single router. After a whole bunch of reading, it seems like the 86U series Asus is a pretty good bet and generally well liked. The AC86U seems like it could be pretty good for me, but I wonder if it makes sense to go with the AX86U for ~$90 more. Would there be an advantage? All of the marketing literature talks about the AX having enhanced range and all that, but most of what I've read suggests that it may not have better range than the AC version.
Thoughts? Does it make sense to make this move? AC vs AX for my situation? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Here's my setup:
- My house a 1920 house with 2 floors plus basement. ~1300 sq. ft. without basement
- I usually have about 30 devices on my wifi at any given time, including 2 - 3 computers, 2 phones, several Roku units, smart TVs, multiple Google Home devices, 4 security cameras, doorbell, and smart lock on my front door. Of course they aren't all being used at the same time. I'm honestly not even sure if I have any wifi 6 devices in the mix.
- My ISP is Verizon Fios at 300 Mbps package
- My fiancée and I both work from home right now and do a lot of video calls
- I also have a garage maybe 40 to 50 ft. from the house that I like to have coverage in. Right now I do, but it isn't great. Right on the edge.