RT-AX86U_PRO

[GK59]

Hi everyone, I have an RT-AX86U_PRO and wondered can the 5GHz radio just go bad on these? I ask because we recently moved and I had a Spetrum tech come out to try and fix our internet wall outlet, and all was fine, my modem and Asus router were on the floor. I went to move them both to the top of my bookshelf, and boom, my internet broke. I then connected the Asus router to my laptop, and as soon as I logged in, it alerted me to the fact that my wifi radio was off, which I found interesting since I had never seen this before. The tech provided one of their routers to troubleshoot, and well, it worked just fine. Aware as I was that I'm behind in firmware versions, I then upgraded to "3006_102.5_0" on the RT-AX86U_PRO, but the problem returned. I should note the 2.4 band worked just fine, just not the 5.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Hi everyone, I have an RT-AX86U_PRO and wondered can the 5GHz radio just go bad on these? I ask because we recently moved and I had a Spetrum tech come out to try and fix our internet wall outlet, and all was fine, my modem and Asus router were on the floor. I went to move them both to the top of my bookshelf, and boom, my internet broke. I then connected the Asus router to my laptop, and as soon as I logged in, it alerted me to the fact that my wifi radio was off, which I found interesting since I had never seen this before. The tech provided one of their routers to troubleshoot, and well, it worked just fine. Aware as I was that I'm behind in firmware versions, I then upgraded to "3006_102.5_0" on the RT-AX86U_PRO, but the problem returned. I should note the 2.4 band worked just fine, just not the 5.

I would disconnect from network/devices and Hard Reset the router and if the default configuration comes up with no 5.0 signal, then the radio probably died. I would also try this with stock ASUSWRT firmware.

OE

 

[GK59]

I would disconnect from network/devices and Hard Reset the router and if the default configuration comes up with no 5.0 signal, then the radio probably died. I would also try this with stock ASUSWRT firmware.

OE

Thanks, I'll give this a shot. btw, I've been contemplating upgrading to a BE router and am curious what is the most dependable BE router with Merlin FW?

 

[degrub]

It's hit or miss for BE. AX routers are the most stable at this moment. Little if any gains with wifi7 except bragging rights.

 

[GK59]

It's hit or miss for BE. AX routers are the most stable at this moment. Little if any gains with wifi7 except bragging rights.

I hear ya, most definitely. I'll look forward to trying a Wi-Fi 7 router, but I've now decided to give the GT-AXE16000 a try since the price is now more competitive. Thanks so much for the replies, everyone.

 

[bbunge]

I would try again by flashing the Asus firmware, do a factory reset with initialize then manually configure.

For my use the Asus firmware works just fine especially with the default WIFI settings. Just might be worth a shot. As for the WIFI 7 routers, get one only if you have a need for WIFI 7.