WiFi 7 equivalent of AX88U Pro?

[neil0311]

I have 2 RT-AX88U Pro routers in a mesh. Got some new devices that support WiFi 7, so am considering upgrading my routers.

What’s the WiFi 7 equivalent of the AX88U Pro? Is it the BE88U?

 

[Tech9]

RT-BE88U is dual-band router. The same band limitations apply, it won't be significantly faster on Wi-Fi. If none of your Wi-Fi 7 devices really need >Gigabit speeds - keep your existing routers. Don't invest in speed test numbers.

 

[neil0311]

RT-BE88U is dual-band router. The same band limitations apply, it won't be significantly faster on Wi-Fi. If none of your Wi-Fi 7 devices really need >Gigabit speeds - keep your existing routers. Don't invest in speed test numbers.

Thanks. That was my initial inclination. Just didn’t even know cost, given I wasn’t sure which router model would be the correct upgrade.

 

[Tech9]

Your routers are good for years. No need to change if they do what you need.

 

[Spartan]

I have 2 RT-AX88U Pro routers in a mesh. Got some new devices that support WiFi 7, so am considering upgrading my routers.

What’s the WiFi 7 equivalent of the AX88U Pro? Is it the BE88U?

I bought 2 BE-92U routers and connected them in Ai Mesh (wired haul); been very happy with them and their WiFi 7 performance since the BE92U supports the 6 GHz band where as the more expensive BE-86U/BE-88U don't.

I haven't had a single disconnection or other issue with them since I got them.

 

[jzchen]

Upgrade one for now...

Ducks and runs for cover...

 

[helo1976]

I made the mistake of "upgrading" my RT-AX88U to a RT-BE88U, the AX ran much more stable then the BE does. You will not notice any difference in Wifi speeds.

 

[consorts]

the AX ran much more stable then the BE does.

could you elaborate on what you call "stable" about the AX vs the BE

 

[Tech9]

It's not AX vs BE, but 3004 vs 3006 firmware. @helo1976 old RT-AX88U router was running more mature 3004 firmware at final stages of development, the new RT-BE88U is running 3006 firmware at initial stages of development. The new firmware on BE-class devices has components not working at all since release, Adaptive QoS as example. The new BE router may start working as expected in about 1.5-2 years after release. The usual Asus new product beta tester cycle. At least there is a chance. With TP-Link/Netgear home products the device will most likely be EoL'd in 2-3 years...

 

[user114514]

The 802.11be standard itself is a beta test. No one truly complies with the IEEE standard, and the entire industry is collectively cheating. This is the root cause of the problems that every WiFi 7 product has faced to this day. IEEE knows this, vendors know this, and OEMs certainly know this. If you encounter any problems, they will just tell you to disable WiFi 7 rather than fix anything, because they know 802.11be is rotten from top to bottom.