WNDR3700 router & AC68U AP combo

[yukit]

I have been using a Netgear WNDR3700 v1 with DD-WRT for a while.
During the holidays, I decided to add ASUS AC68U (with the latest ASUS firmware) as an AP for now.

I am running the WNDR3700 as a main wireless router.
The new fancy (at least to me) AC68U is configured as an AP with the updated ASUS firmware.
The WNDR3700 is configured to cover the legacy 2.4 G&N devices. AC68U is N-only on 2.4 (different channel) & AC on 5 GHz. AC68U is placed on top of a book shelf to give a wider wireless coverage.

I was wondering if I would benefit in terms of performance & coverage by swapping the devices or roles. I have around 30 wired & wireless devices connected to a basic cable modem service.

TIA

 

[L&LD]

I would recommend the switch. I noticed a huge improvement in network performance just moving to an RT-N66U (and my customers' AC class routers outperform what I have, starting with the RT-AC56U) from an NG WNDR3700 v1 (with factory firmware).

 

[yukit]

I would recommend the switch. I noticed a huge improvement in network performance just moving to an RT-N66U (and my customers' AC class routers outperform what I have, starting with the RT-AC56U) from an NG WNDR3700 v1 (with factory firmware).

That is good to know. I would definitely try swapping them one of these days. I just need to figure out a better wiring management.

Thanks.