ASUSRT-AX88U Pro (AX6000) Dual Band WiFi 6 Extendable Gaming Router, Dual 2.5G Ports, ASUS Rangeboost Plus, Port Forwarding, Subscription-free Network Security, Instant Guard, VPN, AiMesh Compatible

Replaced an RT-3200 AC router which although was unsupported now - still worked well. Waited a couple of weeks before review as wanted a balanced study.Connected to a ONT provided by ISP and added to existing AiMesh. This router is a chunky router which has been working fine since installation.Pros:Easy to setup - has a wizard.Links to existing AiMesh system - but will suggest a drop in WPA level as if like me (you have a WPA2) it will have to drop for compatibility.Uses the same ASUS App (on mobile devices) to manage as previous ASUS router. Web interface is best and has more options available.Plenty of VPN options - OpenVPN, Wireshark etc. Also has propriety VPN called "Instant guard" but haven't had time to test as yet.Has VLAN options inbuilt for iOT isolation etc. Plenty to play with.Wifi range is pretty good, not massively better than previous but does seem to have more wifi options.Cons:Can still disconnect all clients when making some (non client related) changes - which is annoying but has occurred on all ASUS routers to date.One Amazon Kindle (2.4ghz) had issues connecting when AX was enabled on this router, unsure why but AX was disabled - as not currently using the 160hz stuff just yet anyway. I hoping a Firmware will fix this.Conclusion:A solid router (tested for over two weeks now) which is very similar to my old one however has a lot more grunt (4 core etc.) which has plenty of scope for network growth.

Been using this for a couple of weeks now. Found the basic settings easy to setup.. once set up you can then tweak the router for more in-depth router settings for gaming, qos etc.You can monitor the router via an app, change many settings via the app, but for advance settings, I would suggest using the web browser and log into the router..Wi-fiI found that not all the features of Wi-fi 6 are turned on automatically, so you may want to go into the advance settings and adjust them to your environment to get the best out of the router and it’s Wi-fi features.After tweaking I found an improvement over there original settings in speed across networks.. and an improvement over the router it replaced (synology)Also there is a built in speed checker and have tested the BB speed.. I have gained a couple of MEG over the previous router.. maxing the line speed to 72meg download and 18.9 meg upload.Pings are very low which is good.. and great for gaming. 5.6ms (internet)You can set up different profile Modes to suit the usage of the router and what connected devices are using the internet for. Eg GAMING, streaming etc..The router comes with internet protect built in and it’s free, unlike some other manufacturers..It has many features, to many to talk about..FINAL THOUGHTSWith all the inbuilt features and there is many, I am pleased with the router, it can be easily setup for all your needs, has future proof high speed lan port, new Wi-fi 6 ,wpa3, and reliable Wi-fi speed, offers great coverage and can connect to other ASUs routers to offer further coverage and expansion of Wi-fi network through a AImesh setup..I have have received no drop outs and it work great in a gaming network.. several different consoles are connected with ease.. it has many adjustable features and gaming modes and dedicated gaming lan port…I would seriously recommend this as an option for anyone thinking of an upgrade to there current router and want to have good connection and also gaming options.The unit also has fast usb 3 ports, so you can store files etc on a separate storage device..I am still to play around with this..Overall 9/10Pls note for a more dedicated gaming router, you would be paying a significantly more, than what you are paying here for a good gaming router that’s future proof. Only thing missing is Wi-fi 6E, but these type of routers with the new 6GHz bands aren’t out yet and you could easily be paying several hundreds more for the extra Wi-fi band..Currently there isn’t a lot of devices that support 6GHz band, so best save your money and consider buying this router..

Very happy with this and would recommend. Here's why:We have a large old tenement flat with thick walls. We had been putting up with the standard issue Virgin Super Hub 3 router for some years. This provided wifi for one end of the flat, with a TP Link Powerline wifi extender serving the other end of the flat. This arrangement sort of worked, but was annoying in the extreme because the connection would drop when calling over the internet and wandering around, or moving a device from one room to the other.I set the Virgin box to modem mode and plumbed it into the ASUS RT-AX86U which I built a wee shelf for in our hallway, more or less centrally in the flat. After configuring it I was pretty blown away by how good the wifi coverage was. As an example, I was previously getting 50MB/S connected to the internet via the Powerline Adaptor (despite its 1GB/S rating) and I now get 200+MB/S - the full speed of my Virgin broadband - in what was previously the slowest corner of the flat. The router has meant I can get rid of all Powerline adaptors / wifi extenders, reducing clutter and freeing up power sockets. The router doesn't break a sweat with 12 or more devices connected and I'm sure it's overkill for my needs (not that I'm complaining).Cons:- I wish it was wall mountable, but I built a small shelf and it sits unobtrusively above a door now.- The config wizard sent me round in a loop at one point - I exited and completed my config in advanced settings - but this wasn't a big deal for me.- Device is not secure by default - but the wizard has you set that up right away .- Device does not enable channel 160 by default - you need to remember to do this - worthwhile for speed apparently.Pros:- Brilliant coverage and bandwidth.- Decent, comprehensive web app and mobile app for configuration and monitor.- Bundled, free, internet security filter- Smart channel switching works well- Mesh ready should you ever need to extend the network- Flashy indicator lights can be turned off