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Amazon.com has ASUS ROG Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router (GT-AC2900) for $115.99. Shipping is free.

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About this item:
  • Triple-level game Accelerator - optimizes your online gaming packets all the way from your PC to the game server.
  • Geforce now recommended router – enjoy an unrivaled cloud gaming experience with no latency.
  • Aimesh supported - works with Asus AiMesh compatible routers to create a powerful, flexible, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi system.
  • Front-line network security – Lifetime free AiProtection Pro, Powered by Trend Micro, protects all connected devices from internet threats.
  • Asus Aura lighting– multiple effects for a stylish vibe while can even be set to reflect the status of your network

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Amazon [amazon.com] has Asus ROG Rapture WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Gaming Router (GT-AC2900) for $115.99. Shipping is free.

Features:
  • Triple-level game Accelerator - optimizes your online gaming packets all the way from your PC to the game server.
  • Geforce now recommended router – enjoy an unrivaled cloud gaming experience with no latency.
  • Aimesh supported - works with Asus AiMesh compatible routers to create a powerful, flexible, seamless whole-home Wi-Fi system.
  • Front-line network security – Lifetime free AiProtection Pro, Powered by Trend Micro, protects all connected devices from internet threats.
  • Asus Aura lighting– multiple effects for a stylish vibe while can even be set to reflect the status of your network
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It's also double the cost.

This is better than any wifi6 router in its price range. BCM4906 4x4 AC W2 with 160mhz support on 5G.

2x2 AX routers at this price point are worse​
I paid a bit more last year+ but I had giftcards to use and I needed one right away.

I have this router and love it.

The RGB may seem dumb but in all honesty I find it quite handy. I have it to show bandwidth. With it setup in the living room I can see how many people are watching stuff/downloading. Color changes from Green to Yellow to Red on what is going on. I am stuck with 50/mbps(or pay 6x the price for 100+mbps) so it is quite handy and the QoS on it keeps everything good.

Great at port forwarding, no problems with a closed NAT in any games. As someone with a low amount of bandwidth and kids that game/youtube and I like my 4K shows it does a great job with the connection I have.
Buying your own is leaps ahead of an ISP provided router.

Add in the fact that you can use third party firmware on these to make them even better and you'll wonder why you were ever dealing with Spectrum's crap.

Just make sure you still have a modem, as it's possible you have a modem/router combo unit.

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ftee123
03-07-2022 at 12:17 PM.
03-07-2022 at 12:17 PM.
Good deal? How does it compare to tp link from Costco?
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03-07-2022 at 05:31 PM.
03-07-2022 at 05:31 PM.
Quote from ftee123 :
Good deal? How does it compare to tp link from Costco?

The Costco deal is better and a more powerful router which is WiFi 6 enabled
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03-07-2022 at 05:53 PM.
03-07-2022 at 05:53 PM.
Quote from velani :
The Costco deal is better and a more powerful router which is WiFi 6 enabled
It's also double the cost.

This is better than any wifi6 router in its price range. BCM4906 4x4 AC W2 with 160mhz support on 5G.

2x2 AX routers at this price point are worse​
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03-07-2022 at 05:58 PM.
03-07-2022 at 05:58 PM.
Any way to wall mount it? I need one to fit inside a wall box that's only about 2-3" deep.
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03-07-2022 at 06:00 PM.
03-07-2022 at 06:00 PM.
is it better to wait for wifi 6e i can wait
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03-07-2022 at 06:08 PM.
03-07-2022 at 06:08 PM.
Quote from Jsz0301 :
It's also double the cost.

This is better than any wifi6 router in its price range. BCM4906 4x4 AC W2 with 160mhz support on 5G.

2x2 AX routers at this price point are worse​

I am an ASUS guy so was not putting this down. My point was that the Costco router is on sale at $219 and is AX- WiFi 6 enables while this is AC max. I have ASUS routers/mesh in my house
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coastalconn
03-07-2022 at 07:12 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:12 PM.
Quote from Jsz0301 :
It's also double the cost.

This is better than any wifi6 router in its price range. BCM4906 4x4 AC W2 with 160mhz support on 5G.

2x2 AX routers at this price point are worse​

How does it compare to the Archer AX4400?
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03-07-2022 at 07:27 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:27 PM.
I've been looking for another ASUS router so I can use the Ai Mesh with my current AC68R. Pretty tempted on this. Anyone have one currently?
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03-07-2022 at 07:29 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:29 PM.
This or a RT-AC1900P for $99?

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-WiFi-...01K8TTH4W/

Looking for outdoor range to mesh with my existing 1900P so that I can get signal into an auxiliary building with concrete block walls (an RF nightmare). Routers would be 95-100 feet apart with no obstructions other than each are behind a window.

Edit: it is worth noting that I've already tried range extenders and powerline adapters. Both failed miserably.
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03-07-2022 at 07:34 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:34 PM.
Quote from islaturbine :
Any way to wall mount it? I need one to fit inside a wall box that's only about 2-3" deep.

Duct tape
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03-07-2022 at 07:36 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:36 PM.
Quote from Gears_and_Beers :
This or a RT-AC1900P for $99?
This.

I have the RT-AC86U for well over 2 years and it's running great with Merlin. If you insist on an AC, then this is a great deal, otherwise spend the extra money for AX.
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03-07-2022 at 07:41 PM.
03-07-2022 at 07:41 PM.
Quote from Gears_and_Beers :
This or a RT-AC1900P for $99?

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-WiFi-...01K8TTH4W/

Looking for outdoor range to mesh with my existing 1900P so that I can get signal into an auxiliary building with concrete block walls (an RF nightmare). Routers would be 95-100 feet apart with no obstructions other than each are behind a window.

Edit: it is worth noting that I've already tried range extenders and powerline adapters. Both failed miserably.

I have/had both the 68 series and the 86 series. This 86 series is the direct successor but blows away in both CPU speed and range so I would pay the extra 20 bucks
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