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expirediCar2025 posted Nov 18, 2022 02:35 PM
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expirediCar2025 posted Nov 18, 2022 02:35 PM
ASUS RT-AX86S AX5700 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router
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WIFI performance is typically dictated by the Radio itself, though the CPU can be used in conjunction between radio for layered SW.
The radio itself normally dictates how many clients can connect at once without bogging down. CPN can influence if heavy SW layers are active.
-If you need a 2.5G port, then yes go for the AX86U.
-If you plan on using every SW "feature" then yes, go AX86U. A lot of the SW features are heavy in RAM.
-If you just want a powerful solution that's set and forget with the WIFI performance of AX86U, then AX86S does just that.. Just lacks 2.5G port which will impact 1GBPS+ ISP plans and File transferring between PC/router.
Lower end AX SoCs typically have the same base A7 radio design, though they're limited in MIMO and the CPU/RADIO are marketed as one unit. Low end "Quad Core" and "Tri Core" models are worse than this AX86S with its A53 "Dual Core"
You can think of this AX86S as a superior "quadcore" when comparing to lower end stuff. AX86U is simply quadcore A53 (non factor if you don't use it) + 1 A7 core on each radio. "hexa core"
4x4 + 3x3 MIMO design.. Low end stuff is 2x2 + 2x2 typically.
Mid-High end is 4x4, though 8x8 designs do exist with teamed 4x4 +4x4 radios on 5G band. QCA 12 stream platform.
Do you need a 2.5G port? The CPU/RAM difference only makes a difference for heavy load VPN, QoS, AI protection, USB server, Traffic monitoring etc.
WIFI performance is typically dictated by the Radio itself, though the CPU can be used in conjunction between radio for layered SW.
The radio itself normally dictates how many clients can connect at once without bogging down. CPN can influence if heavy SW layers are active.
-If you need a 2.5G port, then yes go for the AX86U.
-If you plan on using every SW "feature" then yes, go AX86U. A lot of the SW features are heavy in RAM.
-If you just want a powerful solution that's set and forget with the WIFI performance of AX86U, then AX86S does just that.. Just lacks 2.5G port which will impact 1GBPS+ ISP plans and File transferring between PC/router.
Lower end AX SoCs typically have the same base A7 radio design, though they're limited in MIMO and the CPU/RADIO are marketed as one unit. Low end "Quad Core" and "Tri Core" models are worse than this AX86S with its A53 "Dual Core"
You can think of this AX86S as a superior "quadcore" when comparing to lower end stuff. AX86U is simply quadcore A53 (non factor if you don't use it) + 1 A7 core on each radio. "hexa core"
4x4 + 3x3 MIMO design.. Low end stuff is 2x2 + 2x2 typically.
Mid-High end is 4x4, though 8x8 designs do exist with teamed 4x4 +4x4 radios on 5G band. QCA 12 stream platform.
I wouldn't bother with AI mesh for just repeater/extension. Causes more issues than it solves, especially if you game over WIFI.
Maybe sell one unit? if anything, youll only need a second router at best considering you mentioned that the AX86S covers most of your home.
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I wouldn't bother with AI mesh for just repeater/extension. Causes more issues than it solves, especially if you game over WIFI.
Maybe sell one unit? if anything, youll only need a second router at best considering you mentioned that the AX86S covers most of your home.
Could help when neighbor interference is high during peak consumption hours.
But like I said, you might only need one extra unit. YMMV.
The AX86U with 2.5G port comes with a CAT6 Cable, though some CAT5E does support 2.5G.
The AX86U with 2.5G port comes with a CAT6 Cable, though some CAT5E does support 2.5G.
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Right below the star rating on the top left of the screen, it says: "Trade in offer." i think this totally means even if it's a sale, you can stack the 15 percent. Why would they have that Trade in offer link (you can press it for a description) if they didn't offer it on sale items? I suggest going back and showing them the page.
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