ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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I have had this router for a year and use it at 10Gbit locally with Optimum Fiber's 5 gigabit internet service. It's been fantastic for me, and I've had zero issues. I have an entire homelab behind...
ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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Depends on your needs. The AX89X has 10Gig ethernet & sfp ports + 8x 5GHz streams which is rather unique. Most routers (including the AXE16000 mentioned up here) have no more than 4 streams per band.
ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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Wouldn't this other deal on a gaming router be better?...
ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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I had this before getting a axe-16000 from Asus. The ax89x has quirky issues with it's qos if you host stuff behind your router and other quirky issues. Also missing Merlin support and in general...
ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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Beware this has Qualcomm chip (no asuswrt-merlin support).
ASUS AX6000 WiFi 6 Gaming Router (RT-AX89X) - $279.99 @ MicroCenter
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https://www.microcenter.com/product/622114/asus-rt-ax89x-ax6000-dual-band-ax-gaming-streaming-router
BestBuy price matched so I ordered from them (via online chat).
They asked for my zip code,...