this is my third asus router - I finished the basement and added this as an ai-mesh node. Very easy to add to the mesh and works as advertised. Throughput is identical to the master router and the other node.
I wanted to express how exceptionally outstanding the customer service I received for my ASUS Router was. The support team went above and beyond to assist me with my technical issues, and their responsiveness and expertise truly impressed me. Kudos to the ASUS team for their exceptional service!
So I'll say this upfront, once I got the router set up and running it has worked flawlessly. It's just the set up part that you have to look out for. I spent several hours trying to set up the router and in the end I required the computer interface, the mobile phone app and a factory reset to get the job done. I couldn't have succeeded without all three. That's a little much and honestly the lack of a product manual is unforgivable. With the problems I had I probably rated the product a star too high, but performance is number one for me so I'll stick with it.
This was very easy to setup and I really like the app used for setting it up and to use to maintain the router. I really like how you can easily see all the devices connected to your wifi.
This is my third ASUS router. The first developed a spring problem with the on/off switch which was a known issue for that model; the second was fried in an electrical storm. But, they both functioned perfectly and has a nice user interface. So, when I needed another router, I really didn't look any further after a technician alerted me I should be looking for an "ax" router. I live in a bi-level home with about 1,250 sq ft of living space on each level. Only two people with demands on the wi-fi. Need wi-fi to the TV, audio receiver, Roku units on three upstairs TV's, Alexa, phones, tablets, laptop, security cameras, garage door opener, and an occasional guest. Of course, not all devices make demands all at the same time. I get an acceptable signal when I'm on the outside back deck or in the attached garage. The most distant device is a camera outside the garage which is about 40 ft through concrete block wall and two wood stud walls and I have two out of three bars of signal to that device. I have a wi-fi analyzer to view the signal strength in all parts of the house and get a "green" virtually everywhere. However, the speed delivered is different depending on the band being used. Many recommend naming both bands the same and letting the device select which band is best. However, I don't do that. I first identified an acceptable signal, and then tested the through speed for each device in each area and then set each device to use the band that delivers the fastest speed. The main TV and audio receiver in the family room is next room to the router so I set them to use the 5GHz band. The iPhones seem to work best on the 5GHz band, and I let virtually all the other devices use the 2.4GHz band. In a perfect world, with all devices in the house up-to-date with the latest/greatest wi-fi technology, then I'd consider giving both bands the same name and just let the device pick the best band. In the month this device has been installed, it hasn't missed a beat. Can be installed and used by it's defaults. User interface is very similar to previous ASUS interfaces except for an appearance facelift. I'd say this router is just fine for a house the size of mine and satisfies the needs of common wi-fi usage. Sure, I'd buy it again.