Thanks been waiting for this

Wow, so much work has to be put into this video, mindblowing for such a small channel!

@SamsTechnologyReviews

10 күн бұрын

I am a "website refugee", so I did have a sort of base, although I am still not sure if this type of content can be properly translated into KZread videos.

wery informative video well done

I was looking at buying the RT-AX86U Pro to replace my old AC86 however ended up buying the GT-AXE11000 instead. Can’t wait for it to arrive

First like, then watch

I’m looking for a new router and was thinking this would be ideal. But I definitely want a guest network feature. And decent VLAN support are a must. Have these issues been resolved?

@SamsTechnologyReviews

Ай бұрын

I just powered the RT-AX86U Pro to check if there is a new firmware available and I noticed that there is a beta one called 9.0.0.6.102.4856. I installed it and it does add the VLAN and the Guest Network Pro. It's probably not as stable as on the other routers or maybe it's perfectly fine and it's a way for ASUS to justify the existence of other slightly more expensive routers. I gave it a quick test and it seems to be working fine for now.

@ThePeteW

29 күн бұрын

@@SamsTechnologyReviews Thanks for checking. I notice that beta is over 3 years old. The latest release on the Asus site is 3.0.0.6.102_34312 from 9th May 2024. That mentions VLAN too. Not sue I understand the f/w release numbering give the beta was 9.X and this 3.X! But sunds like there should not be an issue for my purposes.

@SamsTechnologyReviews

28 күн бұрын

@@ThePeteW I saw that the beta is from last year, not three years ago, but yeah, it just shows how much ASUS cares to bring these features to its newer routers. Then again, they're not very polished and need far more work until it can be called proper VLAN implementation.

To confirm - the 88u pro currently allow for VLAN and the 86u pro does not?

@SamsTechnologyReviews

2 ай бұрын

Yes, the RT-AX86U Pro does not support VLAN at the moment.

@alexmand8003

2 ай бұрын

thank you ! Do you happen to know if you can control the traffic between vlans on the 88u pro?@@SamsTechnologyReviews

@SamsTechnologyReviews

2 ай бұрын

@@alexmand8003I did a separate video about the current state of the VLANs and the Guest Network Pro. But to answer your question, it works more like a means to completely isolate the traffic from the main network, with very little to no control between VLANs.

Ordered a ASUS RT-AX88U PRO :)

@slayneaxb8395

14 күн бұрын

And how is it so far ?

A few minutes later. Me: Finally

What's the point in having a 2.5Gbit LAN with only a 1Gbit WAN? It's nonsense.

@SamsTechnologyReviews

Ай бұрын

I mean.. you can use the 2.5GbE port for WAN as well. I suppose the idea is mainly to transfer data faster in the LAN, such as when using a NAS.

I just know the Asus RT-AC68U BLOWS CHUNKS. Terrible Wi-Fi range. I have a much older DIR-878 that gives me Wi-Fi from outside my house about 80 yards away... and my house is brick lol. Makes me worried about any of these Asus RT-AC/AX routers. And I am an Asus guy. But if it ain't ROG STRIX, I ain't getting it. The D-Link DIR-878 is a dual-band AC1900 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router that offers impressive performance and features. CPU Specs: The DIR-878 is powered by a dual-core 880MHz CPU It’s a dual-band router capable of speeds of up to 600 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1,300 Mbps on the 5GHz band And somehow, it outperforms these newer routers like that RT-AC68U. I just know because my mom has one. My router has all 4 Ethernet ports in use, with one cable going to a switch with 5 ports in use. I have a 24/7 security camera system running on it, I can smoothly remote access my PC from my phone all while streaming video to my TV through my Plex server. I think hers would die doing that. Not to mention I don't think I've restarted the router in like 6-8 months now lol. When I did, it didn't "need" it, I just did it because I was bored. Sorry, that RT-AC68U has left a bad taste in my mouth for Asus routers that look like that. I am planning on getting an Asus STRIX with Wi-Fi 6e and 2.5Gbps ports, though. MAYBE even a Wi-Fi 7 model and slap an Asus PCI-e Wi-Fi 7 card in my PC. (It already comes with Wi-Fi 6e/BT 5.3 on the mobo). But, honestly, I don't care about Wi-Fi. Ethernet is king. I use Ethernet whenever and wherever possible. More secure, stable and fast.

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