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Tired of having your router fall over? The Asus RT-AC86U ($179) is a dual-band gigabit gaming router that has a built-in stand that sits firmly on a table, shelf or the floor. Its performance improves with distance, and it has enhancements that gamers wil...
Excellent long-distance performanc, Gaming and security optimization, Excellent customizabilit, Built-in stand...
Mediocre throughput close to client, Need to set up router with connected browse, Slightly expensive...
It may not set speed records, but Asus' $170 RT-AC86U is a reliable, competent router that does extremely well at long distances where competitors fall short. It combines security and gaming enhancements with excellent customizability and a built-in stand...
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What is AiMesh? The AiMesh is an ambitious, new technology developed by Asus which allows the creation of home-based WiFi mesh systems using two or more Asus routers. Unlike the dedicated WiFi mesh systems available from most, if not all large networking...
Allows The Repurposing Of Older Routers, Can Be Used In Multiple Configurations, Decent Wireless Performance, In Case Of A Tri-Band System, It Uses A 5GHz Radio For Backhaul, Ethernet Backhaul...
Setting It Up Can Be Very Simple And Quick Or a Bit More Difficult Depending On The Used Routers, The Software Is Still Not Mature Enough...
I did find it strange that Asus would develop and release the AiMesh when it had the tri-band Lyra system already available, but I do have to admit that the AiMesh has been a lot more efficient and I appreciate the fact that Asus decided to use pre-existi...
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PageThe Asus RT-AC86U is one of the latest routers released by the Taiwanese company and it is among the first devices to support the newly developed AiMesh technology (which got out of the beta stage at the beginning of this year), but it also features...
Great Wireless Performance, Lots Of Advanced Features, AiMesh Compatible, Well-Designed Mobile App, Browser-Based Interface...
Can Not Be Mounted On A Wall, A Bit Expensive...
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Whether you're into online gaming, 4K video streaming, or just want a powerful MU-MIMO-enabled router that will keep your network and clients safe, the Asus RT-AC86U ($199.99) will fit the bill. This AC2900 dual band router delivered solid throughput in o...
Solid throughput performance, MU-MIMO streaming, Excellent prioritization controls, Built-in network protection, Robust features and management settings...
Middling file-transfer speeds, Vertical mount only...
The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features...
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ASUS' RT-AC68 has had a long run. It is one of the company's best-selling wireless routers, available in multiple flavors to appease consumer electronics retailers who want to confuse consumers the same way mattress stores traditionally have.In the quest...
Four stream 5 GHz radio, Full complement of ASUSWRT features, Strong wired routing performance...
Storage sharing didn't work, Auto 20/40 in 2.4 GHz could cause connection drops...
The ASUS RT-AC68U/NETGEAR R7000 "First Look" review has been in the top-five most read articles every week since it was published in October 2013 (!), an eternity in the Wi-Fi router biz. So the question is, is the AC86U (and NETGEAR R7000P) likely to now...
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Whether you're into online gaming, 4K video streaming, or just want a powerful MU-MIMO-enabled router that will keep your network and clients safe, the Asus RT-AC86U ($199.99) will fit the bill. This AC2900 dual band router delivered solid throughput in o...
Solid throughput performance, MU-MIMO streaming, Excellent prioritization controls, Built-in network protection, Robust features and management settings...
Middling file-transfer speeds, Vertical mount only...
The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features...
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The Asus RT-AC86U is a powerful wireless router that has been designed primarily with gamers in mind. It supports 4K live streaming and does it without any lag or buffering. The router also features AIProtection for ultimate security and is backed by Tren...
5GHz quad stream gaming router, High coverage area and AiProtection network security, 2900 Mbps data transfer speed...
2.4GHz wireless band not so great...
We conclude this router review by talking about the pros and cons. The Asus RT-AC86U is a great router for online gamers thanks to the 5GHz quad stream technology, 2900 Mbps transfer speeds, the high coverage area, and security features. However, the 2.4G...
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