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 TH-cam videos.
@@SamBondorthe content is great - you can work on the video and make it more user friendly. This way you can reach to more people. Example: - Show results with numbers that are easy to be understood - too much data can be scary for majority of the people and they will go somewhere else - Simple and effective is key to your videos If you make these videos shorter and more user friendly with less data but sufficient for people to understand , you can be the next big thing in routers review.
@@SamBondorlike for example - I want a good router…? How can I find which one is the best from ur videos? What is recommended? For what budget? For what speeds? You see? You can easily make this if you think this way. People need to digest this info, if it is simple and user friendly you will be more successful. Good luck
Now the AX86U Pro supports VLAN with firmware version later than version 3.0.0.6.102_xxxx or above. Some models provide beta firmware (9.0.0.6.102_xxxx) to experience this feature.
If you can do non wi fi gaming the RT-AX868 is much better bang for the dollar and runs way cooler cpu wise. = last longer less strain on soldering points. But if you are stuck with wifi only then the GT might have an edge in some homes.
@@michaelcampbell5769 The range is good enough for TV streaming I only game on pure wired gigabit not wifi. Im sure its good enough depends on what that wall is made of. I found 2.4ghz to be better than 5gz for range. I like the firmware and that it never goes down, I never have to reboot my asus routers, can't say that for other brands I've had in the past.
I really liked the stop motion intro. reminds me of my childhood with the big vhs cam and my legos. hours and hours and hours of work for like 20 seconds of video 😆
I am looking at the Asus tuf-ax6000 at the moment sold here in the united kingdom. If im not mistaken, this router has kind of the same specs as the rt-ax88u. Do you know anything about the tuf model?
I did test its lesser sibling, the TUF-AX4200. What I like the most about the TUF-AX6000 (and the AX4200) is its support for OpenWRT, but I can't really comment about its WiFi performance.
@@SamBondor Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. The TUF-AX6000 is $230 and the RT-AX88U Pro is $311 here in the uk. I mostly want the router for range as i live in a house thats got thick concrete walls and even though they are very similar in specs the RT-AX88U Pro might have stronger signal, what do you think?
@@erkyperky1387 I did check how similar the two routers are and they're quite a bit different. The TUF-AX6000 relies on Mediatek, while the RT-AX88U Pro uses Broadcom. Which is most likely the reason for the price difference. Don't get me wrong though, the Mediatek chipsets are more than decent. Probably the RT-AX88U Pro will have a better range, but I don't think it's going to be a 100$ worth of difference, so I would go with the cheaper option.
@@whomenoyou10101I 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.
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?
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.
@@SamBondor 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.
@@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.
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.
Wow, so much work has to be put into this video, mindblowing for such a small channel!
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 TH-cam videos.
@@SamBondorthe content is great - you can work on the video and make it more user friendly. This way you can reach to more people.
Example:
- Show results with numbers that are easy to be understood - too much data can be scary for majority of the people and they will go somewhere else
- Simple and effective is key to your videos
If you make these videos shorter and more user friendly with less data but sufficient for people to understand , you can be the next big thing in routers review.
@@SamBondorlike for example - I want a good router…? How can I find which one is the best from ur videos? What is recommended? For what budget? For what speeds?
You see? You can easily make this if you think this way. People need to digest this info, if it is simple and user friendly you will be more successful.
Good luck
Most comprehensive review I’ve found, great job
Great video, just picked up the ax86u pro!!
Thanks for the review! You helped me a lot in my purchase decision.
Thanks been waiting for this
Now the AX86U Pro supports VLAN with firmware version later than version 3.0.0.6.102_xxxx or above. Some models provide beta firmware (9.0.0.6.102_xxxx) to experience this feature.
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
If you can do non wi fi gaming the RT-AX868 is much better bang for the dollar and runs way cooler cpu wise. = last longer less strain on soldering points. But if you are stuck with wifi only then the GT might have an edge in some homes.
@@Physics072how is the range for this router? Got a wall between my gaming laptop and about 20 ft from my router and my current gives bad signal
@@michaelcampbell5769 The range is good enough for TV streaming I only game on pure wired gigabit not wifi. Im sure its good enough depends on what that wall is made of. I found 2.4ghz to be better than 5gz for range. I like the firmware and that it never goes down, I never have to reboot my asus routers, can't say that for other brands I've had in the past.
Ordered a ASUS RT-AX88U PRO :)
I really liked the stop motion intro. reminds me of my childhood with the big vhs cam and my legos. hours and hours and hours of work for like 20 seconds of video 😆
Glad you liked it, although it took me like 15 minutes to make it :)
@@SamBondor well there was important playing that had to be done in between shots when I was little lol.
@@AlaskanFalcon That's the most fun part!
Ax86u or to link be550?
I am looking at the Asus tuf-ax6000 at the moment sold here in the united kingdom. If im not mistaken, this router has kind of the same specs as the rt-ax88u. Do you know anything about the tuf model?
I did test its lesser sibling, the TUF-AX4200. What I like the most about the TUF-AX6000 (and the AX4200) is its support for OpenWRT, but I can't really comment about its WiFi performance.
@@SamBondor Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. The TUF-AX6000 is $230 and the RT-AX88U Pro is $311 here in the uk. I mostly want the router for range as i live in a house thats got thick concrete walls and even though they are very similar in specs the RT-AX88U Pro might have stronger signal, what do you think?
@@erkyperky1387 I did check how similar the two routers are and they're quite a bit different. The TUF-AX6000 relies on Mediatek, while the RT-AX88U Pro uses Broadcom. Which is most likely the reason for the price difference. Don't get me wrong though, the Mediatek chipsets are more than decent. Probably the RT-AX88U Pro will have a better range, but I don't think it's going to be a 100$ worth of difference, so I would go with the cheaper option.
To confirm - the 88u pro currently allow for VLAN and the 86u pro does not?
Yes, the RT-AX86U Pro does not support VLAN at the moment.
thank you ! Do you happen to know if you can control the traffic between vlans on the 88u pro?@@SamBondor
@@whomenoyou10101I 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.
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?
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.
@@SamBondor 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.
@@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.
So neither of the two models include VLAN options?
No, both include it right now. A recent firmware update has enabled it on the RT-AX86U Pro.
@@SamBondor Does it allow for 1-way from main to IOT? Client isolation? Internet access? I'm currently using Merlin with Yazfi.
@@eddtru You're better off with the Merlin implementation. The 'OEM' VLAN is still in its early stage and it's barely more than client isolation.
@@SamBondor Thanks, saved me a reset.
First like, then watch
wery informative video well done
A few minutes later. Me: Finally
What's the point in having a 2.5Gbit LAN with only a 1Gbit WAN? It's nonsense.
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.
Asus BE86U vs AX86U Pro
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.
I can't tell when this guy says 88 pro and 86 pro.
Check the description. There is a link to the written analysis which is pretty much the same as this video.
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