ASUS RT-AC86U - back on sale $199

OracerO wrote: ↑ ADD staples $10 off 50.

Slawek wrote: ↑ My 5gz disconnects randomly throughout the day in this router, only lasts a few seconds but annoying. Any simple fixes?

Robbs123 wrote: ↑ Hi just curious how this router would improve gaming?

From my understanding isnt online gaming determined by Ping to servers? So if you’re directly connected (like I currently am with my third party existing router) would this router improve my life at all?

jmc111 wrote: ↑ Upgraded to the Asus RT-AX86U as my AC86U went flaky 4 days ago. I should be able to get the price difference $50 + HST during the Best Buy boxing week sale. Why bother going with the AC86u as it's going to be obsolete and cannot handle gigabyte speeds well.

EPcjay wrote: ↑ For most people, what's the need for gigabit anyway.

redflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Folks, this is still a decent deal for this router. Though I think $149 is more appropriate.

FYI, the old frequency issues are long since phased out after the 2018 builds. The 2019/2020 manufacture date units should be solid, on modern firmware.

This is a stable, mature, robust, reliable router.

I have (4x) of these routers (AIMesh'd) running my office right now, one more than I need until an offsite location calls for one.

They're brilliant.

HeroicDeath wrote: ↑ It uses WTFast to route your game traffic through more optimized paths, potentially resulting in less hops and a less congested route.