Stunningly fast with 802.11ax clients, Strong performance over 802.11ac, Plenty of ports and features
Fiddly firmware, Less bandwidth than tri-band models
I'm sold. I knew that 802.11ax would mean faster Wi-Fi, but the reality is better than I'd dared hope for. Not only is it massively faster than 802.11ac at short range, it maintains that huge advantage through obstacles and over long distances. Hitherto I...
Outstanding speed and range, Good selection of additional features, Free security and VPN services
Expensive, Clunky web management console
It's expensive, but Asus' luxurious gold-trimmed router shows off the astonishing potential of Wi-Fi 6. If you want to experience the future of wireless technology, this is it...
Stunningly fast with 802.11ax clients, Strong performance over 802.11ac, Plenty of ports and features
Fiddly firmware, Less bandwidth than tri-band models
I'm sold. I knew that 802.11ax would mean faster Wi-Fi, but the reality is better than I'd dared hope for. Not only is it massively faster than 802.11ac at short range, it maintains that huge advantage through obstacles and over long distances. Hitherto I...
Published: 2021-01-07, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: With home offices becoming much more important for the majority of office workers during the pandemic, it's well worth the effort to take a close look at the heart of your home network, namely your router. What also makes this an especially good time to g...
Pros, Speedy performance, Easy installation, Uses the latest 802.11ax technology, Eight LAN ports, Robust QoS settings, Built-in malware protection
Cons, Expensive, AX clients are not yet ubiquitous
Bottom LineThe Asus RT-AX88U is the best Wi-Fi 6 router we've tested to date. It comes loaded with advanced features and very capable management software. While all that drives its price up somewhat, it's still the top future-proof router you can buy righ...
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Published: 2019-04-12, Author: John , review by: in.pcmag.com
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