ASUS - RT-BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black

tl;dr - good choice when I upgraded to 1.2 Gig plan This replaced an Asus RT-AX5400 (when I was on an 800 Mg plan) because I needed both a modem and router with a 2.5G port to take advantage of the higher speed. Though it isn't tri-band (and the range of the extra band is so short that you need to be in the same room as the router to use it), it does work well with Asus AiMesh (I have Asus Zen XD5 nodes connected via ethernet). Mesh is the way to go for better wifi coverage and minimizing (if not eliminating) dead spots While I don't have Wifi7 devices, I no longer have disconnects with some 2.4 Ghz devices (Ring chimes), While minor, it still was a hassle to reboot them every few days The rare issue is that the router is connected via ethernet to an old Intel Mac Mini running obsolete MacOS Sierra (10.12.6). Initially, it would connect, then disconnect rapidly so I couldn't access the internet. After making some changes in the network preferences, this hasn't been an issue so far). At worst, a reboot of the Mac does the trick For geeks only - the router software is terrific. I prefer using the web to manage but the app is ok if you just want to check speed, number of devices connected, which node they're connected to, etc. While some of the options are easy to figure out (initial setup, network map, setting up nodes and AiMesh, and terrific security via AiProtection), it's also easy to select an option that'll require a reset of the router to start over Overall, I recommend this router, especially if you have some basic geek skills and might consider upgrading to Gig internet speeds and Asus Mesh networking

Was having an issue connecting our tvs and my wife’s phone to the wifi. Was looking for a 6E router and found this WiFi 7 for cheeper. It’s been going for about 3 months without a hiccup. Runs both our gaming pc without issues and set up was easy with their app. Overall can’t recommend this router enough.

Very easy to setup, run in app and it also looks amazing! I’m wanting to get another for the ai mesh system in my house now that I have fiber internet. I would highly recommend this router!!

First one I had lasted maybe 8 months, got a second one lasted less than 3 months. Not to mention Best Buy refuses to warranty them even though they are the ones who handle the warranty. DO NOT BUY! I won’t be buying anything from Best Buy either after speaking to geek squad being referred to asus then telling them it literally says there is an agreement with Best Buy that you handle the warranty for all 3 years. Then went in store and was told the same thing I showed them and the manager told me to go to asus, I finally called asus and had them on the phone and speak with Best Buy and was told I will escalate this and they will get it then care of. 3 months later no word so I called today for the final time and told them if I resolve this myself I won’t be shopping with Best Buy anymore. The manager apologized and said they would escalate. Well here we are new router ordered and I will have it before I wake up tomorrow thank you Amazon and no thank you Best Buy. I attached a screenshot from ASUS page just to prove how worthless Best Buy support is.

Slowwwww I'm waiting forever for downloads. for my game. Same download that took seconds with my old router threw TDS. I've even had some streaming glitches where the talking is miss match with the sound. I thought this would work well with my fiber internet. Its to late to return it now I live about an hour away from Best Buy.