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Will this router work for me?

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Silentlooker

2021-10-09 01:58:20

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Will this router work for me?

2021-10-09 01:58:20

Model: Archer AX50

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Firmware Version:

I am currently running Asus AC 87U router and in need to replace it. Small background on my network, i have in total 40 smart home devices mainly consisting with smart light switches around the house. Smart tv's which stream everything and 3 desktop computers. I am also running AP so not everything is connected to Asus router directly.

I been looking around and looking at AX50, is that something that will work for me or should i be looking at something like AX6000? I have no need for actually 8 ports as i am using a hub which gets connected to the Asus router.

TIA

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Efour

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2021-10-10 17:03:50

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Re:Will this router work for me?

2021-10-10 17:03:50

@Silentlooker

Dont buy a tp Link AX6000.

Ive had about 6 routers over 20 years of PC gaming and this one has given me the most issues ever,

Every firmware update breaks something new and fixes something old.

Ill personally never buy from this company again.

For example i flashed to the latest firmware suggested by my router "improving wireless stability" and somewhere it put AP mode on again

so none of my Google Homes could talk to each other. No casting or streaming.

THis was also one of the original problems i had over a year ago, which was fixed with a beta firmware.

THeres already a V2 of the router out now so i guess they ditched 1 for being rubbish...

It cost about $400.. ridiculous price

Silentlooker

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2021-10-10 20:16:55

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Re:Will this router work for me?

2021-10-10 20:16:55

Thanks for the information. I guess i will be looking at something else.

Kevin_Z

2021-10-11 03:01:55

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Re:Will this router work for me?

2021-10-11 03:01:55

@Efour

Are you running the latest Archer AX6000(EU)_V1_210719 version? Before this firmware update, were you able to use Google Homes properly? What if you try to downgrade to the previous Archer AX6000(EU)_V1_210511? We would like to help locate the issue if you are willing to.

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