Is this router better than the RT-AC5300? Does this router comes with Smart Connect or similar feature? I have many wireless devices at home and I need a smart router to automatically connect to each and every device by dynamic assigning the correct radio to each.
This one possibly cost half K with the ROG branding!
ASUS RT-AC88U is not a tri-band router, whereas AC5300 is.
In this case, you are better off with the AC5300 if you wanted the Smart Connect Feature. ASUS RT-AC88U doesn't come with Smart Connect Feature.
Interestingly, the Asus official site does list Smart Connect as one of the features.
http://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AC88U/specifications/
So no more 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 ah? All lump into just 5GHz?
Like that which is better? The ASUS AC5300 or this? If the RT-AC88U would to have tri-band (later) then it'll definitely be better than the AC5300 ah?
There isn't 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 on the ASUS RT-AC88U lah, only AC5300 has it.
Like i have said before, if you die die wanted smart connect feature, you have to get the AC5300.
Will the AC88U (AC3100) be faster than the AC5300 besides having more LAN ports?
Or is it the AC5300 has a higher bandwidth capacity over the AC88U besides having the same number of antennas as the AC88U?
So which meets my needs if I've many wireless devices at home considering the actual fact that maybe 3100Mbps will be suffice for my need since both also have Smart Connect?
Will the WTFast client help in speeding things up for normal use like video streaming, downloading etc rather than strictly for reducing latency by speeding up the router in gaming?
If the AC88U is in every way better than the AC5300 then ASUS don't have to release the latter leow unless ASUS is targeting a specific market segment and there's a significant price difference between the two. What customers is ASUS targeting for its AC5300?
Will the WTFast client help in speeding things up for normal use like video streaming, downloading etc rather than strictly for reducing latency by speeding up the router in gaming?
If the AC88U is in every way better than the AC5300 then ASUS don't have to release the latter leow unless ASUS is targeting a specific market segment and there's a significant price difference between the two. What customers is ASUS targeting for its AC5300?
After getting the ASUS RT-AC87U, I won't trust ASUS reviews anymore... rather buy other brands then ASUS. ASUS style of making product is like asking it's customers to buy their product and report issues only !!!
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1) i think you have bought a lemon model
2) the trick is not to buy during the initial release. read reviews and buy once the firmware has stabilised. for me, i just upgraded to a n66u this year. the model has been out for many years and i know it is a solid router.
3) the strong point of asus is its huge fan base and testers. thats good for future upgrades and improvements.