[Maylyn's Review] ASUS RT-AC87U

[Windowlover]

After so many months watching this thread, still not stable, worry for unlimited plan upgrade also postphone. any one have recommendation for next option of router ?

 

[renfred89]

After so many months watching this thread, still not stable, worry for unlimited plan upgrade also postphone. any one have recommendation for next option of router ?

why are you worrying?

We worry because we pushed the router to the limit and then realise it doesn't perform up to the level of expectation matched with the price..

I tested ac87u on unlimited fibre as well, it performs great even with ipv6 enabled on stock firmware.

I think the problem comes in only when you have latest iOS and then realise the disconnection from wifi happens when your device goes into sleep. Other than that, no disconnection when your device is active..

If not, you might want to try linksys ea9200?

 

[SimonLam]

i lehlong lehlong for so many months, also no buyer..

leilong how much? lol

 

[renfred89]

leilong how much? lol

I put as 320.. then down to 300. 280 also no people want..

 

[tuapuikia]

I put as 320.. then down to 300. 280 also no people want..

200! And you get the deal.

 

[Cookee]

Asus EA-AC87

The EA-AC87 is now listing on Asus SG website, anybody saw or bot it in SLS?

 

[renfred89]

200! And you get the deal.

Well, i rather keep it...

 

[trichard]

No one comment R7500 ???

 

[BestPilot]

Why is it taking so long to fix the 5G issue?

 

[blimey]

Why is it taking so long to fix the 5G issue?

cos they haven't got a clue where to start?

 

[Meatfactory]

Well, i rather keep it...

i was once in your position with another asus router i had. problems galore and i just got tired of trying to tinker with it or wait for fixes.

took the money and run instead of letting it sit there collect dust.

 

[BestPilot]

Selling off at $250. PM if interested.

 

[trichard]

Too late now to chiong sell 250 and above .. Unless cut lost at 200 or 150 ... Because IT show in 6 days which a time of high chance of offer price cut to dump this buggy metal plus I believe Ac3200 is selling too ..

 

[topcow75]

Too late now to chiong sell 250 and above .. Unless cut lost at 200 or 150 ... Because IT show in 6 days which a time of high chance of offer price cut to dump this buggy metal plus I believe Ac3200 is selling too ..

I want to dump this buggy router too. That new ac3200 router I wonder if anybody still dare to try or not. Asus has earned themselves a bad reputation already. I will avoid it at all cost I think.

 

[trichard]

Be fair about the buggy portion of the router .... it is a quantenna chipset .....

All manufacturer use this chipset will hit problem.... not only AC87U .. (example Aztech http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/92329691-post10.html)

You should be looking at avoiding the latest quantenna chipset instead of just the brand ....

But avoid quantenna will left with what choice ?.... you can do a search ...

Seriously I already have the mindset of ...... this 5Ghz issue will not be solve.... until the quantenna chipset manufacturer come out with the fix / SDK to do the driver.. which probability even Asus internal developer will also depending on that .....

 

[renfred89]

I want to dump this buggy router too. That new ac3200 router I wonder if anybody still dare to try or not. Asus has earned themselves a bad reputation already. I will avoid it at all cost I think.

Well according to SNB, ac3200 is better than this ac87u in terms of normal usage. But if u r talking about Traffic Analyzer and Smart Connect, from whatbi read they are still relatively half baked..

 

[trichard]

Well according to SNB, ac3200 is better than this ac87u in terms of normal usage. But if u r talking about Traffic Analyzer and Smart Connect, from whatbi read they are still relatively half baked..

AT least Aztech fixed the 5Ghz ??
Thinking of trying the unit again.....

 

[dfran1]

Asus firmware problems go way beyond the 5ghz drivers ,

 

[evildoctor]

I want to dump this buggy router too. That new ac3200 router I wonder if anybody still dare to try or not. Asus has earned themselves a bad reputation already. I will avoid it at all cost I think.

Same here bro. Will definitely tell people to avoid the AC3200 and AC87U. Will recommend people to go for AC68U. If I walk past any booth next week that are selling Asus Router at the IT Show and if they want to buy AC87U, will ask them to check this forum first for information and ask them to avoid at all cost. I wonder whether the sales people will beat me up. Hahahaha.

 

[dfran1]

i will have to try my 68r again but i would not recommend asus anything at this point in time.