WiFi 7 routers (including WiFi 7 routers without 6GHz band support)

[maylyn]

From the understanding from the roadmap that has been make known. ASUS TW currently have no plans to inject another WiFi 7 router after ASUS RT-BE96 as the highest tier and ASUS ROG GT-BE98 is their ROG gaming series with triple gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro, dual 10Gbps ports, 4x2.5Gbps ports etc.

Unless ASUS decided to go towards Qualcomm for their WiFi 7 solutions.

As for mesh wise, there is ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 as contender for WiFi 7.

As for business orient wise, there is ASUS ExpertWiFi for it.

 

[xiaofan]

From the understanding from the roadmap that has been make known. ASUS TW currently have no plans to inject another WiFi 7 router after ASUS RT-BE96 as the highest tier and ASUS ROG GT-BE98 is their ROG gaming series with triple gaming acceleration, AiProtection Pro, dual 10Gbps ports, 4x2.5Gbps ports etc.

Unless ASUS decided to go towards Qualcomm for their WiFi 7 solutions.

As for mesh wise, there is ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 as contender for WiFi 7.

As for business orient wise, there is ASUS ExpertWiFi for it.

Interesting.

Looks like we would not see cheaper WiFi 7 routers from Asus then (below S$800), probably the same for Netgear and Linksys.

TP-Link seems to be the early winners for consumer WiFi 7 routers, at least in Singapore.

 

[maylyn]

Interesting.

Looks like we would not see cheaper WiFi 7 routers from Asus then (below S$800), probably the same for Netgear and Linksys.

TP-Link seems to be the early winners for consumer WiFi 7 routers, at least in Singapore.

Not possible but our specifications and performance are far superior than our competitors. Even the CSA certification got more stars

Unboxing and doing preliminary setup and test runs.

 

[xiaofan]

Not possible but our specifications and performance are far superior than our competitors.

True.

But S$800 is quite a lot for a single router. We will soon see S$600 WiFi 7 triband router from Carousell.

TP-Link is selling Archer BE800 at S$799 now but may have discount later.

10Gbps plan bundle WiFi 7 routers -- real price will be below S$600 or lower from Carousell soon.

1) TP-Link HB810 (BE22000 triband) -- Singtel (free first unit, second unit at S$16.80 per month x 24 month from Singtel) --> claimed by Singtel to be worth S$806.4.
(report says it does not work well in router mode, Singtel uses XGS-PON ONR and configure HB810 as AP).

2) TP-Link EB810V (BE22000 triband) -- Starhub (free first unit, second unit at S$15 per month x 24 month from Starhub) --> worth S$720 (assume 50% discount)??

3) TP-Link Archer BE805 (BE19000 triband) -- MyRepublic (S$50 top-up), claimed by MR to be worth S$799.

 

[*adiBOY]

Not possible but our specifications and performance are far superior than our competitors. Even the CSA certification got more stars

Unboxing and doing preliminary setup and test runs.

Do you know if it’s possible to use the 6Ghz-2 band of GT-BE98 Pro in Singapore, to use as a wireless backhaul to connect to another GT-BE98 Pro with AiMesh?

 

[xiaofan]

Do you know if it’s possible to use the 6Ghz-2 band of GT-BE98 Pro in Singapore, to use as a wireless backhaul to connect to another GT-BE98 Pro with AiMesh?

Technically it should work. But why take risk since ROG GT-BE98 Pro will not be offically sold in Singapore, it will not have local warantty. To me this is quite risky especially when you are going to buy two of them.

I will even venture to say the following configuration are similar in the end.

GT-BE98 -- 5GHz-2 as dedicated wireless backhaul -- another GT-BE98 --> 5GHz-1 and 6GHz (equal to 6GHz-1) band to be used by user
GT-BE98 Pro-- 6GHz-2 as dedicated wireless backhaul -- another GT-BE98 Pro --> 5GHz band and 6GHz-1 band to be used by user

5GHz-2 will have better coverage whereas 6GHz-2 have more bandwidth.

 

[Wockets]

Not possible but our specifications and performance are far superior than our competitors. Even the CSA certification got more stars

Unboxing and doing preliminary setup and test runs.

The amount of plastic used on the antennas is ridiculous hahaha. After removing the first plastic cover, there's another seal to protect those antennas.

By the way, could you let me know if you can see connected 6ghz Clients via the Admin page from your web browser? Somehow I could see them via the App but not on the web browser. Thanks a lot!

 

[maylyn]

The amount of plastic used on the antennas is ridiculous hahaha. After removing the first plastic cover, there's another seal to protect those antennas.

By the way, could you let me know if you can see connected 6ghz Clients via the Admin page from your web browser? Somehow I could see them via the App but not on the web browser. Thanks a lot!

This shows ASUS is meticulous in packing their stuff these days lesser bumps and knocks, scratches against accidental delivery I supposed but can be more user friendly to the environment by using less plastics on their packaging.

Secondly, I will let you know when I have more information regarding those 6GHz clients whether use can the ASUS router APP or using the web browser.

Regards.

 

[froztheart]

The amount of plastic used on the antennas is ridiculous hahaha. After removing the first plastic cover, there's another seal to protect those antennas.

By the way, could you let me know if you can see connected 6ghz Clients via the Admin page from your web browser? Somehow I could see them via the App but not on the web browser. Thanks a lot!

Router so expensive, don't pack properly, how can!

 

[maylyn]

Finally retired the old trusty almost 6 years old ASUS AX89X for the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98.

BEFORE

AFTER

Stay tuned for a proper review these coming days, hopefully should not take too long I hope lol

 

[maylyn]

Port status all OK ^^

If one of the port got issues, yellow - Notice will shown up instead. (i.e. the Ethernet cable didn't plug fully and properly, wrong CAT cables are used or sometimes due to power saving scheme, there is auto negotiation on speed etc). These helps troubleshooting so much easier via the ASUS Router APP.

Some error examples shown below, will help one troubleshooting so much easier

 

[maylyn]

For one's information,

The ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, ZenWiFi BQ16, and ZenWiFi BT10 mesh WiFi systems bring together WiFi 7 tech and AiMesh to upgrade every aspect of your home network. These innovative devices are just three of the many new products that we’re announcing at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show 2024.

https://www.asus.com/networking-iot...ystem/zenwifi-wifi-systems/asus-zenwifi-bt10/

 

[maylyn]

The amount of plastic used on the antennas is ridiculous hahaha. After removing the first plastic cover, there's another seal to protect those antennas.

By the way, could you let me know if you can see connected 6ghz Clients via the Admin page from your web browser? Somehow I could see them via the App but not on the web browser. Thanks a lot!

You are able to see via the Wireless Log description after you login to your router.

SSID: "ASUS_98"
noise: -83 dBm Channel: 7
BSSID: E8:9C:25:84:22:98 Capability: ESS ShortSlot RRM
Beacon Interval: 100 msecs
Supported Rates: [ 1(b) 2(b) 5.5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 ]
MLO: MLD Address: E8:9C:25:84:22:98 sim_links: 0
EHT Capable:
Chanspec: 2.4GHz channel 7 20MHz (0x1007)
Primary channel: 7
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
BSS Color: 0x0 Partial BSS Color: false
BSS Color Disabled: false
Supported EHT MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
QBSS Channel Utilization: 0x49 (28 %)

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
3A:FC:2B:CD:98:E1 Yes Yes -62dBm ax No Yes No No 2 20M 114.7M 68.8M 00:05:39

SSID: "ASUS_98-5-1"
noise: -79 dBm Channel: 40/160
BSSID: E8:9C:25:84:22:9C Capability: ESS RRM
Beacon Interval: 100 msecs
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
MLO: MLD Address: E8:9C:25:84:22:9C sim_links: 0
EHT Capable:
Chanspec: 5GHz channel 50 160MHz (0xe932)
Primary channel: 40
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
BSS Color: 0x0 Partial BSS Color: false
BSS Color Disabled: false
Supported EHT MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
QBSS Channel Utilization: 0xe (5 %)

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

DFS status: state In-Service Monitoring(ISM) time elapsed 328950ms radar channel cleared by DFS channel 40/160 (0xE932)

Channel Information
----------------------------------------
Channel 36 A Band
Channel 40 A Band
Channel 44 A Band
Channel 48 A Band
Channel 52 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 56 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 60 A Band, RADAR Sensitive
Channel 64 A Band, RADAR Sensitive

Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
6E:56:97:B4:7E:85 Yes Yes -34dBm ax Yes Yes No No 2 80M 1134.2M 24M 06:58:27

SSID: "ASUS_98-5-2"
noise: -76 dBm Channel: 157/80
BSSID: E8:9C:25:84:22:A0 Capability: ESS RRM
Beacon Interval: 100 msecs
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
MLO: MLD Address: E8:9C:25:84:22:A0 sim_links: 0
EHT Capable:
Chanspec: 5GHz channel 155 80MHz (0xe29b)
Primary channel: 157
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS : 0-31
Supported VHT MCS:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
Supported HE MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
BSS Color: 0x0 Partial BSS Color: false
BSS Color Disabled: false
Supported EHT MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
QBSS Channel Utilization: 0xb (4 %)

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

DFS status: state IDLE time elapsed 0ms radar channel cleared by DFS none

Channel Information
----------------------------------------
Channel 100 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 104 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 108 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 112 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 116 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 120 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 124 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 128 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 132 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 136 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 140 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 144 A Band, RADAR Sensitive, Passive
Channel 149 A Band
Channel 153 A Band
Channel 157 A Band
Channel 161 A Band
Channel 165 A Band

Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time

SSID: "ASUS_98-6"
noise: -79 dBm Channel: 6g53/320-1
BSSID: E8:9C:25:84:22:A4 Capability: ESS RRM
Beacon Interval: 100 msecs
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
MLO: MLD Address: E8:9C:25:84:22:A4 sim_links: 0
EHT Capable:
Chanspec: 6GHz channel 31 320MHz (0x7340)
Primary channel: 53
HT Capabilities: 40Mhz SGI20 SGI40
Supported HT MCS :
Supported HE MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS2 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS3 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
NSS4 Tx: 0-11 Rx: 0-11
BSS Color: 0x0 Partial BSS Color: false
BSS Color Disabled: false
Supported EHT MCS:
20/40/80 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
160 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
320 MHz:
NSS1 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS2 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS3 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
NSS4 Tx: 0-13 Rx: 0-13
QBSS Channel Utilization: 0x5 (1 %)

Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only

Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC MUBF NSS BW Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time

 

[wlun228]

Chinese WiFi 7 router options (no 6GHz band, no 320MHz channel bandwidth, got MLO, 4096QAM, MRU, etc)

Huawei
Huawei BE3 Pro (1G port version): RMB399
Huawei BE3 Pro (2.5G port version): RMB499

Xiaomi
Xiaomi BE3600 (2.5G port): RMB 299 (just announced)
Xiaomi 6500 Pro (quad 2.5G ports, good for 2.5G plans): RMB699
Xiaomi 7000 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans): RMB799
Xiaomi 10000 triband (dual 10G ports, maybe good for 10G plans): RMB1499

TP-Link:
https://www.tp-link.com.cn/product_cat_wifi7.html
TP-Link TL-7DR3610 BE3600, RMB 229
TP-Link TL-7DR3630 BE3600, RMB 249 (single 2.5G port)
TP-Link TL-7DR5130 BE5100, RMB 279 (single 2.5G port)
TP-Link TL-7DR6560 BE6500 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans), RMB 559
TP-Link TL-7DR7280 BE7200 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans), RMB 1699
TP-Link TL-7TR13090 BE13000 triband (dual 10G ports, maybe good for 10G plans), RMB 2199

ZTE
https://www.ztedevices.com/cn/product/中兴问天be7200pro路由器/
ZTE BE7200 Pro+ (中兴问天BE7200Pro+, dual 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5Gbps plans) RMB 599

H3C
https://www.h3c.com/cn/Products_And...lProducts/Star_Products/Home_Network/BE18000/
H3C BE18000 triband (one 10G port and three 1Gbps port) -- RMB 1799

Which Chinese router is better for my usage?
1) using whizcomm 2.5gbps plan
2) only using wifi for all my devices, and Aqara smart device. Will not be using any lan cable
3) single router to cover whole 4 rooms hdb. Router will be out inside db box right next to main door

not sure if I should go for Xiaomi be7000/ztebe7200pro since I will not be utilising the port, or should just go with cheaper model like tplink/xiaomi be3600?

will the more expensive model have better wifi coverage and speed?

Thanks

 

[xiaofan]

Which Chinese router is better for my usage?
1) using whizcomm 2.5gbps plan
2) only using wifi for all my devices, and Aqara smart device. Will not be using any lan cable
3) single router to cover whole 4 rooms hdb. Router will be out inside db box right next to main door
not sure if I should go for Xiaomi be7000/ztebe7200pro since I will not be utilising the port, or should just go with cheaper model like tplink/xiaomi be3600?
will the more expensive model have better wifi coverage and speed?
Thanks

You have to post the floor plan with details of the location of the ONR and the . It seems to me your router placement position is quite bad and single router may not be able to cover the flat. And you may need to add one or two mesh nodes. Do you have LAN ports in the room?

And yes the higher cost ones have better coverage.

I would not even use Xiaomi BE3600 or TP-Link BE3600/BE5100 as the main router myself, they are more suitable as an AP or mesh node.

Edit to add:
Since you are using WC 2.5G plan which is using the WC ONR as the main router, so yes you can get Xiaomi BE3600 as an AP. However, you may need to add more nodes if single router is not good enough. If you have LAN ports in the rooms, then you can just add one or two more BE3600 in the bedroom(s) with poor WiFi.

If you do not have LAN ports in the rooms, then things can become a bit more complicated. Probably you can still use Xiaomi BE7000 as the main mesh node (AP mode) and then another Xiaomi BE3600 as the other mesh node (wireless backhaul) but it needs to have good line of sight to the main Xiaomi BE7000.

Edit to add: the following may not be applicable to your case since you are using WC 2.5Gbps plan which uses ONR as the man rotuer.
You can say that I am biased -- but I am against using any router with 256MB as the main router now (actually since 2021). That is why I am against using M1 issued RT-AX55 or RT-AX3000P as the main router.

Xiaomi BE3600 2.5G version
https://www.mi.com/xiaomi-routers/be-3600/specs

产品名称: Xiaomi 路由器 BE3600 2.5G版
处理器: Qualcomm 四核 1.1GHz CPU
内存: 256MB
2.4G Wi-Fi: 2x2（理论最高速率可达 688Mbps)
5G Wi-Fi: 2x2 160MHz（理论最高速率可达 2882Mbps)
产品天线: 4根高增益WiFi天线
产品散热: 自然散热
整机接口: 1×10/100/1000/2500M 自适应WAN/LAN口, 3×10/100/1000M 自适应WAN/LAN口

 

[xiaofan]

I'd better update my post about China WiFI 7 router.
Updated on 25-April-2024

Chinese WiFi 7 router options (no 6GHz band, no 320MHz channel bandwidth, got MLO, 4096QAM, MRU, etc)

1) My recommended China version of WiFi 7 router now.
Xiaomi 6500 Pro (quad 2.5G ports, good for 2.5G plans): RMB699
Xiaomi 7000 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans): RMB799
TP-Link TL-7DR6560 BE6500 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans), RMB 559
ZTE BE7200 Pro+ (中兴问天BE7200Pro+, dual 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5Gbps plans) RMB 599

In terms of performance and feature:
Xiaomi BE7000 (fast CPU, quad 2.5G ports) > Xiaomi BE6500 Pro (quad 2.5G ports) >= ZTE BE7200 Pro+ (dual 2.5G ports) > TP-Link TP-Link TL-7DR6560 (quad 2.5G ports) > Huawei BE3 Pro (single 2.5G port)

2) Huawei
Huawei BE3 Pro (1G port version, 512MB RAM): RMB399, not recommended as no 2.5G port
Huawei BE3 Pro (2.5G port version, 512MB RAM): RMB499

3) Xiaomi
Xiaomi BE3600 (2.5G port): RMB 299 (just announced) -- not recommended as main router since it has only 256MBRAM, okay as an AP
Xiaomi 6500 Pro (quad 2.5G ports, good for 2.5G plans): RMB699
Xiaomi 7000 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans): RMB799
Xiaomi 10000 triband (dual 10G ports, maybe good for 10G plans): RMB1499

4) TP-Link:
https://www.tp-link.com.cn/product_cat_wifi7.html
TP-Link TL-7DR3610 BE3600 (512MB RAM), RMB 229, not recommended as no 2.5G port
TP-Link TL-7DR3630 BE3600, RMB 249 (single 2.5G port, 512MB RAM)
TP-Link TL-7DR5130 BE5100, RMB 279 (single 2.5G port, 512MB RAM)
TP-Link TL-7DR6560 BE6500 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans), RMB 559
TP-Link TL-7DR7280 BE7200 (quad 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5G plans), RMB 1699
TP-Link TL-7TR13090 BE13000 triband (dual 10G ports, maybe good for 10G plans), RMB 2199

5) ZTE
https://www.ztedevices.com/cn/product/中兴问天be7200pro路由器/
ZTE BE7200 Pro+ (中兴问天BE7200Pro+, dual 2.5G ports, good match for 2.5Gbps plans) RMB 599

6) H3C
https://www.h3c.com/cn/Products_And...lProducts/Star_Products/Home_Network/BE18000/
H3C BE18000 triband (one 10G port and three 1Gbps port) -- RMB 1799

7) Asus
https://www.asus.com.cn/store/gallery-476.html
ROG ROG八爪鱼7电竞路由器, triband, dual 10G ports, quad 2.5G ports, RMB 4999
RT-BE88U, BE 7200, dual 10G ports, quad 2.5G ports, RMB 1999
TUF GAMING小旋风Pro WiFi7 BE6500电竞路由器, quad 2.5G ports, RMB 799 launch price, usual price RMB 899
TUF GAMING小旋风WiFi7 BE3600电竞路由器, single 2.5G WAN/LAN port, RMB 499 launch price (usual price RMB 549)

 

[xiaofan]

True.

But S$800 is quite a lot for a single router. We will soon see S$600 WiFi 7 triband router from Carousell.

TP-Link is selling Archer BE800 at S$799 now but may have discount later.

10Gbps plan bundle WiFi 7 routers -- real price will be below S$600 or lower from Carousell soon.

1) TP-Link HB810 (BE22000 triband) -- Singtel (free first unit, second unit at S$16.80 per month x 24 month from Singtel) --> claimed by Singtel to be worth S$806.4.
(report says it does not work well in router mode, Singtel uses XGS-PON ONR and configure HB810 as AP).

2) TP-Link EB810V (BE22000 triband) -- Starhub (free first unit, second unit at S$15 per month x 24 month from Starhub) --> worth S$720 (assume 50% discount)??

3) TP-Link Archer BE805 (BE19000 triband) -- MyRepublic (S$50 top-up), claimed by MR to be worth S$799.

@Mach3.2 is right that people do not want to pay S$600 for a second-hand wireless router even with BNIB condition.

The initial offloading price is already down to S$450 to S$499 from Carousell.

1) S$450 for TP-Link EB810v BNIB
https://www.carousell.sg/p/tp-link-eb810v-aginet-wifi7-1290065638/

2) S$499 for TP-Link EB810v BNIB
https://www.carousell.sg/p/tp-link-eb810v-wifi-7-available-23-apr-2024-onwards-1288890283/

MR users seem to have less listings for Archer BE805 as they do not have second unit offer.
1) $500 for Archer BE805 BNIB
https://www.carousell.sg/p/tp-link-archer-be805-be19000-wifi-7-10gbps-router-1284838244/

 

[Wockets]

You are able to see via the Wireless Log description after you login to your router.

Noted, visible on the system logs.

But from the GUI perspective, under 'Network Map' -> 'View List'. From this list view of clients, does devices connected to 6Ghz Wifi remains hidden for you?

 

[DaveMustaine]

Actually it depends on your use cases. It is hard to say (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz-1+ 6GHz-2) configuration is really more future proof than (2.4GHz + 5GHz-1+ 5GHz-2 + 6GHz) configuration, for example, if you need to use wireless backhaul, then sometimes the first configuration may be better (6GHz-2 may be faster than 5GHz-2, as dedicated backhaul) and then sometimes the second configuration (5GHz-2 may have better coverage than 6GHz-2, as dedicated backhaul)

Another Reference: Dongknows review of TP-Link Deco BE95 quad band BE330000 (vs Deco BE85 triband BE). Based on his tests, Deco BE95 is not really better than Deco BE85. But this is probably only applicable to TP-Link). Asus ROG BE-98 quad band (as well as ROG BE-98 Pro) will for sure be better than triband RT-BE96U.
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be95-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-review/
https://dongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-review/

i see... currently i'm using AXE16000 as main AiMesh router with CAT8 wired backhaul to an old AC router as AiMesh node

thot of getting the GT-BE98 Pro, to make it the main AiMesh router, and wired backhaul to AXE16000 as AiMesh node, thus retiring the old AC router all together

maybe will wait and see how it goes

 

[xiaofan]

i see... currently i'm using AXE16000 as main AiMesh router with CAT8 wired backhaul to an old AC router as AiMesh node
thot of getting the GT-BE98 Pro, to make it the main AiMesh router, and wired backhaul to AXE16000 as AiMesh node, thus retiring the old AC router all together
maybe will wait and see how it goes

Since you are using Ethernet backhaul, then you can go with any of the WiFi 7 router from Asus, for example, ROG GT-BE98, or even the lower end RT-BE96 when it is available.

If you just want to retire the old AC mesh, you do not need to upgrade the main router. You can keep the GT-AXE16000 as the main router and add WiFi 6 AImesh nodes, even the TUF-AX4200 or TUF-AX6000 is good enough as AImesh node, since you are using Ethernet backhaul.