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Would you recommend an ASUS RT-AX57 or RT-AX1800S? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by BigBudZombie@alien.top to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum

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Im looking for a cheap but decent router under $100 which has me looking at the Asus RT-AX57 ($90) and RT-AX1800S ($65). I only have a 700mbps internet connection so im wondering if the more expensive AX57 would even be worth it? Are either of these routers decent for under $100 or would you recommend something else? https://www.asus.com/us/product-compare?ProductID=20870,16864&LevelId=networking-iot-servers-wifi-routers

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[–] Raisdudung@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I recommend Asus RT-AX53U, because the firmware can be changed/flashed to OpenWrt and I use it right now.

[–] Dinethor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Do you just need reliable, regular wifi? No special requirements?

I have 2 of the RT-1800S because I wanted a cheap AIMesh network for my house and they've been great.

[–] BigBudZombie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Actually the WiFi is less important to me than just having reliable lan routing. For WiFi I'll usually be using an AP in a different location anyways.