5 Essential tips for Asus RT-AX86U in 2024

Hi! In this video, I'm going to share with you 5 tips for using the ASUS RT-AX86U wireless router in 2024. Hopefully, by maintaining these tips and implementing good network design, we can continue using this wireless router for a few more years. Thanks!

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[Vaughnwb]

What a video ! I bought that router because of you and g ot some new tips AND the Bongos made an appearance! Yes!

[ReflectingGlory]

This is an excellent router today on Amazon. I had fiber internet installed with 2 wireless pods, I was getting latency spikes and Bluetooth audio loss when gaming. With my family & 15 devices connected I needed a router. This device took the pods place and fixed everything. I’m on here now because I want the smart tvs (2) forced to 2.4 and off our 5 being they are turned on mostly for white noise.

[Puck]

Thank you as I bought the router from your previous reviews!

[MacReady]

Thank you very much I used your review to purchase this 2 years ago and will use your tips to keep it working great 👍

[VnikXum]

Great video! Got the same RT-AX86U router for few years and got same settings as you suggest in video!
In addition, I'm using minor tweaks:
1 - for 5 GHz channel set "WPA3 encryption". (All my devices connected to 5GHz support it)
2 - Automatically turn off 5 GHz Wi-Fi using "Time Scheduling" at night.
3 - Use "Game Device Prioritizing" for console devices.

[durgeshkumar]

I watched almost every video of yours.Thanks for such a great content.It would be very helpful if you make a dedicated video on how channel frequency and interference from other routers together can cause inconsistency in wifi speed and signal.

[spkay]

I always love your videos. You have a great presentation style, fun and always to the point. Great videos.

[sizeshoe]

Where have you been, I missed you. Your channel is very informative and you’re a nice guy.

[SteveGoodenough]

Still love my AX86U, so good to see you still recommend it. You got me worried with the mesh on point 1, but I'm using an ethernet over powerline plugs for backhaul and that seems to work fine. I also had some issues with devices not connecting so was interested in your views on smart connect, maybe I should give that a go too with going back to separate SSID's for each one.
Thanks for your ongoing tips and tricks!

[shinOIchan]

Watched all of your AX86U videos. Now I have a chance to get my hands on the Pro version. Thank you for all the in-depth details.

[Bard_Emancipovani]

Excellent router, I bought it a year ago precisely because of your video where you nicely presented its advantages, and I haven't regretted it (I bought the RT-AX86U PRO). Great user-friendly interface, I have a PS5, NAS, PC and numerous IoT devices, everything works flawlessly, literally no need for a restart for all time. I also use WireGuard when I want to access my home network, and it works excellently. Highly recommended!

[ClaudioBarroso]

Nice video! I just bought 2 (Pro) to replace 2 RT-AC68 (one for each floor of my house - 3100 Sq/f. I’m very impressed, but now I’m using the AIMesh for the first time (Ethernet Backhaul) and I’m very disappointed with the use of the same channels by both routers. With my AC68s, I used them with a Router + AP configuration and I could choose the channels and access the routers individually.. Now, I want a more centralized integration (especially for a guest network). I really wish that we could have more control of the wifi (and other configs) when we use a wired backhaul.

[gregs]

Thank-you. I have had the Pro version for ~4 months. My phones also had trouble with the Smart connect. I will try the narrow bandwidth for the 2.5G radio.

[Romoredux]

Thanks for the tips. My last router was an ASUS (I assume the ancestor to this one) and I loved it so "upgraded" to this one. I live in Rural Virginia but Xfinity does have their max plan @1200mbps so this was a nice "upgrade" considering 1) I was paying for 1200 but not getting it b/c the old router only had 1G port 2) I'm actually getting closer to 1500! shh don't tell my ISP!

[Scope]

Wow your video so concise and well made. Thank you so much. Subbed

[ThomasPhamthomassster]

One thing I face with this router is that it does overheat pretty often. and if it is used in a hot environment, upstairs in the summertime, it may exhibit continuous reboots. I just bought a small usb fan and looking to try this out to help cool the router.

[TonyDL]

Hi Behfor and welcome back! Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise! This video is timely for me. I just bought the RT-AX86U and now reconsidering based on your recommendation against wireless backhaul. If I got a tri-band router, would the backhaul be on the 6GHz band? My home has about 20 wifi devices with most on 2.4 and just a few on 5GHz. Do you still recommend tri-band in this case? I have no option for wired backhaul. I'm currently using a repeater for my furthest device and was thinking mesh was a better way to go. Looking at the RT-AXE7800, is that a better option? Appreciate any guidance you can offer.

[thisjustanother]

great timing of this video. i had gotten this router the year it came out back in 2021, and im about to move to a new country here in a month, it looks like i wont have to worry about needing to upgrade or anything. thank you for the great information.

[darkenergy]

If I weren't such a cheap fella, I too would be using such a nice device. Sadly I am stuck with my TP-Link AC1750 and RE300 extender for now. They seem to work for my house for the now, so I will continue to make use with what I have. But I do enjoy your videos and always find them helpful. 😊

[TSXChef]

Thanks for the update. I purchased my 2 units (using it as mesh, wired backhaul) watching your review years ago 🙂 I hope it will last several more years until 6E becomes mainstream.