Asus AIMesh is a wireless networking solution developed by Asus.
Asus AIMesh is a wireless networking solution developed by Asus.
Hey everyone, I'm considering a big house with lots of brick walls and am thinking about using an Asus AIMesh network setup. I have some old hardware alongside new gear. I'm unsure whether to keep the current Asus RT-AC5300 as the main router or switch it to the new RT-AX82U as an AIMesh node with Ethernet backhaul, or vice versa. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt
In this type of home setup, a wireless mesh network behaves much like a single Wi-Fi router or extender. However, using Ethernet can greatly enhance performance. The choice of primary router doesn't really matter; either option will work well as a router or switch.
I recently purchased a 3-pack of the Asus XD4, all connected via Ethernet. I’m seeing about 800 Mbps down even on my boundary wall. The only reason I inquired about the best primary device was because a video suggested using the strongest router as the main one. However, I’m not sure which one should be the primary. The older AC5300 has 1 GB of RAM, while the newer AX82U only has 512 MB. This makes me a bit uncertain.
I question if a distinction will exist because they're both among Asus' premium wireless routers. If you're not sure, you can experiment with your current setup and adjust components if needed. Given your interest in WiFi 6 (AX), consider using the RT-AC5300 as the main router—its higher RAM is beneficial—while keeping the AX82U with XD4s as access points, connecting them via Ethernet to the RT-AC5300.