… Among those, the support for Automated Frequency Coordination AFC , the 6GHz band’s most sought-after feature, wasn’t turned on until firmware version 3.0.0.6.102 38782 , released in late June. …
… On the other, the firmware is either too buggy or too lacking. So the router fails to deliver its full potential. While G5 can still be an impressive Wi-Fi machine as is, it’s a good idea to wait for a better firmware release before getting yourself one. …
… AiMesh support. …
… Specifically, you can use one band in compatibility mode to support the legacy clients and the other in high-performance mode. Also, since the GT-AX11000 supports AiMesh, one of the 5GHz can work as a backhaul to increase performance when you use it in a mesh . …
… What this USB port didn’t do well at all, however, is the support for network-attached storage NAS when hosting a portable SSD. …
… By the way, the RT-AX86U also supports the Merlin firmware which has several enhancements over its stock firmware. …
… Each header supports up to 1A/12W. …
… The tri-band Wyze Mesh Router Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E support and performed far better, but failed to match some of our picks above. I also have concerns about security breaches at Wyze. …
… In this case, mixing hardware means you’ll lose the MLO backhaul support. …