ASUSRT-BE58U WiFi 7 BE3600 AiMesh Extendable Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, AI Detection 2.5G Port, Four 1G Ports, Commercial-Grade Network Security, Parental Control, IoT Network, Kid’s Network, VPN Network

Old router was dropping/resetting Wi-Fi so I spent a lot of time looking for a new router. I don't need wifi7 or to spend $1000 on a new one. The old one had a really slow web interface and was a pain to do anything. This one has recent hardware, a good price (especially on sale), and is significantly faster and has more options. Most new routers require an app to set up and that was a no go for me. Completely unnecessary to install an app and create some internet accounts just to set some settings/IPs locally. So this one was easy to get into the web interface by Ethernet or wireless to set everything up. I'm shocked at how responsive the interface is. I've had very steady and strong wifi coverage. I have a couple devices plugged in via Ethernet and have had no issues. Easy to pull firmware updates. I've done some MAC filtering and DHCP reservations, and while not quite as intuitive as I've seen in the past it was also fairly simple. It doesn't matter to me but this is slightly smaller than my last router, but design wise it still has the standard external antennas that is not as decorative as some of the new ones, but again that wasn't important to me.

It’s a nice Router. It works well than a 2200 square-foot home. We like the fact that it allows for reset on its own, which keeps any data cleared out of its memory. We like the design we like the speed and the quality. The wireless Connectivity is good and we’ve had no problems. We had a TP link before and we had quite a bit of buffering. We don’t find that so much with this Router. I did some reviews on the Security and found that this particular brand does not have any or I should say didn’t have any at the time I did a security review. I believe with any Router placement is key for all the items in the home to connect appropriately.

It just works. I recommend it.It's fairly easy to set up as routers go, with a web interface and internal help documents. The terminology is pretty standard, so someone who is reasonably experienced and computer-literate could set it up from directions.It seems secure, and I can control it completely. It's fast, and I don't think I have ever had to restart it. Just now, in the middle of a work day, I measured up to 621 Mbps UPload, and 685 Mbps download with Ookla. I haven't checked recently, I think the speed of our service is around 600.Mine has a USB port for output to a USB device. I haven't tried it. The next model down lacks this output,

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I just replaced all of my Netgear Home/Office LAN hardware and decided to give the Asus a chance.Ease of setup - Perfect. The auto-configuration worked as expected, but you can also set up the network manually if you choose. One area for improvement here is assigning an SSID to your wireless channels. For some reason, the setup names your 2.4 and 5.0 channels the same name, even if you are trying to assign them manually during setup. This means that you must correct that if you want a unique broadcast SSID for each band.GUI - Once familiarized with the web GUI, the interface is excellent. For the most part, options are presented in a common-sense, easy-to-understand fashion. All "pro" tools are easily accessible, including WAN, LAN, Wireless, Guest Network, QOS, etc. The best part about the web GUI is the ease of making changes to the options. Never once locked up, failed to respond, or save and remember setting changes.2.4 Band - excellent signal strength throughout a 2,100 sq. ft. two-story home.5.0 Band - nothing stellar, but not terrible either. All devices operating on the 5.0 band were able to connect and hold a signal. This included TVs, laptops, tablets, and cell phones in use throughout the entire residence.Appearance - I didn't buy this router for its gaming aesthetics, but for its potential performance and the ability to support 12-18 devices connected simultaneously. It handles that workload well. As long as I can game on my wired PC while the wife or grandkids stream movies, videos, and YouTube, everyone is happy. In that regard, no complaints yet.

Easy setup with the app. Works fantastic. Great upgrade from our old Asus RT-AC68U

Phenomenal.We had to upgrade our router because our duplex is shaped oddly with a large basement, and the modem/router are in the main floor corner, so the old router wouldn't reach all areas of the house and the signal was dismal, even with signal boosters in place (which were even worse). The TV in the other room would buffer trying to stream 720p constantly (in fairness to the old router, it was several years old and outdated as well).Got this one after doing a lot of research. Not only is the wireless speed fantastic, it reaches all parts of this massive house on its own and you can watch 4K streaming anywhere in the house. Wired, it's flawless. I'm moving soon and bought another one because I know I can't live without it now.