You should consider installing the Merlin Firmware on your router. Much better than the ASUS stock firmware. I run it on my AXE 16000 and works flawlessly.
@@samhawkes6597 Merlin Firmware allows for other programs to be installed on the router that the stock firmware does not support. For instance via Merlin I run Skynet (an additional firewall), Diversion (ad blocker), Yazfi (enhanced guest network), Speed Merlin (alternative speed test directly through the router, Conmon which checks ping and line quality of the internet connection. None of those can be installed without the Merlin Firmware. Hope that helps.
I installed this a month ago and this is a incredible router. My netgear radio flaked on me and I chose this one.... set up is a breeze and the speed is incredible....
How have you found the extent of the range? What effect do barriers, walls and ceilings have on its performance....I purchased a new LG G3 OLED panel and it has WI-FI 6e capability...and would like to mount it in a bedroom with several walls between it and where my router will be installed.....thanks in advance...
@jonnywishbone1342 great question and I am still fooling around with router placement - I put the router on my dresser while setting it up - which is at the front of the house. I have a 3 bedroom one story condo - with a great room and hallway to the back bedrooms. While the router was there - coverage was top of the range everywhere - pretty incredible and the handshake with all my devices and tv was flawless -- with very little set up. SO I decided to move it to the attic so that I could catch the outside gazebo. then my coverage in the house went from excellent to good. But the coverage on my back deck and gazebo went to very good and I put a tv out there and streamed with no issue which I could not do before. So - I am thinking about an aimesh extender for the internal but honestly this router does such a good job - it might be a waste. So it looks like the signal in my house is better with the router on the same floor as the devices -- centered somewhere would be absolute best. Signals seem powerful enough to go traverse walls and bounce their waves everywhere. I have the GT-AX 11000 but the 16000 is a beast also. I was definitely impressed with speed and ease. I am a software guy with tech guys in my company - so i do appreciate a good product when I get one....
@@michaelfoley5203Thank you Michael, It is always good to get feedback for a product from someone who has it in use. Channels that introduce or demonstrate a new product definately helps to provide basic information but its actual performance is often lacking....
Very often one of the band: 2,4 or 5GHz is loosing the signal for 3-5 secs, does anybody of you also facing those issues? I've using the latest WRT Firmware: 3004.388.7
After talking to Asus engineering they are working on the wifi pro max 14 which could possible the last juice of microwave transmision for cilivian usage.
Hi, question for you... can you plug internet into the 10Gb port? The Blue WAN port says 2.5 / 1GB WAN, so that does me no good if I have a 3 or 8 Gb internet connection.
What would be better for competitive online gaming over ethernet, traditional or adaptive QoS? I live in a share house with multiple devices connected and im tossing up between the AX57 and the AX58U. We have 50/20 bandwidth.
I am confused as to why it has 2.5gbe wan port but only 4 1gbe ports. This means you might have 2.5gbe internet but cannot utilize those speeds through the 1gbe ports. I don't get that at all. Seems to me like the 2.gbe wan is useless. It might as well be a 1gbe wan
It can be useful for traffic on the local area network since routers also act as network switches so that devices that talk to each other can send and receive more data. Aside from that, some devices might be better with or even require a wired connection even without utilizing the full bandwidth of that connection (such as gaming devices that may require lower latency without requiring fast downloads), so this allows for other devices that are wired to the router to still be to take full advantage of the rest of the allocated bandwidth that isn't being utilized.
@@datboijdope anyone that's paying for 2.5 gigabit Ethernet is it going to want to be able to utilize the full potential of that connection on any given device connected to the network now if I had a 2.5 giganet out Port that you can connect to a 2.5 gigabit switch then it would make sense
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration is very common in routers since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration that you're inquiring about is very common in network devices since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration that you're inquiring about is very common in network devices since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
Very nice and helpful video. Appreciate the effort. I am using a Spectrum router and have to reset my phone twice a day. I really am looking for a router that has the best range possible. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
@@raven4k998 i have this router and can get over 600 mbps upstairs or in the basement with the router being on the first floor. Hardwired i get over 1300 mbps download which surpasses my 1200 mbps download speed cap. 🤷♂️
Did you power of the modem first before connecting it to the router? If so, you may have to call your ISP to unblock it. Another thing that could happen is when setting it up, you update the firmware and it won't connect. Do a factory reset and try again. I've been using ASUS routers for years and they are amazing.
@@bassheadlife492 kind of but the Wifi Alliance hasn’t ratified wifi 7 yet so these wifi 7 routers out now won’t have the Wifi 7 certification because it doesn’t exist yet. That is why I wouldn’t buy one now. Any wifi 7 router released now may not work with the final wifi 7 version. Just sayin’.
@@RobertoJorgeTechQuestion. Sorry if I misunderstood. did you say that you had a better experience placing it on the 2nd floor in the middle of home? If so the router seems to be able to send signal down to 1st floor and up to the 3rd floor pretty well.
No, it’s the SLOWEST router. I hooked my new one up and it blacked 50% of my websites. Worse, it even blocked the MSI account site - never could get it to even load the software. I literally smashed this pos and threw it in the trash. - hooked my old Cox up and enjoyed seamless internet.
![Getting the FASTEST network connection possible for gaming [ROG Rapture GT6]](/img/n.gif)
i've signed up with my ISP for the 10gbps gamers plan and it bundled with the Gt-BE98 25000 and it's a beast of a set up!!?
Just bought this beast and it is great!
I have a question - I already own the ASUS RT-AX86U - If I purchased the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 can I use both together as a mesh system ?
Yes you can, it's easy to set up in the asus app
That thing is huge!
same size as a ps4
That’s what she said
@@PatsPerfectPlatinums😂😂😂
You should consider installing the Merlin Firmware on your router. Much better than the ASUS stock firmware. I run it on my AXE 16000 and works flawlessly.
May I ask how the merlin firmware improves the device? I'm getting one of these tomorrow. Thanks
@@samhawkes6597 Merlin Firmware allows for other programs to be installed on the router that the stock firmware does not support. For instance via Merlin I run Skynet (an additional firewall), Diversion (ad blocker), Yazfi (enhanced guest network), Speed Merlin (alternative speed test directly through the router, Conmon which checks ping and line quality of the internet connection. None of those can be installed without the Merlin Firmware. Hope that helps.
@@samhawkes6597bro didnt answer 😂
I installed this a month ago and this is a incredible router. My netgear radio flaked on me and I chose this one.... set up is a breeze and the speed is incredible....
How have you found the extent of the range? What effect do barriers, walls and ceilings have on its performance....I purchased a new LG G3 OLED panel and it has WI-FI 6e capability...and would like to mount it in a bedroom with several walls between it and where my router will be installed.....thanks in advance...
@jonnywishbone1342 great question and I am still fooling around with router placement - I put the router on my dresser while setting it up - which is at the front of the house. I have a 3 bedroom one story condo - with a great room and hallway to the back bedrooms. While the router was there - coverage was top of the range everywhere - pretty incredible and the handshake with all my devices and tv was flawless -- with very little set up. SO I decided to move it to the attic so that I could catch the outside gazebo. then my coverage in the house went from excellent to good. But the coverage on my back deck and gazebo went to very good and I put a tv out there and streamed with no issue which I could not do before. So - I am thinking about an aimesh extender for the internal but honestly this router does such a good job - it might be a waste. So it looks like the signal in my house is better with the router on the same floor as the devices -- centered somewhere would be absolute best. Signals seem powerful enough to go traverse walls and bounce their waves everywhere. I have the GT-AX 11000 but the 16000 is a beast also. I was definitely impressed with speed and ease. I am a software guy with tech guys in my company - so i do appreciate a good product when I get one....
@@michaelfoley5203Thank you Michael, It is always good to get feedback for a product from someone who has it in use. Channels that introduce or demonstrate a new product definately helps to provide basic information but its actual performance is often lacking....
Just asking if you buy this, is it subscription free
should be subcription free
Very often one of the band: 2,4 or 5GHz is loosing the signal for 3-5 secs, does anybody of you also facing those issues? I've using the latest WRT Firmware: 3004.388.7
Does this support multiple lan segments with acl's per port?
I just purchased this ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) router, is it still good?
Asus WiFi 7 is already on the burner GT-AXE 25000 and release date is some where this Fall. I'm holding out for WiFi 10
Why stop there, just wait a little longer and you can get wifi 20.
What about wifi 21 😂
@@basdfgwe exactly lol
Just use the axe16000 as mesh when you upgrade
After talking to Asus engineering they are working on the wifi pro max 14 which could possible the last juice of microwave transmision for cilivian usage.
Hi, question for you... can you plug internet into the 10Gb port? The Blue WAN port says 2.5 / 1GB WAN, so that does me no good if I have a 3 or 8 Gb internet connection.
Yes you can, you will have to unlock dual wan option to transform the port into an internet port
Does this have a slim slot ?
What would be better for competitive online gaming over ethernet, traditional or adaptive QoS? I live in a share house with multiple devices connected and im tossing up between the AX57 and the AX58U. We have 50/20 bandwidth.
Ax88u pro or this? Price diff is £200
For competitive gaming
Either you small or that thing is massive like that is the size of a tire rim
Can we compare range wifi to Xiaomi AX9000?
I'm confused. Does this thing provide wifi or extend it? 🤔
both
So i can use this and be able to connect to the internet ?@@ziks8501
@@gigachadx4494 ofc omg
I don't get it, why they implement only USB 2.0 and 3.0, once model AXE11000 has 2x USB 3.2?
I don't get this downgrade as well I currently use RT-AX86U which got USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 2
Should I buy axe1600 or xe1100 pro? If the price difference is just £80
AXE16000 is much better@@KamciaKyniu
I am confused as to why it has 2.5gbe wan port but only 4 1gbe ports. This means you might have 2.5gbe internet but cannot utilize those speeds through the 1gbe ports. I don't get that at all. Seems to me like the 2.gbe wan is useless. It might as well be a 1gbe wan
It can be useful for traffic on the local area network since routers also act as network switches so that devices that talk to each other can send and receive more data. Aside from that, some devices might be better with or even require a wired connection even without utilizing the full bandwidth of that connection (such as gaming devices that may require lower latency without requiring fast downloads), so this allows for other devices that are wired to the router to still be to take full advantage of the rest of the allocated bandwidth that isn't being utilized.
@@datboijdope anyone that's paying for 2.5 gigabit Ethernet is it going to want to be able to utilize the full potential of that connection on any given device connected to the network now if I had a 2.5 giganet out Port that you can connect to a 2.5 gigabit switch then it would make sense
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration is very common in routers since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration that you're inquiring about is very common in network devices since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
@@philcollins3458 I might have misinterpreted your original question, but in either case, you would still be able to use the full 2.5Gb connection across multiple devices that each have 1 Gb connections. Routers like these still function as network switches, so it would be unnecessary to connect another one in most cases. And considering that this is a consumer product and not a commercial product, most people that pay for 2.5Gb internet are not expecting to receive all that bandwidth on a single device as it is pretty rare that any consumer devices have higher than a 1Gb ethernet connection (except maybe high end gaming motherboards I suppose?). In addition to that, some home network devices do support LAGG (link aggregation). This type of configuration that you're inquiring about is very common in network devices since it usually allows for multiple devices on the same network to transmit and receive data upstream of the network without congestion.
Very nice and helpful video. Appreciate the effort. I am using a Spectrum router and have to reset my phone twice a day. I really am looking for a router that has the best range possible. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Just buy more with AiMesh configure then boost your speed again !!!
what a joke it cannot go through a floor what a rip off for a rooter🤣
@@raven4k998 i have this router and can get over 600 mbps upstairs or in the basement with the router being on the first floor. Hardwired i get over 1300 mbps download which surpasses my 1200 mbps download speed cap. 🤷♂️
holy what is the price
i bought it for 500 euro or so
I by one and not working
May be the fastest but mine won’t even connect to my modem. Been at it for 3 days but the mf just wont connect . Returning it.
Did you power of the modem first before connecting it to the router? If so, you may have to call your ISP to unblock it. Another thing that could happen is when setting it up, you update the firmware and it won't connect. Do a factory reset and try again. I've been using ASUS routers for years and they are amazing.
Can you please review the TP-Link Archer AXE300 6E
yes he should review that rooter as well🤣🤣🤣
not accurate, not gtx, only gt, its wifi 6e series
I disagree with you I think netgear nighthawk are the best they are even ready for WiFi 7
crazy.
Wifi 7 router needs wifi 7 compatible clients to see any major benefits. There are hardly any wifi 6e clients available now let alone wifi 7.
@@Placesandspaces35future-proofing
@@bassheadlife492 kind of but the Wifi Alliance hasn’t ratified wifi 7 yet so these wifi 7 routers out now won’t have the Wifi 7 certification because it doesn’t exist yet. That is why I wouldn’t buy one now. Any wifi 7 router released now may not work with the final wifi 7 version. Just sayin’.
if you are looking at this rooter then this is the best option🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Best experience i have had so far 😉👍
@@RobertoJorgeTechQuestion. Sorry if I misunderstood. did you say that you had a better experience placing it on the 2nd floor in the middle of home? If so the router seems to be able to send signal down to 1st floor and up to the 3rd floor pretty well.
... how come you're laughing?
No, it’s the SLOWEST router. I hooked my new one up and it blacked 50% of my websites. Worse, it even blocked the MSI account site - never could get it to even load the software. I literally smashed this pos and threw it in the trash. - hooked my old Cox up and enjoyed seamless internet.