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    Bought an ASUS RT-AC3200 to replace my RT-AC87U

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Jan 31, 2015.

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    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    I have bought an ASUS RT-87U router last month (had the RT-AC68U before that which was awesome) but sometimes it takes a long time to connect to the 5GHz band after a reboot or it might drop the connection altogether. I tried different firmwares including the Merlin firmwares and they`re all the same.

    Then I saw the ASUS RT-AC32oo as the newer router from ASUS so I quickly ordered it for one reason, the ASUS Smart Connect which basically assigns a connected device to the best available band for maximum speed. I like this feature as now I wouldn't have to worry about which band would give me better connectivity (I have 10 devices connected in total between iPads, mobile devices, and 2 laptops)

    BUT.... reading on this site ( http://pcdiy.asus.com/2014/06/rt-ac3200-ultimate-802-11ac-6x6-router-computex-2014/ ) the ASUS rep there is saying that the RT-87U is still the king of performance and max range whilst the AC320 is targeted towards userith lots of devices connected to the 5GHz network as it will divide the connected devices between its two 5GHz antennas and the AC3200 is more like an improved RT-AC68U but the RT-AC87U remains king......

    I thought the AC3200 being newer and more expensive would be king, now I kinda regret my decision of buying it. still needs 10 days till its shipped to me here in Dubai

    Now I feel bad about my purchase especially that the AC3200 cost me 25% more than the current AC87U that I have ($299 USD)
     
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    What do you think I should do? open it and try it and see if it will fix my 5GHz dis connectivity issues or sell it before opening as new right away?
     
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    Hi Matrix....
    You are fine with the 3200.

    Per the article, it is just a coverage versus hi-end tech balance... you need to choose which one you want.

    Unless you live in a mansion size house with millions of walls or in a airport size house, you will be fine with the 3200.

    In lab (source: http://www.cnet.com/products/asus-rt-ac3200-tri-band-wireless-gigabit-router/2/), 3200 has better transfer rate at both 5GHz and 2.4 at long and short range... so I would put in check that article!

    That article may be a simple solution for the "great Lord, we killed any change to sell our 87U units with this new product".
     
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