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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 router +AIMesh review
Posted by: on: 07/10/2018 09:06 AM [
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We review the ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Dual and Triple Band Wi-Fi Router from ASUS, AIMesh ready quad-core processor monster of a router was introduced last year. It offers proper WIFI ranges and performance. However recently these routers have been granted new AIMesh compatibility, meaning you can combine multiple of these puppies to start your own in-house mesh. WIFI everywhere! It's very fast, very sexy and offers incredible performance and range on both LAN and WIFI.
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alanm
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Posted on: 07/10/2018 08:11 PM
I'll bet someone ends up attacking it with a crowbar.
I'll bet someone ends up attacking it with a crowbar.
Denial
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Posted on: 07/10/2018 08:26 PM
Why would you need UAP-HD plus ER8 ? That combination easily wipe floor with enterprise $5k+ CISCO router with $1.5k CISCO AP.
UniFi® nanoHD with EdgeRouter™ Lite and decent switch like HP 1820 8G cost less, around $360 (179+99+79) and offer more.
Key part is "similar WiFi/Port specs" - honestly the nanoHD would be plenty of bandwidth for most people but the GT outperforms it by quite a bit when all the bands are aggregated. Either way my point isn't x or y is better but that the ASUS isn't a bad deal for the price.
The ER8 was an option - you left out the "or + cheaper stuff" - but again now you have 3 different devices instead of one. Which for some consumers who just want a singular unit in their home, taking up minimal space and not having various cables + PoE stuff everywhere, the ASUS isn't bad for the price. That being said the ASUS looks hideous so there's that.
Why would you need UAP-HD plus ER8 ? That combination easily wipe floor with enterprise $5k+ CISCO router with $1.5k CISCO AP.
UniFi® nanoHD with EdgeRouter™ Lite and decent switch like HP 1820 8G cost less, around $360 (179+99+79) and offer more.
Key part is "similar WiFi/Port specs" - honestly the nanoHD would be plenty of bandwidth for most people but the GT outperforms it by quite a bit when all the bands are aggregated. Either way my point isn't x or y is better but that the ASUS isn't a bad deal for the price.
The ER8 was an option - you left out the "or + cheaper stuff" - but again now you have 3 different devices instead of one. Which for some consumers who just want a singular unit in their home, taking up minimal space and not having various cables + PoE stuff everywhere, the ASUS isn't bad for the price. That being said the ASUS looks hideous so there's that.
0blivious
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Posted on: 07/10/2018 10:41 PM
@hh screenshot above... 594mb/sec. 10.2 GB estimated download time: 20 seconds.
That's just obscene! I don't even have a an SSD that could write that fast. (or read?)
@hh screenshot above... 594mb/sec. 10.2 GB estimated download time: 20 seconds.
That's just obscene! I don't even have a an SSD that could write that fast. (or read?)
Askmyteapot
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Posted on: 07/11/2018 07:22 AM
Another long time lurker, first time poster.
Here in Australia, the ROG Rapture is AU$659.
If you go ubiquiti for a "simple" setup. I would suggest:
USG $169
Cloud Key $119
UAP-nanoHD $299
Unifi 8-port switch (60w PoE) $175
Total = AU$762
You could drop the Cloud Key and run the Unifi Controller software on a computer, but the Cloud Key is a lot simpler for most people and doesn't require an always on computer.
Some will say "but the EdgeMAX EdgeRouter-x/4/whatever is cheaper/more powerful/etc"
Yes. But the USG integrates seamlessly with the cloud key, making management a breeze. You also get all the really pretty graphs and DPI stats when you use all Unifi gear.
The version 5.9.x series of the Unifi controller software is looking to be very user friendly. Its in beta right now, but isn't all ubiquity software? :p
Another long time lurker, first time poster.
Here in Australia, the ROG Rapture is AU$659.
If you go ubiquiti for a "simple" setup. I would suggest:
USG $169
Cloud Key $119
UAP-nanoHD $299
Unifi 8-port switch (60w PoE) $175
Total = AU$762
You could drop the Cloud Key and run the Unifi Controller software on a computer, but the Cloud Key is a lot simpler for most people and doesn't require an always on computer.
Some will say "but the EdgeMAX EdgeRouter-x/4/whatever is cheaper/more powerful/etc"
Yes. But the USG integrates seamlessly with the cloud key, making management a breeze. You also get all the really pretty graphs and DPI stats when you use all Unifi gear.
The version 5.9.x series of the Unifi controller software is looking to be very user friendly. Its in beta right now, but isn't all ubiquity software? :p
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I think it's closer than you think - the GT-AC5300 goes for $380 on Amazon currently, in order to get similar WiFi/Port specs with Ubiquiti you'd need a UAP-HD ($287) & ER-8 ($302.61) or USG ($108 + $25 8 Port TP Link switch or something)
The AC5300 has a more user friendly interface/setup procedure for a non-techie and is one unit vs the 3 if you go with the USG. The ubiquiti system is probably more reliable and slightly better performing but overall I think the price point on the ASUS is fair for the general consumer, given the specs. For someone more advanced I'd probably recommend the Ubiquiti. I personally use a pair of nanostations for a long range run from my main house + 2 UAP's for various Wifi around the property although I've been thinking about getting some Unifi Mesh AP's for outside - I've been really happy with their devices and deploy them in commercial environments all the time - but overall the ASUS GT isn't a bad device.
Why would you need UAP-HD plus ER8 ? That combination easily wipe floor with enterprise $5k+ CISCO router with $1.5k CISCO AP.
UniFi® nanoHD with EdgeRouter™ Lite and decent switch like HP 1820 8G cost less, around $360 (179+99+79) and offer more.