ASUS GT-AXE11000 - World's first WiFi 6E Tri-Band Router !!

[@grinster399]

As always, wonderfully well done ... clear explanations aided by expertly executed and very helpful graphics!

[@Behfor]

Thanks so much indeed, glad you found it useful.

[@markmcmillan6254]

Holy crap what a great video! That answered so many questions in a language I could understand. Even with the accent...LOL

[@finitevoid4520]

greets from the UK - great content as always :-)

[@xmj6830]

I subscribe as this information can be useful for my electrical and data business. Well presented and straight to the point, well done! Thanks man

[@Behfor]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it 👍

[@Ben-ld5lt]

This router has such intimating look! haha Fair review, well done

[@Behfor]

Yeah, I agree, thanks so much :-)

[@macster1457]

awesome Behfor, keep 'em coming!

[@Behfor]

will do, thanks.

[@makav911]

Thanks for the video. It was either this or the AX11000. Due to the RMerlin fw I ended getting the AX11000.

[@Behfor]

I would choose the AX11000 over this too. I only got this so I can test the 6 GHz and make some videos about it :-)

[@toontonic]

Merlin is now supported.

[@flozar]

Very educational video as all of your videos, thank you for taking the time.

[@Behfor]

Glad you like them! Thanks :-)

[@graemecross3660]

This was a very helpful video to help decide if it's time to future proof my next router purchase or wait longer. The content and testing was clearly presented. 👍

[@Behfor]

Glad you found it useful, thanks 👍

[@aclaudio1969ify]

So what did u decide?

[@graemecross3660]

@@aclaudio1969ify I went with the ASUS RT-AC86U. My preference was to get the RT-AX86U but this has been unavailable for purchase since at least July, if not earlier. I found the RT-AC86U on sale for $200 CAD and at 1/3 the price of the GT-AXE11000 it was hard to pass up.

[@mirek2969]

my friend where you bought this product and I will be happy to let this product come to Poland because I am here

[@cabronesse386]

very objective review, well done man!

[@Behfor]

Glad you liked it, thanks 👍

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Always excellent presentation. Thanks

[@Behfor]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked it :-)

[@thierrybo6304]

One thing that is annoying me on my AX11000 and that i saw too on the AXE11000 is that Asus no longer write "Gaming Port" ont the router. Because this is also not clear in the manual. In your video on AX86u that also has a 2.5gb lan port, the game port is LAN1. But on the 11000 models it "seems" that it is "2.5gb LAN5".

[@krzysztoflis9398]

As always perfect 👌

[@Behfor]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisbullock6477]

Its less about the router which is really highend with alot of features, and its more about the science of the Wifi Bands.

[@davidrinaldo7292]

I know it would be more hassle, but I don't think comparing a laptop and a desktop on different networks as a truly fair thing to do. Things as simple as antenna designs on different machines, to potentially different firmware/chip/antenna designs as well as number (1x1 vs 2x2) etc can cause too many different factors to compare between the two (my parents have 2 different brand laptops and 1 can get a strong signal almost anywhere and the other one only in a few places in the house, both on 802.11n). Especially when talking about bleeding edge tech, where the 6e device might have a weak firmware, vs the older device having a more optimized design. The numbers seemed to come out about where I would expect, but it wasn't a great way of comparing those things.

[@papichulohoy]

Very good input thank you

[@Behfor]

You're very welcome, glad you liked it.

[@whyitmatters6906]

Why routers reviews never cover the high demanding scenarios, maybe starting with in-home gamestreaming with steamlink or moonlight, these are fairly popular apps, and i don't necessarily need to be wanting to experiment with wifi 6e (,which i'm btw lol) to want to see more types of tests.

[@MyIronman8]

It’s just like the regular one just with E ax Wi-Fi instead of Wi-Fi 6 . It’s an bad ass mother it’s huge and fast

[@a-s7179]

amazing vid you are so professional !! I think this 6gz band will be great for gaming wirelessly in VR ... question >> can a device that supports Wifi 6 like Galaxy s20/21 make an update to support wifi 6e? or it is not possible

[@MoeinEsther]

another great video. Cool

[@Behfor]

Glad you liked it, cheers :-)

[@MoeinEsther]

The downside of these routers is when Lan Cable is only 1 Gbps and wifi could not get higher than that ( which actually the connection link is way higher than 1Gbps) I can get over 1.7Gbps from my Main router over Wireless connection but when I connect with Lan to another access point my Wireless bottleneck is over Lan connection.

[@Behfor]

Good point, thanks :-)

[@denny8548]

I think the FCC regulate the max output transmission is 1W. That mean the range gonna be the same on most mid to higher end router model.

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

Asus just announced their AXE16000 WiFi 6e router with a quad band and multiple 10Gbps ports.

[@GertKombate]

This is good content!

[@Dominus_Potatus]

I think 6GHz is created to connect a crowd place in 1 room such as in a convention hall.

[@Behfor]

Yes that could be a good case scenario, in crowd places you can easily use multiple 6 GHz APs without interfering with each other. Generally in crowd placed instead of using one AP with high range (big cell) they use multiple APs with shorter range (smaller cells). Thanks.

[@uaenrg]

Good day brother Behfor. May I request you guide me in setting up the axe11000 router. Thank you.

[@rozbeh7798]

Ty nice video love from iran .persian guy ❤️

[@Behfor]

Thanks so much for watching, salamat bashi :-)

[@grzegorzskrzynski3024]

Like the Video. I'm looking for Asus Router that has a high coverage (high signal strength). How do You compare this router to Asus GT-AX6000 and GT AXE16000 (if You had a chance to test it).

[@Behfor]

Thanks, unfortunately I haven't had the chance to test either of the routers you mentioned, however, the axe16000 is pretty much the same as the ax11000 except that it has an extra 5ghz radio! What I can suggest is to decide whether you want to go wifi6 or wifi6e? That should narrow down your options. Thanks.

[@discoverdeep-y5o]

you can do a detailed comparison between asus GT-AEX 11000 and netgear RAXE 500

[@ceuser3555]

I’d like you to compare the AXE11000 with the AX11000.

[@waynebrewster4757]

Hi there fantastic video but do you have a video with the asus ax1100? It would be interested to here your view on it. Reason is I have to make a decision which one to purchase I live in barbados and we still have 5g not to mention I had the asus Ac5300 and it only last 2 years so I'm a bit scared please help and thanks for the video.

[@paraphrase100]

What Kindle of wifi 6E antennas in the pc? Bunch of different speed in antennas too.....

[@AFSalooh]

Hi brother, I have Samsung Galaxy Z fold 4, and as far as I know, it has 6e certified wifi. On the other hand I have asus axe16000 wich you know what is cabebal of. My problem is I can't see the 6ghz band from my mobile. Do you have any solution for that issue? Thanks 💐

[@apricotcomputers3943]

really cool. I'm not so familiar with Asus, except their laptops are beasts. btw.. loving the background p0rn music. lol

[@issombeituni]

Hey. Can u explain gameboost?.. I have it turned on in the web gui set up screen but also binded the boost button on the router but nothing happens when i push it

[@DuragVince-]

Awesome video pal. What’s your take on the Netgear Orbi RBK852?

[@Behfor]

Thanks, I've heard good things about that but I haven't had a chance to test it myself. I was gonna make a video on mesh routers including that one but unfortunately hasn't happened yet, hopefully in the near future. Thanks.

[@iUmarFarooqi]

Can you please tell me what's this issue and how to fix it? When installing a firmware manually, I get an error that says that the installation was unsuccessful. I also get this error when trying to update the firmware: "The router cannot connect to ASUS server to check for the firmware update. After reconnecting to the Internet, go back to this page and click Check to check for the latest firmware updates."

[@EdReturns]

If I have a 100Mbps plan, would this potentially make my wifi faster too? I’m upgrading from 802.11n

[@mrsulaiman7584]

Thxs to review. How about dir x6060

[@amirhp2]

well done

[@Behfor]

👍👍

[@lenkiatleong]

Your videos are always great and i enjoy them very much. Question 1: Why is it that your 2.4 GHz channel is 8 instead of 1, 6 or 11? You said that you are using all default value and 8 is a bad neighbour channel. Question 2: Is it true that ALL routers from low to high end have similar wifi range like what you shown in your video? Or is it just AXE11000 and AX86U? I ask because i wish to know whether a low end router is enough or not if i don't need all those super duper feature of high end router. Thanks.

[@Behfor]

Good questions! 1- The router has automatically selected that channel and not me, and it does that by scanning the area to see what channel has the best quality at that very moment and will select that. Now, the 2.4 GHz band is already really bad and it's almost impossible to find a channel with no interference, for example just imagine if your neighbors are already using channels 1,6 & 11 and if the router selects any of those channels it's not gonna be any good! So that's why it has to go with the channel which has less noise/interference and in my case happened to be 8. PS. my neighbors are pretty much using every single channels here so the situation is even more complicated that that here 😉 2- This could be a subject of a future video but generally speaking range depends on antenna, power and wifi technology ( router & clients) and in this example in this video just happened to be the same for those 2 routers. An Old router , even if it uses the same antenna&power as a newer router, there is a good chance that it's range might not be as good because it uses old wifi technology. But like I said it's more complicated and I might make video on this subject. Thanks.

[@lenkiatleong]

@@Behfor , Thanks for your reply Behfor. 1) I reckon you have to start a neighbourhood WiFi channel council to assign specific channel to every unit/house. LOL 2) I am looking forward to watch your new video to explain what exactly affect WiFi range. I'm confused because ALL routers are limited by 20, 23 and 30 dBm transmission power. Something must be defying physics here and i'm still looking for answers.

[@HIT.G]

my english is not well but i think usb 3.2 and usb 3.0 is the same speed 5Gbps, so it no different only if 3.2 gen1 and 3.2 gen2 different, gen 2 is 10Gbps

[@reelkronos]

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 can be used as a modem?

[@Behfor]

Nope

[@alanurquetaaguilera4874]

god job :)

[@Behfor]

Thanks :-)

[@CLencio]

Whats the max sqft range of the wifi

[@Goodborni]

Great video, I am still confused as to which one I should buy, this one seems too expensive, was thinking of buying Ruter ASUS GS-AX5400, or is the ASUS RT-AX86U better? Or is there an budget version Wifi 6 Router which you would recommend? Preferably with MU-MIMO support as I see people recommend it a lot

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

It depends on what your looking for. Between the two, the AX86U is the better router. It has 2.5Gps multiport which means it can support internet speeds beyond 1Gbps when your ISP eventually offers it or you can use it as LAN. It has a 4x4 radio (vs 2x2) on the 2.4Ghz band which gives it a higher theoretical top speed and longer range. It also has Merlin support which means you will have the option to upgrade to a 3rd party firmware (the AX5400 currently doesn't but well may in the future). Both routers support MU-MIMO. The GS-AX5400 will be cheaper though. If the price difference is less than $50, I say get the AX86U. I got the GS-AX5400 only because I found one for $160 (AX86U at $250 are sold out). Another one to consider is the new GT-AX6000 which has a better 2.0Ghz quad-core processor (vs 1.8Ghz on the AX86U) and another additional 2.5Ghz port (for LAN and WAN).

[@Goodborni]

@@pr0jectSkyneT tyvm for info ❤️

[@pr0jectSkyneT]

@@Goodborni no problem

[@Preaizy]

Wifi 6 Ghz not show when i search just 2.4 and 5 !

[@jdmgsr05]

This or gt-ax6000 for gaming and a lot of connected devices.. small home

[@TotalGAMIX]

why not the multi gig port?

[@sadsappysucker_]

that port alone increased both download speed & upload speed to PSN servers on ps5 hooked upto 2.5ge port on asus axe11000 with wan aggregated between the Arris s33 modem.

[@petarmiladinovic4126]

Great review! You bought it/borrowed it, just for this test or you gonna keep it? It's really pricey and you already have that really good ax86u :)

[@Behfor]

I bought it to test the 6 GHz band and make some videos about it. So basically it's for work and not for home, because the ax86u is rock solid at home :-)

[@doniii7839]

Hi What country are you testing in? I am from UK and have the same router but my Samsung s21 ultra does not pick up the 6ghz band. Are you able to advise?

[@Behfor]

Hi, I'm in the US and as far as I know the US laws regarding the 6GHz band are different from the Europe laws (if UK is still considered Europe btw), so you gotta make sure your phone and router are both following the WiFi regulations in the UK. If you have purchased both from UK then they are probably fine.

[@doniii7839]

@@Behfor unfortunately did not realise this. Purchased from eBay USA brand new and I am in the UK. If anyone in US wants this router give me a message. Thanks for your reply

[@yamin2000]

which better for pure gaming ping ?

[@joe241able]

depends how close u are to router

[@mageshviswesmanik6671]

I am from India, I am looking only for this ROUTER so can I buy this HIGH POWER ROUTER 6E, it's a new model and I got more confusion and lots of things not very clear so plz excuse and give me the guidance plz sir help me!!!

[@SilveR-DreaM]

On paper 86u better than 82u, but in reality 82u has better range than 86u along with cool design

[@Murangwa]

Mi Router AX9000 is not Tri-Band?

[@Behfor]

Unfortunately I don't know much about that router but based on my google search results it looks like it is Tri-band! Thanks.

[@Murangwa]

Yeah, you can try to get it and review it for us! 😅

[@bloodscofield]

it's a tri band but wifi 6 only (5ghz ax) not Wifi 6e (6ghz)

[@cm.5023]

Love ASUS and I know this is very subjective but why do they have to make these routers so ugly. I would love to keep my router centrally located but this would look so out of place in practically every home.

[@man-bagdammit2297]

I think it’s cool looking. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zerobow9413]

Nice one

[@Behfor]

Thanks 👍

[@bigrunts9768]

Just use a LAN cable. It costs $5 instead of $500

[@Behfor]

I would if my phone, tablet and TV had LAN ports 🙂

[@bigrunts9768]

@@Behfor Smart TVs do have LAN ports. Wi Fi speeds for mobile devices is more than enough.

[@formetoknow540]

@@Behfor u can always get ethernet adapters for you phone or tablet I personally use a usb-c belkin ethernet adapter for my phone

[@TChowdhury00]

6E!!! or 6 only?

[@Behfor]

6E!!!

[@ElizabethHaydon]

Thanks a lot for the review. But if it has only 1 connection of 2.5 ghz, how can someone use it? If I connect it to the wan I can't use any other ethernet cable to get 2.5 ghz as well, or am I wrong?

[@Behfor]

Thanks, yes you can't use the whole 2.5 G for a single client but you can share it between 4 wired clients (and tons of wireless clients). 2.5 Gbps divided by 4 = 625 Mbps will be available for each LAN.

[@ElizabethHaydon]

@@Behfor Thanks a tons for the reply! Ill admit I never thpught about it that way! That we share the bandwidth.

[@Behfor]

@@ElizabethHaydon my pleasure 🙂

[@anant0089]

Make more video on your Ax86U how far you can take it on 5ghz etc upload more video on ytube u upload too less monthly

[@Behfor]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@familymatters2930]

Similar to my RAXE500

[@Behfor]

Nice! Are you happy with your RAXE500?

[@familymatters2930]

@@Behfor Dude, it’s the fastest Router I’ve seen in awhile. The added E, compared to the other Models of this Router, is really worth the extra $$

[@sheek1982]

$550? Does it come with a year of free internet? 👀

[@Behfor]

lol I wish :-)

[@markcary5928]

Amazon 649.00 now

[@bitonic589]

8:00 [just for me to click on] oh lmao thats so slow

[@JacobTGK]

Wifi 6 and up is full duplex

[@stanleyzeng8221]

Lol should I regret getting the AX11000 few months ago

[@Behfor]

lol no yours is fine :-) It got the bronze medal in my best wireless routers in 2021 Olympics :-)

[@MyIronman8]

You want huge router . To blast the Wi-Fi single every ware

[@MyIronman8]

Duel band sucks . Ax on top of the 5ghz lame . Try band is way better . Channel just for AX Wi-Fi

[@aminghafoori6496]

مثل همیشه عالی ممنون

[@Behfor]

Dorood bar shoma

[@andynonimuss6298]

You must have "Windows 11" to use WiFi 6E.

[@DragonProtector]

I found it I think

[@coveyking]

a router not worth purchasing.... good vid nonetheless.

[@Behfor]

Yes, thanks :-)

[@TheBoricuaGamer]

really spend $500 dollars for a router ..mmmm.eeee no

[@sangove1]

when using a desktop, ETHERNET. makes no sense to use wifi.

[@media6969]

This router sucks & I am returning it