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ASUS
RT-BE86U
60 positive 0 neutral 9 negative
Based on 69 Reddit mentions
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I just checked SNBforums and found no one else mentioning it. I wouldn’t worry about it. You may want to consider upgrading to Merlin. It tends to be better performing firmware than ASUS official firmware, IMO. All that being said, I’ve been disappointed in my RT-BE86U since I replaced my dying RT-A
...Riash in r/HomeNetworking
April 21, 2026 3:01 PM
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I would recommend just avoiding the official 3.0.0.6 (or Merlin 3006) firmwares for now if you intend to use AI Mesh and/or Guest Network Pro and enjoy your sanity.
I was just asking myself if I should upgrade my office ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (with AC86U AiMesh node) from 3004 to 3006. They worked flawless for many years on 3004. At home, I am already running 3006, also with AiMesh (RT-BE92U with BE86U AiMesh node). However, I can confirm that there I experience the
...antitrack in r/HomeNetworking
December 17, 2025 1:31 PM
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