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Got fibre a few months ago. ISP router couldn't cope because ohmygosh I had 30 devices connected according to tech support - cmon you sold me 'gigabit' fibre and you supplied a toy router! Anyway, I've lots of smart devices on an aging Asus AC-86U which was great a decade ago and Merlin support is not going past 2024, so likely won't get many upgrades to keep it staggering on. Only used it because Vodafone 's router is terrible, even with their boosters. I cat6 cabled up the living room, and up to upstairs so all the performance requiring devices are alright. Smart stuff all 2.4Ghz. 4 devices wifi6 capable but honestly it's been fine. I thought about getting the AX equivalent but I'm aware of the Asus hate Don't mind brand just want rock solid stability which this old Asus with Merlin has provided. If you were getting a router right now- or waiting for Prime Day/Black Friday- and you were overdue for an upgrade, which would you get? Just trying to plan the upgrade. Thanks.