我们在Digital Citizen(Digital Citizen)的团队审查了大量的无线路由器和网状Wi-Fi系统。我们还撰写了许多关于家庭网络(home networking)的文章和操作指南，并为正在选择下一个路由器的人们提供了有用的建议。这就是为什么华硕要求我们为对路由器和网状(ASUS)Wi-Fi系统感兴趣的人创建购买指南。(buying guide)他们的公司拥有广泛的无线产品组合，具有不同的价格、硬件和功能。如果您不是网络专家，那么拥有如此多的选择可能会让人感到害怕。您可能不知道哪种路由器最适合您的预算和需求(budget and needs)。如果要升级Wi-Fi在您家中，并且您对华硕(ASUS)产品感兴趣，以下是您应该购买的产品，具体取决于您家的面积和您拥有的设备数量：
AC1200 无线(AC1200 wireless)路由器轻松处理工作室和一居室公寓
如果您住在小型工作室或单卧室公寓中，您可能只有几台设备连接到您的 Wi-Fi 网络和互联网。如果这对您来说是正确的，那么可以节省购买路由器(router purchase)的钱并购买像华硕 RT-AC1200 V2(ASUS RT-AC1200 V2)这样的负担得起的路由器。
您在浏览网页、进行远程工作或从YouTube 和 Netflix流式传输(YouTube and Netflix)全高清视频(Full HD videos)时应该没有问题。但是，如果您想要 4K 分辨率的视频流或具有最小延迟的在线游戏，您可能需要升级并查看本文下一节中提到的路由器。
两居室公寓和房屋需要无线路由器提供更多电力(wireless router)
如果您的居住空间(living space)有两间卧室，最好使用功能稍强的路由器。它应该能够覆盖更大的区域和多人的设备。假设你们是一对同居(couple living)的夫妻。你们每个人都有一台笔记本电脑和一部智能手机。房子里还有一台智能电视、一台平板电脑，也许还有一个游戏机(gaming console)，当你打开它时，它会连接到Wi-Fi 。在这种情况下，什么路由器是正确的选择？
值得考虑的经济实惠的路由器之一是华硕 RT-AC58U v2(ASUS RT-AC58U v2)。它拥有比华硕 RT-AC1200 V2(ASUS RT-AC1200 V2)稍强大的处理器和更大的RAM，因此它可以同时处理更多的网络客户端。
如果您的家庭网络(home network)有许多并行运行的设备，那么功能更强大的路由器（例如ASUS RT-AC85P AC2400）是一个更好的主意。虽然它没有您在更昂贵的路由器上发现的高级功能，但它提供了处理比ASUS RT-AC58U v2更多设备所需的额外(ASUS RT-AC58U v2)硬件能力(hardware power)。
如果您有兴趣访问高级固件，该固件还可以使用强大的防病毒、防火墙和家长控制来保护您的家庭，升级到ASUS Blue Cave是一个好主意- 我们最喜欢的中档无线(mid-range wireless)路由器之一。对于有孩子的家庭来说，这是一个绝佳的选择，他们可以使用各种设备，并且可能会在线访问不适当或恶意的内容。
如果您对多功能路由器感兴趣，请查看ASUS Lyra Voice。它还可以用作蓝牙扬声器(Bluetooth speaker)、亚马逊 Alexa 设备(Amazon Alexa device)以及AiMesh 系统(AiMesh system)中的节点。这种创新的网络设备(network device)允许您使用语音命令和Alexa Skills来控制您的智能家居。
如果您想利用Wi-Fi 6标准并拥有可以处理多个设备的网络，那么新的华硕 RT-AX58U 无线(ASUS RT-AX58U wireless)路由器是一个绝佳的选择。它使您能够访问现代硬件、最新的Wi-Fi 6技术以及可以保护您的家庭网络(home network)免受外部威胁的高级固件。
高端路由器和网状 Wi-Fi 系统在三居室公寓和家庭中大显身手
对于许多中档路由器来说，三居室公寓和住宅可能是一个挑战。如果您想要出色的网络体验，您应该升级您的路由器并选择功能强大的型号。华硕(ASUS)为拥有大房子的人提供了令人印象深刻的产品组合。如果您想要具有一流安全性、远程控制、家长控制、与智能家居设备集成以及Amazon Alexa的高级固件，华硕(ASUS)有很多型号可供选择。此外，所有高端机型都兼容AiMesh 生态系统，让您可以使用不同的(AiMesh ecosystem)华硕(ASUS)设备创建网状 Wi-Fi 系统。
更实惠的高端选择之一是华硕 RT-AC86U(ASUS RT-AC86U)，它在我们的测试中表现非常出色。该路由器具有双核处理器(dual-core processor)、512 MB RAM、两个USB端口、具有内置安全性的高级固件以及许多有用的功能。
如果您喜欢RGB 灯(RGB lighting)效，并且您更喜欢面向游戏的型号，那么华硕 ROG Rapture GT-AC2900(ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC2900)是一个不错的选择。它具有现代硬件，可以处理大量设备，并为在线游戏玩家提供有用的功能。
对于对最新的Wi-Fi 6网络标准(network standard)感兴趣的人来说，华硕 RT-AX88U(ASUS RT-AX88U)是路由器的野兽。它在支持新标准的网络设备上提供令人难以置信的快速Wi-Fi 。另一个好处是它具有超快的USB 3.0端口，适合想要将快速存储解决方案连接到无线路由器(wireless router)的人。
对于大型公寓，网状 Wi-Fi 产品也是一个好主意。我们喜欢测试的模型之一是ASUS Lyra Trio。组成套件的站点外观独特，用于设置的移动应用程序易于使用，Wi-Fi 覆盖(Wi-Fi coverage)也不成问题。
如果您想要一个支持Wi-Fi 6标准的强大网状Wi-Fi 系统，(Wi-Fi system)华硕 RT-AX92U(ASUS RT-AX92U)是一个不错的选择。该网状系统具有您期望从华硕(ASUS)获得的高级固件，并具有传统无线路由器的优点，例如大量USB端口、以太网(Ethernet)端口以及端口聚合(port aggregation)等功能。
四居室公寓和大房子：是时候做到最好中的最好了
如果你有一个大房子或公寓(home or apartment)，你甚至不应该考虑中档无线(mid-range wireless)路由器。通常，住在大房子里的人都有大家庭，拥有大量设备。如果他们还必须在家工作和学习，你最终会有两个成年人，两个或三个孩子，都在争夺同一个互联网连接(internet connection)。他们可能同时将三台笔记本电脑连接到Wi-Fi、一台台式电脑、一台或两台智能电视(Smart TV)、一台控制台、四或五部智能手机，以及传感器、灯泡、智能插头等智能家居设备。在这种情况下，如果您想要出色的 Wi-Fi 覆盖范围(Wi-Fi coverage)、速度、可靠性以及智能家居集成(home integration)，您应该选择华硕(ASUS)提供的最好产品。
如果您想要使用成熟的 Wi-Fi 5(mature Wi-Fi 5)标准的路由器，那么您应该购买华硕 ROG Rapture GT-AC5300(ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300)。它具有强大的四核处理器(quad-core processor)、1 GB RAM和 256 MB固件存储空间(storage space)。它是绝对的野兽，拥有华硕提供的最先进的固件和(ASUS)功能(firmware and features)。
对于那些对Wi-Fi 6标准感兴趣的人，终极路由器是华硕 ROG Rapture GT-AX11000(ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000)。它具有与其前身相同的外观和高级固件，增加了对Wi-Fi 6和 2.5 Gbps 以太网连接(Gbps Ethernet connectivity)的支持。它还有两个USB 3.1端口，对于无线路由器来说速度非常快。
在处理多层住宅时，最好选择网状Wi-Fi系统而不是传统的无线路由器(wireless router)。如果您更喜欢使用成熟的 Wi-Fi 5(mature Wi-Fi 5)标准，华硕 ZenWiFi AC(ASUS ZenWiFi AC) ( CT8 ) 是最佳选择。回顾它时，我们享受到了快速的 Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)、出色的无线覆盖(wireless coverage)和大量的高级功能。一个很大的好处是，如果您的房屋很大，有许多墙壁吸收无线信号，您也可以使用以太网回程。(Ethernet backhaul)
对于对 Wi-Fi 6 感兴趣的用户，华硕(ASUS)最好的网状 Wi-Fi 系统是ZenWiFi AX (XT8)。凭借比ZenWiFi AC(ZenWiFi AC) ( CT8 )更强大的硬件，它能够处理更多的网络客户端。您还可以获得 2.5 Gbps 以太网连接(Gbps Ethernet connectivity)。如果您想要网状 Wi-Fi 系统的终极性能，华硕 ZenWiFi AX(ASUS ZenWiFi AX) ( XT8 ) 是您的不二之选。
您的家有多大，您选择了哪款华硕路由器(ASUS router)或网状 Wi-Fi？
如您所见，华硕(ASUS)有多种选择，可满足不同的预算、家庭规模和连接到Wi-Fi的设备数量。我们希望您发现本指南有助于您确定最适合您家的路由器或网状(router or mesh) Wi-Fi系统。在结束之前，请告诉我们您的家有多大，您已连接到网络的设备数量，以及您选择购买的路由器或网状(router or mesh) Wi-Fi系统。(Wi-Fi)在下面发表评论(Comment)，让我们讨论。
How to choose an ASUS wireless router for your home
Our team at Digital Citizen has reviewed a multitude of wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems. We've also written many articles and how-to guides about home networking, as well as useful advice for people who are choosing their next router. That is why ASUS asked us to create a buying guide for people interested in their routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems. Their company has a broad portfolio of wireless products, with different prices, hardware, and features. If you are not a networking specialist, having so many options may feel intimidating. You may not know which router is a good fit for your budget and needs. If you want to upgrade the Wi-Fi in your home, and you are interested in ASUS products, here is what you should buy, depending on how large your home is and the number of devices you have:
AC1200 wireless routers easily handle studios and one-bedroom apartments
If you're living in a small studio or one-bedroom apartment, you probably have just a few devices connected to your Wi-Fi network and the internet. If this is true for you, it is OK to save money on your router purchase and buy an affordable router like the ASUS RT-AC1200 V2.
You should have no issues in browsing the web, doing remote work, or streaming Full HD videos from YouTube and Netflix. However, if you want video streaming in 4K resolutions or online gaming with minimal lag, you may want to upgrade and have a look at the routers mentioned in the next section of this article.
Two-bedroom apartments and houses require more power from your wireless router
If your living space has two bedrooms, it is a good idea to use a slightly more powerful router. It should be able to cover a larger area and the devices of more than one person. Let's say that you are a couple living together. Each of you has a laptop and a smartphone. There's also a smart TV in the house, a tablet, and maybe a gaming console that connects to the Wi-Fi when you turn it on. What router is the right choice in this situation?
One of the affordable routers that are worth considering is the ASUS RT-AC58U v2. It has a slightly more powerful processor than the ASUS RT-AC1200 V2 and more RAM so that it can handle more network clients at the same time.
If your home network has many devices functioning in parallel, a more powerful router, like the ASUS RT-AC85P AC2400, is an even better idea. While it does not have the advanced features that you find on more expensive routers, it provides the additional hardware power required to handle more devices than the ASUS RT-AC58U v2.
If you are interested in getting access to advanced firmware that can also secure your home using a powerful antivirus, firewall, and parental controls, it is a great idea to upgrade to ASUS Blue Cave - one of our favorite mid-range wireless routers. An excellent choice for families with children that have access to all kinds of devices, and who may access inappropriate or malicious content online.
If you are interested in a multi-functional router, take a look at ASUS Lyra Voice. It can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker, an Amazon Alexa device, and as a node in an AiMesh system. This innovative network device allows you to control your smart home using voice commands and Alexa Skills.
If you want to take advantage of the Wi-Fi 6 standard and have a network that can handle multiple devices, the new ASUS RT-AX58U wireless router is an excellent choice. It gives you access to modern hardware, the latest Wi-Fi 6 technologies, as well as advanced firmware that can secure your home network from outside threats.
High-end routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems show their power in three-bedroom apartments and homes
Three-bedroom apartments and homes can be a challenge for many mid-range routers. If you want a great networking experience, you should upgrade your router and choose a powerful model. ASUS has an impressive portfolio for people with large homes. If you want advanced firmware with top-notch security, remote control, parental controls, integration with smart home devices, and Amazon Alexa, ASUS has plenty of models to offer. As a bonus, all high-end models are compatible with the AiMesh ecosystem, allowing you to create a mesh Wi-Fi system using different ASUS devices.
One of the more affordable high-end options is the ASUS RT-AC86U, which performed very well in our testing. This router has a dual-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, two USB ports, advanced firmware with built-in security, and many useful features.
If you are into RGB lighting, and you prefer a model that's gaming-oriented, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 is an excellent alternative to consider. It has modern hardware that can handle plenty of devices and useful features for gamers who play online.
For people interested in the latest Wi-Fi 6 network standard, ASUS RT-AX88U is a beast of a router. It delivers incredibly fast Wi-Fi on network devices that have support for the new standard. Another benefit is that it has super-fast USB 3.0 ports, for people who want to connect rapid storage solutions to their wireless router.
When it comes to large apartments, mesh Wi-Fi products are a great idea too. One of the models that we enjoyed testing is the ASUS Lyra Trio. The stations that make up the kit have a unique look, the mobile app used to set it up is easy to use, and Wi-Fi coverage won't be a problem.
If you want a robust mesh Wi-Fi system with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the ASUS RT-AX92U is a great choice. This mesh system features the advanced firmware that you expect from ASUS with the benefits of traditional wireless routers, such as plenty of USB ports, Ethernet ports, and features like port aggregation.
Four-bedroom apartments and large homes: It is time for the best of the best
If you have a large home or apartment, you shouldn't even consider mid-range wireless routers. Usually, people living in large homes have large families, with plenty of devices. If they also have to work and study from home, you end-up having two adults, with two or three children, all competing for the same internet connection. They may have three laptops connected to the Wi-Fi at the same time, a desktop PC, a Smart TV or two, one console, four or five smartphones, plus smart home devices like sensors, lightbulbs, smart plugs, and so on. In this situation, if you want excellent Wi-Fi coverage, speed, reliability, as well as smart home integration, you should go for the best that ASUS has to offer.
If you want a router using the mature Wi-Fi 5 standard, then you should buy the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300. It features a powerful quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 256 MB of storage space for the firmware. It is an absolute beast with the most advanced firmware and features that ASUS has to offer.
For those interested in the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the ultimate router is the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000. It has the same look and advanced firmware as its predecessor, adding support for Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity. It also has two USB 3.1 ports that are incredibly fast for a wireless router.
When dealing with multi-floor homes, it is a great idea to choose a mesh Wi-Fi system instead of a traditional wireless router. If you prefer using the mature Wi-Fi 5 standard, ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8) is the best choice. When reviewing it, we enjoyed fast Wi-Fi, excellent wireless coverage, and plenty of advanced features. A big plus is that you can also use an Ethernet backhaul if you have a large home with many walls absorbing the wireless signal.
For users interested in Wi-Fi 6, the best mesh Wi-Fi system from ASUS is ZenWiFi AX (XT8). With hardware even more powerful than ZenWiFi AC (CT8), it is capable of handling even more network clients. You also get 2.5 Gbps Ethernet connectivity. If you want the ultimate performance from your mesh Wi-Fi system, ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) is the way to go.
How large is your home, and which ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi did you choose for it?
As you can see, ASUS has a wide variety of options, catering to different budgets, home sizes, and numbers of devices connected to the Wi-Fi. We hope that you found this guide useful in deciding which is the best router or mesh Wi-Fi system for your home. Before closing, tell us how large your home is, how many devices you have connected to the network, and which router or mesh Wi-Fi system you chose to buy. Comment below and let's discuss.
