ASUS RT-AX86U Pro (AX5700) Dual Band

Edit: Original rating was 2 stars. I have since dropped it to 1 star. Reason: After only 3 weeks, I am now experiencing the problem so many others have stated with this unit. it shows it is connected to my fiber modem/internet, but there is no internet. I now have had to reboot the unit twice in a little over a week. I cannot recommend this router. Original Review: This is long, but worth the read. Also, read all the other negative reviews concerning USB storage access and QOS issues. As the title say, this is a good "router". Im not perfect, but I have been doing this for the better part of 30yrs, so this is by no means, my first rodeo. While Ive used a lot of Asus products over the years (motherboards, sound and video cards etc...) this is my first Asus router. I am NOT impressed. I was replacing my TP-Link AX3000 router with this Asus. I was more than happy with the TP-Link, especially being able to use the USB port on it, as NAS access. I had a 4TB 2.5" SSD in a powered USB3 enclosure, hooked to the USB port on the TP-Link. I bought this router and paid over twice as much for it, as I paid for the TP-Link, hoping more money meant better quality and longer life span. I got the Asus setup with my 600Mb fiber internet with no problem. The Asus definitely has more power for wireless, as I am able to max out my internet wirelessly on my laptop, while sitting on the deck.... about 40' from the router and through 3 walls. I was also able to do this while dropping back on channel width, which was impressive. The router handles throughput on LAN transfers among my computers slower than the TP-Link did, but still "decent". Now, for the 4 HUGE issues for me and my use case: 1) The USB access. When I plugged in the same drive, in the same USB enclosure, into the USB port on the Asus, I couldnt see the files on the root of the drive. I could only see the folders. Dont know why, dont care why. Thats unacceptable for me. 2) When setting up my user access to the USB drive on the TP-Link, I was able to create my user/password, and give my "user" full R/W access to the entire drive. Not so on the Asus. I was able to create my user with no problem, but no way to give the "user" full R/W access to the drive. I had to view the folders on the drive, and give each individual folder R/W access for my user. If I created a new folder on the drive, I then had to go back into the router settings, and give my user R/W access to that folder. And as mentioned above, for some reason, I cant see the single files on the root of the drive like I could on the TP-Link, so I couldnt set any type of access for them. Again, unacceptable for me! 3) When I did access the drive through the routers USB port, the transfer rates were abysmal! I would average transfer speeds of 35MB/s up to the drive, and 70MB/s down, through the TP-Link. The Asus averaged a whopping 12MB/s up and down, with the same exact settings. Inexcusable and unacceptable! This is an issue with the USB access, as LAN transfers between computers (through the Asus router) are higher than this. 4) I went to turn on the "Adaptive QOS", got everything set the way I wanted it, and hit the "Apply" button. When I did, a screen popped asking me to Agree/Disagree with my information being sent to Trend Micro. It stated that by using SEVERAL functions of the router, that I agreed to the "Trend Micro End User License Agreement", and allow them to see and collect my information. Ummmm..... NO!!!! So I cant use SEVERAL advertised functions of this router, without allowing a 3rd party (that I want nothing to do with) to spy on me? I think NOT! If you disagree, it removes all the settings you just set, and changes everything back to how it was, and you cant use that function. Then it says if you dont want to share your info/settings with Trend Micro, you can go into the privacy settings, and disable sharing that info. BUT, the privacy area only mentions disabling sharing with Asus, it doesnt mention Trend Micro anywhere. Plus, you still have to agree to the Trend Micro End User License, whether you "withdraw" or not. It also says:.... "* Please note: Clicking “Withdraw” here may result in the inability to update to the latest firmware version and unable to receive the most up-to-date protection on your ASUS Router; However, to protect the security of your router and ensure the compliance with laws, for upgrades addressing important security issues or meeting legal/regulatory requirements , those upgrades will still be downloaded and installed automatically".... Are you kidding me? If I withdraw, I may not be able to update the firmware, but Asus will download and update my device automatically???? I think not! I am tired of buying devices (NOT services) and having the manufacture tell me how/when/where/why I can use the device. Not to mention, accessing my device and changing things, without my knowledge, let alone my permission. Call me old fashion, but I believe "I" should be in control of my devices, and nobody should be accessing them, let alone changing anything, at any time, without my knowledge and permission!!! For the average home/user (unless youre a huge power user or gamer) save $80 and buy the TP-link AX5400 (AX73). If you do order this router, be aware of all this, before you order!!!!