Looks like my Orbi RBR50, which was reliable for years, is now in the unreliable bracket. I flashed custom firmware, but it's still randomly dying after X days, requiring a reboot. I'm tired of ...
I have an Asus RT-AC5300 and a house with a large footprint. I currently have wire going through my basement to a simple unmanaged GbE switch in my entertainment center on the other side of the house.
You don't need a $300 mesh Wi-Fi system (the ultimate home network fix is already sitting in your closet) ...