Asus ZenWifi BQ16 on EE full fibre 1.6Gbps ?

[MultiDoc]

Hello,

I am expecting to switch (finally) from BT to EE’s full fibre 1.6Gbps in the next couple of weeks and looking to get the best possible router. I’d be grateful if anyone can help me in regards to using the Asus ZenWifi BQ16 for this or possibly a good alternative. 
Will the Asus be working on EEs line/plan fine? There’s quite a few devices at home all of which will be using WiFi since Ethernet is not possible the way things are.

Any input, advice and suggestions will be appreciated.

[MultiDoc]

Thanks, so correct me if I'm wrong, what you suggest is let the engineer set everything up with the EE harware when the line is live and THEN replace it with the BT8 I ordered.

I already have an ASUS account since I have been using Asus products for many years but never networking stuff. And use the Asus app (which I already downloaded on my phone to setup the ZenWifi.

I hope I understood you right.

In any case I'll eagerly wait for OpenRerach to setup the line and EE to activate it and report back asap. I'm really gratefull for your input.

[JimM11]

@MultiDoc Yes you have to do so, the installer will only help with the EE ISP equipment, the Asus will be way out of there league. ISP is supplied as Plug and Pray. EE can only support there own hardware, so with any issues the Pro wi-fi needs to be reconnected so EE can run any functional test's. Your Asus will be way out side the scope for the ISP.

Having experience with Asus Zen WiFi this is going to be a walk in the park for you!

[MultiDoc]

Update: I received the EE hardware yesterday and ahve already bought and received a set of 2 ASUS ZenWifi BT8's. I've also upgraded my desktop PC with a WiFi 7 capable card.

Problem is OpenReach haven't even come by for the survey they usually do on the outside of the premises and no appointment given yet for the engineer either. Checking through myEE app it gives an expected date for  the engineer and the service to go live on the 9th... (order was placed on the 13th December by the way).

Anyway I'll post back again as soon as the service is up and @JimM11 I'll most probably ask for your input on how is best to switch over/replace the EE hardware with my own Asus.

P.S: does it really take that long to get FFTP switch over from the time of order to the service going live ?

[JimM11]

@MultiDoc Does seem so, i ordered Sept 18th with the install set by EE Oct15th, failed at that point, then on the 16th Oct was reset for Nov5th. All about availability to get the work done...