Asus RT-AX55 AX1800 vs MikroTik LHG XL 5 ax

“I've got two RT-AX55, one as the main router and an AP, the other is an AP in their "AI-Mesh" setup with wired backhaul. Works well for me.”

“Use something like Mikrotik or Ubiquiti’s WISP range (not Unifi) with dedicated APs and Station bridges then wire your devices into the station bridges. Then use their respective proprietary protocols”