ASUS Router | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:34:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png ASUS Router | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Asus RT-AC3200 802.11ac Router Review https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/orestis-bastounis/asus-rt-ac3200-802-11ac-router-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/professional/networking/orestis-bastounis/asus-rt-ac3200-802-11ac-router-review/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:30:31 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=258376 The Asus RT-AC3200 is a second-generation 802.11ac router. It features three separate wireless networks, two of which work on the 3×3 5GHz 802.11ac band, with another for 2.4GHz with TurbQAM for 600 Mbps speeds. It also has a pair of USB ports, and a setting called Smart Connect, which allocated clients to a wireless network …

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The Asus RT-AC3200 is a second-generation 802.11ac router. It features three separate wireless networks, two of which work on the 3×3 5GHz 802.11ac band, with another for 2.4GHz with TurbQAM for 600 Mbps speeds. It also has a pair of USB ports, and a setting called Smart Connect, which allocated clients to a wireless network based on an estimation of its distance. But perhaps most importantly, it has some superb software, chock full of features that makes it easy to manage your network.

Asus has followed up its original flagship RT-AC68U 802.11ac wireless router with two new models. Both add extra hardware for better wireless performance, but with a notably different approach for each.

The RT-AC87U gets an extra antenna and wireless stream, with a 4×4 MIMO configuration for some very nifty wireless performance.
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One of the problems with that setup is the current lack of wireless clients with four antennas that can take advantage of 4×4 speeds. It can deliver record breaking performance, but only by using another 4×4 router or a 4×4 wireless bridge, a really expensive proposition that the majority of people are unlikely to invest in.

So Asus has done something different with the RT-AC3200. It has six antennas, along with a second internal 802.11ac chipset from Quantenna, allowing it to output two physically separate 3×3 5GHz 802.11ac networks, along with the usual 2.4 GHz 802.11n/g/b network, which supports 600Mbps TurboQam speeds, bringing the total number of wireless networks to three.

It could be useful in certain situations. With a lot of clients, with two separate 5GHz circuits, there’s plenty of wireless bandwidth to go round. If you have lots of wireless clients, perhaps in an office environment, they can be split between the two wireless networks for better load balancing and guaranteed throughput. It also means you can keep some users isolated from others.

A unique feature in the RT-AC3200 is something called Tri-Band Smart Connect. When this is switched on, the three wireless networks are replaced by a single SSID, and the router assigns clients to either the 802.11n 2.4GHz stream or the 802.11ac 5GHz stream, depending on their range.

2.4GHz performs better at very long range than 5GHz, so with a client that’s really far from the router, improved performance might be had by switching to a 2.4GHz network. Tri-Band Smart Connect estimates a client’s distance and automatically choose a wireless network it thinks will offers the best performance, based on a number of factors. It takes place behind the scenes, invisible to the user and without service interruption.

Additionally, Asus’ comprehensive built-in software contains many other useful features, including a comprehensive security setup called AiProtection, software to manage attached USBstorage, including a built-in download manager for torrents and a sophisticated QoS and bandwidth manager.

Asus RT-AC3200 features:

  • Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined tri-band data rate of 3200 Mbps for smooth up to 4K/UHD video playback, ultra-fast file-sharing for large files and low-latency online gaming.
  • Tri-Band Smart Connect automatically selects the fastest of the three available frequency bands for each device, based on the device’s speed, signal strength and how busy each band is.
  • Built-in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for up to 10-times faster data transfers to USB storage devices1, printer sharing, and 3G/4G dongle support.
  • ASUSWRT graphical user interface for easy, CD-free 30-second setup and hassle-free advanced network control.
  • AiProtection with Trend Micro with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection.
  • ASUS AiCloud 2.0 lets you access, sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet-connected device.

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ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless N900 Gigabit Router Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/simon-telford/asus-rt-n66u-dual-band-wireless-n900-gigabit-router/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/simon-telford/asus-rt-n66u-dual-band-wireless-n900-gigabit-router/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:15:01 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=118075 Today's router up for review, is the ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless N900 which is capable of transferring up to 900 Mbps across the two bands, this is certainly a large step up from your more humble N300 router that your ISP will supply you with (if you are lucky).

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For many of our readers a router is a device that will be provided by an ISP (such as Virgin or BT) but for others it is the central hub of a multimedia environment. Whichever the case is it is an essential part of any modern household. This is especially true since the rapid advances in smartphones and tablets which are requiring ever faster wireless connections.

Some households in the UK are now at the stage where they may have more than ten internet connected devices. I, for instance, have six devices that I use regularly to access the internet, whether it to watch TV, check my email or even write this review. Other homes are likely to have at least three or four devices active at any given time.

It goes without saying that an ever increasing demand is put on a router and as such having the latest model is usually a worthwhile investment.

Today's router up for review, is the ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless N900 which is capable of transferring up to 900 Mbps across the two bands, this is certainly a large step up from your more humble N300 router that your ISP will supply you with (if you are lucky).

Specifications

Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IPv4, IPv6
Data Rate 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 450Mbps
Antenna Detachable antenna x 3
Operating Frequency 2.4G~2.4835GHz /5.1~5.8GHz
Encryption 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
Firewall & Access Control Firewall: SPI intrusion detection,DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
Management UPnP, DLNA, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server, DMZ
VPN Support IPSec Pass-Throuth
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
WAN Connection Type Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Multicast Proxy support
Ports 4 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN, Support Ethernet and 802.3 with max. bit rate 10/100/1000/Gigabits Mbps and auto cross-over function(MDI-X)
USB 2.0 x 2
Button WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator LAN x 4
WAN x 1
AIR x 2
USB x 1
Power Supply AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.58 A current
Dimensions 207 x 148.8 x 35.5 mm (WxDxH)
Weight 450 g
Package Content RT-N66U wireless router
Stand
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Warranty card
Quick start guide
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ASUS RT-AC66U Next-Generation Dual-band Wireless Router https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/simon-telford/asus-rt-ac66u-next-generation-dual-band-wireless-router/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/routers/simon-telford/asus-rt-ac66u-next-generation-dual-band-wireless-router/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:04:29 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=114411 Wireless routers are now an essential part of any household, connecting Desktop Computers, Games Consoles, Media Servers, Laptops, Tablets and Phones to your home network and more importantly the internet. With this many devices connecting to the internet, a fast wireless router is a key investment for a media-savvy household. The ASUS RT-AC66U is a …

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Wireless routers are now an essential part of any household, connecting Desktop Computers, Games Consoles, Media Servers, Laptops, Tablets and Phones to your home network and more importantly the internet. With this many devices connecting to the internet, a fast wireless router is a key investment for a media-savvy household.

The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th generation dual-band Wi-Fi router, which can reach a combined data transfer speed of 1.75 Gbps – all without wires. While there aren't many devices out there that can connect at full-speed, it is of course backwards compatible and as such is future proof.

Specifications

Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3u, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment AC1750 ultimate AC performance; 450+1300Mbps
Data Rate 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 450Mbps
802.11ac: up to 1300Mbps
Antenna Detachable antenna x 3
Operating Frequency 2.4G~2.4835GHz /5.1~5.8GHz
Encryption 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise
Firewall & Access Control Firewall: SPI intrusion detection,DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
Management UPnP, DLNA, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server, DMZ
VPN Support IPSec Pass-Throuth
PPTP Pass-Through
L2TP Pass-Through
PPTP server
WAN Connection Type Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
Dual Link support
Multicast Proxy support
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