Name: ASUS RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Brand: ASUS
SKU: ASRTAC5300
Price: 249.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.9 (22 reviews)

ASUS RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

ASUS RT-AC5300

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Asus RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

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ASUS RT-AC5300 

Top Rated Gear: ASUS RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Gigabit Router Communication Type: Wired & Wireless, Ghz Band Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, Ports: 4, Security Features: WEP / WPA / WPA2, Transfer Rate: Gigabit 10/100/1000

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RT-AC5300 instantly takes your wireless network to the next level. The latest NitroQAM technology boosts the Wi-Fi speeds for everyone and every device on your busy network. With the widest-ever Wi-Fi coverage, tri-band Smart Connect, enterprise-level link aggregation, revolutionary MU-MIMO plus total security, RT-AC5300 is as well-rounded as it is top-of-the-line.&#149; Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined tri-band data rate of 5334Mbps for low latency online gaming, smooth 4K streaming and extremely fast file-sharing&#149; Broadcom NitroQAM technology boosts two 5GHz data rates up to 4334Mbps and 2.4GHz up to 1000Mbps&#149; Tri-Band with multiple devices connected at the same time&#149; 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&#149; 4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unbeatable wireless signal coverage&#149; Link aggregation supports close to 2Gbps wired transmission for more devices to enjoy faster access speed&#149; Multiple capacity Wi-Fi with revolutionary MU-MIMO technology&#149; AiProtection with Trend Micro with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection Ultimate Gaming and 4K Streaming  NitroQAM Technology - Seamless Experience Whether you're gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K UHD, lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology on the RT-AC5300 delivers a combined 5334Mbps Wi-Fi speed, ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming. Double Gaming Boost Enjoy low-latency online gaming with boosted internet and home network performance! Free Game Accelerator Inside Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network (GPN) from WTFast automatically performs route optimization, choosing the most efficient route for game packets, resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC5300 this optimization is free for accelerating one selectable device at a time, so you can enjoy the results on supported competitive multi-player online games. Cross-Platform Compatibility Network speed impacts every device you game with on every platform you game on. The ASUS RT-AC5300 delivers bandwidth and coverage for all your gaming devices, from consoles to PCs to mobile devices and supports every operating system, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Adaptive QoS - Prioritize Your Game Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), which allows you to easily prioritize gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode, making RT-AC5300 the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home. Free Up PC System 'Resources' During Gameplay Networking is only half the equation when it comes to game performance. Anti-virus programs and 3rd party applications can consume valuable CPU and memory that could be reallocated to your game. With AiProtection on the RT-AC5300 you can confidently turn off these utilities while you game, ensuring every available drop of resource is spent enhancing your game. Everywhere Entertainment in Your Smart Home  Bandwidth for All RT-AC5300 is the master of entertaining, able to support as many devices as people you invite over and can even maintain multiple simultaneous Full HD 1080p streams. Beyond content consumption, the RT-AC5300 enables a smarter home, supporting IP cameras, thermostats and a variety of devices you don't even own yet. Unbeatable Wi-Fi Coverage With a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) antenna design, both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar beamforming further focuses the Wi-Fi signal on your devices, making your Wi-Fi faster, clearer and stronger. More Bands Means More Devices Having an ASUS RT-AC5300 is like having three wireless routers in one. The two separate 5GHz wireless bands - each with speeds up to 2167Mbps - and the single 1000Mbps 2.4GHz wireless band all work simultaneously. This means you can enjoy lag-free online gaming, smooth 4K video streaming and uninterrupted file downloading on every device connected to your home network. Tri-band Smart Connect - Automatically Chooses the Best Band Available for You Tri-band Smart Connect intelligently assigns each device to best available band. This means you get better range and faster, more reliable connections consistently without the need to manually re-connect to the best band available. Powerful Processor, Faster Transfers RT-AC5300's top-of-the-line 1.4GHz dual-core processor brings its computational capability to the next level. USB data transfers enjoy up to over 100MB/s speed and the router download/upload speed (WAN-LAN throughput) up to 1800Mbps. Multiple Capacity Wi-Fi with Revolutionary MU-MIMO Technology MU-MIMO gives every compatible device its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection, so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network. In fact, RT-AC5300 is able to connect to multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device's maximum speed simultaneously, unlike standard single-user MIMO where individual devices have to wait for sequential transmissions. AiProtection - Your Digital Playground is Safe ASUS AiProtection powered by Trend Micro ensures your online experience is safe and secure. By combining automatic vulnerability detection, malicious site blocking and parental controls, AiProtection keeps everyone safe and sound. Monitor and Restrict Internet Activity for Any User Advanced parental controls help you to prevent users from visiting inappropriate websites, for example keeping young children safe from viewing adult content. You can also restrict the times that each device or guest account can access the internet, by applying scheduled time limits. Your Digital Home Hub and Network Center  Extensive Connectivity Options With 4 Gigabit LAN ports on RT-AC5300, you can connect up to four Ethernet-compatible devices simultaneously. Non-Wi-Fi devices like your Smart TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes, media players, NAS storage devices and more in your home now can have their own exclusive dedicated ports, making RT-AC5300 your digital home hub. Your Sharing Center With built-in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, you can connect USB-enabled devices, such as external storage drives, printers or a 3G/4G dongle to your ASUS router and share them conveniently with other users via Wi-Fi. And with USB 3.0, you can enjoy up to 10X faster data transfer speeds. Link Aggregation, More Devices Go Faster! RT-AC5300 features Link Aggregation, which combines two teaming LAN ports (the 1st and 2nd port) into one superfast wired connection for up to 2Gbps using two Gigabit Ethernet cables. With Link Aggregation enabled on your NAS, clients can unlock unprecedented transfer speeds. ASUSWRT - Easily Control Your Network RT-AC5300 features the enhanced, intuitive ASUSWRT user interface, which gives you easy access to both the 3-step web-based installation process and a wealth of robust advanced options. Control Your Network Anywhere  ASUS Router App In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update firmware, all without needing to boot up a PC.&#149; Easy Router Setup&#149; Real-Time Traffic Monitoring&#149; One-click Game Boost&#149; Effortless Guest Wi-Fi Sharing&#149; Clever Network Diagnosis&#149; Handy Firmware Update

This has to be one of the best purchases I have ever made. We have, on average, 28-30 devices connected at all times. Not once has it ever skipped a beat!! A Must Have!

Awesome for a Home with a TON of devices!!

Very fast and reliable when it comes to connecting multiple devices all at once. FYI we have more than 30 snart devices at home.

POWERHOUSE

I bought the device few weeks ago and set it up only as a repeater. My main router is Netgear with 5Ghz at 60Hz.I could not find anything in user guide or website to set the new device up as Access Point connecting WIRELESSLY with my main Netgear router. Also, the device disconnects 80Hz 5Ghz connections several times a day.

Great features but info is lacking

I am maxed out in every area of my system so I got this to see if I can improve my performance. This took me to the next level of my gaming experience. Loaded with features and options.

Go SPEED Racer WOW Very fast wireless

What an awesome router, night and day difference. I would definitely recommend this device hands down.

Asus Router

Fantastic Router, especially for aimesh you dedicate 1 5ghz band to the mesh link and still have 2 full bands at your disposal!

The best router I've owned so far!

Seamless buying experience with rapid shipping. Speeds are out of this world. Gamers and streamers will love this device.

Awesome Process

Easy to use and endless features. I like how you have seperate ports for the gaming computers and console.

Awesome Router

very satisfied with router steady wi fi connection. Would highly recommend asus routers very easy to Install.

reliable

I bought this router 2 years ago and still working great easy to used. Long Range using the 2Ghz frequency.

Excellent Wi-Fi 6 Router

Replace a Linksys with this one. Easy to program, ip reservation are working flawless.

And display patern for wifi is optimum.

Great product

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and glad I did. I am receiving a warranty extension from ASUS for my feedback

Very powerful!

The main reason I like the router is the ease of control and the many features. The mesh network l had before was fine but it lacked certain key features that I needed. This router has them (i.e. DMZ) ; suffice it to say that I am very happy with my purchase.

Very Comprehensive

Great bandwidth and reliable, the quality of service is excellent for my analog telephone adapter, throughout all portable devices.

ASUS Wireless RT-AC5300 Tri-band Gigabit Router

This router was able to support more bandwidth than any other router I've tried. I have a 1GB connection and other routers could only give me around 400MB (using Speedtest to determine my throughput). This router was closer and gave me around 675-780MB!! Not exactly close to the 1GB but almost double what other routers could provide. The only issue I had was having it manage the wireless connections to determine the best frequency band to put devices on. I experienced some minor lag because of device imbalance. 
BUT, after I changed to manually manage each frequency band on my own and balance the devices, it worked like a champ! Solid connections and no lag! Review submitted based on getting a 90-day warranty extension based on an honest review.

Great Features! Able to process greater bandwidth!

I have owned this Router for 3 years. I have not had one issue with it. I have ATT fiber and it runs 12 devices all at once with no noticeable interference or lag while gaming.

Excellent Router

I purchased this back in 2017, and 3 years later, it is still going strong. Providing me with consistent internet via wireless and hard wire, this router has never failed me. I will say that over time I have noticed it being a little hot towards the center, but that is probably common from wear and tear.

Old, but still strong!

I bought RTX version with wifi6 and honestly I'm impressed, quality speed and great features, ease of use, and game acceleration

Great range and Features

Great router easy to set up even for a non tech person

I bought this a while ago and it still works like a champ! This product helps me on everything I do!

AMAZING

This router is such a beautiful and powerful router! The design of the casing and the antenna placing makes it look so “Star Wars” and the features and quality makes it my dream router!

Wow! What a gaming router!

The asus interface for this router is very easy for beginners but also has plenty to tinker with for those like me who want to get the most out of all the features.

ASUS RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

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