ASUS RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router, USA Retail
SKU: ASRTAC66U
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Fast. Great Range. Excellent Router.
This replaced a D-Link DIR-655. It was easy to set up and replicate the different settings I had for WiFi security and port-forwarding to my home server. On the 2.4 GHz band we're getting stronger connections and better overall range. We have just a couple of pieces of equipment that use the 5 GHz band and these can connect to the main router where previously they needed to change to a second 2.4 GHz AP on the 2nd floor, which is slower overall because it connected to the main router via Po...
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Simple set-up, fast wi-FI, good coverage
Bought this based on many favorable reviews. Current 7 year old router had poor coverage, and slow wi-FI speeds, even when in the same room. Installation was simple and straightforward. Have no use for many of the advanced features, but wi-FI connection speed is now as good (20mbps) as my hardwired desktop computer. Have a fairly large one-story house, on a normal residential size lot. My iPad connects well throughout the house, and everywhere on the property. Download speed does fall o...
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The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th generation dual-band Wi-Fi router with a total speed of up to 1.75 Gbps, currently the fastest available. It utilizes the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller, working in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The 5 GHz band works at up to 1.3 Gbps, which exceeds current Gigabit wired transmission and is 3x faster than 802.11ac. The RT-AC66U offers smooth lag-resistant multitasking and super-fast streaming, while ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless device connections via powerful amplification, offering future-proof optimized performance.
With the latest in networking technology, the RT-AC66U delivers exceptionally fast wired and wireless connectivity. ASUS builds this flagship router with the highest-grade components, offering you the best quality to enable stable connectivity and convenient expandability. The router uses powerful detachable Wi-Fi antennas to further extend wireless range.
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac Broadcom chipset gives the RT-AC66U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. Compared with current 802.11n, the RT-AC66U delivers up to 1.3 Gbps at 5 GHz, which is 3x faster than 802.11n. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it's time to upgrade to the next generation, so you can expand your connectivity now and in future.
Featuring connectivity to FTPs, SAMBA, UPnP AV servers and DLNA devices, the RT-AC66U makes sharing and networking easier with two built-in USB ports. Download HTTP, FTP and P2P files to a router-connected USB storage device all day even without a PC. Additionally, the twin USB ports allow for networked printer and file server connections, so you can perform.
The RT-AC66U supports up to three wireless networks over the 2.4 GHz band and three over the 5 GHz band, so you can set up usage times and limit access with advanced controls, including parental settings.