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2022-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works very well!

I needed a Dual-band router and my family said they would buy me one of choosing. Reviewed many Dual-band Routers and found this brand and model to be a great hardware piece to cover the SF and handle the items hooked up to the system.

DscoochR

2022-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Run this on my aimesh setup and it is flawless. Bios updates are simple and clean. This is a must have.

Mongo-0317

2021-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Range!

This router eliminated the need for range extenders, even in our garage. Good speed as well! I would highly recommend this router.

Gill_efc 1.

2021-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great whole-house router

I hit the device limits on my router and needed to replace it. The two main criteria for the new router were more devices (obviously) and coverage within my whole house (2 stories plus basement). I checked various technology articles for recommended routers, and ASUS kept coming us as excellent and less expensive device. And the RT-AC68U (or AC1900) fit my requirements and my budget. It was easy to install using my existing SSID and other settings. All devices now remain connected, and the speed is great. And I have WiFI service in the front and back yards to boot. (Note: I am receiving a warranty extension from ASUS for my feedback.)

Brad-in-PA

2021-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Top-Notch Router!

We purchased this router for Christmas, and it's been working fantastically well! Easy to set-up & easy to modify configurations for our needs.

PhlegmMaster

2020-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Wireless Router

I bought this router a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. I get a great signal with it almost everywhere in my 1,400 sq.ft. house. The dashboard is well thought out and the router itself is very sharp looking. Pairing it with the android app makes it such a breeze to make any changes to the network.

Angeliss44

2020-03-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable workhorse

Purchased in 2014 and still performing quite well. Provides strong coverage for a 3500 sq ft home...no mesh required. 31 IP devices and another 29 bridged devices (Z-Wave, Video) with no congestion or performance issues. Wish it had more Ethernet ports, especially with PoE, but easily addressed with external switch. There have been some minor miscues with software updates, but nothing fatal and usually quickly resolved. Plans to upgrade to RT-AX88U later this year and hope for the same kind reliable, consistent performance I have from this product.

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ASUS RT-AC68U Specifications

  • Network Standard

    IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IPv4, IPv6

  • Product Segment

    AC1900 ultimate AC performance : 600+1300 Mbps

  • Coverage

    Large homes

  • Data Rate

    802.11n : up to 450 Mbps
    802.11n TurboQAM : up to 600 Mbps
    802.11ac : up to 1300 Mbps

  • Antenna

    External antenna x3

  • Transmit/Receive

    MIMO technology
    2.4 GHz 3 x 3
    5 GHz-1 3 x 3

  • Memory

    128MB Flash
    256MB RAM

  • Operating Frequency

    2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

  • 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, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Universal Repeater, System Event Log

  • WAN Connection Type

    Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
    WAN Bridge support
    Multicast Proxy support
    Multicast Rate Setting support

  • Ports

    RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4, RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1
    USB 2.0 x 1
    USB 3.0 x 1

  • Button

    WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Wireless on/off Button

  • Functions

    Airtime Fairness
    Adaptive QoS
    AiProtection
    Parental Control
    Guest Network : 2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz x 3
    VPN server : IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server
    VPN client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
    Mac OS Backup

    Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible):
    Image : Jpeg
    Audio : mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
    Video : asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov

  • Functions (Cont.)

    AiCloud personal cloud service

    Printer Server
    Multifunctional printer support (Windows only)
    LPR protocol support

    Download Master
    Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k
    Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
    Upload and download bandwidth control
    Download scheduling

    AiDisk file server
    Samba and FTP server with account management
    Dual WAN
    IPTV support
    Roaming Assist

  • LED Indicator

    Power x 1
    Wi-Fi x 2
    LAN x 4
    WAN x 1
    USB x 2

  • Power Supply

    AC Input : 110V-240V(50-60Hz)
    DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.75 A current

  • OS Support

    Windows 10
    Windows 8.1
    Windows 8
    Windows 7
    Windows Vista
    Windows 2000
    Windows ME
    Windows XP
    Windows Server 2003
    Windows Server 2008
    Mac OS X 10.1
    Mac OS X 10.4
    Mac OS X 10.5
    Mac OS X 10.6
    Mac OS X 10.7
    Mac OS X 10.8
    Mac OS X
    Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only)
    Linux

  • Operation mode

    Wireless router mode
    Range extender mode
    Access point mode
    Media bridge mode

  • Dimensions

    220 x 83.3 x 160mm / 8.66 x 3.28 x 6.30"

  • Weight

    640g / 22.58oz

About ASUS RT-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router

FEATURED REVIEWS

Works very well!

By DscoochR

I needed a Dual-band router and my family said they would buy me one of choosing. Reviewed many Dual-band Routers and found this brand and model to be a great hardware piece to cover the SF and handle the items hooked up to the system.

Great

By Mongo-0317

Run this on my aimesh setup and it is flawless. Bios updates are simple and clean. This is a must have.

The ASUS RT-AC68U is the world's fastest Wi-Fi router, with combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900 Mbps. 1300 Mbps 802.11ac at 5 GHz gives Gigabit wireless data rates, while Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices. Powered by a dual-core processor, the RT-AC68U eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers with busy networks. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls and file downloads are never interrupted.

The RT-AC68U also features dual USB ports for file, printers and 3G/4G modems sharing and a USB 3.0 port for up to ten times faster data transfers than USB 2.0. ExclusiveASUS AiCloud transforms your home networking into your personal cloud for easy streaming and sharing to smartphones, PCs and tablets. Router-to-Router sync also makes it simple to sync files on USB-connected storage with other compatible ASUS routers for hassle-free sharing of large files with family and friends.

The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface unlocks the power of the RT-AC68U giving robust control to optimize your network for you. 30-second set-up and easy traffic management means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and encrypted VPN access.

• Ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 1900Mbps, 3X faster than 802.11n routers.
• Broadcom TurboQAM technology increases 802.11n speeds to 600Mbps for 33% faster performance.
• Five Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast, stable wired network connections.
• Dual-core processor for fast and responsive performance with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB devices.
• AiProtection with Trend Micro for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls and privacy protection.
• ASUS AiCloud lets you access, sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet-connected device.
• USB 3.0 port for 10X-faster data transfers than USB 2.0; also includes one USB 2.0 port.
• Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you control your network anywhere, all without needing to boot up a PC.

AiProtection with Trend Micro for Advanced Security
AiProtection, incorporating state-of-the-art, three-pronged security from Trend Micro, provides advanced parental controls, blocks malicious addresses and intrusions for your PC or device and alerts you if an infected device is connected. Potential weaknesses such as password strength and operating system vulnerabilities are also monitored at all times. Moreover, AiProtection even protects Wi-Fi devices without an installable security program such as smart TV, game console and smart home devices, giving you peace of mind.

NVIDIA GameStream Ready
Your router is about to have a lot more fun. Thatf ½s because it can now stream all your favorite PC games to the NVIDIA SHIELD portable to play anywhere in the house using fast, ultra-reliable NVIDIA GameStream technology. ASUS routers deliver lag-free, high-performance game streaming from GeForce GTX=powered PCs or NVIDIA GRID cloud gaming systems.
Worldf ½s Fastest AC Wi-Fi with TurboQAM Wi-Fi Acceleration
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC68U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. What's more, RT-AC68U uses TurboQAM technology to upgrade 2.4G Wi-Fi even further to give you unprecedented speeds. At 2.4 GHz, it's 33% faster than generic wireless-N900 routers, reaching 600 Mbps, while on the 5 GHz band it blazes to 1300 Mbps - or triple 802.11n rates. That's 1900 Mbps of concurrent wireless power!

Do More at Once with Dual-Core Processors Inside
The ASUS RT-AC68U features a dual-core processor that eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls and file downloads are never interrupted.

Enhanced Signal Range and Stability
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using beamforming technology, high power amplification and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases and enhanced stability.

Dual-band Connectivity for Compatibility and Performance
Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 600 Mbps and 1300 Mbps, respectively, the RT-AC68U has a total speed of up to 1900 Mbps and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like Web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in Full HD or support online gaming and other bandwidth-demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.

Ultimate USB Speed and Versatility
Highest Speed USB 3.0 features data transfers up ten times faster than USB 2.0. Two USB ports make the RT-AC68U perfect for file, multimedia and 3G/4G sharing, while ASUS AiDisk offers remote access and quick content streaming. Where other routers have their USB ports sandwiched next to one another, both RT-AC68U USB ports are evenly spaced for easy access to either at all times.
Robust Control and Optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, setup, monitor and control network applications all in one intuitive area. On top of 30-second setup,multi-device detection and flexible settings that make the most of your network performance, itf ½s been upgraded with quick scanning of USB storage connected to routers to verify data integrity and drive health. Dual WAN enables having two connections/ISPs on one router, with load balance and failover mode for added stability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted internet access. Do you game a lot or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-AC68U has Quality of Service (QoS) standards that let you select how much bandwidth is prioritized for virtually any task. Plus, the traffic monitor allows you to check your Web usage in a clear graphical interface.

Easy 3-Step Setup
Use your smartphone, tablet or PC to effortlessly set up your ASUS router in less than 30 seconds and in only 3 easy steps1. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a Web browser and follow the setup wizard to get you to the internet in no time.

ASUS AiCloud f Your world on Demand
ASUS AiCloud keeps you connected to your data wherever and whenever you have an internet connection. It links your home network and online Web storage service and lets you access it through the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android smartphone or through a personalized URL in a Web browser. Even better, the new Router-to-Router Sync function allows you to synchronize your stuff with storage devices connected to other compatible ASUS routers- itf ½s as simple as choosing a sync folder. Sharing with friends and family is now easier than ever!

Powerful Online Multitasking with 300,000 Data Sessions
Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-AC68U has around 20 times the networking capacity of conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance.

Download and Stream Anywhere
Download Master and enhanced media server let you download and play multimedia files stored on router-attached USB storage on a wide range of compatible devices such as PC, pad, PS3, Xbox and smart TV. Download Master can also download files while your PC is turned off and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.

VPN Server Enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data with MPPE encryption- no matter where you are.

Dedicated Wi-Fi for Your Visitors
Share your internet connection with your guests with no need to share your personal password or network resources. ASUS Guest Network supports up to three separate guest networks, each with its own usage limits and password. Guests cannot access your primary network or any other connected devices.

Boost your Business with Facebook Wi-Fi
Give your customers the convenience of free Facebook Wi-Fi! To connect to your Facebook Wi-Fi hotspot, all they have to do is check in to your location using Facebook - no codes are needed. You can boost the awareness of your business, promote special offers and gain more insights about your customers.

What's in the box:

  • Asus RT-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router
  • RJ-45 Cable
  • Power Adapter
  • Item Note: Missing Software CD