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Description:
Upgrade to the Next Generation The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th generation dual-band Wi-Fi router with a total speed of up to 1.75Gbps, currently the fastest available! It utilizes the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller, working in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band works at up to 1.3Gbps, 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.
Quick Glance
Network Type: IEEE 802.11ac
Device Type: Wireless Router
Frequency Band: 2.48 GHz, 5.80 GHz
Summary
Product Title: Asus RT-AC66U Dual Band Wireless Router
Manufacturer: Asus
Lowest Price: $184.99 from NCIXUS.com
Power Score: 4.6 | 4 Reviews
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Product Reviews (4)
Way to go, Asus
Strengths: Stability and reliability, 5GHz performance, range, fantastic WAN/LAN routing performance, changeable dual band antennas, modified firmware (Merlin) available, 3G/4G USB dongle support
Weakness: Price, no 802.11ac mini-pcie adapters available yet
This replaced my DD-WRT -equipped Linksys WRT600N v1.1 router recently and I couldn't be happier. 2.4GHz performance is decent, not much improvement over the Linksys, but the improvement in range and speed in the whole house was a pleasant surprise. At 5GHz transfer speeds are top notch with 802.11n.Router section is one of the fastest I've seen, this side of enterprise routers and...
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By anonymous; - Oct 1, 2012
Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
THE GOOD: The Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router offers great performance on the 5GHz frequency band, and lots of features for homes and businesses. THE BAD: The Asus RT-AC66U runs rather hot, and is relatively expensive. THE BOTTOM LINE: The Asus RT-AC66U is an excellent router and is currently one of the best options among those that support the latest 802.11ac...
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By cnet.com - Aug 1, 2012
Asus RT-AC66U Next-Generation Dual-band Wireless Router
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By testseek.com - Mar 12, 2013
Best Gaming Wireless Router
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By bestcovery.com - Feb 1, 2013