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ASUS AC1900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC68U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, Gaming & Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS, Parental Control?
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I have Webpass and love it. You can use wifi which will give you about 500mb/s but a wired connection will get you up to 1gb/s.
Your "phone jack"/"cable jack" should be the same, its just an ethernet jack. The webpass technician can explain all this and help you get set up.
You'll need to buy the router yourself, this is the one I use but just search around on Amazon if that one doesn't work for you.
I did quite a bit of research on what would work well and the easiest with the Virgin super hub and went with the ASUS AC1900 Dual Band Router, I paid £150 for it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-RT-AC68U-Dual-Band-Wireless-802-11AC/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=asc_df_B00FB45SI4/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310552180045&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7877939888311114518&hvpone=&hvptwo=&am... We have a similar house 1960’s 4 bed ex council house and the WiFi was poor in some areas it would drop out and even when connected it would be really slow. The good thing with this new router is I can have a 2.4Ghz guest network with easy password for any visitors. Then I have my own 5Ghz network for my devices and it works a dream it’s also an incredibly easy router to set up and manage.
If you don't need wifi6 and don't mind qos and ddns sharing your info to trend micro, then the Asus rt-ac68u is 60 dollars from Amazon warehouse with the 25% off. I bought one of these at ~70$ a couple weeks ago and it's been solid. Put Merlin on it and was off to the races.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_BWX9GE9BRCJ86H0JJPDX
I am running this router at my house but I need to extend the wifi, should I buy this router at all? And if i do, which would be better to use as the primary router and other as the aimesh?
If your apartment is under 1500 sq feet and you don’t have plaster and lath walls a stronger WiFi router is probably the way to go.
I used the Asus AC1900 for a 2300 sq foot house on 1/3 of an acre and I had a strong signal to the edge of my property.
Asus AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router with MU-Mimo, Aimesh for Mesh WIFI System, Aiprotection Network Security Powered by Trend Micro, Adaptive Qos and Parental Control (RT-AC68U),Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j1duFbZTDTG0Z
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900-System/dp/B00FB45SI4?crid=1PO0W4ODME1AJ&keywords=asus+ac1900&qid=1536006522&sprefix=Asus+AC+&sr=8-1&ref=mp_s_a_1_1 For a small home this will do the trick. Just connect this to your modem and follow the automatic setup. I use it since 2016 and it never failed me. And then make sure your internet provider makes sure that you get proper internet. If you have fiber there is no excuse for speeds that are not what you pay for.
buy yourself an Asus RT-AC68U. it's used by a lot of e-sports players, and me. tons of features, aimed at gamers, lowest possible ping.
lots of vids out there on the router but do take it from a former csgo pro player who relied heavily on this router performing on 2ms ping for the last 5 years.
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the interface is as simple and user friendly as it can get.
> internet extender
What plan do you have?
If you can plug in an ethernet cable directly from your router to your laptop and run speedtest that'll give a good idea. I assume you're working on wifi, extenders are pretty much all garbage. You're better off buying a better router (wifi router) instead of using the default modem/router combo the company gives you. You use that as just a modem, and plug in the better router for good wifi everywhere.
This one might be a good option, depending on how big your place is.
I’m lookin to get a second ASUS aimesh router for my dads place so he can get WiFi out to his detached shop.
Is this a good deal and has anybody else gone for routers from the warehouse? Normally these are 130-140 and this is $83. Sounds perfect tbh
Just grab an old router (preferably one that supports 3rd party firmware like Asus) and put it in client-bridge mode (so it will act as wireless extender, and a wireless to Ethernet bridge)
If you don't mind me also jumping in also, I'd appreciate input as well.
Current situation: <15 devices typically, it's just my wife and I in a 2 story condo. Router would be upstairs in the laundry room and I have a Google Chromecast TV downstairs and my wife who is on her phone throughout the house.
Current router was a D-Link DR-880L whose WAN port got fried in a lightning storm. I can still use it as an AP if I want to but figure upgrading the router isn't a bad time to do that. I went with the ASUS RT-68U since I had heard really good things about ASUS in general but I also know it's been a workhorse for 5+ years.
Any suggestions on a different router around that price range or did I make a somewhat good choice? My internet is only 100 down/10 up so with my current internet I won't be needing anything like WiFi6/6E
...I'm not sure which thread to respond to. So i'll ask here. Is the dual wan feature on Amazon.com: ASUS AC1900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC68U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, Gaming & Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS, Parental Control: Electronics capable of doing the same thing as Speedify or OpenMTPC ?
I have a different Asus model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
in a 1600sq ft house and it's flawless. It's not located dead center, but not all the way off to any one side either.
I had the same issues during the summer. Unfortunately, I've been waiting 5 years for Google fiber to come to my house and AT&T fiber doesn't serve my area. I have a house with 5 adults working remotely, and a fast stable internet is absolutely necessary.
What I did was to purchase this Asus Router and tether it to an extra android phone on an unlimited data plan. You can set it up so that it fails over to the tethered internet connection if the primary (Spectrum) connection is unavailable, or share the total available bandwidth between the two internet sources. I did the latter, as Spectrum just becomes unusably slow rather than unavailable. This makes it slow, but usable when Spectrum slows to a crawl.
So far it has worked out for me.
How much better is this compared to this router I just bought on amazon two days ago?
Asus AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router with MU-Mimo, Aimesh for Mesh WIFI System, Aiprotection Network Security Powered by Trend Micro, Adaptive Qos and Parental Control (RT-AC68U),Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_eswXFbGH2K5Z1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yes. I have a second router to simplify VPN. Configure the VPN service on the router and then anything that connects to it automatically uses the VPN.
I use this one but there are a bunch of others that do it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4
I've used two different VPN services over the past few years and both worked fine.
I would go a step up to the RT-AC68U, plus it's on sale https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-RT-AC68U-Dual-Band-Wireless-802-11AC/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rt-ac68u&qid=1604696859&sprefix=RT-AC68&sr=8-1 That's what I have for a backup router, you can also handle running trend of micro antivirus which is built in and free without any subscription fees which is nice.
Yeah nevermind, the Nighthawk was what I installed at my parents' for them. I have an Asus router as well, this guy. The single-router solution was also important for my parents, as they have a bunch of Sonos speakers set up and it needed to be on the same network for consistency's sake.
I assume yours is a dual band (pushes out a 5G and a 2.4G signal) router? If you don't already, I'd make sure that the devices further into the back of the house are on the 2.4G signal, since the waves of that band are not as wide and therefore travel better at longer distances/through surfaces better than a 5G signal. Another solution would be to buy yourself a long CAT-6 ethernet cable on Amazon and run it along a wall or something so that you can set your router up in a more centralized location in the house. It doesn't have to simply be right next to your modem. Even moving the router into an area with a few more direct lines of sight would do wonders.
A mesh network will ultimately be the more ideal set up, but it'll mean you'll unfortunately have to configure an entirely new wireless network, which will be a pain. I am pretty sure you should be able to buy a similar Asus router and create a mesh network with your existing router, but I guarantee it will be an annoyance to set up compared to a fresh mesh network designed for such a setup.
I generally prefer Asus, always have done... I'd make sure to get one with AIMesh, because then you'll be able to buy any other asus router with AIMesh and create your own mesh network...
The problem with Asus is that their product range is bafflingly huge... so check the features you want and make sure it covers that.
Something like this would have you covered for AIMesh and a decent wifi coverage if you didn't need to put the mesh side of things in.
I second this. I would troll slickdeals or amazon for sales on something like the Ac1900 or similar
You could try just a cheapish $30-$50 extender if that's not in the budget
If you are under 2300 sq feet this should work just fine:
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4
Make sure you turn off the wifi on the pace 5268ac and put it in bridge mode.
Also make sure your problem is with the Wifi not the internet connection by connecting your computer to the ethernet port on your pace 5268ac and testing (make sure you turn of the wifi on the computer when you do this).
We have a 3,500 sq ft ranch home.
I started with a hub and two switches. Just got a feel from there. Every month or so I added another switch or item. We just did the lock this past month. I'm actually surprised at how much I liked that. The dad in me loves a notification on my phone of who just unlocked the door. And the feature to relock the door after 30 seconds is nice. No more "did I lock the door?" moments, because I can check on my phone, and it should have locked itself anyway. I'm trying to convince my brother to get one, even though they don't have a hub or anything smart. Because he has a realtor lock box on his front door because someone is always losing keys (even the spare key inside the box). I opted for a push button Yale lock. I read that people got frustrated having to wake up touch button devices. Even though the sleek black panel looks nicer than buttons, I think the buttons offer better functionality. So the lock was a real sleeper hit to me.
The keystone to the whole system is reliable internet. I see my wireless router (Asus RT-AC68) as the heart of the system and the SmartThings hub is the brain. That router wasn't expensive, offers the best from Google WiFi and Ubiquity in a single cheaper package. And it never skips a beat with three kids streaming videos all day, and me working from home. It covers the whole house with fast reliable signal.
Don't get Google Wi-Fi unless you're rich or something. This is the baby I picked up yesterday suggested by build a PC guys and it works magnificently
Edit: sorry on mobile
It's also mesh compatible so if you move to a bigger home and want to add mesh later you can do that.
RT-AC68U is a very popular router and Asus is the most popular brand on real networking sites like Smallnetbuilder for a reason.
Your router is old and probably no longer broadcasting at it's new levels. All routers degrade after a few years. Before you listen to anyone's advice here I would suggest purchasing a new router and trying it out. Get it someplace you can return it.
Any modern router should be able to cover a house of standard wall board construction of 2 floors up to perhaps 1500 sq feet without any issue.
I got two different models of Nighthawks and I returned them - neither performed well for me with a mixture of 2.4 and 5ghz devices. I currently have an ASUS Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router, Black RT-AC68U which I've been very pleased. It covers my 2 floor townhouse perfectly with full speed 802.11ac and my 2.4ghz devices (mostly smart outlets and bulbs) get along well.
It's not the most modern but it serves my needs well. It has a good web interface and iOS App and it gets firmware updates often.
They've also added a new feature - mesh connectivity - so if you have multiple ASUS routers they automatically mesh together which is an option to extend your network coverage.
This is my router, i am connected to 5ghz, and streaming amazon and wwe network.
I am tellin ya, I have the same connections on other devices to the same services and dont have problems.
So I wanted to make sure that I could remove all possible issues with my computer, so I reinstalled windows... No-dice. So I ordered a new nic to see if I can pinpoint the issue. I also ordered a poe injector, so I can try and set up my personal router instead of the google fiber box.
It's possible it is your router, or it could be a congestion issue from your ISP. If you do want to replace your router, these days you would probably want to look for features such as: 1) Gigabit Ethernet
2) 802.11ac Wi-fi 3) Simultaneous Dual-Band Wi-fi (supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 Ghz broadcasting at the same time) 4) Good routing SOC (Good processing and DSP hardware etc from a good company like Broadcom).
One possibility is something like the Asus RT-68U (a good mid-priced option): https://www.amazon.com/Dual-band-Wireless-AC1900-Gigabit-Router-RT-AC68U/dp/B00FB45SI4?th=1
But I really don't know how much you want to spend, the sky is the limit when it comes to networking hardware :).
FWI, I'm using this router which is $70 cheaper than what I paid for it a year ago. And that's it right now. I want to set myself up so I can support close to 100 devices.
I'm currently using three Asus AC68u across my house.
A lot of routers actually don't use the antenna in them to their full capacity or if you have multiple antenna only so many of them are turned on. The AC68U I have were no exceptions. However I'm more than a little technical and running firmware updates is straight forward to me.
So with a good router like these you can find 3rd party firmware that brings these routers to their full potential. My personal choice for Asus routers is Merlin firmware.
And just as an FYI i get router signal over 100 feet from my house.
Thanks for the reply. I was looking at the Asus ones based on what I was reading. I'm unfortunately not familiar enough with the tech. Would this get the job done?
I've played with DD-WRT on my old Linksys routers so I'm not terrified of it. I'm getting lazy in my old age and would prefer something a little more plug and play if I can get it though.
Thanks for the help!
check this router out.. If you have tmobile they will give you one free. They will waive the deposit if you ask. You just have to give it back if you cancel your phone plan. Totally worth it.
I'm going to have to disagree with you guys. Though I won't argue the superior performance that comes with a high end router (I have the AC-RT68U), a cheaper router can be completely usable, reliable and provide decent performance.
Prior to this router I was using a Cisco E2500 (which I got for $40ish) that I had flashed with DD-WRT. In the 4+ years that I had that router, I never had an issue with it. I really only replaced it because our new house was way too big for it and I was getting 4 Mbps in my office from my 40 Mbps package. Hence why I went with the best I could find, I needed the range.
For tasks such as basic streaming or web browsing, what the average user is doing, spending more than $120ish on a router isn't really necessary unless range is an issue. Sure, there are many more features, but the average customer isn't running an FTP server, using their router for NAS or needs remote access to their network whenever they want.
/u/Sparkum, you do need to use one of the approved modems. The modem that we sell, the ZyXel VSG1432, is a wireless all in one modem. It may serve your needs just fine, it's not a bad idea to try it out before spending more by getting a separate router. Though if you're concerned about the absolute best experience possible, a separate router would likely be a good investment.
Let me know if you have any questions.
That FW update pushed that branded the UI as Arris ruined it, it was perfectly fine before they pushed untested code.
A client has the same issue so I've got them the CM500 + Asus AC68U going in this weekend. Should be unfathomably different.
http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
I run my own router behind the Uverse RG. Remember that since it's AT&T's property that you're leasing, they can do whatever they want remotely. They've pushed firmware updates to my RG that have completely obliterated my wifi and firewall settings. Maybe they're not supposed to reset it, but they have, more than once. If you run your own router, it's under YOUR control.
Instead of the router you linked, I'd suggest this one. It's what I have, and I get great coverage and throughput.
Judging by price, I'm not sure. This is the one I have. Just find a router that has similar technology to that one and you're golden.
I got an Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 router from a local business when they bought proper enterprise-grade equipment, and after playing with it for a few days, it's not really the upgrade from my current router I thought it would be.
Trying to decide if I should sell it. Any idea what it's worth?
We were on the same network. We tried hard wired to my hub (dumb) as well as one hardwired and one on wifi. My NAT was showing open (? the one that COD says is best) and my brothers showed moderate. I just swapped internet providers and bought an Asus RT-AC68U. I never played with the settings on it though to try and optimize it for gaming so maybe I ought to look into that.
I have this router and I have zero issues with it when I remote play from work, just make sure its not sitting too far away from your PS4 and make sure you have a good internet connection on both sides (at home and where you plan on streaming) If you have T-mobile you can get it for free btw!
I've had good luck with this. There is also an N version available. Was getting good signal today through 4 walls, downstairs from the router, and out in the garage. Probably over 70' away.
http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
Otherwise the suggestions for the TP-Link would be good.
Perhaps a stupid question, but, could I use something like this as a Switch+AP for my network with PFSense as the Firewall running on a machine/vm with Dual-NICs?
So I think I might return these UniFi AP's. They're not really doing the Zero Handoff thing and I kind of feel like I can get AC access points for the same price (with maybe less range, maybe?).
I am pretty sure that the AT&T router I haven't worked around yet sucks and is slowing everything down (can't change the DNS server!!) so I am waiting until I put this Asus router in place (tomato firmware) to see if the hotspots perform any better connected to a nicer hardware upstream.
That said, after a number of rounds with UniFi support, I'm not getting any better wifi performance and the general feeling around the compound is that our internet speeds "feel slower" after the switch to gigabit. Pretty sure the DNS servers AT&T force are a big part of the problem, but wifi sure feels snappier connected directly to the at&t thing than to the uni-fi things. (no channel collisions happening...)
sounds like you have an old router and you found a cheap workaround. as someone who cannot have a wired connection without having the cable run outside, i got this bad boy and my speeds went from 25mb down to 60mb down.
I can answer your router question. Do you have T-Mobile (I know you're using a Verizon plan for Internet, buy hey, doesn't hurt to ask) as your mobile phone provider? They will "rent" a router to you for free (normally has a $25.00 deposit fee, but mine was waived). It's called a "Wi-Fi Cellspot" but it's really just a T-Mobile branded Asus AC68U. with slightly tweaked firmware to prioritize Wi-Fi calling. Regardless, if you don't have T-Mobile, it's still a fantastic router with a large wireless range, lots of advanced networking and monitoring options. I own one myself.
Correct me if I'm wrong but Belkin bought the Linksys consumer line so I wouldn't touch that. I prefer Asus, it's dual band with great signal strength. It's buried in my cellar, I get 1-2 bars standing in the road in front of my house. Asus RT-AC68U $170
This ASUS RT-AC68U is what I use. I got it for free as well. If you happen to have T-Mobile as a cell provider, they will give one to you either for free or a $25 deposit. They didn't mess with the firmware at all really, so basically you have the equivalent router with T-Mobile stickers. Free is always a great deal and this router just happens to kick ass.
EDIT: I just realized how this may sound like a /r/hailcorporate comment. I promise it isn't. One can even look at my comment history. Just trying to help my T-Mobile/Xbox One bros out.
There are quite a few options out there, and it really depends on what your focus is. Do you have multiple 802.11 AC devices, or are most still on the N band? Do you game, and if so, do you plan on doing so hardwired or wireless (obviously I recommend wired if you can, but not everyone has this option)? How large is your living space, and are you in a house with few wireless points around or in an apartment with tons of wireless congestion around?
For everyday use that will serve you well all around with solid 802.11AC performance, I'd recommend the Asus RT-AC68U. FYI on this one, Amazon currently has it listed for WAY above what most retail shops are at. I've seen them recently as low as $115-130. Probably worth surfing around for a better price (FYI - if you have a Micro Center near you, they have it on sale right now for $140).
If you game heavily, and it is a big part of your daily life, the Netgear R7000p Nighthawk router is well worth the additional cost. I've seen this go as low as $140 in the past, but its far more often closer to the current price of $180.
Finally, if these are too far out of your price range, that's totally understandable. For a budget pick, the TPLink Archer C7 is an excellent all around router especially for the low cost. The major downsides of going with a budget router is the lack of good QOS (quality of service) tools to manage bufferbloat and latency for gaming, and slower processors that can harm large file transfers over a network or multiple devices at the same time. It all depends on your usage.
One final note - Comcast's device is often a modem AND router in one. Do you have a Docsis 3.0/3.1 modem already that you will be using with this, or do you need to purchase one of those as well? You can not use one or the other, you must have both (unless only hardwiring to one PC, with no wifi).
Netgear's firmware is garbage. The only manufacturer that I've been able to get consistent performance and reliability out of is Asus. I don't think it's a coincidence that their firmware is open source and based off of DD-WRT.
Although their models have gotten cheaper over the years. I bought my AC87 refurbished for $180 probably four years ago now, and it's still running great. The AC56 (I think that was $120 when I bought it?) that it replaced started giving me trouble after a year or so.
If I had to make a recommendation today, it would probably be the AC68 (currently $140 on Amazon), although if you were in a small apartment the AC66 ($65 on Amazon) would probably also do you well.
Asus provides regular updates to their routers, and there's good support for third party firmware.
If you're hardwired, you can more-or-less get away with anything, pretty sure it's 100/10 service so it won't really matter. If you want WiFi, get this.
Asus AC68U is probably your best option. Should be supported by Asus for a while.
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4
I just got an ASUS RT-AC68U and love it. I have had only good experiences with ASUS routers and their configuration page is quite robust.
You can configure a lot of things on the router (including some anti-spam and anti-malware settings). It is not the best interface, as some stuff is on weird pages, but a hell of a lot better than most others.
It appears to be a little above your budget, at $180 on Amazon, but I still recommend it.
And your sentiment towards Belkin is spot on. To anyone reading, never get a Belkin router.
This is a deal for a T-Mobile branded Asus RT-AC68U which is currently selling for around $180 at Amazon. This router can be flashed with the firmware of your choice. Guides on this router can be found in this SlickDeals thread from where I stole this deal from.
I've owned and used the Asus RT-AC68U for about 5 or 6 years now. For most of those years, up to maybe 4 months ago my rig had the an Asus PCE68U wireless PCIe antenna and it was great. Now I hook up wired to my network so the speed cannot compare.
My RT-AC68U is running custom Asuswrt-Merlin firmware and I can't remember the last time I had a problem with it, if any. To compare, I had the RT-AC66U with it for about a month and it was constantly dropping connection.
The location of said router was in the basement for, up to 4 months ago, and reaching up to my rig on the second floor. No issues with speeds or connectivity. Wireless connection was basically going straight up/down 2 floors.
At my parents, same modem and firmware, they had their line in the furnace room (front house, basement). Their place is probably closer to your size, and so connection was spotty to the back, or second floor. Mind you, was mostly surrounded by metal. Now that I revamped their network, brought the router and modem to the ground floor front office there's wifi everywhere like my place. Signal coverage is from front driveway all the way to the backyard. Only issue is 5GHz has low bars at the back of the house basement, but 2GHz no problem.
My place has 25mbps and parents 80mbps IIRC.
I recognize your budget is $150 and right now on the amazon link it's $190, but when it first came to Amazon it was $99, and I've seen the price dip below $150 in the last 3 months. It will go down again.
I just realized you said $150 CAD. Amazon.ca has it over $200 right now but same idea, prices will dip again, especially once fall rolls around. I think I got mine around $180 when it first came out, so to see the price this high half a decade later is funny..for me, not so much you.
> edit: is this it? its 175$ > > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_title\_1?smid=A1CIO1FZK7A4ZD&th=1
Yeah, same model. Go get it if you can still score that deal.
I think i'll be picking this up! https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4/
Thank you for all of the information.
I'm mostly looking at either the ASUS AC1900/RT-AC68U or the ASUS AC1750/RT-AC66U B1. It looks like Merlin doesn't support the AC66U after version 380.70. From what I can see on the specs of the two routers, they are otherwise identical. Is the extra Merlin compatibility worth the $30, or is there some other difference that I'm missing?
I have an install date for 5/27 in Fairfield. Looking forward to using your service and dropping Frontier DSL. Should be a dramatic change going from 25mbps to 500. I received the router below and hope all goes well.
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4
I think your service will take off around here. Huge market potential.
No problem!
Here is a good option:
ASUS AC1900 WiFi Gaming Router (RT-AC68U) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router, Gaming & Streaming, AiMesh Compatible, Free Lifetime Internet Security, Adaptive QoS, Parental Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RM6GWWJSJPPPQ8CT6GNG Here is the second best(which I have and have had great success)
ASUS RT-AC66U B1 AC1750 Dual-Band WiFi Router, AiProtection Lifetime Security by Trend Micro, AiMesh Compatible for Mesh WiFi System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N08LPPP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KJAHZ1X87GCZDX8QF90V
Let me know what you think😁👍🏻
Depends on the speed that you got:
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-band-Dual-core-AiProtection-Compatible-RT-AC86U/dp/B0752FD3XJ
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-supporting-AiProtection-Accelerator-RT-AC88U/dp/B016EWKQAQ
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-AC5300-AiProtection-Compatible-Accelerator/dp/B0167HG1V6
If you don't have TV, just get a good router.
I use this: https://smile.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4 - My router is almost 5 years old and it's still going great, I can download via Wifi at 500-600 MBps so I'm happy with it.
This is a better version of that one (AC1900): https://www.amazon.com/Dual-band-Dual-core-AiProtection-Compatible-RT-AC86U/dp/B0752FD3XJ
This is a newer version of the AC1900 with AX support: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-WiFi-Router-RT-AX68U-Compatible/dp/B08S7CK5T5
Disregard the single review on that page, it reads more like user error than an actual issue. This is a good review of that router: https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-ax68u-ax2700-router-review/
Asus AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router with MU-Mimo, Aimesh for Mesh WIFI System, Aiprotection Network Security Powered by Trend Micro, Adaptive Qos and Parental Control (RT-AC68U),Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_ErK2FbZ1W2R4M
This is the router I have. We don't have any other Internet issues in my house: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are quite a few options out there, and it really depends on what your focus is. Do you have multiple 802.11 AC devices, or are most still on the N band? Do you game, and if so, do you plan on doing so hardwired or wireless (obviously I recommend wired if you can, but not everyone has this option)? How large is your living space, and are you in a house with few wireless points around or in an apartment with tons of wireless congestion around?
For everyday use that will serve you well all around with solid 802.11AC performance, I'd recommend the Asus RT-AC68U. FYI on this one, Amazon currently has it listed for WAY above what most retail shops are at. I've seen them recently as low as $115-130. Probably worth surfing around for a better price (FYI - if you have a Micro Center near you, they have it on sale right now for $140).
If you game heavily, and it is a big part of your daily life, the Netgear R7000p Nighthawk router is well worth the additional cost. I've seen this go as low as $140 in the past, but its far more often closer to the current price of $180.
Finally, if these are too far out of your price range, that's totally understandable. For a budget pick, the TPLink Archer A7 is an excellent all around router especially for the low cost. The major downsides of going with a budget router is the lack of good QOS (quality of service) tools to manage bufferbloat and latency for gaming, and slower processors that can harm large file transfers over a network or multiple devices at the same time. It all depends on your usage.
Considerably cheaper on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ejI9Bb5WBCK6S
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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that's Canadian
Thanks! This is the one I was originally looking at.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E5yeFb4Z78S7M
Have you come across it before?
okay. because my mate has one and asked if i wanted it. found it linked here https://www.amazon.com.au/ASUS-Wireless-Ultra-Fast-Acceleration-AiProtection/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=router&qid=1594781357&sr=8-6
> The ISP can provide some Asus routers, including RT-AC68U, but they add ~50 bucks
The AC68u is about $140 on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4
I'd go for that and put Merlin Firmware on it.
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/
It is Asus standard firmware, tweaked for stability, speed, and features, in that order.
I'll probably get that, however I found a good deal on one used. Any reason to not buy it?
Its the below roiter for $50-$80 Canadian
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_90DYDb4YDD5CF
You have too many cooks in the kitchen.. you need to have one device that does the routing... and then Access points that are just access points. I have a setup with my pan firewall does all my routing and my wireless is just an AP that plugs into a vlan and has a static ip address.
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This is the upgraded version of the AP im using (mine is a RT-AC66U ) but it still continues to work fine. I would suggest you get a good device that can do vlans, dhcp, even a smaller cisco router will do, then put your aps around the office as just AP's.
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Just my suggestion...
AC68U just went on lighting deal for 108:
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After some research, I found that a lot of people praise the ASUS RT-AC68U (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4). The price rests at about $136.
Would this be a good choice, or is there a better router I could get for $150 or less?
After some research, I found that a lot of people praise the ASUS AC68U (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4). The price rests at about $136.
Would this be a good choice, or is there a better router I could get for $150 or less?
DD-wrt or Open-wrt both have vpn servers, you could go that route. PFSense is also an option.
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Most router brands have higher end routers that can host a vpn server, here's one from Asus: Asus - Amazon
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Hosting a basic VPN server on a Windows PC: https://www.howtogeek.com/135996/how-to-create-a-vpn-server-on-your-windows-computer-without-installing-any-software/
You could get another router and turn the superhub into modem mode. I got this router and I went from around 350 to 380Mb/s.
I don't think ADSL router is going to show any magic. Better get Dual Band router though it costs 5 times more the cost of ADSL router but it will not annoy you for next 5 years even when you get Gigabit speed internet connection as it supports Gigabit WAN and Gigabit WAN, 3x3MIMO 2.4GHz 450Mbps and 5GHz 450Mbps simultaneously. The problem might be with this router is as most devices you use to surf internet is 1x1 antenna so 2.4Ghz 150Mbps and 5GHz 150Mbps simultaneously. So, better get Wireless AC router with extra money.
First one is OK for Nepal. Second one is awesome, third one will not disappoint you for next 7 years or even more.
Just depends on how much you want to spend. This is the one I have.
How do YOU connect? Ethernet or WiFi?
I live in a small town that is down in a river valley. There is barely any cell service because of the surrounding hills, and I have a little over an acre of property. The main reason why I switched to Fi was to have wifi calling/texting available no matter where I am on my property.
The Asus RT-AC68U is very slightly above your budget, but is a lauded router with great custom firmware (AsusWRT-Merlin) as well.
How do you plan to have your two HTPCs, smart TV, and your PS4 connected to the router? Most routers in this price point only have four LAN ports (and one WAN port to connect your router to the Internet), and you'd need a Gigabit switch if you want more wired connections.
I think $25 deposit. It's practically a rebranded ASUS https://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I use and it connects flawlessly every time. Ubiquiti routers are good as well.
$100 for both modem and router? Anything good would be pretty hard to come by. The Arris 6580 you got was $85 for a reason: it's old, limited wireless tech, and there was a time where it had a pretty lousy track record thanks to some firmware issues and faulty IPv6 support (though they have been recently fixed).
If you happen to be a Sprint or T-Mobile wireless customer, you could qualify for a good, free router. T-Mobile and Sprint both offer what are basically branded variants of the ASUS RT-AC68U wireless router, which is by and large considered to be a very good piece of kit. You can get them by going to a Sprint/T-Mobile retail store and picking one up. And even if you're not eligible to get one for free, I'd highly recommend spending the cash on the non-branded version of the router.
If you can't score a free one and still really want something sub-$100, there's this version, that doesn't quite have the same penetration and coverage capability, but is still heaps better than what you have now.
On the modem side of things: I've been using the Arris SB6183 for over a year now and it's been rock solid. You can also go less expensive with the SB6140, though its max speed tops out at 343Mbps, and depending on what your speed package is, you might find yourself having to ditch it for a new one in a couple of years.
Whatever you do stay away from the SB6191 for now. There are serious firmware issues with this modem that have not been resolved yet.
If I'm understanding what you're saying correctly, I can just use a router like this one and lose no functionality if I use a MoCA adapter?
It is an ASUS AC1900 we actually got it from TMobile for free if you use their cellphone service they used to offer it (maybe still do)
I just use an old laptop and my router has two usb slots, which i plug in two 5tb seagates. I thought about upgrading a while back, but it works fine, multiple HD streams yada yada. Worry more about upgrading your internet upload speed, and it'll never struggle with transcoding.
Edit: Links below. If you live in a crowded apartment complex like me, make sure your computer has AC internet connectivity, and same for the router. You want a super fast home network, and you want to be able to upload at 2MB a second or more for this thing to never have any issues. I have 54mbps internet, which translates on my system to about 5MB/s upload speed. The only person who'se ever struggled to watch sometime on my system has 250KB download on her internet.
Router: ASUS AC1900 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4
Laptop: Asus F555LA-AB3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011KFQASE
IF it is wired correctly for cat5e and not just phone, you need a Router (which I wouldn't keep inside that metal box.)
ASUS RT-AC68U - several years old now, but dual-band 802.11ac, and still gets great reviews. T-Mobile used to give them away to their customers for $25.
$25 deposit for basically this AC-1900 router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=twister_B01IGEC3QA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Call your local stores to see if they have it in-stock.
Thanks for the reply. My router is the Tmobile Cellspot Router. Here are the specs of the router: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-15759#specs
It is basically a TMobile branded Asus router (https://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4)
I'll have to dig around for a different cable but will try that soon. Any idea on why WiFi on my PC is relatively slow also (around 40-50 down) even though my phones and tablets are solid (around 150 down)? WiFi adapter on PC is 802.11 b/g/n.
>Question: what are DD-WRT and Tomato?
Well, the short answer to it is that it is open source software, and you typically have to install it your self. It's not difficult, but the learning curve to use it might be off putting and it voids the warranty (although you can put the old software back on and nobody would be the wiser).
>What do they do that stick software doesn't?
Typically, it will just work right, under lots of load for long periods of time. Most routers with stock software, typically fail after you use BitTorrent a lot for example. The reason is that BitTorrent opens up a lot of connections, and routers aren't tested under those circumstances.
My mom which is an older lady, had trouble all the time with weekly router crashes. Installed one of these and it ran for years and didn't need a reboot.
>Do I need to install these for multiple consoles to work openly?
Well, typically they work right out of the box, but let say it doesn't. Well, with WRT you have many options, like Tomato, DD-WRT, OpenWRT and so on.
BUT my best advice to beginners is to stick with someone that offer WRT based software out of the box. Asus routers typically have these, so just look for AsusWRT on the box (and of course what feature you want). They have customized the WRT to make it easier for you to use and can give support.
Any of these are all good options (with varying price and features):
- http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ABOJKS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00FB45SI4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00WATJTN0KG1FGJRTG02
- http://www.amazon.com/RT-N66U-Dual-Band-Wireless-N900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B006QB1RPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1465182381&sr=1-1&keywords=rt-n66u
I own the last one. It doesn't have the latest wifi whiz bang speed, but the price is great and the speed is likely to be far more than what my internet can give.
Do not purchase a router with the ADSL modem built in. A straight router, I could recommend the Asus RT-AC68U or the TP Link Archer C9 i
>If I am paying for 50 mbps up and down internet, how fast should i be downloading a steam game? I just tried it plugged up to my router and it was averaging round 1mbps but shot up to 4/5 at some points.
50 Mbit throughput connection peaks at 6.25 MB/sec, given you are actually getting 50 Mbit through the line. Don't just take your ISP's word for it though, do a speed test to validate the stability of your connection. If you are on wifi, you will experience slower speeds unless you have a really nice dual channel 5 GHz router in an area where the channels aren't over saturated with connections.
>When i downloaded the steam game however, after i downloaded 2/3rds of the game it would keep dropping to 0 bytes and staying there for a while, any idea why that is?
This could be a connection issue, depending on if you are on wired or wifi, and depending on the condition of your ethernet cable. Or it can be an issue where you are downloading faster than your hard drive can write. Go to your downloads section and look at your drive activity, or look in the Windows task manager and look at what the write time is on your hard drive. Eg: is it pegged at 100%?
>I'm thinking about getting a new router because my wifi is very shotty, slow, and weak. what kind would you recommend?
This probably leads me to assume you are on wifi which explains everything you are experiencing. This Asus RT-AC68U will do anything you need it to, and then some.
As always, I recommend you to connect any system you will use for gaming hard wired, no matter how good of a wifi router you have. Even if I had this bad boy, I would still go with a Gigabit ethernet connection over wifi for a gaming machine, or anything that was data extensive. Save wifi for mobile devices that you are actually moving around with.
If you had been strait about your need up front I would have given a different answer.
Some newer and higher end home routers do that out of the box.
https://www.amazon.ca/Asus-RT-AC68U-Wireless-Dual-Band-Gigabit/dp/B00FB45SI4 The feature is called Adaptive QoS.
On the Adaptive QoS screen will actually show you if anyone is currently using bittorrent... It doesn't log it unfortunately but if it is actively being used you can clearly see it listed under the name of the computer or device on the network (assuming they are not hiding it via VPN).
If you need to LOG Bittorent user that is probably more complicated than a homenetwork discussion.
Edit: This is what it looks like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fMIW6bFPxY
I highly recommend the ASUS RT-AC68U, and if you have T-Mobile as your cellphone provider they give you a rebranded one for free* (*$25 deposit)
http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
Thank you for the response
Here is the router and modem combo I'm using ASUS (RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_kDAUwbD573HVF
ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Retail Packaging - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MA5U1FW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_BDAUwbXFQXZFT
you can also look at this: http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4 if you are a T-Mobile subscriber you can "borrow" a rebranded one of these from them at little or no cost.
Yeah all my phones are close to the router. I got this actually this month with my earnings and it has really stepped up my game big time. I've already cashed out $100 with Perk and that's with a slow month. (And the fact I only perk p/t at best) and I use it with this modem and Comcast "Blast" speed internet which was recently set up to the correct speeds. None of my phones drop or spin. I do have a lot of black screens on Perk but Checkpoints never quits
Asus^(RT-AC68U) routers are great
especially if you install Merlin
I'm using http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4 ... currently, I've tested out the R7000 and the range isn't as good, and the RT-68U seems to penetrate concrete walls a bit better (if you have any). Although if you want a bad ass router, and don't want to worry about the cost. You go for this one.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320244&cm_re=rt-ac5300-_-33-320-244-_-Product
I've been happy with my ASUS AC68U. I run the Merlin software on it and have no complaints.
Instead of getting a mediocre router and using a booster, I'd highly recommend just spending the money on a good wireless router from the get go. The ASUS RT-AC68U is my current router. It does wireless AC and has more features than more expensive routers from Netgear and Linksys. I use one in my apartment and at my parents' house, and the WiFi reaches all areas of each with no problems.
my throughput on my router is total of 2400Mbps. my AC band gives me 1700Mbps, my N band gives me up to 600Mbps. i have the RT-AC87R which is overkill for most, i usually recommend the the RT-AC68, the best budget router IMO is the TP Link Archer c7. what is your current setup?(Devices, computer and router model)
Oh, I'm sorry. This is my router, http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4 .And yes, windows 7.
http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4 i got this one but the t-mobile version.
also works great.
If you have t-mobile and a phone with wifi calling, you can get this for just the cost of shipping ($7 for me).
Edit: nevermind, this is the tmo one.
I had trouble with the WiFi dropping on the HorizonTV box as had 7plus WiFi devices. Bought this and no trouble since: http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4 or http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-AC1900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00F0DD0I6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1433437245&sr=1-1&keywords=Netgear+nighthawk&pebp=1433437251812&perid=02MS8DD6HXGK0TSF49SF
And you'll need two of them one acting AP if you want to run 50+ devices. Moral is you have to stop being cheap and buy quality routers if you want to yield high returns.
Nope, wifi. I have an ASUS RT-AC68U in the same room as my ps4, less than 20ft away.
A switch essentially allows multiple devices to run off of one port. Say your modem has only one port but you want to run 9 devices. You'd get a 10 port switch and plug it into the modem. Then you could have 9 devices running off one modem port.
Unless you need more ports, you don't really need a switch (at least the kind you're talking about). You don't really gain anything from running one unless it's got another function and that would mean it isn't a switch anymore (:
Depending on the number of devices you're going to have, and the size of your house I would do this:
Modem:
- PC
- Wireless AC Router (I always recommend the Asus RTAC68U running AsusWRT-Merlin)
- All your devices.
Wireless Router:
- Everyone you want to have slower speeds.
I do not like Netgear products. I consider them to be cheap, and not worth the cash. My personal choice are Asus routers. With a large area to cover, I suggest you go with 2 items.
1) Router - Asus router
2) Access Point - Asus Access point / repeater
Put your router at the center, or close to the center, and the repeater on the edge of your house nearest your garage. This combination would put you at $255 total USD and give you some really great coverage.
There is only one choice if you want a fast and professional router with all the bells and whistles:
Asus AC68U http://www.amazon.com/RT-AC68U-Wireless-AC1900-Dual-Band-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00FB45SI4
This is one of the highest rated options.
You think a better WiFi than https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=sxin_4_osp4-5e5b46cd_cov? I can get one for $70
Thank you for the info. Amazon.ae is offering it for around AED. 610. Is this the correct one or there are other models?
Your help is immensely appreciated.
So I'm betting this router will do the trick in regards to throughput? https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900-System/dp/B00FB45SI4
$60 lmao. I own one of these myself that I bought and it's definitely not $60 nor will it be anytime soon. The only place you could maybe get it anywhere near $60 would be some sketchy store nobody has ever heard of on Black Friday with an assload of coupons.
Thanks. :)
Been thinking about this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB45SI4
Forgot to actually link the router .. this one
If you don't need a vpn this router, for the money is in a class of its own: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Dual-Band-AiMesh-Router-AC1900/dp/B00FB45SI4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rt-ac68u&qid=1569605714&s=gateway&sr=8-1
If you need a use a vpn then this is top of the heap: https://www.amazon.com/Dual-band-Dual-core-AiProtection-Compatible-RT-AC86U/dp/B0752FD3XJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rt-ac68u&qid=1569605714&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Both are fit for service, you can't go wrong for the price.
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