I purchased this router in August of 2015. I am using the stock firmware (updated). Since purchasing it, I've had very few issues (which I'll go over later). Setup was quick and easy. I literally plugged my cable modem in, along with the machines I wanted wired into the network and it worked. Very little setup was involved.
For the wired network, I have 2 PCs wired in, a Xbox One, and a Playstation 4. Connecting wirelessly, I have multiple cell phones, a tablet, a smart thermostat (Ecobee3), a laptop, a PS3, a wireless printer, and an Xbox 360. At no point have I had network disconnects occur due to the router. It has handled all network traffic lightning quick like a champ.
I live in an 850 sq ft single story house. The router is centrally located, and I have found that I can still connect via the wireless from across the street. Mind you, this is with the transmission power turned down (more on this later also).
I've been very impressed by this router. Especially since I upgraded from an old school Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54GL) due to my router not being able to handle the bandwidth that a modern cable provider provides. Using the stock firmware, it is highly customizable. Despite being highly customizable, it is simple enough for the average user to be able to setup without needing advanced tech support.
The only issue that I had with this router was connecting my HP Photosmart wireless printer to the wireless network. Changing out my old router for the new one and going through the setup, it seemed like it should be a simple affair. It was not, and it took me months to figure out that I needed to 1) Buy a USB cord (A-Male to B-Male) 2) Hook the printer up to my PC using this cord, and then install the HP software. The router administration pages made it seem like this wasn't needed and that I just needed to download the ASUS software. Had I looked at the HP documentation instead of the ASUS documentation, I probably would've been fine. All in all, the issue was mainly on me. I will say that ASUS's documentation was a bit misleading (in my opinion). I can't fault the router for that though, so no stars have been taken off.
Transmission power: Earlier in the review, I stated that the range on this router is pretty strong despite me turning down the transmission power. Some would ask "Why would you turn down the transmission power? Doesn't that hurt the range or signal?". In my opinion, the default settings for this router's transmission power is excessive. For those not in the know, transmit power is a unit of power measured in milliwatts for the transmitter. The higher the power, the more milliwatts being used by the transmitter. Now, think of your average car. Would you want to put stronger fuel in it than what is needed and recommended for your use? What would happen if you continually used fuel that is stronger than what you needed?
The short answer is: Nothing good.
The long answer: You would be cutting the lifespan, along with the reliability. You *may* see a temporary increase in performance, or you may see a decrease because you pushed things too hard. You are more likely to see issues the higher the level you push things.
All in all, I recommend testing different transmit power levels. I seriously would recommend cutting your transmit power down to fit only what you need it to, and not increasing it beyond the defaults. Those that have reported short lifespans of their router, transmitters dying, or overheating most likely left the settings on default or raised them even higher. If you want this router to last a long time, cut the transmit power down.
Updated review:
It's now been about 5 - 6 years with this router and it's going strong still. I now have my laptop hardwired along with a PS4 and Xbox Series X. I'm on a 800 Mbps data plan with Xfinity (using my own modem) and consistently will get speeds over 900 Mbps at times (wired). Speeds aren't as strong over wireless, but I also have *a lot* of noise in the house (Philips Hue bulbs, Nest front door camera, smart locks, tons of Google / Alexa devices, along with other wireless cameras, etc.).
I am now in a house that's a bit larger (1,057 sq ft with a basement) and the range still works throughout the house and the yard. This router is a workhorse! I've upped the transmission power a little bit (to the default settings), but I don't think it really was needed.
I will say that I wasn't getting my full speeds for awhile due to not having the right settings. As with any router that you own, this can be a factor in your speeds - so if you're not getting the promised speeds hardwired to your router (but are getting them hardwired to your modem), it's time to do some troubleshooting. All in all, despite the numerous other routers available since this one came out, I still highly recommend this one due to it being such a workhorse.
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| connectivity tech | wireless | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi,4G,3G,Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| number of ports | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| data transfer rate | 1900 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) | 2.5 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit | Gigabit | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Gigabit |
| max upstream rate | 1900 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | — | — | 867 megabits per second | 1201 megabits per second |
| RAM size | 256 MB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| security protocol | WPA, WPA2, WPS | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS | WPA-PSK | WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise, WPS |
| frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 880 MHz | 5 GHz |
| operating system | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, 2000, ME, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.1, OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only), Linux | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | Windows, App, Mac OS, Linus | RouterOS | Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Mac OS, Linux |
From the manufacturer
RT-AC68U
结合的双波段数据率升至 1900 Mbps，由于Broadcom TurboQAM 技术，802.11ac达到1300 Mbps，802.11ac达到600 Mbps，体验无线性能。采用双核心处理器，消除其他路由器在网络繁忙性能的下降，更顺畅的 4k 视频流，网络游戏低延迟，超快的下载速度。华硕独家 AiProtection 让你的电脑安全健康。双 USB 接口可共享文件，网络打印机，可连接到 3g/4g 调制解调器。
At-A-Glance
- 双波段数据速率高达 1900 Mbps
- 5 x 千兆以太网端口 + 2个USB 端口用于连接
- ASUSWRT图形用户界面，30秒快速安装
- AiProtection提供多级漏洞保护
802.11AC Wi Fi TurboQAM Wi-Fi 加速
华硕 RT AC68U 具有双波段数据，传输速率达 1900 Mbps，由于Broadcom TurboQAM 技术，802.11ac达到1300 Mbps，802.11ac达到600 Mbps，体验无线性能
双核 CPU
采用双核处理器，不会因为路由器数量多而导致性能下降，4K视频可流畅播放，网络游戏低延迟，单次超快下载速度，不会中断。
增强的信号范围和稳定性
华硕 AiRadar 带专属华硕射频微调，智能增强无线连接，使用 802.11ac 波束构成。这将确保扩大覆盖范围、 动态数据速度的增加，和增强稳定性。
AiProtection 由Trend Micro供电
随着无线技术的发展，出现了网络威胁。AiProtection 提供多级防护。漏洞保护，阻塞已经感染的设备，防止个人数据传输的恶意网站，华硕独家 AiProtection 让你的电脑安全健康。
ASUSWRT 用户界面
RT AC68U具有增强的ASUSWRT 用户界面，直观、 可使您方便地访问 3 步基于网络的安装过程，丰富强大的高级选项。
关键指标
- 无线类型︰ 802.11ac/b/g/n
- 无线速度︰ 达 1900 mbps
- 无线频率︰ 双波段 （5 GHz @ 802.11ac & @ 802.11 n 2.4 g h z） 802.11n)
- 有线连接︰ 5 个LAN端口，1 个千兆位以太网端口
- USB 端口︰ 1 个USB 3.0端口，1 个USB 2.0端口
包装清单：
-RT AC68U 双频无线-AC1900 千兆位路由器
-RJ-45 以太网电线
-电源适配器
-快速入门指南
-用户手册
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 3.3 x 8.6 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
| ASIN | B00FB45SI4 |
| Item model number | RT-AC68U V4 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,808 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #405 in Computer Routers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 23, 2013 |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
Warranty & Support
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Purchased 'used' at a great price and working perfectly for Asus AiMesh
I had some very old wifi routers that needed replacing. They were from Asus and they were problem free for over 10 years. I recently added some new devices to my network that can take advantage of the Wifi 6 protocol. I replaced my main router with the Asus RT-AX3000 and had all my devices reconfigured within a day. I noticed that in my Home Theater I wasn't getting the best reception for some steaming. I decided to add an Asus AIMesh node. I found THIS Asus RT-AX55 used and with a great discount. It came in the original box with all the accessories and manuals. I completed a factory reset and then joined the AiMesh. I was prompted to update the firmware which I did with no issues. I then installed it on the wall in the Home Theater and performed an 'optimization' from the Asus web GUI. Everyting is working great and I'm getting excellent speeds to my music streamer and my Meta Quest 3 headset. Rating: 9/10
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