Dual-purpose wireless router and DSL modem, featuring DSL WAN port and switchable Ethernet WAN/LAN ports in a single space-saving device
Compatible with ADSL2/2+, ADSL, VDSL2, fiber and cable services for complete future-proofing
Combined maximum data rate of 1900 Mbps allows smooth streaming of 4K/UHD videos, online gaming or other bandwidth-intensive tasks
Dual dedicated CPUs for wired and wireless connections to maximize both range and stability
AiRadar with universal beamforming optimizes signal strength in any direction to give up to 150%* coverage and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n clients
Multi-purpose USB 3.0 port supports file sharing, printers, 3G/4G dongle sharing and media streaming — with up to 10 times faster data transfer than USB 2.0
ASUS AiCloud lets you access, sync, share and stream data from your home network to any internet-connected PC, Android or iOS device
Its plaid finish on the front makes it more attractive than your standard black router, and it comes in black or white. It has a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port, the latter of which can be used with a 3G/4G dongle. Asus' AiCloud also lets you access networked drives remotely. Overall, this is a great investment for supercharging your home network.
What Owners Are Saying: Two-thirds of the user reviews at Amazon for the RT-AC68U are five-star ratings, with owners praising the router's easy setup, reliable connectivity and impressive range.
Usually 159.99 everywhere and higher on some, but PC World also doing 10% off. NETWORKING10 code scanned in store or used online.
Just bought one today.
This router is a rotter do not buy this thinking it will be same as RT-68U they are not the same, the adsl on this doesn't work well, I did lots of research as I was going to buy this. No custom firmware for this ADSL one.
- fizz
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stonetrap
31 Dec 153#31
EDIT: Just realised this is the DSL-AC68U whereas I have the RT-AC68U. Though based on the same chipset I'm unsure if the functionality mentioned below is applicable to the DSL version.
I've use one of these for a couple of years now. Using the AdvancedTomato firmware.
Fantastic router, just about every feature anyone could want in a home router.
Video streaming (and wireless storage) from USB3.0 port, real-time bandwidth monitoring (overall and per interface), built-in bittorrent client for those that would use such a thing, can be run as both a VPN server and client. Can be used to block all adds at a router level. Using EE I found it had higher internet connection speeds than the EE BusyBox 2 and tried it BT OpenReach modems, in fact using the EE BusyBox2 in modem only mode still made for higher internet speeds aswell as overall wireless performance.
The stock firmware broadcast range isn't wonderful, partially due UK broadcast power limitations but custom firmware is easy to install and gets around this. Lately I've been considering changing the antennae for large high gain ones none-the-less.
Any questions on this I'll be happy to answer, I have a fair amount of experience in networking.
Wrong version. Get the RT-AC68U instead.
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SuperMariosDad
31 Dec 151#1
Good price. Be great if amazon price match this so we don't have to worry about curry's terrible customer service :smile:
CUE99T to SuperMariosDad
31 Dec 15#2
This is true. I did notice some challenges with firmware etc back in 2014 with these but assume thats all good now. Didn't discourage me to ditch the BT router and use this tho!!
ajavaid92 to SuperMariosDad
31 Dec 15#25
Amazon not stocking them at the moment! :disappointed:
5Rivers79
31 Dec 15#3
Sorry for the noob question but will this be of any use with virgin media?
Maevoric to 5Rivers79
31 Dec 15#5
Yes just put your superhub in modem mode connect it to this and away you go
CUE99T to 5Rivers79
31 Dec 15#6
I've still to take it out the box, but the details on asus site suggest it does all types of connection either ADSL or Cable so I believe so.
Considering ditching the hh5 for this. Is the performance improvement significant? I've got quite a few devices running on the network and whilst wifi speeds are pretty good (around 1/2 of what I get from a wired connection) I was wondering if there was room for improvement?
interceptor02
31 Dec 15#7
Far better then HH5 (wireless I found was pretty poor in my house) but not quite as good as the TP link Archer C9. I did have ASUS DSL-AC68U for about a week testing it against the Archer C9. However the wireless and performance of Archer C9 was better then ASUS DSL-AC68U in my home.
bob_regis
31 Dec 15#8
anyone know if you can put the plusnet fibre
one router in bridge mode?
taras to bob_regis
31 Dec 15#20
put into "DSL Modem Router Mode "
pnaylor39
31 Dec 151#9
Also extra 10% Using NETWORKING10 which takes it down to £89.99. Hot
I bought mine for a lot more back in March. It's a cracking bit of kit and worth every penny, even more so now at £99. Never had any firmware issues and it has always been super stable, something which didn't apply to the Netgear one it replaced...
shakerman
31 Dec 15#12
So - would this provide a significant improvement in range/speed over the virgin superhub?
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Opening post
Dual-purpose wireless router and DSL modem, featuring DSL WAN port and switchable Ethernet WAN/LAN ports in a single space-saving device
Compatible with ADSL2/2+, ADSL, VDSL2, fiber and cable services for complete future-proofing
Combined maximum data rate of 1900 Mbps allows smooth streaming of 4K/UHD videos, online gaming or other bandwidth-intensive tasks
Dual dedicated CPUs for wired and wireless connections to maximize both range and stability
AiRadar with universal beamforming optimizes signal strength in any direction to give up to 150%* coverage and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n clients
Multi-purpose USB 3.0 port supports file sharing, printers, 3G/4G dongle sharing and media streaming — with up to 10 times faster data transfer than USB 2.0
ASUS AiCloud lets you access, sync, share and stream data from your home network to any internet-connected PC, Android or iOS device
Its plaid finish on the front makes it more attractive than your standard black router, and it comes in black or white. It has a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port, the latter of which can be used with a 3G/4G dongle. Asus' AiCloud also lets you access networked drives remotely. Overall, this is a great investment for supercharging your home network.
What Owners Are Saying: Two-thirds of the user reviews at Amazon for the RT-AC68U are five-star ratings, with owners praising the router's easy setup, reliable connectivity and impressive range.
Some test specs:
PERFORMANCE, 5 FEET - 361.3 Mbps
PERFORMANCE, 140 FEET - 291.7 Mbps
First Deal Post so please be gentle,
Usually 159.99 everywhere and higher on some, but PC World also doing 10% off. NETWORKING10 code scanned in store or used online.
Just bought one today.
This router is a rotter do not buy this thinking it will be same as RT-68U they are not the same, the adsl on this doesn't work well, I did lots of research as I was going to buy this. No custom firmware for this ADSL one.
- fizz
Top comments
I've use one of these for a couple of years now. Using the AdvancedTomato firmware.
Fantastic router, just about every feature anyone could want in a home router.
Video streaming (and wireless storage) from USB3.0 port, real-time bandwidth monitoring (overall and per interface), built-in bittorrent client for those that would use such a thing, can be run as both a VPN server and client. Can be used to block all adds at a router level. Using EE I found it had higher internet connection speeds than the EE BusyBox 2 and tried it BT OpenReach modems, in fact using the EE BusyBox2 in modem only mode still made for higher internet speeds aswell as overall wireless performance.
The stock firmware broadcast range isn't wonderful, partially due UK broadcast power limitations but custom firmware is easy to install and gets around this. Lately I've been considering changing the antennae for large high gain ones none-the-less.
Any questions on this I'll be happy to answer, I have a fair amount of experience in networking.
Wrong version. Get the RT-AC68U instead.
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Here is the linik to the router on ASUS Site:
https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSLAC68U/
one router in bridge mode?
Suggest purchasers read this before buying it:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18606945
I bought mine for a lot more back in March. It's a cracking bit of kit and worth every penny, even more so now at £99. Never had any firmware issues and it has always been super stable, something which didn't apply to the Netgear one it replaced...