Ideal for streaming high definition video, the Asus RT-AC51U Wireless Cable Router offers high transfer speeds, allowing you to form a perfectly connected home.
Speedy WiFi
Powered by a dual-core processor, the RT-AC51U allows you to stream HD video, take part in online gaming and download files in a flash. It includes dual band technology for reliable, uncluttered wireless connection.
The 2.4 GHz band can deliver up to 300 Mbps, whilst the 5 GHz band can deliver up to 433 Mbps. This means that you can take advantage of the 2.4 GHz band for simple internet tasks such as web browsing and file downloading, whilst the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming in Full HD or online gaming. Broadcom TurboQAM technology helps to improve the router's performance, so you know you can rely on this device.
Signal range
You won't struggle to connect to your network thanks to Asus AiRadar technology. Whilst other wireless routers may have weaker signal, the RT-AC68U uses beamforming technology, high power amplification, and RF fine-tuning. Not only does this help to boost coverage throughout your home, but it also helps to keep your connection stable and speedy.
Fantastic connectivity
The RT-AC51U Wireless Router includes a USB 2.0 connection which make it perfect for transferring files, attaching USB devices or setting up a shared printer. There are also five Ethernet ports for connecting your wired devices, whether it's your Smart TV or your PC.
You'll be able to connect to your data wherever you go thanks to Asus AiCloud technology, which links to your home network. Access your home content from your iOS or Android smartphone, or through a web browser.
Download Master allows you to download files even when your PC is turned off, which means you'll always have access to everything you want.
Getting connected is easier than ever when you use the Asus RT-AC51U Wireless Router.
This is an insanely good price. I bought one last night at £40 (subsequently cancelled an hour later as decided I wouldn't need it). Cheapest it has ever been on Amazon is £23.99 back in February.
Will buy it now for a second router VPN setup.
bullerbug
21 Nov 16#4
techno thicky here , what would I gain by replacing my 4 year old tesco broadband supplied router with this
suniil
21 Nov 161#5
No Gigabit ports?
ando to suniil
21 Nov 161#6
Nope, never noticed that myself, that's me cancelling :disappointed:
cjhilton49
21 Nov 16#7
Maybe I'm wrong but cannot see cable / fibre connection not sure why you have added that to heading as Amazon only have it as a cloud router.
ShroomHeadToad
21 Nov 16#8
There is no integrated adsl/vdsl modem, this is a wireless router only.
ando to ShroomHeadToad
21 Nov 16#11
It does state this on the deal, this a cable router
Wazza4
21 Nov 16#9
cancelled as well, no gig ports is a deal breaker for me.
ando
21 Nov 16#10
Ye couldn't cope with the 10mb/s LAN speed, especially when i'm currently using gigabit ports :disappointed:
dreamsofubuntu
23 Nov 16#12
hot but no gigabit lan means it's a no go for me... even my plusnet router has gigabit lan
ScroopEgerton to dreamsofubuntu
23 Nov 16#13
Who's Ian?
CaptainSocks
23 Nov 16#14
Can I use this as a media bridge or access point?
ScroopEgerton
23 Nov 16#15
Can I connect this to my Virgin Media 'Superhub', which is a bit rubbish for WiFi?
It's fine for a wired connection but the wifi keeps dropping out...
Gollywood to ScroopEgerton
23 Nov 16#17
Yes you can. Just go to the VM router page & put in 'Modem' mode only
There are ways of adding a new router to the network which effectively clones the Superhub, might be called an Access Point but hoping someone can shed some light on that.
shardie886
23 Nov 16#16
Would this work for virgin media super hub 2 to get a better signal? also could I keep both broadcasting wifi as in my super hub and this
HereKittyKitty
24 Nov 16#18
This looks really good but is there something similar with more than one USB port? Ideally, I'd like to share a 3g/4g dongle connection, a printer and a hard drive all at once
dreamsofubuntu to HereKittyKitty
26 Nov 161#19
That's a fair amount of power consumption for such a small device I think you would need to consider a considerable price increase for such capabilities or it might be easier to buy a router like this and then connect something along the lines of a Raspberry PI with an Ethernet cable and share the printer and external hard drive over the network.
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Opening post
Speedy WiFi
Powered by a dual-core processor, the RT-AC51U allows you to stream HD video, take part in online gaming and download files in a flash. It includes dual band technology for reliable, uncluttered wireless connection.
The 2.4 GHz band can deliver up to 300 Mbps, whilst the 5 GHz band can deliver up to 433 Mbps. This means that you can take advantage of the 2.4 GHz band for simple internet tasks such as web browsing and file downloading, whilst the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming in Full HD or online gaming. Broadcom TurboQAM technology helps to improve the router's performance, so you know you can rely on this device.
Signal range
You won't struggle to connect to your network thanks to Asus AiRadar technology. Whilst other wireless routers may have weaker signal, the RT-AC68U uses beamforming technology, high power amplification, and RF fine-tuning. Not only does this help to boost coverage throughout your home, but it also helps to keep your connection stable and speedy.
Fantastic connectivity
The RT-AC51U Wireless Router includes a USB 2.0 connection which make it perfect for transferring files, attaching USB devices or setting up a shared printer. There are also five Ethernet ports for connecting your wired devices, whether it's your Smart TV or your PC.
You'll be able to connect to your data wherever you go thanks to Asus AiCloud technology, which links to your home network. Access your home content from your iOS or Android smartphone, or through a web browser.
Download Master allows you to download files even when your PC is turned off, which means you'll always have access to everything you want.
Getting connected is easier than ever when you use the Asus RT-AC51U Wireless Router.
Alternatives, you can get TCB 1.3% and free delivery since Amazon price matched Currys in the last half hour on this item...
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/networking/network-routers-and-switches/routers/asus-rt-ac51u-wireless-cable-fibre-router-10137898-pdt.html
bb8 :wink:
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Will buy it now for a second router VPN setup.
It's fine for a wired connection but the wifi keeps dropping out...
There are ways of adding a new router to the network which effectively clones the Superhub, might be called an Access Point but hoping someone can shed some light on that.