A pretty good router with a great UI, well at least in my experience of enjoying a AsusWRT Merlin firmware.
Blurb....
802.11ac tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3200Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and extremely fast file-sharing.
Tri-Band Smart Connect automatically selects the fastest of the three available frequency bands for each device, based on the device's speed, signal strength and how busy each band is.
High performance antennas with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled Wi-Fi range
AiProtection with Trend MicroTM for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls and privacy protection
USB 3.0 port for 10X-faster data transfers than USB 2.0; also includes one USB 2.0 port
Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you control your network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC
I suppose it is something to do with how MIMO wireless best works...?
Still I find that we are best served with my router central to the house downstairs and then an Ethernet wired Action Point upstairs to maintain maximum wireless strength over our house.
AAIG2
22 Feb 17#4
Heat added. Purchased to replace multiple devices (including BT HH6). Let's hope this works.
brookheather to AAIG2
22 Feb 17#5
It's a router not a modem/router so won't replace the HH6 unless you buy a seperate ADSL or VDSL modem.
AAIG2
22 Feb 17#6
Yes you are correct; i have purchased the openreach modem from ebay to address that.
VimesUK
22 Feb 171#7
Sounds good.
I bought a second hand Huawei EchoLife HG612 as a modem to replace BT's own, as that one worked so much better than the supplied ECI type.
javey93
22 Feb 17#8
It begs the question; for that price, why is it NOT a router with an inbuilt modem? Is there a technical reason?
mldaw
22 Feb 171#9
Fantastic router; I purchased it last year for £179.99. I think I may purchase another to use as an wired access point.
VimesUK to mldaw
22 Feb 17#10
Curious as to whether you use the official firmware or the Merlin one....?
brookheather
22 Feb 171#11
Including an inbuilt VDSL modem requires much more testing to ensure compatibility with the various DSLAM equipment across the world. There is a new ASUS DSL-AC88U with G.Fast compatbility which has just been announced though this doesn't have twin 5GHz bands.
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Blurb....
802.11ac tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3200Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and extremely fast file-sharing.
Tri-Band Smart Connect automatically selects the fastest of the three available frequency bands for each device, based on the device's speed, signal strength and how busy each band is.
High performance antennas with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled Wi-Fi range
AiProtection with Trend MicroTM for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls and privacy protection
USB 3.0 port for 10X-faster data transfers than USB 2.0; also includes one USB 2.0 port
Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you control your network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC
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....they agree :smiley:
I suppose it is something to do with how MIMO wireless best works...?
Still I find that we are best served with my router central to the house downstairs and then an Ethernet wired Action Point upstairs to maintain maximum wireless strength over our house.
I bought a second hand Huawei EchoLife HG612 as a modem to replace BT's own, as that one worked so much better than the supplied ECI type.