Remember when routers used to be cheap. Well, this router is a blast from the past.
ASUS RT-N12E supports 802.11 b/g/n and has 300 Mbps high speed. With CD free easy installation and stable data transmission, RT-N12E is the basic solution for wireless internet setup. It also contents Green WLAN technology so it consumes less power during stand by mode.
300 Mbps high speed Plug-n-surf CD free installation External 5dBi antenna for better coverage (*Antenna type will differ according to local regulations and requirement in each country) Power saving: consumes less power during stand by mode Support EZ WPS connection
5 day super saver delivery for £3.58 OR Click & collect from a Collect+ place next day for £1.98
Top comments
ollie87
27 Jun 175#3
If this was DD-WRT compatible I'd grab it immediately.
Gollywood to Rid1
27 Jun 174#11
Anything vs Superhub 3 is the winner...even a droopy ham sandwich
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zworld
27 Jun 17#1
I agree it's only a Wireless N and a 300Mbps router. But, for around a tenner, it's worth it.
Zen1984
27 Jun 17#2
Perfect for a spare. That's what I'd buy this for if I didn't already have about a dozen routers :man:
Still tempted... :P
ollie87
27 Jun 175#3
If this was DD-WRT compatible I'd grab it immediately.
hard123
27 Jun 17#4
How would this compare to the Sky Q router?
Rid1
27 Jun 17#5
This or th SuperHub 3?
EyeTea to Rid1
27 Jun 171#6
SuperHub3 for sure: it has N and AC with gigabit ports whereas this only has N and 100mbit ports.
Gollywood to Rid1
27 Jun 174#11
Anything vs Superhub 3 is the winner...even a droopy ham sandwich
Rid1
27 Jun 17#7
Ty
mikerr
27 Jun 17#8
Not gigabit, no 5Ghz band ... but it's cheap
sadman120
27 Jun 17#9
Anyone know if this is any good for DD-WRT? Want to use it as a extender, virgin router doesn't get through to my tv
Like others have mentioned, it doesn't support DD-WRT
wixster
27 Jun 17#12
Great router - but don't be confused. This is not the model that has a repeater function, so you cannot really use it for much other than a straight/standard router.
Khairul
27 Jun 171#13
How does this compare against the 'free' routers provided by the ISPs? Currently using a Talktalk Super Router, but would be useful to know how it compares the others as well.
zworld to Khairul
27 Jun 17#15
This would be definitely better than the shi.. I mean free ISP routers.
rev6 to Khairul
28 Jun 17#19
QoS (not many ISP routers support this) for bufferbloat. Network wide adblocking. Network wide VPN. Quicker interface. Overall more control. Custom firmware like open-wrt, lede, gives you so much control it's ridiculous.
noonecanhelp1
27 Jun 17#14
not really. The superhub 3 destroyed my £80 TpLink router I bought a while ago. The signal is amazing and it's been rock solid. Not sure which hardware version though :smile:
andersh
27 Jun 17#16
(To save others checking.) This uses a RealTek processor so it seems the widely used firmwares don't support it, e.g. Kong Mod, Advanced Tomato, Shibby. But there are more firmwares that just DD-WRT.
retrend
27 Jun 17#17
Would this work as a bridge to get ethernet ports in my living room?
machomansavage
28 Jun 17#18
just change to origin broadband they give u then free. Also have good deals too
ecraigy to machomansavage
28 Jun 17#24
No, you will be given the DSL-N14U B1 on Origins standard broadband.
vclaw
28 Jun 17#20
Note this is only a router, not a modem. To get internet access, you will need to connect it to an modem with ethernet. eg a cable modem or ADSL/VDSL modem.
1mark to vclaw
28 Jun 17#29
Forgive my ignorance, but I use my talktalk super router and it's just a router and I don't use a modem with it. So how is this different? confused
zworld to vclaw
28 Jun 17#33
Yes, this is NOT an ADSL router ( no built-in modem ). This is a Cable router for Fibre broadband users.
zacy5000
28 Jun 17#21
Does this allow a VPN client to be set up on it?
plewis00
28 Jun 17#22
Found the signal very directional and couldn't get signal in the upstairs bathroom of all places. Virgin weren't interested, until of course, it got within 30 days of the contract end, then they were more than happy to discuss options - horrendous company all round.
andrewmp
28 Jun 17#23
I currently get an awful signal with my Sky Router, presuming I plug this into my Sky router, am I likely to see improved wifi?
fishmaster
28 Jun 17#25
This would be excellent as a wireless access point. Set IP for your subnet and disable DHCP and job done. It may even have a wireless access point wizard, I haven't checked the manual.
andrewmp to fishmaster
28 Jun 17#27
Looking at the manual it has access point mode, so yeah, pretty straight forward it seems. Just hope it's got better range than my Sky Hub.
JohnerPa
28 Jun 17#26
Willing to have a try for this price, thank you op!<3
noonecanhelp1
28 Jun 17#28
oppss sry I got confused. I'm on BT now and their Smart Hub is really good. I hate similar names for their routers haha
I was with Virgin Media for 8 years and will never deal again with this thieving company!!! I'd say run away from them as fast as you can (y)
Kijoki
28 Jun 17#30
Got it, have a crappy ADSL line at home and just need a stronger WiFi signal. EE router won't reach more than five meters lol.
andersh
28 Jun 17#31
The TalkTalk Super Router you have is effectively a modem and router in one box. This Asus device doesn't have the modern part. There won't be anywhere to plug the phone line into it. So it cannot replace your TalkTalk box, but it could augment it.
machomansavage
28 Jun 17#32
I'm telling u! Origin gave me this free for switching to them three months ago! I'm not a liar!
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Opening post
ASUS RT-N12E supports 802.11 b/g/n and has 300 Mbps high speed. With CD free easy installation and stable data transmission, RT-N12E is the basic solution for wireless internet setup. It also contents Green WLAN technology so it consumes less power during stand by mode.
300 Mbps high speed
Plug-n-surf CD free installation
External 5dBi antenna for better coverage
(*Antenna type will differ according to local regulations and requirement in each country)
Power saving: consumes less power during stand by mode
Support EZ WPS connection
5 day super saver delivery for £3.58
OR
Click & collect from a Collect+ place next day for £1.98
Top comments
All comments (34)
Still tempted... :P
Like others have mentioned, it doesn't support DD-WRT
I was with Virgin Media for 8 years and will never deal again with this thieving company!!! I'd say run away from them as fast as you can (y)