Great router, especially if flashed with the merlin firmware.
Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Concurrent Dual-Band Transmissions for Strong Signal Strength and Ultra-Fast Connection Rates up to 900Mbps ASUS AiCloud service: Access, stream, share, sync – all on the go with unlimited storage expansion! Gigabit Ethernet Ports for the Fastest, Most Reliable Internet Performance Download Master for Wireless Data Storage and Access to Router-Connected USB Storage Devices Expanded Wireless Coverage with Detachable High-Powered Antennas File Sharing, Printer Sharing, and 3G Sharing via Two Multi-Functional Built-in USB Ports ASUSWRT Dashboard UI for Easy Setup, Signal Monitoring, and Network Application Control
Latest comments (20)
mogsog
16 Jun 17#20
If you have the time, patience and skill I would highly recommend a stand alone router paired with an access point the results are so much better. For this I would recommend the ER-X, the edgerouter x is a very sophisticated bit of kit for the money. If you have experience with the CLI on cisco stuff you'll have no problems, this is not for beginners.
I brought a cheap talk talk router off ebay for under £10 as my AP, this setup is cheaper than the Asus RT-N66U and likely performs better. However it is a very technical configuration so not for everyone, if you're interested take a look at the edgerouter x and it's features here.
Tomb
14 Jun 17#19
Deal back on....
Tomb
14 Jun 17#14
Still available as used like new in pristine packaging from amazon warehouse .... £53.
Slightly bizarre answers / comments from Asus support in the Amazon reviews basically saying its xx years old and unlikely to be better than the one you get from your ISP !!
SmallSpender to Tomb
14 Jun 17#18
Funny that Asus are saying that. But it is true. There is no magic hardware or design in these things. They are all limited to a power of 30mW. All the six or eight antenna, huge spaceship design routers are a bit of a con IMO.
pdug175
14 Jun 17#15
I spent £170 on a TP-Link AC2800 which was horrific, drop outs, poor wifi stability blackouts.
Went back to my trusty asus and openreach modem.Bought a 2nd one to use as an AP.
SmallSpender to pdug175
14 Jun 17#17
Yes I tried this too and found it to be at best no better than the Sky router. I did notice that one or two of the expensive routers really are unimpressive wifi wise.
SmallSpender
14 Jun 17#16
One or two years ago I was trying to improve the wifi networking at my home. I was using the wifi powerline adapters, which I am pretty sure cause some sort of network freeze every now and then.
Anyway, I tried this router in the OP. Nothing special in terms of wifi coverage if that is what you are looking for. My router is not placed in a great position, walls are fairly solid, Sky router performed just as well.
Thinking I must just need a better one, I tried various other "name" routers, up to maybe £200 or £250, cant remember. Some which were huge ridiculous looking things with six or eight antenna. Wifi really was no better on any of them. Eventually, having sent one back after the other, I gave up and stuck with the Sky.
There is only so much router manufacturers can do with 30mW.
kanjoosking
14 Jun 17#13
Deal expired ☹️
stec77
13 Jun 17#12
Now £90.
sharpcroft
13 Jun 17#11
tomato or Merlin firmware on this router for that price what a bargain
sharpcroft
13 Jun 17#10
Merlin or tomato firmware on this for that price its a bargain
kowalski
13 Jun 17#9
what are the advantages of installing Merlin firmware?
scoobytawazara
13 Jun 17#7
does this connect to a normal telephone socket then for your broad band?
soton26 to scoobytawazara
13 Jun 17#8
No you'll need to use an ADSL/VDSL modem with this
masai
13 Jun 17#6
Solid router! Had one when I was with Sky for a few years and never had issues with it.
eightace
13 Jun 171#5
Terrific router with Merlin firmware. Easy enough to flash it.
spanktowin
13 Jun 171#4
used like new in pristine packaging from amazon warehouse £53 any better ?
cbrown1979
13 Jun 17#2
is it difficult to flash different firmware?
coolfi to cbrown1979
13 Jun 17#3
No it's very easy, but I feel there is no need over your ISP ones will do about the same, unless you want to part with cash.
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Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Concurrent Dual-Band Transmissions for Strong Signal Strength and Ultra-Fast Connection Rates up to 900Mbps
ASUS AiCloud service: Access, stream, share, sync – all on the go with unlimited storage expansion!
Gigabit Ethernet Ports for the Fastest, Most Reliable Internet Performance
Download Master for Wireless Data Storage and Access to Router-Connected USB Storage Devices
Expanded Wireless Coverage with Detachable High-Powered Antennas
File Sharing, Printer Sharing, and 3G Sharing via Two Multi-Functional Built-in USB Ports
ASUSWRT Dashboard UI for Easy Setup, Signal Monitoring, and Network Application Control
Latest comments (20)
I brought a cheap talk talk router off ebay for under £10 as my AP, this setup is cheaper than the Asus RT-N66U and likely performs better. However it is a very technical configuration so not for everyone, if you're interested take a look at the edgerouter x and it's features here.
Slightly bizarre answers / comments from Asus support in the Amazon reviews basically saying its xx years old and unlikely to be better than the one you get from your ISP !!
Went back to my trusty asus and openreach modem.Bought a 2nd one to use as an AP.
Anyway, I tried this router in the OP. Nothing special in terms of wifi coverage if that is what you are looking for. My router is not placed in a great position, walls are fairly solid, Sky router performed just as well.
Thinking I must just need a better one, I tried various other "name" routers, up to maybe £200 or £250, cant remember. Some which were huge ridiculous looking things with six or eight antenna. Wifi really was no better on any of them. Eventually, having sent one back after the other, I gave up and stuck with the Sky.
There is only so much router manufacturers can do with 30mW.