Asus RT-AC68U Review: Versatile Dual Band Mesh WiFi Router

Today's dual-band wireless routers are reasonably priced, as the 802.11ac wireless standard has become the more common standard in routers and other devices. If you're hoping to upgrade from a single-band router or are simply interested in upgrading to a leader in the latest in router technology, consider the Asus RT-AC68U. It has enough power to support large homes and boasts parental controls, gaming support, and the AiMesh home network.

This router has been tested for speed, ease of setup and use as well as a range of features that can appeal to the most proficient users.

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Specifications of Asus RT-AC68U

1. Price : $ 149.99 
2. Weight : 0.6kg
3. Product size : 22 x 16 x 8.3cm
4. Speed : AC1900
5. Firewall : Yes
6. IPv6 compatible : Yes
7. MU-MIMO : Yes
8. Number of antennas : 3
9. Number of bands : 2
10. Number of wired ports : 7
11. Chipset : BCM4709
12. Scope : Suitable for large houses
13. Parental Control : Yes

Slim and light design

The Asus RT-AC68U is not too big or heavy, which is ideal for small apartments. While this router can support the WiFi needs of a large home, it shouldn't be difficult to locate it in a smaller home.

The router has a vertical design, which can be a deterrent if you want a device that can be completely flat on a surface.

However, with dimensions of just 22 x 16 x 8.3cm, you should probably have no trouble adjusting it. In addition to the relatively small configuration of the router body, the 3 antennas do not take up much space and are removable.

Since the router is vertical, all the indicators are located on the front and bottom of the router. The surface of the Asus RT-AC68U is smooth and has long criss-cross lines that add to the fun in terms of form. The LED indicators, subtle icons, and not too bright or flashy add a sleek and sophisticated look to the router.

You will find all ports on the back of the device: 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port, 1 USB 2.0 port, and one USB 3.0 port. All of them are clearly marked and easily accessible.

Network performance is fast and stable most of the time

Testing showed noticeably faster load speeds and even slightly better image quality (both HD and 4K) when streaming content with the Asus RT-AC68U. You'll be especially impressed by its near lightning-fast streaming performance across platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube.

The only time the performance drops in the test was when gaming on the Nvidia Shield console when connected to the 5GHz channel. The picture is a bit blurred, but this also happens when streaming 4K content to another TV on the same 5GHz channel, so that's no surprise.

You can stream videos, play games on Android tablets, stream music on your phone, and operate your MacBook on the 2.4GHz band with no significant lag.

The author has performed speed tests several times a day using the Ookla SpeedTest tool on both mobile devices and laptops. Results typically return between 90 - 109Mbps and the fastest recorded speeds are 115.93Mbps.

There's never been a signal lost in a test space, a modest-sized city apartment, so it's impossible to say for sure how it will perform in a large home.

While full-range capability cannot be tested, the RT-AC68U still has another potential benefit. It comes with AiMesh technology, allowing you to connect this Asus router to other routers in the lineup to create a comprehensive home network. The catch is that instead of ditching an older Asus model, you can keep it with this new router for a more up-to-date and powerful network.

Conclude

The Asus RT-AC68U is a versatile dual-band WiFi router for the whole family, boasting rich capabilities and versatility for the proficient as well as the casual user.

Advantages

1. Setup is quick and simple
2. High speed performance
3. Easy-to-use mobile application

Defect

1. Complex web interface
2. Slightly expensive
3. The direction cannot be adjusted

David Pac

Update 10 March 2021