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Asus Dual-Band Wireless-N600 Gigabit Router (RT-N56U)

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  • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Concurrent Dual-Band Transmissions up to 600Mbps
  • Gigabit Ethernet Support: The increasingly popular Gigabit Ethernet allows the download of a full HD movie in about just 5 minutes
  • One Router for Printing, Scanning and Surfing: Effortless Multitasking for Multiple Users
  • Interface: 5 Gigabit ports (1x WAN / 4x LAN) and 2x USB 2.0 ports
  • WAN to LAN throughput over 900Mbps; compatible with all networking standard: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
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Customer Ratings
WiFi signal
4.1
4.4
4.4
4.5
4.2
4.3
Tech Support
4.0
3.9
4.0
4.0
3.6
3.4
User interface
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.1
4.1
Value for money
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
Stability
4.2
4.5
3.6
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connectivity tech
Wireless^Wired
Wi-Fi
✅EDITORS‘ CHOICE
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
number of ports
2
5
5
5
5
3
data transfer rate
600 megabits per second
2976 megabits per second
5400 megabits per second
5378 megabits per second
1 gigabits per second
1200 megabits per second
wireless standard
802 11 BGN
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B
802 11 A, 802 11 AC, 802 11 AX, 802 11 B, 802 11 G
802 11 AC
frequency band class
dual band
dual band
tri band
dual band
dual band
dual band
lan port bandwidth
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000 megabits per second

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    Product Description

    Asus RT-N56U Wireless-N Router Dual Band Multimedia Ultra Slim Gigabit 802.11a/b/g/n 300Mbps support USB Storage, Print and Media Server (top performance review at smallnetbuilder.com).2-Year parts and labot warranty.The product is multiple voltage compatible that voltage arrange is100-240V

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    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    2,970 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of setup, and speed of the networking device. For example, they mention it works great, delivers consistent performance, and is easy to understand. Some appreciate the appearance, and value of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on coverage, connectivity, and ease of use.

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    1,645 customers mention1,249 positive396 negative

    Customers like the quality of the router. They say it performs well, delivers consistent performance, and is adequate. Customers also mention that it's easy to use, reliable, and provides each device with its share of bandwidth.

    "...Kudos Asus, nice job again!Overall, GREAT router, do not cheap out on lesser models because you will regret it...." Read more

    "...Every few weeks, the router just loses connection. Internet is good, but both wireless and wired devices seem to just not recognize internet..." Read more

    "...The FTP access works fine for me and I prefer a direct connection to my files without a middle-man...." Read more

    "...I try ipconfig /renew and it works! No errors and shows my computer lan on my Cox static range, using the DNS etc that cox says to use...." Read more

    980 customers mention852 positive128 negative

    Customers find the setup of the networking device to be easy. They mention that the config page is very easy to browse and use, the thing was set up in minutes, no hassles, and the change was immediate. They also say that the user interface is well done, making it easy to copy and manage your files. They appreciate the help tips for most of the settings and the nice menu-driven web interface.

    "...a standard SMB share (\\router ip address), making it easy to copy and manage your files...." Read more

    "...go quite as far as the 2.4Ghz G signal, I like that I can separate my devices onto both...." Read more

    "...It has alot of basic features made easy to configure, but also has several advanced features not typically seen like iTunes media server and Network..." Read more

    "...I like the router UI settings. Easy to understand and lots of settings. I like that this router is small too...." Read more

    761 customers mention640 positive121 negative

    Customers like the speed of the networking device. They say it's fast, fantastic for high-speed file transfer, and has a wired connection. They also say it has incredibly good performance and is instant. Customers also mention that the 5GHz range is superior compared to other routers and that they are getting strong signals and performance to their wireless devices.

    "...a wireless standpoint I have no problems and am getting strong signals and performance to my wireless devices...." Read more

    "...are my speedtest.net tests faster both upload and download, my latency is way down, my web pages load MUCH faster, Netflix is twice as fast on my..." Read more

    "...with no port forwarding, the router connects good and the devices have good speeds with very minimal setup...." Read more

    "...did have some speed problems on the old setup, both bands here give me fast, reliable connections, so I really don't see much effective difference..." Read more

    325 customers mention301 positive24 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the router. They mention that it is sleek, has a well designed GUI, and has glistening finish. They also appreciate the shiny front and the unique interface.

    "...The interface is nicely laid out and unique from other routers I have used. It seems to me like it would be more intuitive for novice users...." Read more

    "...Looks: For those who care, this is a really sleek and nice looking router...." Read more

    "...Very nice!..." Read more

    "...From the exterior, it looks great. Has a great design that you don't have to hide. It looks great over the desk.It has a pretty nice range...." Read more

    257 customers mention205 positive52 negative

    Customers like the value of the networking device. For example, they say it's a great deal for the power, performance, and range. Some mention that it'll increase performance.

    "...It was the cheapest router in the top 3...." Read more

    "...* Personally, I felt the price was fair...." Read more

    "...The router is great, has a lot of awesome features, and is worth the price, but one should not have to go through all that garbage on a product that..." Read more

    "...The price was good, the features were abundant and the reviews were great. I do not regret this purchase at all...." Read more

    763 customers mention509 positive254 negative

    Customers are mixed about the coverage of the router. Some mention that the range is quite good, with extended range in the 2.4 GHz band. However, others say that it has a weak WiFi signal and stops broadcasting in the range.

    "...The range is acceptable and typical with the 2.4GHz travelling much further than the 5GHz band...." Read more

    "...The Linksys routers work much better, have stronger signals and (most importantly) are working reliably...." Read more

    "...I got tired of having to do that and the weak wifi signal so I decided to start researching wireless routers...." Read more

    "...It looks great over the desk.It has a pretty nice range. It covers all my house and provides good reception even in the most remote rooms...." Read more

    591 customers mention245 positive346 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that they have great connection both on desktop and laptop wireless, and that it provides reliable connections. However, others say that it drops its connection to the network and that the WAN exceptionally disconnected issue is well known. They also mention that it has started dropping connections very frequently, especially in the 2.4GHz band.

    "...The only cons I have so far is that the stats pages don't show the signal strength of attached wireless clients (at least as far as I can tell) and..." Read more

    "...Although, even with no port forwarding, the router connects good and the devices have good speeds with very minimal setup...." Read more

    "...of a sudden after a few months the router (G only), started to disconnect my VPN connection once in a while, my VOIP phone started to have random..." Read more

    "...speed problems on the old setup, both bands here give me fast, reliable connections, so I really don't see much effective difference between..." Read more

    188 customers mention122 positive66 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the networking device. Some mention it is customizable and has so many features it's incredible. They say the sidebar explains every option, and the router is reliable. Others say that the GUI is simply atrocious, has TERRIBLE security, and is a bit odd. They also say the interface seems a little less polished than Linksys's.

    "...Super easy, sidebar explains every option, I was up in literally less than 5minutes...." Read more

    "...It has alot of basic features made easy to configure, but also has several advanced features not typically seen like iTunes media server and Network..." Read more

    "...The router User interface is pretty bad if you don't upgrade the firmware, something that is real easy to do...." Read more

    "...Also, there is a ton of options and controls for setting up user permission when reading or writing files. Oh yeah, there is FTP server support...." Read more

    Works great for... Everything.
    5 Stars
    Works great for... Everything.
    I have been through 3 different routers, each one plagued with their own problems. This one seems to be well rounded and perfect for what i need it for.Pros:My home network is larger than most and this Router handles them wonderfully. I have a 2TB external hooked up to it that handles backups and steaming to the Xbox and other computers. It built in media sever works great after it finds all the files it can stream( takes awhile for everything to show up on the xbox after first plugged in) but after that is smooth. There are some files that the xbox can not see but that a limitation of the xbox. And when uploading to the External at full speed (around 12 to 13 MB/s, better than most routers with USB storage) the internet is not bogged down and is still able to handle everything.It is really good about handling network traffic and giving each device its share of bandwidth, While streaming to the xbox from the external, Roommate playing wow, And downloading a game on Steam i was still able to get my max download speed. without my roommate noticing any lag with his game.Wifi range is excellent on the 2.4 GHZ band. I am unable to test the 5GHZ because i don't own anything that supports that or have a need to get one. If something i buy has it than it will be there for me. In my room i get around 90% and with the old router i would get half that.It has a network monitor that shows you how much you data is going through your network at any given time and also bandwidth controls and priory for devices if you want to use that.I am not getting any dropped connections anymore like i use to with my old router.Cons:The download manager sucks. It works however when using it to its fullest it will greatly bog down the network and bring it to a crawl. The router is just not able to handle it properly. But it does work... just i recommend using a low power laptop or your desktop if you plan on downloading anything.When the Media server is finding the files on a External things will show up slowly to any player you are using (xbox) and if you try to write anything to the drive while it is finding the files it will also slow down the network, Their is no way to tell when it is doing it or how long it will take.Tips:Remember to Disable TKIP for max Wifi performance. It comes with it enabled for backwards compatibility but it limits Wifi Speed to 54Mbps. and is also a weaker encryption. AES without TKIP is the best way to go. most devices support it now a days.Its also a good idea to set static IP address for the devices you use the most if you plan on setting priority for them. It does use a DCHP server so IP address can hop around and change priority after the lease is up.After plugging in a external let it sit for a hour or two so the media server can find the files it needs to stream. Than you can use it to its fullest.My home network currently has 3 desktops, 3 laptops, 2 Xbox360s, 2 Blu Ray players, 1 Wii, 3 Phones and 1 Ipod connected to it. 4 Devices are hard wired Via A 8 port Gigabit switch that takes 2 ports to the computer room, living room. and the other rooms have a single port. Everything else is in Wifi. The ports on the router go directly to 2 of the desktops, 1 laptop (handles downloads, monitoring, and other things on the network) And to the switch.
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