Alternatively, would have been a Netgear R6300. However, no wall mount available and fewer opportunities than the ASUS RT-AC66U.
For router itself:
Summary:
Power: ++
Handling: -
Features: ++
Optics: ++
User Interface: ++
Recommended:
1. Firmware update perform!
2. When connecting an external disk first install the Download Manager (if desired), then FTP and CO.
3. External drives always eject via the UI of the router and not just peel!
The most important things first. Performance and handling.
Power: I will not give exact values, because then it is different from owner to owner due to hardware, buildings (Reinforced concrete construction), orientation, interfering sources, etc. etc. blah blah. But this much can be said: The router slows down anyone. I still scratch sharp at the 100Mbit down and 6Mbit up. HD streams are loaded very fast both via cable and wireless that you barely have time to sit down comfortably. Here, the AC protocol has not been used once, since no terminal has a corresponding communications interface (not yet). Sources of interference such as a microwave in the next room or the cordless telephone, next to the routers have no noticeable influence.
You can tell the router to its hardware. Everything goes faster. From a simple website to large down- / uploads.
All devices in the n-Draft-operation throughout the apartment have always 200-300MBit connection speed via WLAN at me. Usually the value drops rarely under 100Mbit. The range I have not tested it great, but outside the apartment on the street (2 floors difference) my tablet connects to the router already. And this is on the side facing away from the streets home page.
Up to 13 devices are registered with me via DHCP with fixed IP addresses on the router, both wired and wireless. 7 other places for guests in separate guest network (which you can open 3 in the 2.4 GHz and 3 in the 5 GHz range - all individually configurable!). In addition, a printer via Wi-Fi and 2 HDDs with 2 TB as Home Archive via USB2.0.
Hard drives are detected immediately and the printer driver can be installed over the network.
Absolute advantage: For 140 dollars you even get the chance to register with ASUS and forgive his router a fixed access address. Optionally, you can also enter user data DynDNS and Co, the costs are however (needed to create an FTP access).
Handling and Equipment: Not for beginners! The initial setup via wizard is helpful, but everything after that definitely requires a certain knowledge of the matter. Many options are thanks Mouse hover effect explains, in some it is missing and you have to advise or inform themselves. But if you know what the router, then you realize how much it is.
Until everything was properly configured, I have used 2-3 days, since I do not every function had seen or what settings are best for me. Should we even do not know more, the ASUS Support is knowledgeable and friendly.
For the user interface is a dream. Everything is arranged sensible coloration pleasant and modern.
Firmware update ran without problems and is absolutely recommended.
The configuration of the connected hard disks is somewhat cumbersome and costly. Just like the assignment of rights via FTP / Samba. But if there is one, then it will work. Even a reduction of FTP access via QOS is possible (you just have to know how), so that outsiders do not steal the whole range.
Furthermore, there were at my first problems with the disks. At first he did not want to recognize, but then but were not addressed. Since it has been an isolated case, I let time standing in the room.
Printer drivers can be installed on the router (as I understand, at least), and anyone who wants to print but still has no driver gets from the router. Nice, but I use the not because the software provided by Canon will not be installed, but only the pure printer driver. If the function is not here to be properly explained, I ask for improvement!
Via FTP you can then easily access network cameras and other PCs. However, the configuration is sh *** s.
Some options on the router accepts on-the-fly. Others require a reboot, the router automatically performs.
However, this takes a little longer. Thus it can be a longer session configuration sometimes before.
Cloud capabilities for external drives are also configurable, I also do not use.
Real-time Traffic Monitor allows not only the "last 24" view and day view the exact traffic to keep in mind. Unfortunately, an assignment of the individual devices is not possible, so that you only see the overall utilization. But nevertheless great.
AI-Cloud, to take advantage of the cloud function for phone and CO: The app is not just positively evaluated the Android Market. Here I leave every self, to pass judgment. I do not use them.
Download Manager: Yes, the most downloaded, you can initialize the router. These are stored on the external hard drive and the PC can be switched off. The app for this is handy as you can see from anywhere in what is happening (outside the network is a static IP or a fixed access required). However, one can there only to pause or delete the downloads, but no new start. Too bad. But still nice app. DM definitely thumbs up.
Furthermore, the router offers dual WAN function, as well as a media bridge mode, AP mode and Repeater mode. Then settings for IPTV, DDNS, NAT routing, QOS, 2 firewalls, IPv6 settings, VPN server, parental control, and so on.
Processing: without equal. Connections wiggle not, everything is tight and firm.
Appearance: no glossy housing but also not completely matt. Black-anthracite plaid on the largest part of the surface. It looks classy. These blue status LEDs, but their visibility decreases with increasing angle. Otherwise, clearly visible.
Accessories: 3 (17cm) screw-on antennae, who are brutal in the room, stand for an upright posture, power adapter, ISDN cable, and if I am not mistaken, a short network cable. For this purpose a CD with software and manual.
Conclusion: I would buy the router for the private use at any time. You get definitely offered a lot for the money., Only has to be incorporated. Not only looks classy, and it is. There is only 1 negative point I must mention urgently. Since the router depends on the network, I have a buzzing in the cordless telephone. Since overlap any frequency bands and I do not get away.
