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Asus RT-AC66U

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3.8 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
26 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • still one of the best and the most popular routers available on the market
  • This router is incredibly easy to set up and use
  • The interface is also really easy to understand and use

Cons

  • unstable firmware and higher price
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • Lack of USB 3 ports is the only failure

Key specs

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Asus RT-AC66U - Pros & Cons

Asus RT-AC66U

Pros

  • still one of the best and the most popular routers available on the market
  • This router is incredibly easy to set up and use
  • The interface is also really easy to understand and use
  • content blockers are super easy to set up
  • an intuitive settings interface and is easy to use
  • The interface is extremely intuitive and one of our favorites
  • router is incredibly easy to set up and use
  • incredible wireless speeds and an unparalleled depth of control
  • They re all clearly marked and spaced for easy access
  • excellent wireless performance and faster data rates
  • performance and features

Cons

  • unstable firmware and higher price
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • Lack of USB 3 ports is the only failure
  • no support for MU-MIMO and
  • hard drive
  • the router was unnecessarily deferential
  • NTFS-formatted hard drive
  • ASUS RT-AC66U Wi-Fi router
  • WiFi routers
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • only doing slightly worse than average

Asus RT-AC66U - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1750 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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Asus RT-AC66U - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication modeFull-Duplex
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports2
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports0
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width8.15 in
Height1.4 in
Depth5.86 in
Weight0.99 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interface
  • Telnet
  • Web/network
6to4yes
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • NTP
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DDNS
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections30069
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.1Q
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3x
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportyes
Mobile broadband supportyes
Type of mobile supportUSB modem
Mobile HSUPAyes
Mobile HSDPA (turbo-3G)yes
Mobile 4G (LTE)yes
Mobile 3Gyes
Mobile 2G (GSM)yes
Throughput WAN-LAN937.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate450.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate1750.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-Enterprise
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM256.0 MB
Maximum RAM256.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
  • OpenVPN
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • MPPE
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA2-Enterprise
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • White
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Routing protocolStatic IP routing
Support for alternative firmwareDD-Wrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Business
  • Home users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)9.1 - 15
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Asus RT-AC66U Asus - Editorial Reviews (19)

4.3
Based on 19 reviews
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Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Retest - SmallNetBuilder
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SmallNetBuilder
Published: 07.05.2013
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Retest - SmallNetBuilder

We retested ASUS' RT-AC66U with our new wireless test process and found generally higher results. {multithumb} Introduction The new SNB wireless test process...

Asus RT-AC66U Gigabit Wireless? Five 802.11ac Routers, Benchmarked
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 14.01.2013
Gigabit Wireless? Five 802.11ac Routers, Benchmarked

Five years ago, we didn't have homes with a dozen wireless nodes and the need to run HD video to multiple screens. Today we do. Our 802.11n networks, especially on the 2.4 GHz band, are swamped. Can 802.11ac save the day? We test six routers to find out.

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC66U 802.11ac Wireless-AC1750 Router Review - Legit Reviews
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Legit Reviews
Published: 13.06.2013
ASUS RT-AC66U 802.11ac Wireless-AC1750 Router Review - Legit Reviews

Asus RT-AC66U Home Networking Revisited : Wireless AC Adoption with ASUS Wireless AC Products - The Tech Revolutionist
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The Tech Revolutionist
Published: 07.03.2013
Home Networking Revisited : Wireless AC Adoption with ASUS Wireless AC Products - The Tech Revolutionist

Asus RT-AC66U Asus RT-AC68U Review (in 2021): Still pretty epic
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MBReviews
Published: 02.11.2021
Asus RT-AC68U Review (in 2021): Still pretty epic

The Asus RT-AC68U is most likely the most iconic wireless router that Asus has released so far and the manufacturer knows it which is why it is still

Asus RT-AC66U Asus RT-AC68U Review
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Lifewire
Published: 06.02.2020
Asus RT-AC68U Review
4.3

We spent 16 hours testing the Asus RT-AC68U, a dual-band Wi-Fi router that’s fast and customizable. It’s as easy or as involved as you’d like it to be, but being tech-savvy helps take it to the next level.

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC68U vs RT-AC66U
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MBReviews
Published: 28.04.2016
ASUS RT-AC68U vs RT-AC66U

As you know, the AC technology is the latest trend in the networking realm and it has been slowly, but steady, implemented with every WiFi capable device, in

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless AC 1750 Gigabit Router Overview
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The ChannelPro Network
Published: 01.10.2012
ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless AC 1750 Gigabit Router Overview

ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless AC 1750 Gigabit Router Overview

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless-AC Dual-band Router - Thrilling Media Streamer
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Published: 17.08.2012
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless-AC Dual-band Router - Thrilling Media Streamer
4.3

ASUS is back in the game with their very first 802.11ac dual-band router. Can this Broadcom-based wireless access point supersede its RT-N66U sibling? We find out!

Asus RT-AC66U Latest firmware makes it a beast
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CNET
Published: 30.10.2012
Latest firmware makes it a beast

Asus' first 802.11ac router offers great performance with existing Wi-Fi devices and is future-proof thanks to its support of the latest 802.11ac standard.

Asus RT-AC66U Asus RT-AC66U router review: The best 802.11ac router on the market, so far
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Published: 19.09.2012
Asus RT-AC66U router review: The best 802.11ac router on the market, so far
4.5

If you're looking for a router for your entertainment system, this Asus is a screamer.

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC68U (AC1900) Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 25.03.2022
ASUS RT-AC68U (AC1900) Review
4.2

While the ASUS RT-AC68U (AC1900) WiFi router is one of the easier to use models that we have tested, its performance in all of our other tests...

Asus RT-AC66U Best Asus router 2022: the top Asus routers for any budget
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TechRadar
Published: 07.01.2022
Best Asus router 2022: the top Asus routers for any budget
5.0

Whether you want a budget router, or a full-on gaming beast

Asus RT-AC66U Asus RT-AC66U Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
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TopTenReviews
Published: 24.05.2017
Asus RT-AC66U Review - Pros, Cons and Verdict
3.0

The RT-AC66U is a premium wireless router from Asus that offers incredible speed and network customizability. Find out more in our review.

Asus RT-AC66U ASUS RT-AC66U Next-Generation Dual-band Wireless Router
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Published: 14.11.2012
ASUS RT-AC66U Next-Generation Dual-band Wireless Router

Wireless routers are now an essential part of any household, connecting Desktop Computers, Games Con

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