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Asus RT-N56U

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • looks lovely
  • very configurable
  • fast

Cons

  • there is no IPv6 support
  • a Windows program
  • not built into the router

Key specs

  • 4
  • 1
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • no
  • yes

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Asus RT-N56U - Pros & Cons

Asus RT-N56U

Pros

  • looks lovely
  • very configurable
  • fast

Cons

  • there is no IPv6 support
  • a Windows program
  • not built into the router
  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • there is only one WPS setting for both radios
  • config pages
  • config pages very slow to load which

Asus RT-N56U - 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
600 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-N56U - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication mode
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-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
Width6.77 in
Height2.36 in
Depth5.71 in
Weight0.73 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
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • PPPoE
  • DHCP
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections34925
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • 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
Throughput WAN-LAN802.4 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
External antennano
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Total wireless data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory16.0 MB
Maximum flash memory16.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA-Enterprise
  • WPA2-Enterprise
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Routing protocolStatic IP routing
Support for alternative firmwareOpenWrt
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)5 - 7
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Asus RT-N56U Asus - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.3
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Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U Dual-band Gigabit Wireless-N Router Review
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ThinkComputers.org
Published: 12.05.2011
ASUS RT-N56U Dual-band Gigabit Wireless-N Router Review

ASUS must've recently hired a pro designer, their latest devices have been superbly attractive. This trend has continued with the RT-N56U Dual-band Gigabit Wireless N Router. Hands down, it is the best looking piece of networking equipment ever created. After the initial attraction subsides and you start to trust the RT-N56U with your day to day networking activities, you'll find that it isn't just a good looking device, it also has stable and consistent performance. The RT-N56U packs the speed, features and scalability to fit into any home or small office network. Check out the full review for all of the gritty details.

Asus RT-N56U Asus RT-N56U router – review
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the Guardian
Published: 03.05.2011
Asus RT-N56U router – review

Kate Bevan: This is one capable beast – but it's easy to get into difficulties if you don't know what you're doing

Asus RT-N56U Asus RT-N56U Dual Band Wireless-N Router review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.01.2011
Asus RT-N56U Dual Band Wireless-N Router review
4.5

Sexeh design and sexeh speeds too?

Asus RT-N56U Review: Asus RT-N56U
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techsmart.co.za
Review: Asus RT-N56U

Believe it or not the sleek Asus RT-N56U is actually a state-of-the-art router. We check to see if this radical new design is as functional as it is pretty.

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U Dual Band Gigabit Wireless N Router Review
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TweakTown
Published: 15.02.2011
ASUS RT-N56U Dual Band Gigabit Wireless N Router Review
4.3

ASUS' RT-N56U has a new and artistic look, but can it perform as good as it looks?

Asus RT-N56U Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router
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CNET
Published: 15.12.2015
Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router

Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U wireless router
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Good Gear Guide
ASUS RT-N56U wireless router
3.8

ASUS RT-N56U review: One of the best looking dual-band wireless routers you will ever see

Asus RT-N56U Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band router
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Bjorn3D.com
Published: 30.11.-0001
Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band router

The ASUS RT-N56U is a nice looking router that comes with support for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ban

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U "Black Diamond" Wireless Router Review - PC Perspective
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PC Perspective
Published: 30.11.2012
ASUS RT-N56U "Black Diamond" Wireless Router Review - PC Perspective

ASUS RT-N56U "Black Diamond" Wireless Router Review On deck for review today is the ASUS RT-N56U “Black Diamond” Dual-band Gigabit Wireless-N

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N600 Gigabit Router - Page 1 of 8
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bigbruin.com
ASUS RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N600 Gigabit Router - Page 1 of 8

Asus RT-N56U Asus RT-N56U review
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Alphr
Published: 08.12.2011
Asus RT-N56U review
5.0

In the staid world of routers, Asus’ RT-N56U is a diamond in the rough. Its design really stands out, with its shiny, jauntily angled front fascia, and sparkling cool-blue LEDs are the very antithesis of standard router styling.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.12.2010
Asus RT-N56U
4.5

Asus' RT-N56U performs well and doesn't look half bad.

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U Black Diamond Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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SmallNetBuilder
Published: 04.03.2011
ASUS RT-N56U Black Diamond Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

The ASUS RT-N56U Black Diamond Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router has more routing speed than anyone can use. And the wireless side isn't too bad, either. {...

Asus RT-N56U ASUS RT-N56U wireless router
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PC World
ASUS RT-N56U wireless router
3.8

ASUS RT-N56U review: One of the best looking dual-band wireless routers you will ever see

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