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Asus RT-N66U

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3 stars
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4.4 / 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • Easy-to-use
  • well-thought-out interface
  • exceptional simple to use with CD-free

Cons

  • since fans fail and are noisy
  • difficult to find higher-gain dual-band antennas
  • throughput starts to fall off at a relatively low 24 dB attenuation

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Asus RT-N66U - Pros & Cons

Asus RT-N66U

Pros

  • Easy-to-use
  • well-thought-out interface
  • exceptional simple to use with CD-free
  • incredible wireless speeds and an unparalleled depth of control
  • performance and features
  • solid performance
  • robust feature set
  • and affordable price
  • Price Today's routers are typically very easy to install and configure
  • Robust parental controls and malware protection
  • It was very effective

Cons

  • since fans fail and are noisy
  • difficult to find higher-gain dual-band antennas
  • throughput starts to fall off at a relatively low 24 dB attenuation
  • ASUS not only maintains its higher throughput longer
  • low downlink throughput problem
  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • the internet is disconnected
  • notebook was in the next room behind two standard width walls
  • Middling file transfer performance
  • small level of noise from a hard drive
  • it does not appear on the network map page

Asus RT-N66U - 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
900 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-N66U - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
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 interfaceWeb/network
6to4yes
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • NTP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • LPR/LPD
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
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 802.3x
  • 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-LAN731.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate450.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate450.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate900.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory32.0 MB
Maximum flash memory32.0 MB
Included RAM256.0 MB
Maximum RAM256.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
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 firmware
  • DD-Wrt
  • OpenWrt
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Business
  • Home users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 30
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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Asus RT-N66U Asus - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.9
Based on 18 reviews
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  • 1
Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U and Linksys EA4500 / EA4200v2 Wireless Retest - SmallNetBuilder
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Published: 20.05.2013
ASUS RT-N66U and Linksys EA4500 / EA4200v2 Wireless Retest - SmallNetBuilder

Updated - We retested two top N900 routers and one didn't fare so well. {multithumb} Introduction Updated 5/21/2013 - Added results with two other draft 11ac...

Asus RT-N66U Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.04.2012
Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight review
4.0

A wireless router fit for the Caped Crusader himself

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Review - Legit Reviews
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Legit Reviews
Published: 04.10.2012
ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Review - Legit Reviews

Asus RT-N66U Asus RT-AC66U B1 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.09.2018
Asus RT-AC66U B1 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Review
4.0

The Asus RT-AC66U B1 is a budget-friendly dual-band router that is easy to install, feature-packed, and delivers solid throughput performance.

Asus RT-N66U Asus RT-N66U
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CNET
Published: 25.09.2012
Asus RT-N66U

While the RT-N66U may not have had the fastest 2.4GHz signal at close quarters, it certainly has the best range of any 802.11n router we've tested. Add to this the easy-to-use interface, leagues of options and the fact that it simply works — we can't help but recommend this.

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U N900 wireless router
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Good Gear Guide
ASUS RT-N66U N900 wireless router
4.3

This wireless router will handle anything you throw at it

Asus RT-N66U Asus RT-N66U "Dark Knight" Router review
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MBReviews
Published: 09.04.2015
Asus RT-N66U "Dark Knight" Router review

Note: The RT-N66U supports three 150Mbs data streams simultaneously.

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U N900 wireless router
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ASUS RT-N66U N900 wireless router
4.3

This wireless router will handle anything you throw at it

Asus RT-N66U Review: ASUS RT-N66U N900 Router
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WIRED
Published: 30.11.2012
Review: ASUS RT-N66U N900 Router

Asus took note of the open source community surrounding OpenWRT and Tomato and determined there was a market for an easy-to-configure consumer router with enough power and features to satisfy the most demanding users. After nearly a month with the RT-N66U, I think it is safe to say they have created that router.

Asus RT-N66U 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-N66U Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router
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CNET
Published: 22.03.2012
Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router

Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U Wireless Router Review
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ThinkComputers.org
Published: 21.12.2012
ASUS RT-N66U Wireless Router Review

Not all wireless routers are equal. Every wireless router can shuffle bits back and forth between the Internet, the local wired network, and the local wireless network. Some routers are faster than others, and that's to be expected. However, there is another class of wireless router that offers more than the standard feature set. The <strong>ASUS RT-N66U Dual-band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router</strong> is one such hot rod. Featuring among other things dual USB2 ports and 450 Mbps wireless transfers and the ability to create <em>eight</em> wireless networks, the RT-N66U is a great device for folks who want their always-on device to do more than just shuffle bits. Read on for the review.

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U, USB-N66, USB-N53 Router and Adapter Roundup - PC Perspective
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PC Perspective
Published: 19.10.2012
ASUS RT-N66U, USB-N66, USB-N53 Router and Adapter Roundup - PC Perspective

ASUS RT-N66U, USB-N66, USB-N53 Router and Adapter Roundup Some computer components get all the glory.  Your normal lineup of FPS crushing GPU’s,

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U 'Dark Knight' router
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HEXUS
Published: 10.12.2012
ASUS RT-N66U 'Dark Knight' router

As good as the Caped Crusader himself?

Asus RT-N66U ASUS RT-N66U Dark Knight Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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SmallNetBuilder
Published: 06.02.2012
ASUS RT-N66U Dark Knight Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

Updated - ASUS' RT-N66U 'Dark Knight' router is causing quite a stir. Our full review's wireless performance tests confirm the reason why. {mospagebreak toct...

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