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Asus RT-N56U
$109.00
Released May, 2010
The Pros:Performance - one of the fastest 802.11n routers available. Unique design - features a sleek, monolith like aesthetic. Lots of multimedia features - integrates a DLNA server and supports BitTorrent downloads to an attached hard drive.
The Cons:Poor telephone support from the manufacturer. Very glossy - attracts fingerprints, dust and scratches. Many of the more advanced features require a Windows PC.
The Asus RT-N56U is an ultra-thin and super stylish 802.11a/b/g/n router announced at CeBIT 2010. It features dual band support and can supposedly handle up to 300,000 concurrent sessions. Plus the RT-N56U includes 4 Gigabit LAN ports, a Gigabit WAN interface, and two USB ports for connecting an external hard drive.
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More importantly, the RT-N56U supports 3G HSDPA USB dongles and it itself can function as an FTP server, a Samba server, a BitTorrent server, and even a printer-share device. Additional features include an integrated NAT firewall and a DoS detection system.
Features
- Ultra-Thin 802.11a/b/g/n Router
- Dual-Band Support
- 300,000 Concurrent Sessions
- USB Interface
- 3G HSDPA Compatibility (USB)
- Gigabit LAN/WAN Ports
- FTP Server
- Samba Server
- BitTorrent Server
- Printer-Share Device
- Integrated NAT Firewall
- DOS Detection System
User Reviews (17)
Pros & Cons
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performance - one of the fastest 802.11n routers available
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unique design - features a sleek, monolith like aesthetic
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lots of multimedia features - integrates a DLNA server and supports BitTorrent downloads to an attached hard drive
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Asus exclusive 'Ai Radar' technology - focuses the signal towards wireless clients for better reception
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2
incorporates several cutting edge 'personal cloud' features - allows for file access over the Internet
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2
easy and fast to set up - intuitive and responsive web user interface and first time setup wizard
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2
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very stable - doesn't drop connections
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stays cool and quiet - even under load
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compact size with the ability to be placed vertically or horizontally
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4
poor telephone support from the manufacturer
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very glossy - attracts fingerprints, dust and scratches
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many of the more advanced features require a Windows PC
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online interface takes a very long time to apply changes
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