What are your confirmed average network speeds from using this and the Asus RT-AC66U router??
902514
Just by looking at network status in windows i'm getting 877Mb/s. I don't know how accurate windows is. The router is located about 10m away through 2 walls. I run 9 wireless devices from it, streaming movies to all these devices is not an issue which is why I purchased it. I also have the matching network card connected to my main server which gives me a 5Ghz pipeline.
902515
I got 866 Mbps on average but that depends on your environment....i.e...how far?...
902516
I did not do a lot of tests but the best I got was 175 mbps over AC and in the 225 mbps range for the N. To be fair, the router (also Asus) is about 30 feet from where the adaptor was located and the signal had to pass through 4 drywalls in a single family home. Overall, I decided that it was easier to convert my existing phone lines (ran over cat 5e cables) to network and lose the phone vs. having to deal with the wireless.
902517
Runs from 702 to 900(right now it's at 877.5Mbps) using a WZR-D1800h(1.91 firmware) Buffalo router, at a distance about 25 feet from router. With a better router you may get better speeds. This card has the best antenna that I've ever seen on a Wireless NIC.
720326
I haven't tried it yet. I'm using the August 2013 firmware. I don't have any problems with the router, but my use is pretty simple.
2256370
I am not a gamer but, I can tell you this device used in conjunction with my ASUS RT-AC66U router is a screamer. It get speeds in excess of 600 Mbps. I am very happy with it. Hope this helps.
1980623
Speed not an ac router. Asus routers that are AC have that listed in the actual naming of the device. Note this router is outstanding for a large condo.
376902
The range extender did work, but it's a little tricky because it uses different wifi chanels to link between the router and the extender and the extender and the end user device. This often created a less dependable connection and occasional difficulty connecting. Nevertheless the range is effectively extended as promissed. However, I had a better user experience upgrading to a better router touted as "high power" and not needing to use the range extender. It is the asus rt-ac66u. The 5ghz ac feature won't help you (low range), but the b/g/n is great.
326322
Yes, definitely. I own the Asus RT-N66U Dual Band router (often called the "Dark Knight") and this is what I've attached to mine. Stronger WiFi signal strength and much greater range was immediately noticed. Previously, I couldn't effectively use my downstairs Sony Blu-Ray DVD WiFi features before I installed them. With these 3 online, my Living room TV is now a happy streaming movie theater.
1170176
The "U" and "R" models are the same "Ohio Mom" is correct "U" is primary sold online and "R" is for "Brick-and-Mortar". The only physical difference I have seen is the logo on the router is gold for the "R" version and silver for the "U" version. I have had both versions of the RT-AC66 and could not find anything technically different. There are 2 separate firmware sites on ASUS web site but the version numbers are always the same.
591764
Just my $0.02 worth. I've been using the DIR 655 for a looong time now. The technology isn't the newest, but it is really solid and stable. I have a 100mbps internet connection (super fast). My wireless download speed is 20.74mbps. My wired is around 93mbps. Usually if your staying within your own network, you can achieve speeds up to 100mbps to 1gbps depending on your networking gear.I would recommend this device, but keep in mind that it's not dual-band and it doesn't support the latest in wireless networking technology.
1613248
I use this on a laptop with a dual band Asus router. I have the same result as you, I see the 2.4GHz but not the 5GHZ. Seems rediculous that Asus reciever can not see Asus dual band router. On other hand it locks on to the 2.4GHz signal very well and so I am happy enough. Guess if can not detect 5Ghz from Asus router than this is not such a great product.
380051
I saw a decent speed increase from 142Mbps, at the farthest reach in my house, to 260 to 330Mbps on the 5GHz band when I switched from the stock ASUS antennas to the Super Power Supply 3 x 6dbi Dual Band set. I have not tries the longer Super Power 3 x 9dbi Dual Band antenna set.
2040268
The AC66 is incompatible with haswell (the latest intel architecture) but the AC68 is fine. I have had both and both give significant speed and signal boosts (if you have an AC router). Get the AC68 as it is backwards compatible with everything.
516328
Sorry I have not had an issue but really have not used the router that much yet.
2051838
I cannot say I did benchmarks but I did monitor backups to it. I saw speeds between 40 - 58 MB/s in large networks and in the 60s in home networks. Both on Gigabit speeds.
451554
I have not used the AC 1600 so I cannot make a valid comparison. My experience with this router is that I am getting download speeds for the 5 Mhz wifi network that approximate the speeds that I experience when connected to an Ethernet cable (95Mbps on a cable TV internet service) -- even when myPC is located at a maximum distance from the wifi router inside my 2 story, 2500 sq ft home.
1741146
The RT-AC56U router is supported. Ref; ( www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database ). Also read posts related to this router in the dd-wrt forum. Third party firmware supported: Asuswrt-Merlin, DD-WRT - ref;( wikidevi.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC56U )
222428
have you tested at different distances from your router? which card do you have (there are two).
541851
The included WiFi is pretty crappy. I was getting 3-5mb/s over my network, and poor connectivity in my bedroom, which is usually not a problem.I ordered an Intel 6235 WiFi card for $23 here on Amazon. Windows8 didn't even need drivers. I am getting 50+mb/s and great connectivity on 2.4GHz, and the 6235 has 5GHz too.(Installation is cake. unscrew the bottom, swap the card, screw back up. 5m)