Asus RT-ac66u

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Sanco

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#136792 9-Dec-2013 11:02

Hello all,

I am planning to upgrade my wireless gear as I need more coverage and better signal reliability, so I was looking at acquiring an asus rt-ac66u. Stats for this router are impressive, however I am a little confused on whether I need an adsl modem as well to connect to the internet or I can just use the router alone.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Roberto

andrewNZ

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#947881 9-Dec-2013 11:04

Yes you still need a modem

billgates

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#947882 9-Dec-2013 11:07

Recommend the Netgear Nighthawk for extra $20. Much better SoC inside. Future proof with many open source custom firmware upgrades to come. Out of the box, the QoS is also a lot better configured.

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-AC1900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00F0DD0I6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&srs=2529990011&ie=UTF8&qid=1386540300&sr=1-1&keywords=netgear+router

Do whatever you want to do man.

Sanco

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#948223 9-Dec-2013 17:02

Thank you for your help.

@Bill - That netgear router still need an external modem to function?

billgates

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#948228 9-Dec-2013 17:12

Yes it does if you have an ADSL or VDSL connection. If you are on UFB/Fibre then you only need this Netgear router.

Do whatever you want to do man.

Sanco

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#948233 9-Dec-2013 17:28

Tha goes for the ASUS as well then?

NZtechfreak

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#948236 9-Dec-2013 17:31

Sanco: Tha goes for the ASUS as well then?

Yep, I have the ASUS and you will need a modem.

I'd recommend the Draytek Vigor 120 - allows pure pass through so all internet settings are done at the router end. Can be had regularly off Trademe for about $40-50.

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Sanco

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#948253 9-Dec-2013 18:22

Ty Tech. Wireless-wise, how do you find the ASUS for coverage and speeds?

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charsleysa

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#948258 9-Dec-2013 18:45

The Asus RT-AC66U is the best purchase of wireless equipment especially when paired with its PCI-e AC wireless card.
Good performance, good customisation, high reliability. I use it as my AP with the Fritz! Box as my modem since we have VoIP -> Analogue phones.

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Stefan Andres Charsley