Asus RT AC66U Modem/Router

[Dave FromKent]

Anyone got one?
Are they any good?
Anything special I need to know about installing them?

Thanks very much.

 

[canadianvice]

That it's a router, not a modem.

 

[Dave FromKent]

Thanks for this.

So would I need to connect the Asus to the modem, or will the R45 cable plug straight into the Asus?

It was being advertised as a replacement for the separate modem and router. Is this correct?

I've got fibre to the box, so wanted to connect the router direct to the cable.

 

[canadianvice]

As I understand, it's only a router. You'll need to hook it up to your modem to obtain internet access. Usually, this is done by having the modem hook into whatever your direct home connection is, and then use an RJ45/Ethernet to the master Ethernet port of the router.

 

[Alabalcho]

I have N version (RT-N66U), loaded with Tomato, and it serves close to 30 PCs plus VoIP flawlessly. Wireless is good enough to go outside the building.

 

[Dave FromKent]

Jeez, I'm glad I spoke to you all.
I ordered the wrong one. I needed the Asus DSL N66U, not the RT N66U.

I really wanted the single box solution, so thanks very much

 

[canadianvice]

Jeez, I'm glad I spoke to you all.
I ordered the wrong one. I needed the Asus DSL N66U, not the RT N66U.

I really wanted the single box solution, so thanks very much

Hmmmm.... link me?
I've been interested in this router for a while, but if I can get the 1-box, might be a good idea.

 

[Dave FromKent]

It is the last review. http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2014/01/broadband-router-options-uk-fttc-isps-integrated-vdsl-modem.html/2

However, from even more study, I'm going to opt for the FRITZ!Box 3390 instead. Does everything I want, except maybe 'ac' speed. I can live with that as I will use the four giga LAN sockets, rather than wireless.

 

[Dave FromKent]

Or I was, until I saw this!

Asus have brought out a single box ac vdsl modem router
Asus DSL-AC68U http://www.asus.com/Networking/DSLAC68U/

If this one is cheaper than the Fritx 7390 or 3390, I'm in!!