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ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black

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Bullet Points ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black
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  • - Black
  • - Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 450 Mbit/s
  • - Gigabit Ethernet
  • - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity: 5
  • - Web-based management Quality of Service (QoS) support
Long product name ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black :
The short editorial description of ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black

IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IPv4, IPv6, 2.4GHz/5GHz
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ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black:
The official marketing text of ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black as supplied by the manufacturer

Incredible Performance with Incredible Control

The ASUS RT-N66U dual-band wireless-N900 gigabit router delivers incredible performance and coverage range. With new ASUSWRT UI, quickly setup your network, customize user access, and monitor signal strength. Following the award-winning RT-N56U, the RT-N66U increases Wi-Fi speed for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz transmission by 50% up to 900Mbps that makes it ideal for bandwidth demanding tasks such as 3D HD video streaming, multiplayer gaming, USB hard drive file sharing, and USB connected printer sharing. Built-in Wi-Fi amplifiers make the RT-N66U the perfect wireless router for larger, multi-level homes and buildings with signal range that reaches virtually any area.

Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or a first-time user, the RT-N66U is exceptional easy to use with CD-free, Quick Installation Setup (QIS) that lets you plug-n-surf right out of the box and connect PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices quickly. Thanks to its refined interface tools, you get control like never before, letting you monitor signal strength, setup parental settings, and other useful functions in a robust yet intuitive way.

NVIDIA GameStream Ready

Your router is about to have a lot more fun. That’s because it can now stream all your favorite PC games to the NVIDIA® SHIELD™ portable to play anywhere in the house using fast, ultra-reliable NVIDIA GameStream™ technology. ASUS routers deliver lag-free, high-performance game streaming from GeForce® GTX™=powered PCs or NVIDIA GRID™ cloud gaming systems.

Designed for Class-Leading Speed and Range

Designed with the latest in networking technology, the RT-N66U delivers exceptionally fast wired and wireless connectivity. What’s more, it comes with a powerful detachable Wi-Fi antenna to further extend wireless range.

Consistent worldwide praise for networking excellence

ASUS routers package the speediest performance in artistic styling, with the RT-N66U winning a Reddot 2012 design award for its elegance. It’s the fastest N900 Wi-Fi router on the market, tested by SmallNetBuilder.com and honored by a CES 2011 Innovations Award. Noticeable network speed gains available to customers have been mentioned by C’T Magazine, and the RT-N66U has tallied over 90 awards and recommendations from international media.

The one place for all your data – ASUS AiCloud

ASUS AiCloud is a smart and easy mobile application that brings your ASUS cloud experience to iOS and Android. Access, stream, sync, and share all your files on the go from both public and private cloud storage services.

Dual-Band Connectivity for Lag-Free Entertainment

Delivering both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands up to 450Mbps and 450Mbps respectively, the RT-N66U has a total speed of up to 900Mbps connectivity to provide speed with stability. Perform basic internet tasks like Web browsing and file downloading under the 2.4 GHz band, while also simultaneously streaming 3D HD content and other demanding applications smoothly on the 5 GHz band.

Optimized and Reliable Wireless Coverage via Ai Radar

ASUS Ai Radar intelligently strengthens connections to wireless devices. With high-powered amplification and beam package, it provides optimized signals in any direction with better coverage to improve data throughput.

3-Step Easy Setup Through Your Pad, Smartphone, or PC

With the RT-N66U, setup is simple. Simply power and connect the router and then open a browser on a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a laptop or tablet. You will be taken to a setup page with a prompt to enter the ID/password from your Internet provider and that’s it! Now setting up your network is easier than ever.

Get online in 30 seconds

Smart auto-detection design makes it possible for you to go from first plugging in the RT-N66U to setup completion in under 30 seconds! Compared to the lengthy installs and hassles of other routers, this development from ASUS offers a true wonder of ease of use, and puts the most extreme networking speeds within your reach quicker than ever before.

Powerful functions, easiest management

With the ASUSWRT Dashboard UI, setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. The whole new dashboard interface lets you manage all clients and settings on a single graphical interface and provides 1-click updates.

Optimize Your Network for You

Do you game a lot, or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-N66U has a Quality of Service (QoS) that lets you select how much bandwidth is prioritized for virtually any task. Plus, the traffic monitor allows you to check your Web usage in a clear and graphical interface.

Two Multi-Functional Built-in USB ports

Featuring connectivity to devices, FTPs, SAMBA, UPnP AV servers, the RT-N66U makes sharing and networking easier with two built-in USB ports. Download HTTP, FTP, and P2P files to a router-connected USB storage device all day without the need of PC. Additionally, the twin USB ports allow network printer and file server connections, so you perform multiple tasks at once.

Download and Stream From Anywhere

Download Master lets you download and play multimedia files stored on a router-attached USB storage device on PC, tablet, PS3, XBOX, and Internet TV. Download Master can also download files while a PC is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.

Powerful Online Multitasking up to 300,000 Data Sessions

Support f or a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-N66U has around 20 times the networking capacity of other conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance.

Separate and Secure Wi-Fi Network via Guest Network Access

The RT-N66U supports up to three wireless networks over the 2.4 GHz band and three over the 5 GHz band, so it can protect computers from any unauthorized access, hacking and virus attacks. The parental control allows you to set up your kids' computer access times.

VPN Server Enabled

Easily set up a VPN server to surf the Web and access data—no matter where you are. Featuring MPPE encryption, your data transmission will be secure and confidential.

Flexible Installation with Versatile Design

Wall-mountable, the RT-N66U fits nearly any space in the home or office.

Short summary description ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black:
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ASUS RT-N66U, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Ethernet LAN connection, Black

Long summary description ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

ASUS RT-N66U. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 450 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Security algorithms: 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS. Management protocols: UPnP, DLNA, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server, DMZ. Product colour: Black, LED indicators: LAN, USB, WAN

WAN connection
Ethernet WAN *
Yes
Wireless Lan Features
Wi-Fi band *
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard *
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (max) *
450 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Network
Ethernet LAN connection *
Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type *
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Network standard
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN support
IPSec Pass-Throuth PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity *
5
Management Features
Web-based management
Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Reset button
Yes
Security
Security algorithms
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Firewall
Yes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Yes
DoS attack prevention
Yes
Filtering
Yes
MAC address filtering
Yes
URL filtering
Yes
Protocols
DHCP client
Yes
DHCP server
Yes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Yes
Management protocols
UPnP, DLNA, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server, DMZ
Design
Product colour
Black
LED indicators
LAN, USB, WAN
Certificates
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified
Yes
Antenna
Antennas quantity
3
Detachable antenna(s)
Yes
Energy Management
AC input voltage
110 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Weight & Dimensions
Width
207 mm
Depth
148.8 mm
Height
35.5 mm
Weight
450 g
Other features
WLAN data transfer rates supported
1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 450 Mbit/s
Frequency range
2.4 - 5 GHz
Number of USBs
2
USB version
2.0
Supported WAN type
Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP Multicast Proxy support
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:59
Uk has collected 79 expert reviews for ASUS RT-N66U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black and the average expert rating is 88 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
88%
Source Review comments Score
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:21
As the router is a few years old, it also only supports up to 802.11n, rather than the newer 802.11ac, which allows for much faster throughput speeds. This router is limited to only up to 450Mbit/s according to Asus. This might only be a limitation if you...
Bottom line A great router, especially if you want to network a USB printer...
80%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:27
Wi-Fi routers aren’t usually the most impressive products in any company’s arsenal, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that they’re just beige boxes hiding underneath your desk. But this one is different — Asus’s RT-N66U is a Wireless-N Wi-Fi router th...
Good Excellent Wi-Fi range and speeds, Comprehensive Web interface, Great design...
Bad Steep price tag, 3G and 4G stick compatibility is murky...
Bottom line ASUS's RT-N66U N900 is about as fully-featured as a consumer Wi-Fi router could get. It's got a great Web interface that makes it one of the easiest to use, most versatile routers we've tried out. It's expensive, and there are a few extras that are imperf...
85%
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:30
Asus has managed to become a serious player in the wireless stage in recent years, with slickly designed products, great firmware and web interfaces, and high performing hardware. Its RT-56U model has occupied our A-List for some time, and the RT-N66U is...
Bottom line Easy to use and very well-featured...
100%
kitguru.net
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:38
For many of our readers a router is a device that will be provided by an ISP (such as Virgin or BT) but for others it is the central hub of a multimedia environment. Whichever the case is it is an essential part of any modern household. This is espe...
Good Great overall performance, Lots of useful features, Extremely stable router, Very well built, Modest price...
Bad 5 GHz performance can be beaten at this price point, Will need a 450 Mbps adapter to get best performance, Kitguru says: Another great router from ASUS which delivers fantastic all round performance at a very reasonable price point, Rating: 9.0, Pages: 1...
Bottom line To test this router we set-up a simple network in our house, which used a standard ISP provided Virgin Media Router as a modem. We then plugged in both the ASUS RT-N66U and our Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti Dual Band Wireless Router (WZR-HP-AG300H). This all...
90%
apcmag.com
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:45
The ASUS router line-up was stagnant for quite some time, but it recently came roaring back into the fold with a range of new designs and products. At the top of the new performance range is the RT-N66U, which supports dual-band 450Mbps wireless, Gigab...
90%
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:47
While the Consumer Electronics Show in January of this year featured demonstrations of the next generation 802.11ac technology, we are still in the midst of a transition within the current 802.11n standard. After the 300 Mbps and 150 Mbps versions, manu...
Bottom line It's nice to see that none of the routers in this test perform poorly, but a few of them don't seem to take advantage of the extra data stream. We would still choose the 300n Netgear WNDR3800 over no less than nine of the fourteen 450N routers in this t...
0%
techradar.com
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:47
The RT-N66U Dark Knight is Asus' first N900 router and is the feature-rich follow up to the highly popular and award-winning Asus RT-N56U . This update comes with increased WiFi speeds of up to 450Mbps on both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz transmissions concurrentl...
Good Performance, Feature set, Ease of use...
Bad Not cheap for a home router...
Bottom line A cracking, feature-rich router, but comes at a rather hefty price for a home router...
80%
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2016-11-14 19:30:47
The RT-N66U Dark Knight is Asus' first N900 router and is the feature-rich follow up to the highly popular and award-winning Asus RT-N56U.This update comes with increased WiFi speeds of up to 450Mbps on both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz transmissions concurrently...
Good Performance, Feature set, Ease of use...
Bad Not cheap for a home router...
80%
gadgetpilipinas.net
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Asus' expertise on motherboard and networking peripherals is topnotch. As one of most sought after routers in the country today, I expected a lot from Asus' RT-N66U. In this review of the so-called Dark Knight router, I will explore its tons of features a...
Good Tons of useful features, Optimized for gamers, Supports 2.5Ghz and 5Ghz, Allows simultaneous dual band connection, Supports Guest Connections...
Bad USB 3.0 not supported, Pricey...
Bottom line The Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 is best router I've used so far. The quality of connection now (using my dated router) is significantly poor compared to the quality while using Asus' Dark Knight router. As an occasional gamer and media consumer...
90%
tbreak.ae
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
The ASUS RT-N66U is the company’s flagship broadband router designed to cater to the many demands of today’s users. No longer are people satisfied with just high transfer speeds (something which the majority still cannot use due to high charges from IS...
Good Great performance over dual bandwidths; Easy to expand WiFi signal; Simple UI; Multiple guest accounts; Media haring over FTP and DLNA; VPN, Firewall & parental Controls...
Bad Slightly expensive; Number of options can get a little overwhelming for new users.
Bottom line All said and done, the ASUS RT-N66U provides a simple interface for you to startup your home or business wireless network, giving you a plethora of options to choose and customize should you decide to dig in. The best part is that to use most of these...
90%
HEXUS.net
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
The proliferation of high-definition data being stored on local hard drives and home network-attached storage (NAS) boxes shows no signs of abating. Couple this with ever-increasing broadband speeds and the ability to mete out data to a bunch of wirelessl...
Good Supereasy setup, Fast performance on wired and 5GHz WiFi band, Good looks...
Bad USB ports should be SuperSpeed, Easier access to router buttons...
Bottom line the Dark Knight Router should at least be on a shortlist for your next router upgrade, though, as always, bringing down the price to sub-£100 would play well . The latest generation of routers bundled in with broadband providers' packages provide ampl...
80%
cnwintech.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Wireless ADSL router is not only able to receive ADSL connection, but also other connections via RJ45 port is provided. Asus device dubbed as the “Dark Knight”. This is due to very dark shades of black felt on the wireless router. His entire body was cove...
Good good performance, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency, interesting design style, gigabit LAN, two USB ports, a full feature...
Bad expensive...
80%
techindustriya.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Having a similar moniker to superhero batman, the N66U like the superhero of routers offering a belt full of features. First off, it offers dual-band WiFi N capability, guest network access control, traffic manager, parental control, IPv6 and you can even...
Good Very strong signal; Dual USB ports; 3G/WiMax backup capability; Download Master torrent software...
Bad Torrent software download speed limits; Price...
95%
hardwarezone.com.ph
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Mention 'ASUS' a decade back, and people would probably associate it with motherboards and graphics cards. And who would have known that the humble ASUS RT-N16 would change that perception when it landed here three years ago? Yes, ASUS has finally come of...
Good Dark and sexy design, Supports file sharing and multiple SSIDs, Breakneck downlink speeds, IPv6 support...
Bad Steep price...
Bottom line The first engineering version didn't perform up to scratch - it crashed and burned. But ASUS managed to turn things around with a fully functional firmware which does justice to the N66U's aggressive hardware and impressive throughput speeds.There are har...
90%
cozylittlehaven.net
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
This was a long overdue post as I had been using the ASUS RT-N66U for the past 6 months. Overall experience is great, especially for the wireless receptivity as this router is running on dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with 3 base antennas. Never once did I h...
0%
hardwarezone.com.sg
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Mention 'ASUS' a decade back, and people would probably associate it with motherboards and graphics cards. And who would have known that the humble ASUS RT-N16 would change that perception when it landed here three years ago? Yes, ASUS has finally come...
Good Dark and sexy design, Supports file sharing and multiple SSIDs, Breakneck downlink speeds, IPv6 support...
Bad Steep price...
Bottom line It is time to conclude the RT-N66U as succinctly as we can. Looks wise, the N66U has our vote over the previous N56U for a few reasons. For one, we see no harm in external and upgradable antennas, and we also favor the router's matte finishing as oppos...
90%
vr-zone.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Advertised Features and Specifications We've covered the hardware and software in a preview earlier this month, and heres a quick recap of what the RT-N66U is capable of: Designed for Class-Leading Speed and Range Dual-Band Connectivity for Lag-...
Bottom line Features / Quality (30%) The Asus RT-N66U dual band, the Dark Knight, wireless router was a highly anticipated product ever since it was announced at CES last year. Features such as VPN server, download utilities and the multifunctional USB ports are w...
90%
vr-zone.com
Updated:
2016-11-26 02:56:21
Two months ago, we previewed an engineering sample of the much anticipated RT-N66U Dual Band Gigabit Router from ASUS which was first spotted at COMPUTEX 2011. After going through some hardware and software changes, we finally have the final version in ou...
0%
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