ASUS RT-AC56U, ac866/n300

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Product details

The ASUS RT-AC56U is a powerful Wi-Fi router designed for reliable and fast internet connectivity in homes and small offices. With support for dual-band frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and the Wi-Fi 5 standard (802.11ac), this router offers a maximum wireless data transfer rate of up to 867 Mbps. The combination of Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced security protocols ensures a secure and stable connection for multiple devices simultaneously. The router is equipped with various features, including Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and support for VPN connections. Its user-friendly setup and management make it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a high-performance networking solution.

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for improved network speed
  • Maximum wireless data transfer rate of 867 Mbps
  • Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections
  • Support for advanced security protocols such as WPA2-PSK
  • Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize network performance.

Key specifications

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (4x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Router functions
Firewall, Quality of Service (QoS)
5 GHz transfer rate
866 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s
Item number
711680

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
RT-AC56U
Release date
9-10-2013

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black, Black

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Firewall, Quality of Service (QoS)
VPN support
PPTP

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-Fi frequency band
Single band
Wi-Fi encryption
WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
DLNA, Guest access, WLAN on/off switch, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
5 GHz transfer rate
866 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
5 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (4x)
Max. port speed
1000 Mbit/s

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1x RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Software CD, Stand

Product dimensions

Length
20.50 cm
Width
14.70 cm
Height
6.60 cm
Weight
406 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.AVM
    1,1 %
  • 14.Telekom
    1,1 %
  • 16.ASUS
    1,3 %
  • 16.Synology
    1,3 %
  • 18.MikroTik
    1,5 %

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Tenda
    5,6 %
  • 14.Xiaomi
    5,6 %
  • 16.ASUS
    6,1 %
  • 17.Synology
    6,3 %
  • 18.Huawei
    6,5 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good85/100
Rank 1 out of 24CHIP OnlineWLAN-Router bis 100 Euro: Die besten Alternativen zu Fritz!Box & Co.ReleaseMarch 2015

Das Verhältnis aus Preis und Leistung ist eine der Stärken des Asus RT-AC56U (90IG0060-BM3G20). Darüber hinaus liefert der WLAN-Router eine starke Performance, die Ausstattung ist gut und vor allem die Funktionalität bewegt sich auf einem überdurchschnittlichen Niveau.

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Very good87/100
Rank 1 out of 11CHIP OnlineDie 11 besten WLAN-ac-Router bis 111 EuroReleaseJuly 2014

Der Asus RT-AC56U besticht im Test durch seine Funktionalität, ebenso wie durch eine starke Performance. Ebenso lässt sich der Router sehr einfach in Betrieb nehmen, die Ausstattung besitzt jedoch Luft nach oben. Das Verhältnis aus Preis und Leistung ist bei diesem Modell wieder herausragend.

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