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Asus RT-AC66U Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac Wireless Router (RTAC66U)

$72.95
(4.78) 4.78 stars out of 18 reviews 18 reviews
$72.95
$72.95
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Asus RT-AC66U Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac Wireless Router (RTAC66U)

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4.78 out of 5stars
(18 reviews)
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Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/16/2020
Easy set up
My old router was not equipped to handle the speed of the new modem from provider so finally upgraded to this one. Chose this bc it was recommended by PCmag. I am not tech savvy at all so needed something easy to install. This was very user friendly. Quick set up instructions were clear and simple. Hardest part was plugging and plugging everything. After installation, WiFi speed was considerably faster, closer to what I should be getting. My kids would do a WiFi speed test with the old router and get 50mgb on a good day and barely any WiFi in the basement. Now we get 100 on main floor and 50 in the basement. We don't have Smart devices around the house , just phones and tablets/laptops. If you have more things that use WiFi, you may need a more powerful router. If you're like us, it a great router.
thriftymomm

Most helpful negative review

3.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
05/17/2022
ASUS Process for Firmware Update
The process to check for Firmware updates is poor. ASUS did not contact me via email to notify me of the need to update the Firmware on my router. I READ about the need to update it on cnet. I had to use the ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ARTICLE to help me update the Firmware on the router. The first time I signed into my ASUS account to update the Firmware was fine. When I tried to go back in to confirm the Firmware was updated, my User Name and Password were rejected multiple times and therefore I was locked out multiple times. Since both were accepted just 1 hour before, this make zero sense. Now I cannot get into my account at all. So frustrating!
JanV
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/20/2022
    Perfect for our needs
    Easy to setup. We did need assistance with the app, but once we had the app setup it works great. We were able to reboot it remotely.
    Diane
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/07/2022
    Very reliable and solid router
    For Basic setup its easy just needs to follow the instruction and the default usually works just fine. Further configuration a little bit more complicated when use the GUI interface and needs more computer knowledge.
    SandorH
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/18/2022
    Very happy with purchase of RT-AC66u-B1
    Very happy so far with this Router! it does accomplish most needs I have other than issues using NORDvpn and getting very slow connection speeds. Other than that it is a great unit and works very well. I will trust ASUS for my future needs.
    Bill Eggers
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/05/2022
    Asus quality
    I am a long standing Asus customer. I bought this router basically to replace my ASUS router from 2013. The router still functioned properly and is being used as a repeater. I can testify that Asus routers are built to last. Very satisfied customer to the 1310 years would be 2023
    Unknown
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/17/2022
    ASUS Process for Firmware Update
    The process to check for Firmware updates is poor. ASUS did not contact me via email to notify me of the need to update the Firmware on my router. I READ about the need to update it on cnet. I had to use the ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ARTICLE to help me update the Firmware on the router. The first time I signed into my ASUS account to update the Firmware was fine. When I tried to go back in to confirm the Firmware was updated, my User Name and Password were rejected multiple times and therefore I was locked out multiple times. Since both were accepted just 1 hour before, this make zero sense. Now I cannot get into my account at all. So frustrating!
    JanV
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/27/2022
    How Good are ASUS RT-AC66UB1 Install Instructions?
    I was able to follow the instructive data (supplied with my new ASUS Router) enough to achieve satisfactory operation with one exception: I completely missed the fact that the 3 and 5 speed channels each had their own separate passwords "that I should change to ones of my own choice". I would have been better off with blank p/w spaces and a short reminder to use good p/w practice in inserting my own passwords. Other than that, I found it achievable to set up my ASUS Router to cable-connect directly to my Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Dell Desktop and establish a secure Intranet broadcast with my imac desktop in another room. Connecting signals between my iphone 8x and the ASUS router went well. You may be interested in the length of time it took me to do all this: The PC part went most quickly - about 6 hours. The imac, inherited from my wife of many years, took the longest, as I had to learn imac internet setup from "scratch" - as a result, I spent a couple of days getting a LAN broadcast securely connected.
    Mac / Don
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/08/2022
    Chose ASUS
    This is would be my second router that hds my security cameras and it was inexpensive easy to uae and way more advanced than the other brands i looked. Why would anyone buy anything less than ASUS
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/24/2021
    Nice and easy
    Clear and easy setup. The app makes it easy to connect or disconnect users and devices easy manageability.
    Luckydog
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/27/2021
    Gave me the speed and range I was looking for
    This ASUS RT-AC66U is an awesome router. I replaced a 4 year old TP Link router that served me well but was disappointed in the throughput speeds. My cable internet service allows up to 150 Mbps but I was getting only about 25 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up with the TP Link at 2.4 GHz. I installed this Asus router, did a quick speed test and WOW! The Asus is giving me 160 Mbps down and 12 Mbps upload at 5 GHz and 50 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up at 2.4 GHz. I've also noticed a big improvement in stability, no disconnects and an extended WiFi range. I was able to eliminate a couple of WiFi extenders. A number of users of this Asus model reported they can run warm so I wall mounted and used some 3/8" thick stand-offs behind the router to provide an air gap against the wall. Temperature is warm but not excessively so. Overall I'm very pleased.
    RICKVOO
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/05/2021
    Great
    It works right out of the box and adjusting the router through the browser interface is pretty easy. Speed and wireless range is good for me. One feature that stands out is Asus is the only manufacturer that I am aware of that includes openvpn setup with its stock software called AsusWRT. Awesome!
    Steve
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