Asus Google OnHub SRT-AC1900

The Asus Google OnHub SRT-AC1900 is a dual-band 802.11ac router that is easy to set up and control with your smartphone. Although it looks slick and delivers good close-range throughput, it lacks many of the management features we expect at this price.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • The Google On app for Android and iOS allows simple setup and management
  • ASUS-exclusive Wave Control lets you prioritize traffic to devices with a wave of your hand
  • Smart high-performance internal antennas, selected power amplifiers and fine-tuned radio frequency design deliver wide wireless coverage in any direction
  • Congestion-sensing antenna searches for the least-crowded channel to give you optimal Wi-Fi performance
  • Firmware is automatically updated with the latest features and security upgrades

PROS

+ Sleek design.
+ Easy setup.
+ Well-designed mobile app.
+ Good close-range performance in testing.

CONS

- Only one wired port.
- No PC/Web browser app.
- Short on management features.
- Some features not yet enabled.
- Long-range performance was less than stellar in testing.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 05, 2016
The Asus Google OnHub SRT-AC1900 is a dual-band 802.11ac router that is easy to set up and control with your smartphone. Although it looks slick and delivers good close-range throughput, it lacks many of the management features we expect at this price.
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