SeekerAsus RT-AC87 Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router
The Asus RT-AC87 Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router is the first 4x4 wireless router on the market. It's an exciting excellent device, but until there are compatible adapters, there's not much to set it apart from Asus's last 802.11ac router.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Ultra fast 802.11AC Wi Fi router with a combined Dual Band data rate of 2334 Mbps for smooth up to 4K/UHD video playback, ultra fast file sharing of large files and low latency online gaming
- 4x4 MU MIMO antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled multi device performance and wireless signal coverage
- Built in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Ports for up to 10 times faster data transfers to USB storage devices 2, printer sharing, and 3G/4G dongle support
- Aiprotection with trend Micro with triple strength total network security, Plus robust parental controls and privacy protection
- ASUS a I cloud 2.0 lets you access, Sync, share and stream your files anywhere, on any internet connected device; Usb 3.0 port for 10X-faster data transfers than USB 2.0; also includes one USB 2.0 port
PROS
+ Excellent 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11n throughput.
+ Next-generation 4x4 wireless technology.
+ Automatic notification of new firmware.
+ New security and QoS features.
CONS
- Worse throughput and range in 802.11ac mode than recent, less-expensive Asus routers.
- Enabling QoS did not reduce time to buffer and stream video.
- Pricey.
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By PCMag on August 29, 2014
The Asus RT-AC87 Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router is the first 4x4 wireless router on the market. It's an exciting excellent device, but until there are compatible adapters, there's not much to set it apart from Asus's last 802.11ac router.
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