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Manufacturer Description and Specs:

Highlights:

• 5th generation 802.11ac chipset gives you concurrent dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz for up to super-fast 1.75Gbps
• Gigabit Ethernet ports for the fastest, most reliable internet performance
• AiRadar optimizes wireless coverage with detachable high-powered antennas
• Enjoy the ASUSWRT dashboard UI for 3 steps easy setup, signal monitoring, and network application control
• Download Master for wireless data storage and access to your router-connected USB storage devices
• File sharing, printer sharing, and 3G sharing via two multi-functional built-in USB ports

The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th gen dual-band Wi-Fi router, and the launch platform for the new ASUS AiCloud service. Its speed reaches 1.75Gbps, currently the fastest available, utilizing the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller and working in 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band supports up to 1.3Gbps, exceeding current Gigabit wired transmission and 3X faster than 802.11n. The RT-AC66U offers smooth lag-resistant multitasking and super-fast streaming, while ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connections via powerful amplification, offering future-proof optimized performance.

AiCloud offers a unified app for iOS and Android devices that turns the RT-AC66U into a personal cloud server, with easy connectivity to Windows PC, Mac, Linux machines, and all USB storage. Each account can sync with other AiCloud clients and public cloud products directly. All your content, files, and data can be accessed, synced, shared, and managed from almost any device – smartphones to desktops – wherever and whenever you're online.
(AiCloud App will be available on the iOS App Store and Google Play soon.)

Whether you're a tech-savvy enthusiast or a first-time user, the RT-AC66U is exceptionally 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.

Designed for Class-Leading Speed and Range

With the latest in networking technology, the RT-AC66U delivers exceptionally fast wired and wireless connectivity. ASUS builds this flagship router with the highest-grade components, offering you the best quality to enable stable connectivity and convenient expandability. The router uses powerful detachable Wi-Fi antennas to further extend wireless range.

World's Fastest Wi-Fi: 802.11ac

Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac Broadcom chipset gives the RT-AC66U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. Compared with current 802.11n, the RT-AC66U delivers up to 1.3Gbps at 5GHz, which is 3X faster than 802.11n! The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it's time to upgrade to the next generation so you can expand you connectivity now and in future.

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. Learn More
(AiCloud App will be available on the iOS App Store and Google Play soon.)

 

Specs:

Network Standard	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.3u, IPv4, IPv6
Data Rate	802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps 802.11n : up to 450Mbps 802.11ac: up to 1300Mbps
Antenna	Detachable antenna x 3
Operating Frequency	2.4G~2.4835GHz /5.1~5.8GHz
Encryption	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise
Firewall & Access Control	Firewall: SPI intrusion detection,DoS protection Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
Management	UPnP, DLNA, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server, DMZ
VPN Support	IPSec Pass-Throuth PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server
WAN Connection Type	Internet connection type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP Dual Link support Multicast Proxy support
Utilities	?Download master - support BT, NZB, HTTP, ED2K - support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link - upload and download bandwidth control - download scheduling ?Media server: Image: JPEG Audio: mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg Video: asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov ?QoS: WMM User definable rules for IP/MAC/Port. Upload and Download bandwidth management. ACK/SYN/FIN/RST/ICMP with Highest priority ?Guest Network 2.4GHz guest network x 3, 5GHz guest network x 3 ?Printer Server: multifunctional printer support(Windows nly), LPR protocol support ?File server: Samba and FTP server with account management ?PPTP VPN server ?Network map ?Traffic monitor
Ports	1 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN, Support Ethernet and 802.3 with max. bit rate 10/100/1000 Mbps and auto cross-over function(MDI-X) USB 2.0 x 2
Button	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator	PWR x 1 LAN x 4 WAN x 1 AIR x 2 USB x 1
Power Supply	AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 1.58 A current
Dimensions	207 x 148.8 x 35.5 mm (WxDxH)
Weight	450 g
Package Content	RT-AC66U Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigibit Router Router stand RJ-45 cable Support CD (User manual and utility software)* Power adapter Quick start guide Warranty card

 

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