ASUS RT-AC66U
Key Features
- DSL WAN: No
- 3G/4G USB modem compatibility: Yes
- 3G: Yes
- 4G: Yes
- Firewall: Yes
- WLAN data transfer rate (first band): 300Mbit/s
- WLAN data transfer rate (max): 1300Mbit/s
- WLAN data transfer rate (second band): 1450Mbit/s
- SSID-based VLAN assignment: Yes
- Static route: Yes
- Top Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ad, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Guest access: Yes
- Policy-based routing: Yes
- Antenna design: External
- Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet
Specifications
Features
Antennas quantity
3
Authentication method
HTTP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
✓
Quality of Service (QoS) support
✓
Frequency range
2.40 - 5 GHz
On/off switch
✓
Security algorithms
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-EAP, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Rack mounting
✗
Product colour
Black
Full duplex
✓
Access Control List (ACL)
✓
DHCP client
✓
DHCP server
✓
Product type
Tabletop router
Frequency band
2.4 & 5
Port forwarding
✓
Multicast support
✓
Static route
✓
Weight & dimensions
Weight
450 g
Height
35.50 mm
Depth
148.80 mm
Width
207 mm
Management features
Web-based management
✓
System event log
✓
WPS push button
✓
Web-based setup wizard
✓
Power
Output current
1.58 A
Output voltage
19 V
AC input voltage
110 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Input current
1.58 A
Power source type
AC
Performance
Top Wi-Fi standard
802.11ad, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wireless LAN features
VPN support
PPTP
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
✓
Guest access
✓
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
1300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
1450 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)
300 Mbit/s
System requirements
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Other features
Mac compatibility
✓
WLAN data transfer rates supported
1, 11, 12, 1300, 1750, 18, 2, 24, 36, 450, 48, 5.5, 54, 6, 9
Filtering
✓
Frequency range
2.4 - 5 GHz
xDSL connection
✗
Software
Firewall
✓
Design
Reset button
✓
LED indicators
LAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN, Yes
Detachable antenna(s)
✓
Packaging content
Warranty card
✓
Quick start guide
✓
Manual
✓
Cables included
LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included
✓
Network
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3u
Supported network protocols
IPv4, IPv6
Management protocols
ACK / SYN / FIN / RST / ICMP
Wi-Fi band
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Auto MDI/MDI-X
✓
Mobile network connection
✓
SIM card slot
✗
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN
✓
URL filtering
✓
Flow control support
✓
Ethernet LAN interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
Policy-based routing
✓
SSID-based VLAN assignment
✓
Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack
✓
Memory card slot(s)
✗
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
4
USB port
✓
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
1
Ethernet WAN
✓
USB ports quantity
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
USB version
2.0
DSL features
Internal modem
✓
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 90 %
Memory
Flash memory
128 MB
Security
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
✓
IP address filtering
✓
MAC address filtering
✓
DMZ support
✓
DoS attack prevention
✓
Antenna
Antenna design
External
Mobile network
3G
✓
4G
✓
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
WAN connection
WAN connection type
RJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibility
✓
DSL WAN
✗
Product Details
802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
- 5th generation 802.11ac chipset gives you concurrent dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz for up to super-fast 1.75Gbps
- ASUS AiCloud service: Access, stream, share, sync – all on the go with unlimited storage expansion!
- 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.
Upgrade to the Next Generation
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.
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.
NVIDIA GameStream Ready
Your router is about to have a lot more fun. That’s because it can now stream all your favorite PC games to the NVIDIA® SHIELD™ portable to play anywhere in the house using fast, ultra-reliable NVIDIA GameStream™ technology. ASUS routers deliver lag-free, high-performance game streaming from GeForce® GTX™=powered PCs or NVIDIA GRID™ cloud gaming systems.
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.
The next-gen Wi-Fi router that’s adored by the media
ASUS RT-AC66U combines the incredible speed of 802.11ac wireless with a design that’s a Red Dot award-winner. But it’s not just great design that’s brought in the plaudits — RT-AC66U is adored by the world’s top technology publications and journalists. Its breathtaking 5th-generation Wi-Fi performance in the 5GHz band has been tested and verified by SmallNetBuilder, while the US edition of PCWorld declared RT-AC66U to be the leading 802.11ac router. RT-AC66U’s superior performance in enabling all-new networking experiences has also been on the receiving end of accolades from Germany.
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.
Optimized and Reliable Wireless Coverage via AiRadar
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens connections to wireless devices. With high-powered amplification and beam packaging, it provides optimized signals in any direction with better coverage to improve your data throughput.
Dual-Band Connectivity for Lag-Free Entertainment
Delivering 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent bands at up to 450Mbps and 1.3Gbps, respectively, the RT-AC66U has a total speed of up to 1.75Gbps, and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in HD or support online gaming and other demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5GHz band.
3-Step Easy Setup Through Your Pad, Smartphone, or PC
With the RT-AC66U, setup is a breeze. Simply power and connect the router and open a browser on a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a notebook or pad. You will then be taken to a setup page with a prompt to enter the ID/password from your internet provider, and that’s it!
Get online in 30 seconds
Smart auto-detection design makes it possible for you to go from first plugging in the RT-AC66U to setup completion in under 30 seconds! Compared to the lengthy installs and hassles of other routers, this development from ASUS offers a true wonder of ease of use, and puts the most extreme networking speeds within your reach quicker than ever before.
Powerful Functions and Extra-Easy Management
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, you can setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. The whole-new dashboard interface lets you manage all clients and settings via a single graphical interface, and provides 1-click updates.
Optimize Your Network
Do you game a lot, or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-AC66U has Quality of Service (QoS) standards that let you select how much bandwidth is prioritized for virtually any task.
Two Multi-Functional Built-In USB ports
Featuring connectivity to FTPs, SAMBA, and UPnP AV servers, the RT-AC66U makes sharing and networking easier with two built-in USB ports. Download HTTP, FTP, and P2P files to a router-connected USB storage device all day even without a PC. Additionally, the twin USB ports allow for networked printer and file server connections, so you can perform.
Powerful Online Multitasking with 300,000 Data Sessions
Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-AC66U has around 20 times the networking capacity of conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance.
Discrete and Secure Wi-Fi Networks via Guest Access
Share your internet connection with your guests in safety, with no need to share your personal password or network resources. ASUS Guest Network supports up to three separate guest networks, each with its own usage limits and password.
VPN Server Enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data — no matter where you are. Featuring MPPE encryption, your data transmission remains always secure and confidential.
Flexible Installation with Versatile Design
Being wall-mountable, the RT-AC66U fits nearly in any space in the home or office.
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