![]() ![]() Wireless Speeds & Suitabilityīringing the virtues of Wi-Fi 6 to the table, the Netgear R6700AX router offers a maximum speed capacity of 1800 Mbps. I kept making notes and decided to review the R6700AX into key KPIs. I measured it against various parameters to know its strengths and weakness during the period. It’s hard to fault that sort of performance at this price, and with the Asus app and browser interface providing versatile features and controls that are suitable for both gamers and non-gamers, the Asus RT-AX82U is an excellent option for any household that needs a fast and affordable Wi-Fi upgrade.I subscribed to Spectrum’s 600 Mbps plan and used this Netgear AX1800 router + Motorola MB7621 modem as my primary internet setup for two weeks. Moving further away to a back office didn’t faze the RT-AX82U either, with the 5.0GHz band having no trouble maintaining those speeds, while the slower 2.4GHz band dipped only slightly to 98Mbs on Ookla and 11.7MB/s for Steam downloads. Devices in the same room as the Asus RT-AX82U managed to coax our normal 100Mbps broadband connection up to 103Mbps using the Ookla speed test on both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands, with Steam downloads also impressively steady at 12.5MB/s on both bands. Performance is also very strong for a mid-price router such as this. And, if you’re prepared to delve into the web browser interface, you can select other devices for gaming priority, and even use that USB port to set up a hard drive for Time Machine back-ups on a Mac. The Asus Router app provides a Mobile Gaming mode that prioritises mobile devices for maximum performance, but you can also select specific tasks, such as video streaming, that you might want to prioritise as well. The only minor oddity here is that the router’s default Wi-Fi network isn’t initially protected by a password, so you need to move through the set-up process and assign a password fairly quickly in order to keep your new network secure. We started with the Asus Router app and were pleased to see that it starts by giving you the option of setting up separate networks on the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands, or merging the two bands together into a single network. The printed manual included in the box gives you two options for setting the router up, with the quick and easy option being the Asus Router app for iOS and Android devices, while a more advanced web browser interface is also available for people who don’t mind delving more deeply into their wi-fi and network settings. The Asus RT-AX82U strikes a good balance between ease-of-use for beginners, and advanced features for gamers and more experienced users. Within 30ft, three partition walls: 12.5MB/s Within 30ft, three partition walls: 103Mbps/11Mbps Within 30ft, three partition walls: 11.7MB/s Within 30ft, three partition walls: 98Mbps/11Mbps Within 5ft, no obstructions: 103Mbps/11Mbps Here’s how the Asus RT-AX82U performed in our suite of benchmark tests: And, finally, there’s a single USB 3.1 port for sharing a USB storage device on your home network. There are also four additional Gigabit Ethernet ports for devices, such as a games console or a smart-TV, that work better with a lag-free wired connection, with one of those being designated as the ‘gaming port and taking priority over devices connected to the other Ethernet ports. The RT-AX82U doesn’t include a modem, so it provides a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port for connecting to your existing modem or router in order to use your broadband connection. There are faster Wi-Fi 6 routers - including the RoG Rapture which boasts a massive 11Gbps - but that’s a good speed for a router in this price range. Gaming gimmickry aside, the RT-AX82U gets all the basics right, offering dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (aka 802.11ax) with a top speed of 5400Mbps (5.4Gbps). You can even use the Asus app to choose a variety of ‘auras’ that strobe through different colour sequences. And, on the front panel, there’s a pair of ‘eyes’ - two small LED panels that glow with smouldering colours. It may not fall under the Republic of Gamers banner, but the Asus RT-AX82U has certainly got the right look for a gaming router, with a low-profile, sharply angular design and four large antennae stabbing out from the back panel. Asus RT-AX82U (Black) at Amazon for $179.99. ![]()
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