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ASUS RT-N66R Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab

ASUS RT-N66R Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab

Status: ASUS RT-N66R Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The ASUS RT-N66R Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n: Dual-band N900 reaches up to 900Mbps across 2.4GHz and 5GHz; main trade-off: wireless-N only, no 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 6.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual-band N900 reaches up to 900Mbps across 2.4GHz and 5GHz
  • ✓ Four 10/100/1000 gigabit LAN ports plus a gigabit WAN port
  • ✓ Covers up to 2,000 sq ft, suited to multi-level homes
  • ✓ Built-in Wi-Fi amplifiers extend wireless range

Cons

  • ✗ Wireless-N only, no 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 6
  • ✗ 900Mbps is a combined figure, not per-band speed
  • ✗ ASUSWRT platform is dated versus current routers
  • ✗ 5GHz N band trails modern ac/ax throughput

Manufacturer description

The ASUS RT-N66R dual-band wireless-N900 gigabit router delivers incredible performance and coverage range. With new ASUSWRT UI, quickly setup your network, customize user access, and monitor signal strength. Following the award-winning RT-N56U, the RT-N66R increases Wi-Fi speed for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz transmission by 50% up to 900Mbps that makes it ideal for bandwidth demanding tasks such as 3D HD video steaming, multiplayer gaming, USB hard drive file sharing, and USB connected printer sharing. Built-in Wi-Fi amplifiers make the RT-N66R the perfect wireless router for larger…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • Gigabit Ethernet ports for the fastest, most reliable internet performance
  • Ieee 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3U/3ab
  • Up to 900Mbps wireless data Rates
  • 1 x 10/100/1000M WAN; 4 x 10/100/1000M LAN
  • Coverage area - 2, 000 square feet

Full Specifications

BrandASUS
Voltage19 Volts (DC)
CoverageUp to 2,000 square feet
Frequency5 GHz
Model NameRT-N66R
Unit Count1.0 Count
Antenna TypeFixed
ConnectivityWireless
Model NumberRT-N66R
Built-In MediaRouter, Ethernet Cord, Power Adapter
Control MethodApp
Connection TypeWireless
Controller TypeSwitch
Mfr Part NumberRT-N66R
Number of Ports4
Special FeatureWPS
Antenna LocationHome
Wi-Fi GenerationWi-Fi 4
Security ProtocolWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Compatible DevicesPrinter

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