Product details
The Dual-Band WLAN AC750 Router ASUS RT-AC51U offers you both fast WLAN speeds and excellent value for money to upgrade your home network to the latest 802.11ac WLAN technology. Experience simultaneous dual-band connectivity and enjoy speeds of 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency and up to 433 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. Thanks to its multifunctional USB port, the RT-AC51U is much more than just a router. Connect a USB hard drive and you have an instant file server that extends to the cloud via ASUS AiCloud. Alternatively, you can connect a USB printer to the RT-AC51U to create a print server for sharing a device among multiple users. The USB port even accommodates mobile 3G/4G broadband dongles for two WAN connections on a single router, so you'll never have to worry about losing your internet access again. The port can even be used to power devices like smartphones and tablets, making it a convenient charging station. The user-friendly graphical interface of ASUSWRT unleashes the power of the RT-AC51U and provides robust control to optimize your network. With 30-second setup and easy traffic management, even networking newcomers can take advantage of the advanced features, while power users will appreciate the IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs, and encrypted VPN access.
Router type | 4G router, Wi-Fi router |
Number of ports | 4 Ports |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Router functions | Firewall, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN |
5 GHz transfer rate | 433 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 300 Mbit/s |
Item number | 10144235 |
Reviews & Ratings
The overall conclusion for this router is adequate, but there are clearly better alternatives in the price range up to 99 euros in this comparison test. The price of the Asus RT-AC51U is around 40 euros, which is a very fair price considering its performance. However, you should not expect too much in terms of pure performance, especially since the equipment is also below average...
- Status display
- very good help texts
- excellent user guidance
- Range in the 5 GHz range below average
The test winner is characterised by a very simple installation, which even non-professionals should not have any problems with. Unfortunately, the range of the router is not very high, so you should carefully choose the place where it is installed. However, the model works very reliably and can be configured very easily using a browser...