ASUS RT-AC51U

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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.

Key specifications

Router type
4G routerWi-Fi router
Number of ports
4 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11bWi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Router functions
FirewallQuality of Service (QoS)VPN
5 GHz transfer rate
433 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s
Item number
10144235

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
90IG0150-BM3G00
Release date
4.2.2015

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
4G routerWi-Fi router
Router functions
FirewallQuality of Service (QoS)VPN
VPN support
IPSecL2TPOpenVPNPPTP

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11bWi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-Fi frequency band
Dual band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA-EAPWPA-PSKWPA2-EAPWPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
Guest accessMulti-User MIMOWPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
3 x
5 GHz transfer rate
433 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

Mobile phone standard
4G

Network interface

Number of ports
4 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Max. port speed
100 Mbit/s

Mesh networking properties

Mesh networking type
Mesh satellite

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
RJ-45 Cable

Product dimensions

Length
12.90 cm
Width
18.90 cm
Height
3.60 cm
Weight
270 g

Package dimensions

Length
28.20 cm
Width
5.80 cm
Height
21.20 cm
Weight
604 g

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Reviews & Ratings

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Overall ratingGood76/100
Satisfying56/100
Rank 10 out of 11CHIP OnlineWLAN-ac-Router bis 99 Euro im Test: Günstiger TopspeedReleaseSeptember 2015

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...

Very good95/100
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Rank 1 out of 8Guter RatReleaseApril 2015
  • PositiveStatus display
  • Positivevery good help texts
  • Positiveexcellent user guidance
  • NegativeRange 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...