Introduction



When it comes to network security a good networking device such as router plays an important role in protecting your personal files in the computer and keeping away those malware and spyware as well. Asus is known for their high quality PC components and the same goes for the network equipment. Once again they provide me this bad boy for a little walk.

Unboxing


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Specs





Highlight Features

Guess Network

Capable to create 4 separate SSID for ONLY internet access (No access to intranet and router settings).



USB Application

1X USB port is provided for easy file/printer/3G 4G sharing via wireless.



AiCloud

Allows user to sync and manage files in the PC or webstorage via AiCloud mobile app (Available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store).



GUI Comparison

Lulz of course Asus GUI > TM Unifi stock router (the first batch router white orange) GUI. Asus GUI is nicer with blue and grey theme and easy to navigate through settings. Unlike TM Unifi stock router, every settings has a complete description on whats and hows or in other words, user friendly. You really don't need a network engineering degree to play around with the settings if you know what you're doing (No, seriously).


Asus GUI


TM Unifi Stock Router


Example

Conclusion

Pros
• Wide range of coverage
• Hassle free settings with Asus GUI
• More secure than TM Unifi Stock Router

Cons
• Hypp TV not supported
• The antennas are too big and tall
• The router consumes quite big of space

Final Words

How would I say this. The router is just marvelous and performs a lot better than the stock router plus with extra security to keep those pesky hackers away. The only problem is the router doesn't support Hypp TV that comes with Unifi package and that's kinda sad because I myself use Hypp TV quite a lot especially when Astro being a scumbag due to rain. Another problem is the router needs a bigger space and all thanks to those 3 tall antenna. Everything else is just fine and I've been informed that this router will support Hypp TV soon so I really look forward into it.

Hey...can shared about the internal setup..i mean the admin asus page

I included edy. There look up

helo there, have u tried out its QoS aka traffic manager? coz i plan to buy it for replacing the stock unifi router as it cant handle the amount of connection in a 20 persons rented house. moreover there is always some jerks who torrent day and night.

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This post has been edited by xperiaVuser: Sep 9 2015, 02:43 AM

Yes. It's very useful and easy to use to block those torrent devils

I know and it's my bad. Forgot to edit

thanks for sharing bro! btw, are you only using the default automatic QoS or did u tweak the manual settings? cause Asus said by default it will enable smooth online gaming and web surfing.

Depends on the user. As for me, I let all the settings to default except for DNS, IP when necessary

Should ask my old landlord to use this T__T had some terrible experiences due to TORRENTS and XUNLEI!

i change my stock unifi to this. Currently connecting with 10 pc/laptop and 10 mobile phone , it seems like no problem at all. Running at 10mb home unifi setup , torrenting is not a problem as well as online gaming was quite acceptable since it shares by over 20 platform.

at first i was quite reluctant to buy this almost RM300 product(small and seems unreliable), but now im a happy landlord now with no more complains from all my tenants.

The range itself can cover my whole house, add around 20 - 30%(compare to stock unifi router/modem) coverage to the whole entire house with a lot partition.

2 months usage now and have not encounter any problem with it.

Should buy from Lazada. Much cheaper.

Bought two for my parents house... RM465 for two. I bought one way earlier for only RM219.

Yeah. The router now is much cheaper.

i saw lazada also , but for the long run benefit, i choose to give my IT guy the business. Installing cost me rm400 with the router. Since im not always in the country, the amount i paid is better because my IT guy will come fix any problem in future without extra charge. In another way i paid RM100 ++ for personal after sales service.

Anyway , recommended this product for all.

It was cheaper earlier. Now it has become slightly expensive. I dont know if our currency drop has anything to do with this or just Asus being greedy. It was RRP RM249 minus RM30 voucher from Lazada in January. Now it has become RM279 minus 10% discount.

The heck?

so if someone torrenting 24/7 the guy who playing online game still get nice ping?

According to my experience, nope

i thought QoS system could make our online gaming experience still be better even someone is heavily torrenting
or others router could make it happen?

Ohh forgot to add QoS exception haha. If you use QoS it;s another story