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.

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

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

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

Yeah. The router now is much cheaper.

The heck?

According to my experience, nope

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

It depends actually. You have to be more specific for the multiple user. Are they all going for torrent and heavy direct download or just watching YouTube videos and normal web surfing. The most important is your internet package that you are currently subscribe. Even if you buy a RM 1000+ router but only subscribe to Streamyx 1 Mbps, it won't make any difference and the network performance will be still decrease due to the bandwidth usage.

My answer to your question is as long as it's not ISP stock router (TM for example), it should be fine. I assume if other users just using the net for normal web surfing it won't affect your ping as long as you have sufficient bandwidth. Heavy downloads and torrents, no. Asus N12HP is good and affordable. Can be use for long term. Hope I answer your question

VPN doesn't work with UniFi if I'm not mistaken

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Yes I heard that too but on my side the router is quite stable. I tested it for 2 weeks and only once that I have to restart the router because I got connection problem but that's it. This model doesn't support ac wireless

This post has been edited by KeyMochi: Oct 10 2015, 11:01 AM