Asus RT-AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
The ASUS RT-AC1200 Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 router is an easy-to-use and value-packed upgrade for your home network. ASUS AiPlayer lets you stream music from a connected USB storage device, and its simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi lets you connect to any Wi-Fi device, with as high as 300 Mbps speeds for 2.4 GHz devices and up to 867 Mbps for 5 GHz devices!
ASUS RT-AC1200 Router Feature:
Super-fast concurrent dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi at as high as 1167 Mbps
Improved coverage and multi-device performance with four external 5dBi antennas– two each for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
USB 2.0 port supports AiPlayer for music streaming
Help your children stay safe online with Parental Control
ASUS RT-AC1200 Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AC1200 |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Antenna | External antenna x 4 |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for LAN x 4 USB 2.0 x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 12 V with max. 1.5 A current |
| Package content | RT-AC1200 Wireless-AC1200 Dual band USB Router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Warranty card Quick Start Guide |
ASUS RT-AC1200 Router Performance
You may evaluate the range and network strength of the ASUS RT-AC1200 Router in the same way that our review team did by connecting a variety of devices to the network.
It is possible to integrate your desktop PC, a number of laptops, a few smartphones, a wireless printer, a smart plug, a smart light, and a gaming console for instance the Xbox One in your network. Once they have been connected, it is possible to analyze the speed and unpredictability of wireless transfers.
Take it a step further by relocating certain devices to a different room that is separated from the router by a single wall. An upgrade to the Asus firmware can make a significant difference.
In addition, the 5GHz band should be your primary network connection on the ASUS RT-AC1200 Router. When gaming or downloading movies, the 2.4 GHz frequency band is prone to instability and latency periods, which you would not want to experience.
You will be able to make use of the USB port as part of your ASUS RT-AC1200 Router configuration. A growing amount of wireless routers are being introduced to the market with USB 3.0 ports or other interface options. This function is increasingly prevalent on the most recent premium dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi routers, which are more expensive.
A USB port on a router offers a number of significant advantages. You may link a printer or an external hard drive to the network for sharing purposes. Second, USB connections are convenient because they make it relatively simple to add more usable storage space to a computer.
ASUS RT-AC1200 Router Advantage:
Super-fast concurrent Wi-Fi
Powered by 5th-generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11 ac chipset gives the ASUS RT-AC1200 Router super-fast wireless speeds. RT-AC1200 delivers up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz, which is 3X quicker than current 802.11 n 2×2 routers
Improved coverage and multi-device performance
ASUS RT-AC1200 Router has four powerful external high-gain antennas, with two dedicated to each frequency band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Not only does this more powerful signal give better coverage throughout the home, but when devices get a stronger signal, their Wi-Fi performance is improved too, particularly if they’re a long way from the router. So all your applications, from simple web browsing and email to more demanding ones such as HD video streaming will work more efficiently and reliably, everywhere in the home!
Add external storage to your network
Make ASUS RT-AC1200 Router your media and file. With USB 2.0 ports, you can connect external storage drives and stream media content to your networked PCs. Networking you storage devices lets you access them easier than ever before.
Easy 3-step setup
Use your tablet, laptop, or pc to set up your ASUS router effortlessly in only 3 easy steps. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a web browser, and follow the setup wizard to get connected to the internet in no time.
Monitor and restrict Internet activity for any user
Advanced parental control helps you protect your children from Internet addiction. You can restrict the times that each device can access the internet by applying scheduled time limits.
Take control of your media with convenient wireless streaming
With the ASUS AiPlayer app, ASUS RT-AC1200 Router becomes your home media hub. You can store all your music, videos and images in the attached USB storage and stream it wirelessly to any mobile device– no more running out of space on your mobile. Enjoy your collections in any room, and with support for almost any format you’ll enjoy smooth, effortless streaming.
Verdict
The ASUS RT-AC1200 V2 is a new model on the market users can easily afford. The ASUS RT-AC1200 V2 does have a couple of great features and specifications going for it
