ASUS RT-AC53 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Router
ASUS RT-AC53 Router is a very affordable wireless router and many people who intend to save money and enjoy a reasonably fast network, might consider purchasing it. This router promises to give you all the basics you need for a wireless network in your house, support for the latest MIMO wireless transfer technology, useful features like a VPN server or Parental Controls, all at a very reasonable price.
ASUS RT-AC53 Router Feature:
High-speed performance
Concurrent speed up to a combined 750 Mbps data rate.
Smart control with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, control, monitor, and setup network applications all in one intuitive area.
Robust external antenna
3 external strong antenna enhances signal transmission
High Power Design
In pursuit of ultimate capability
Gigabit Ethernet
Data transfer 10 times faster than 10/100 Fast Ethernet devices
ASUS RT-AC53 Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AC53 |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 300 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 433 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 3 |
| Transmit/Receive | MIMO technology 2.4GHz 2×2 5GHz 1×1 |
| Memory | 8 MB Flash, 64 MB RAM |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4G Hz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 10/100/1000 BaseT for LAN x 2 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current |
| Package content | ．RT-AC53 Wireless-AC750 Cloud Router ．RJ-45 Cable ．Power Adapter ．Quick Start Guide ．Warranty Card |
ASUS RT-AC53 Router Performance
Our testing was done using a fast 1 Gigabit Internet connection that’s capable of uploads on the internet of as high as 500 Mbps. We used a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 for all our measurements and several software tools.
In the download test, ASUS RT-AC53 was fast in the two rooms closest to it and rather slow in all others. When it did work, we measured an average speed of 20.07 Mbps, which is okay for that room, proving that this router has the potential to offer satisfactory speed.
ASUS RT-AC53 Router Advantage:
Super-fast AC Wi-Fi with 256QAM ™ Wi-Fi acceleration
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the 802.11 ac chipset gives the ASUS RT-AC53 Router faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 300 Mbps, while on the 5GHz band it blazes to 433 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment in your home. With notebooks, pads, desktops, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it’s time to upgrade to the next generation to expand you connectivity now and in the future.
Dual-Band Connectivity for Lag-Free Entertainment
Delivering both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands as high as 300Mbps and 433Mbps respectively, the ASUS RT-AC53 Router has a total speed of up to 733Mbps connectivity to provide speed with stability. Perform basic internet tasks like Web browsing and file downloading under the 2.4 GHz band, while also simultaneously streaming 3D HD content and other demanding applications smoothly on the 5 GHz band.
Control your network anywhere
In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update firmware, all with no needing to boot up a PC.
Optimized for Fiber-optic internet
10X faster Gigabit WAN lets you fully enjoy the internet speed subscribed from fiber internet service provider.
Flexible 3-in-1 router/AP/Repeater mode
Instantly select router, access point and repeater modes with extra-quick settings in the user-friendly interface. No delays and no hassles– whatever your situation, take your pick and get connected.
Verdict
ASUS RT-AC53 is a basic wireless router, with a very affordable price. It doesn’t promise you the world and it doesn’t deliver it either. From a hardware perspective, this router is promising and it could be a best buy in its price-range. But, its firmware issues hold it down. ASUS needs to improve the bugs in this device’s firmware, to ensure it can deliver a more stable wireless signal. Until they deliver such fixes, ASUS RT-AC53 Router is a good choice only for small apartments and for networks which don’t include many wireless devices.
