Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router supports combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900Mbps. 1300 Mbps 802.11 ac at 5 GHz gives Gigabit wireless data rates, while Broadcom ® TurboQAM ™ technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11 n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices.
Powered by a dual-core processor, the Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers with busy networks. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are never interrupted.
The Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router also features dual USB ports for files, printers, and 3G/4G modems sharing and a USB 3.0 port for up to ten times faster data transfers than USB 2.0.
ExclusiveASUS AiCloud transforms your home networking into your personal cloud for easy streaming and sharing to tablets, smartphones, and pcs. Router-to-Router sync also makes it easy to sync files on USB-connected storage with other compatible ASUS routers for hassle-free sharing of large files with friends and family.
The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface unlocks the power of the Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router giving robust control to optimize your network for you. 30-second set-up and easy traffic management mean even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and encrypted VPN access.
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router Feature:
Great Wi-Fi – Enjoy the combined dual-band speeds of as high as 1900Mbps, 3X faster than 802.11 n routers
Ultrawide Coverage – High-performance antennas and ASUS AiRadar eliminate dead spots
Commercial-grade Security – AiProtection, powered by Trend Micro ™, blocks and neutralizes internet security threats for all your connected smart devices
AiMesh Supported – Connect your ASUS RT-AC68U to other compatible ASUS routers to create a flexible and powerful whole-home Wi-Fi network
Flexible Connectivity Options – 5X Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1X ultrafast USB 3.1 port and 1X USB 2.0 port
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AC68U |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Product Segment | AC1900 ultimate AC performance : 600+1300 Mbps |
| 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 450 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) TurboQAM : up to 600 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1300 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 3 |
| Transmit/Receive | MIMO technology 2.4GHz 3×3 5GHz 3×3 |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4G Hz / 5 GHz |
| Ports | RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4, RJ45 for 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 12 V with max. 2.5 A current |
| Package content | 1 x RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router 1 x RJ-45 cable 1 x Power adapter 1 x QSG 1 x Warranty card |
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router Performance:
with clients that support 802.11 ac. The Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router is the top-performing router in my 802.11ac-mode tests in both speed and performance. It turned in an amazing 290.5 Mbps, whereas RT-AC66U only averaged 129Mbps.
The Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router actually delivered better throughput as the range increased, going up by 5 percent as the distance increased from 5 to 30 feet. Netgear’s Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R8000), a premium 802.11 ac router in the same league as the ASUS RT-68U Router, increased its throughput by 2 percent at 30 feet.
There is no doubt that if you want a router for 802.11 ac clients, the Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router is your best choice, whether you’re talking about speed or distance.
Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router Advantage:
Super-fast AC Wi-Fi with TurboQAM ™ Wi-Fi acceleration
What’s more, ASUS RT-AC68U Router uses TurboQAM ™ technology to upgrade 2.4 G Wi-Fi even further to give you unprecedented speeds. At 2.4 GHz, it’s 33% faster than generic wireless-N900 routers, reaching 600 Mbps, while on the 5 GHz band it blazes to 1300 Mbps – or triple 802.11 n rates.
Do more at once with dual-core processors inside
The Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router features a dual-core processor that eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers. Even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency is low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are never interrupted.
Enhanced signal range and stability
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability.
Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System.
Your Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router can deliver smooth, reliable Wi-Fi to every part of your home. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that fixes these problems: it creates a whole-home Wi-Fi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and you can use a mix of ASUS router models– protecting your investment!
Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance
Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 600 Mbps and 1300 Mbps, respectively, the ASUS RT-AC68U Router has a total speed of up to 1900 Mbps, and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like Web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in Full HD or support online gaming and other bandwidth-demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.
Ultimate USB speed and versatility
The highest Speed USB 3.0 features data transfers up ten times faster than USB 2.0. Two USB ports make the Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router perfect for file, multimedia, and 3G/4G sharing, while ASUS AiDisk offers remote access and quick content streaming. Where other routers have their USB ports sandwiched next to one another, both ASUS RT-AC68U USB ports are evenly spaced for easy access to either at all times.
Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
ASUSWRT graphical user interface gives you easy, CD-free setup and advanced network control with the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, control, setup, and monitor network applications all in one intuitive area. On top of a 30-second setup,multi-device detection, and flexible settings that make the most of your network performance, it’s been upgraded with quick scanning of USB storage connected to routers to verify data integrity and drive health. Dual WAN enables having two connections/ISPs on one router, with load balance and failover mode for added stability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted internet access.
Whatever your planned use is, the Asus RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Router has Adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) that optimizes outbound and inbound bandwidth on both wired and wireless connections. Applications and tasks can be prioritized easily using drag-and-drop presets for gaming, media streaming, VoIP, web browsing, and file transfers.
Verdict
The Asus RT-AC68U Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router shows and is an excellent performer that Asus’s 802.11 ac technology has matured since the release of the RT-AC66U. While it’s stellar in 802.11 ac mode, those with 802.11n-only clients may not see much benefit over its predecessor.
