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ASUS RT AC53 AC750 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router

Last Updated: December 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Review Analysis - 360 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 209
wifi, 5ghz, routers, mbps, 5g
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Best router in this range I searched a lot and found this router is best even in 7000 range. ... Range is not excellent but no bad at all it can cover 100sq yards easily with walls  ...  "
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" ...  Super range and signal strength reboot is bit slow high speed  ...  "
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" ...  1)stable & Solid connection  ...  "
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" ...  Good signal even across a couple of walls does not crash, long lasting  ...  "
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" ...  Not to mention 5g wifi network for high speed wifi .  ...  "
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" ...  Like the router interface, features are easy to use, range is good and signal strength remains consistent.  ...  "
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" ...  Product is good , i am getting actual speed of my ISP - act network 100 Mbps.  ...  "
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" ...  The signal strength is outstanding! ... Even 5GHz signal is quiet strong.  ...  "
Wifi
 101
wifi, asus, wi fi, 5g, 5ghz
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  Getting almost similar to wire connection speed in wifi.  ...  "
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" ...  I am getting 500 Mps on 5Ghz Wifi and Ethernet via my ACT Giga connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Haven’t tested yet with AX devices but also working better than AC router on wifi 5 AC wifi devices also.  ...  "
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" ...  5Ghz gives you epic speed and 2.4Ghz give you long range.  ...  "
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" ...  Good performance router .  ...  "
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" ...  The router has many useful extras, which I have not yet tried all.  ...  "
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" ...  The Asus AiMesh is a pretty nifty feature to have and creates one seamless interconnected network across all your devices. ... You can check what devices are connected to the main router vs the AiMesh node using the Asus Router app.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't beat the Wifi range of Dlink.  ...  "
Capacity
 59
5ghz, walls, rooms, floor, coverage
+85%
-15%
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" ...  5G speeds and range is very good for a 3 bedroom flat.  ...  "
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" ...  Definately Good Product who have large house or place.  ...  "
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" ...  I have no DSL, living in a rural area so.  ...  "
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" ...  As my primary router is a ROG AC-5300, I needed a router for my dead spot (which is my first floor's dining and kitchen area).  ...  "
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" ...  Definately Good Product who have large house or place.  ...  "
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" ...  I am receiving WiFi signal even on ground floor (WiFi is in 4 the floor).  ...  "
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" ...  Earlier WiFi network wasn't available in the first floor of our house because the d- link modem is kept in the ground floor and ACT LAN is only available in the ground floor.  ...  "
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" ...  Range is not excellent but no bad at all it can cover 100sq yards easily with walls  ...  "
ISP
 57
routers, mbps, act, setup, 100mbps
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  I upgraded my router from Asus RT87u.  ...  "
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" ...  Mind you this is a 6100AX router. ... Thats Equivalent to my LAN speed  ...  "
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" ...  I'm getting upto 90mbps speed on my 100mbps act plan with 5ghz  ...  "
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" ...  i have been using this router for almost an year now!  ...  "
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" ...  Product is good , i am getting actual speed of my ISP - act network 100 Mbps.  ...  "
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" ...  Its better than linksys wireless routers.  ...  "
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" ...  My old Belkin router performs as well or even better!  ...  "
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" ...  Supports Router and Access point mode.  ...  "
Setup
 52
router, easy to install, interface, easy, configure
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Mobile app help to configure router easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup and good user interface.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install, great signal quality, no drop offs at all, recommended  ...  "
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" ...  easy to setup .   ...  "
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" ...  easy to install and great connectivity.  ...  "
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" ...  The admin interface is better than any other router I have purchased in the past and the online reviews for the ASUS AC51U have been very good.  ...  "
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" ...  However to use this as your main AP it should be super straight forward to set it up!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 46
easy to install, user interface, easy, user, interface
+98%
-2%
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" ...  It's amazing, easy to set up, has a great range, like really great.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with simple user interface.  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up is a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Its easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was easy and fast, and the new AiMesh node was up in a matter of seconds.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup and good user interface.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to install .  ...  "
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" ...  Automatic configuration very little effort to setup.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 38
working, days, 2019, year, month
+42%
-58%
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" ...  So I became damn sure that my whole plan failed.  ...  "
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" ...  After 1 year 3 months the Wifi stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  After 6 months unable to access router even after factory reset.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it on 15th September 2019, and it stopped working on 9 October 2019.  ...  "
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" ...  and on 5th June 2019 my product stopped working .  ...  "
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" ...  I am not happy with this product, the first 2 months were good after the cheap power supply which came in the box stopped working. ... Now it happens daily, just randomly, some days its happens 1 or 2 times and some days it just gets crazy and starts doing it way more often, like 10-15 times in a day!!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it on 15th September 2019, and it stopped working on 9 October 2019.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked for 10 months and internet connectivity was lost abruptly yesterday .  ...  "
Software Platform
 28
asus, ui, user interface, router, mobile app
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Great user interface.  ...  "
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" ...  4)vpn support  ...  "
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" ...  The router interface software is very good but I couldn’t find a url log of all the websites accessed through the router which I had in my previous netgear router.  ...  "
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" ...  User interface is friendly too  ...  "
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" ...  Really Nice User Interface  ...  "
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" ...  The app provides that additional features which is not common with other routers.  ...  "
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" ...  Mobile app help to configure router easily.  ...  "
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" ...  4)vpn support  ...  "
Overall performance
 27
performance, range, speeds, looks, elegant
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  Unbeatable performance, Once you have ASU’s with you, you will not look back to any other  ...  "
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" ...  does the job, no complaints.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple and elegant in looks and performance  ...  "
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" ...  Thats Equivalent to my LAN speed  ...  "
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" ...  Does it job perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  2.Maximum speed  ...  "
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" ...  Need to see if this performance fades over time but right now its great.  ...  "
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" ...  I have attached before and after speed test results.  ...  "
Ports
 26
usb, lan, hard disk, gigabit, port
+77%
-23%
comment
" ...  I recently bought Asus gigabit router which was replaced my old single channel router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using it Dual-band for both 2.4 and 5 Ghz devices as well as both 802.11N and 802.11AC connections - everything works flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a WD MyCloud NAS attached and file copying speeds over wired ethernet max out at the HDD's file transfer speeds (check attached image). ... The AiMesh node also supports wired LAN connection over wireless (like an access point).  ...  "
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" ...  Maina advantage is the gigabit LAN support in the 2 LAN ports.  ...  "
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" ...  So I setup the router and on getting good enough access to my internet I proceeded to connect my External Hard Disk. ... I saw the web interface refresh for a second and no information of hard disk showing under the USB 3 icon and at the same time my Smartphone showing an error that file couldn't be accessed.  ...  "
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" ...  1) This router supports Gigabit speeds, I have an ACT connection which I upgraded from 100 Mbps to 150 Mbps and had them upgrade the cable (was Cat 5 which supports only 100 Mbps and changed to Cat 5e which supports Gigabit speeds - you can find the type of your cable by reading the description on it)  ...  "
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" ...  One wan connection configured with Airtel Broadband and another one is datacard with usb connection in failover or load balanced mode.  ...  "
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" ...  Maina advantage is the gigabit LAN support in the 2 LAN ports.  ...  "
Price
 23
worth, price, value for money, worth the price, worth the money
+61%
-39%
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" ...  Worth every dime spent  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  I expected more reliable and robust range from ASUS at this price point.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellant product in this price range.  ...  "
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" ...  Best for the price  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  it justified for price ... if u r planning to buy in 2020 year and u r paying this amount 20k .  ...  "
Firmware
 22
asus, updates, fixes, router, interface
+73%
-27%
comment
" ...  Excellent router, software and FW upgrades.  ...  "
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" ...  Asus sends frequent firmware updates & fixes to all their networking devices which is a boon for the network security conscious.  ...  "
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" ...  Asus router supports open firmware and user interface is good.  ...  "
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" ...  firmware upgrade are nice kudos to Asus.  ...  "
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" ...  and Asus still regularly provides firmware upgrades with new features and fixes !  ...  "
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" ...  14) Once you set up the connection, make sure you upgrade the firmware which is available as a setting on the router configuration  ...  "
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" ...  Speeds are as advertised and the firmware has a good interface.  ...  "
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" ...  This is compatible with Merlin firmware so lot of goodies to try out there.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 22
connect, wifi, maximum devices, asus, router
+77%
-23%
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" ...  I am using BSNL wireless with this. ... I can also use my airtel dongle with this on usb mode.  ...  "
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" ...  You can even connect 4G dongle to it like Jio, Airtel,etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Secondly, I have to connect multiple devices and see how it carries the load and then only comment.  ...  "
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" ...  You can even connect 4G dongle to it like Jio, Airtel,etc.  ...  "
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" ...  3.Maximum devices can be managed = 7-8 ... More devices could be linked . ... Maximum devices can be improved .  ...  "
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" ...  Was able to connect 130 systems through WiFi and access point.  ...  "
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" ...  It handles 6 of my devices simultaneously, including chromecast and firestick without problems.  ...  "
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" ...  The AiMesh is easily backward compatible.  ...  "
Returns
 12
returned, replacement, refund, replaced, product
+8%
-92%
comment
" ...  I have initiated a return of this item.  ...  "
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" ...  I had no choice but to initiate a Refund.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned as i did not ordered a used product.  ...  "
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" ...  The product received was also looked like an used / returned item.  ...  "
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" ...  So returning it back.  ...  "
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" ...  First time it just went dead after 30 days, second time it happened to the replacement unit after 15 days.  ...  "
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" ...  So returning it back.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to return it.  ...  "
Marketplace
 12
product, thanks, replacement, delivery, seller
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Thanks Amazon and Asus.  ...  "
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" ...  I am not complaining about the seller or delivery .  ...  "
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" ...  It showed in the images of the product.  ...  "
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" ...  Great work AMAZON.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks amazon for fast delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to all the customer reviews on this product that helped me to decide to buy this product.  ...  "
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" ...  Things up to amazon!  ...  "
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" ...  Things up to amazon!  ...  "
Build Quality
 11
build quality, solid, quality, look, dropped
+82%
-18%
comment
" ...  So when the price dropped, I ordered it straight away.  ...  "
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" ...  good build quality  ...  "
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" ...  1)stable & Solid connection  ...  "
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" ...  build quality is good  ...  "
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" ...  1)stable & Solid connection  ...  "
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" ...  Feels solid and I trust Asus's QC.  ...  "
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" ...  Build quality and mate finish gives shiney look and premiere feel  ...  "
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" ...  good build quality  ...  "
Band
 10
dual, 5ghz, 2, floors, support
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  5GHz band not very durable if more than one device connected on it.  ...  "
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" ...  5Ghz band has some issues.  ...  "
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" ...  The only problem that i face is the range of the 5GH band  ...  "
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" ...  Second band is not working  ...  "
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" ...  Second band is not working  ...  "
Data reception
 10
5g, router, 4g, airtel, wi fi
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Comes with both 2g and 5g connection .  ...  "
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" ...  I using 2.4G Wi-Fi network before buying this product. ... but after bayed this 5G WI-FI network my internet speed is constant as according to my internet plan(100MMBS/sec) there is no any speed drop observed .  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfect with JioFi in USB 3G/4G mode.  ...  "
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" ...  when i start the router, 2g wifi is immediately available, but 5G wifi takes longer time to connect.  ...  "
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" ...  You can even connect 4G dongle to it like Jio, Airtel,etc.  ...  "
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" ...  You can even connect 4G dongle to it like Jio, Airtel,etc.  ...  "
Delivery
 7
product, seller, thanks, received, fast
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  I am not complaining about the seller or delivery . ... Seller & delivery both were good it terms of packing & latest manufacturing.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks amazon for fast delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  5 star for packaging and delivery.  ...  "
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" ...  5 star for packaging and delivery.  ...  "
Lagging
 6
restart, takes, started, month, live
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Rebooted multiple times and reconfigured with no success.  ...  "
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" ...  Takes a lot of time and everything requires a reboot  ...  "
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" ...  Takes a lot of time and everything requires a reboot  ...  "
Memory
 5
usb 3, ram, wd, use, storage
+100%
comment
" ...  I took a safe bet and invested more to get this that has double the RAM and better processor to run my 4TB WD Passport (usb 3).  ...  "
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" ...  Can able to connect hard drive via usb 3 port and use and NAS storage to store files and stream movies .  ...  "
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" ...  Device has 128GB RAM and 4 cores to give excellent connection experience.  ...  "
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" ...  The usb 3.0 socket at the back is particularly useful for storing and streaming movies from my 128 gb pen drive  ...  "
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" ...  You can Preview the Stats of CPU/RAM etc .   ...  "
Apps
 5
app, interface, control, ui, support
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Mobile App to control and monitor almost everything  ...  "
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" ...  The mobile app and admin interface are pretty well made.  ...  "
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" ...  Mobile app help to configure router easily.  ...  "
Features
 5
repeater mode, repeater, mode, feature, good
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  Onle diff is number of features.  ...  "
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" ...  Features as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Specially features like VPN that you mostly get in high end routers.  ...  "
Design
 5
elegant, product, performance, look, build quality
+100%
comment
" ...  Build quality and mate finish gives shiney look and premiere feel  ...  "
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" ...  Simple and elegant in looks and performance  ...  "
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" ...  Simple and elegant in looks and performance  ...  "
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" ...  Product looks beautiful and elegant !  ...  "
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" ...  Product looks beautiful and elegant !  ...  "
Gaming
 4
games, playing, multi, level, lag
+100%
comment
" ...  and online gaming and video buffering great experience.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using lan for my PS4 so far no problem had a great experience online gaming like anthem and division 2. ... Browsing and youtube is amazing fast no lag.  ...  "
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" ...  I play multiplayer games on my PC and by wifi on Laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  I play multiplayer games on my PC and by wifi on Laptop.  ...  "
Cables
 3
lan
-100%
comment
" ...  So much so that I have to use a long lan wire to connect to my laptop to get my work done.  ...  "
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" ...  So much so that I have to use a long lan wire to connect to my laptop to get my work done.  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  Much smaller that the picture make it to be !  ...  "
comment
" ...  Much smaller that the picture make it to be !  ...  "
Defective Delivery
 3
damaged, box, received, delivered
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  Damaged package and very dirty worn out box.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Defective product was delivered  ...  "
Repeater
 3
repeater
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  You are better off buying a range extender.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You are better off buying a range extender.  ...  "
USB
 3
port, use, usb 3 0, hard, drive
+100%
comment
" ...  Can able to connect hard drive via usb 3 port and use and NAS storage to store files and stream movies .  ...  "
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" ...  USB 3.0 is a WOW  ...  "
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" ...  I can also use my airtel dongle with this on usb mode.  ...  "

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