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ASUS RT ACRH17 AC1700 Dual Band WiFi Router with 4 Gigabit LAN Ports Easy App setup Parental Control MU MIMO USB 3 0 port Gaming 4K Streaming
Last Updated: January 23, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
716
Old Reviews
253
Unverified
64
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4K
RESOLUTION
256 GB
MEMORY
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 399 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
195wifi, asus, house, signal, 5ghz
+75%
-25%
" ... Signal is strong enough for our 2000 sf house no dead spots I would buy it again. ... "
" ... Our Linksys router (which was less than a year old) was struggling to disperse the signal in our house. ... This router has changed the download and upload speeds on our laptops. ... "
" ... Testing the signal strength I determined the signal from it in the rear of the house is just about as strong as the signal in front from the router. ... "
" ... I might get a WiFi booster for upstairs later but it works fine right now. ... "
" ... Using 5Ghz signal for me and put kids tablets on 2.4Ghz ... "
" ... So far, I have used it for two months, and the router has been very stable, and I do not have anything to complain about the performance. ... "
" ... House is 1300sqft. ... "
" ... I'm giving this router a five start because I didn't expect what I got. ... But with this router, I don't need anything else. ... The signal in my laptop downstairs is full. ... The router it's upstairs. ... "
Wifi
125wifi, asus, aimesh, 5g, wi fi
+77%
-23%
" ... Bought this as a replacement for an old router that was always disconnecting. ... "
" ... I'm very happy with my router. ... "
" ... It works with the Netgear extender better than the Netgear router did. ... "
" ... Also Setting up guest temporary and guest networks is a breeze on the app. ... "
" ... Also Setting up guest temporary and guest networks is a breeze on the app. ... "
" ... I wanted to upgrade the ISP router that ive had for years and during my research i keep seeing this router pop up alot so i decided to give it a shot. ... "
" ... Time will tell how long the wifi component holds up, as that is typically the first thing to fail for us. ... "
" ... Love the extension and field coverage of the WIFI for this router . ... "
Setup
89easy, router, set, easy to set, ssid
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy setup and renaming of default ssid and passwords. ... "
" ... even after that, I had to plug it into my main router with Ethernet to get the setup to complete. ... "
" ... Set-up was straightforward, and I already had a network plan that works for me. ... "
" ... Took about 15 minutes for the router and aimesh set up, no regrets so far ... "
" ... With the ease of use being that technically all you have to do is plug it in, connect to the supplied SSID and password, I would definitely say this is easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to setup, love that I can run my VPN through it, some other nice features but it stops working about every other day. ... "
" ... This product came exactly as decsribed was easy to setup and manage. ... "
" ... easy to use and setup but the interface of app is a little bit complicate to me. ... "
Ease of Use
64setup, set, easy to set, user interface, interface
+98%
-2%
" ... I have to say for a person who isn't tech savvy, this was very easy to install and set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... User interface is the best yet. ... "
" ... easy to use and setup but the interface of app is a little bit complicate to me. ... Syslink is more user friendly ... "
" ... Easy to install, not expensive and powerful. ... "
" ... Great coverage and user interface. ... The basic setup is pretty much the same as others with all the features you would expect. ... "
" ... It was super simple to setup and the app provided all accessible features. ... "
ISP
64modem, internet, asus, speeds, routers
+73%
-27%
" ... However, if that's not a feature you need, then this is an excellent router. ... "
" ... I had owned a older N router from ASUS so I decided to upgrade to an AC router. ... "
" ... Bought this after doing some searching online for good routers. ... "
" ... Wired mesh works very well. ... "
" ... Works great much faster than my old router! ... "
" ... I have bought this router to use as AiMesh node! ... "
" ... Very happy with the router. ... "
" ... Worked reasonably well as a 5G router. ... "
Software Platform
59app, alexa, interface, devices, router
+73%
-27%
" ... I like the app control on my phone to see how everything is running and able to kick off other devices. ... Also Setting up guest temporary and guest networks is a breeze on the app. ... "
" ... This router includes smart integrations, allowing you to turn networks on/off using your smart assistant. ... The app and website both provide an easy interface to view, manage, and control your network. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up, has an intuitive interface, and has not given me any trouble since I installed it. ... "
" ... Set up took me like 25 mins with a firmware update and general set up. ... "
" ... The app is pointless but the website for configuration is great. ... "
" ... I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the available options in the software for this device. ... This one performs well, has all the options I need and is thoughtfully laid out in an intuitive GUI. ... "
" ... I like the app control on my phone to see how everything is running and able to kick off other devices. ... Also Setting up guest temporary and guest networks is a breeze on the app. ... "
" ... Please state up front which special characters are allowed for acceptable passwords. ... "
Device Compatibility
59connect, asus, alexa, network, app
+63%
-37%
" ... We have over 30 devices connected at any one time and there is never any issue with badwidth. ... The MIMU works great which we have on our phones and 2 laptops. ... "
" ... Went thru entire system with a fine tooth comb. ... "
" ... I called Comcast to see if I needed to add the MAC to Comcast account, they said no. ... I took the MAC from my original Linksys and copied it to the new ASUS and everything worked. ... "
" ... I like the app control on my phone to see how everything is running and able to kick off other devices. ... "
" ... Right now I have 9 smart bulbs, 6 smart outlets, 4 speakers, 2 ps4s, a laptop and tablet, 2 phones, and a car hooked up to it and it's running strong ... "
" ... Easy set up, user friendly mobile app for making changes without having to start up a PC or laptop. ... "
" ... It’s also a Bluetooth speaker and supports Spotify Connect, I can use it to stream music from my iPhone/iPad directly, which is excellent. ... "
" ... We have many devices.works great! ... "
Capacity
49signal, router, coverage, wifi, sq ft
+94%
-6%
" ... This router has excellent range and performance in our house. ... When you count the basement the house is about 4,000 sq ft and in every single corner of the house I'll get 75 Mb/s or higher. ... "
" ... House is 1300sqft. ... "
" ... I get 230Mbps download(Max speed from my ISP plan) from the AC1700 over 5G on my GalaxyS8+ down the hall in my home office which is about 30 feet away. ... "
" ... I added this as an access point and it has really helped eliminate dead zones in our house. ... Upstairs and downstairs we seem to get good coverage now. ... "
" ... I live in a 3000 sq. ... with plaster walls. ... "
" ... I have a 3 story house, with a basement. ... I have the Blue Cave installed in the Attic and yet i can still receive signal 2 floors down!. ... Considering that the home is about 5k Sq Ft, I can get about 80% of the home covered, which i honestly think is amazing. ... "
" ... It covers with stable signal our whole house. ... "
" ... Wi-Fi speed incredible through out entire house. ... "
Product Reliability
45months, year, worked, last, years
+47%
-53%
" ... I will try again tomorrow but have wasted 3 consecutive hours of my life. ... But as of 5-27-2020 this is total garbage from unresponsive company. ... "
" ... Have had problems with it working every since I installed it. ... "
" ... Initially was good and then died out after a year. ... "
" ... This is a piece of junk and hasn't worked in over a year. ... It quit working within nine months but I didn't have the time or patience to deal with it. ... "
" ... If I reboot the device it seems to work a little better but does not last. ... "
" ... It is not reliable at all. ... "
" ... I tried resetting to factory defaults and starting over but the problem persisted. ... I contacted ASUS and they let me know that it was defective, and that I could send it in for repair and get it back in a few weeks. ... "
" ... I have now tried to use 2 and they both have the same issues. ... Perhaps it's a defective batch. ... "
Ports
28asus, port, lan, usb, internet
+68%
-32%
" ... I decided to get the cable modem from my provider, since they cover it better, and then go back to a stand alone wireless router. ... Until I get fiber or some other form of Gigabit Ethernet, this should be the last one I buy for many years. ... "
" ... Anyways now we're getting an excellent wifi connection in the house now and lightening fast speeds after hooking this little baby up from ASUS. ... "
" ... Overall satisfied with the product and no issues on any of the 4 gigabit ports. ... Pros: Quad core processor for smooth traffic, USB 3.0 port for hard drive sharing ... "
" ... My cable company came out and updated their equipment and advised I update my old router. ... "
" ... even after that, I had to plug it into my main router with Ethernet to get the setup to complete. ... "
" ... The Asus AC-1700, with a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem, give ms speeds of 170Mbps on 5GHz and, as expected, speeds in the 60Mpbs range on 2.4GHz. ... "
" ... I'm running 20 devices through this router between wired LAN (multiple switches) and wifi and I never see more than 10% CPU load and 50% RAM usage. ... "
" ... This cool looking router lets me use the USB tethered mode of my LTE cell phone as a modem. ... "
Firmware
27asus, updated, router, latest, updates
+33%
-67%
" ... After updating the firmware, it will crash your network and kick you off your own wifi. ... "
" ... First of all Asus has been very slow rolling out firmware. ... "
" ... Both times after a firmware upgrade we lost WiFi completely. ... "
" ... Flashed the latest firmware. ... "
" ... I Work in IT & Networking 25yrs now,buyer beware this router is garbage from hardware to firmware! ... "
" ... This is with the lastest firmware, dated 2019/04/03. ... "
" ... No firmware or listing of this router on their website. ... "
" ... I have the most up to date firmware. ... "
Overall performance
26performance, speeds, stability, intel, fast
+88%
-12%
" ... But I am finally getting the download speed I pay for, didnt help much with the upload speed. ... "
" ... It does its job very well. ... "
" ... When well placed, the speed is impressive. ... "
" ... Fast fast fast. ... "
" ... Speeds are great, always will have reliable connection with no drops, and amazing latency. ... "
" ... Stable and fast. ... The Intel chipset works solid and we are heavy users. ... "
" ... Update: Nearly two years now and still running smoothly. ... "
" ... Just as I red in the more technical reviews, it might not be the fastest in short distance, but it maintains its speed at all distances within range. ... "
Returns
17returned, returning, replacement, back, refund
-100%
" ... After they sent it back, it worked for a few weeks and then stopped. ... "
" ... It was returned for a refund. ... "
" ... Wish I had returned it in time. ... "
" ... Instead of telling me a solution they just said get a return. ... "
" ... Not being able to return because it was over 30 days from shipment a very big deal!!! ... "
" ... I made a huge mistake buying it and will be returning it. ... "
" ... In the process of returning it. ... "
" ... Too late to return or contact the seller. ... "
Features
17blue, turn, qos, mode, light
+88%
-12%
" ... And it has a blue LED to boot (I like blue). ... "
" ... I really like the management features. ... "
" ... This is exactly how their Tech operates, they tell you to go into settings and turn off the features that makes the product. ... "
" ... Quality of Service (QOS) features. ... "
" ... Looks good, doesn't have a bunch of flashing lights and the blue light in the "cave" part can be dimmed or turned off completely. ... "
" ... I have been very satisfied with all of the features that I use. ... "
" ... It was super simple to setup and the app provided all accessible features. ... "
" ... It has many features like QoS, AP/Repeater mode, etc. ... "
Apps
16interface, asus, mobile app, smart phone, guest
+88%
-13%
" ... The mobile app software is a fantastic tool. ... "
" ... And, what's neat if you do have to be a family member's IT person, you can put the ASUS app on your smart phone, and reboot the router if needed remotely. ... "
" ... easy to use and setup but the interface of app is a little bit complicate to me. ... "
" ... I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the mobile app is more focused on appearance and stats than ease of configuration. ... "
" ... Easy set up, user friendly mobile app for making changes without having to start up a PC or laptop. ... "
" ... The app is pointless but the website for configuration is great. ... "
" ... Have not used phone app b/c it was easy enough on pc to setup but-higher end users might use it more than me. ... "
" ... The interface layout is a little different, but the features are recognizable. ... "
Design
15looks, look, design, unique, good
+93%
-7%
" ... And it looks cool. ... "
" ... Looks good, works well. ... "
" ... Looks good, doesn't have a bunch of flashing lights and the blue light in the "cave" part can be dimmed or turned off completely. ... "
" ... The physical design makes it ideal for placing in a visible location instead of hidden in a closet. ... "
" ... Like the look of it. ... "
" ... A very cool looking device. ... "
" ... I it is unique look and I like the idea. ... "
" ... I’m glad someone is putting effort into design. ... "
Price
13money, would, worth, waste, spent
+46%
-54%
" ... most likely because its a bad product, price reduction wasn't because of its age. ... "
" ... Sorry I spent money on this. ... "
" ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP!!!! ... "
" ... It is a waste of money. ... "
" ... I want my money back. ... "
" ... Don't bother wasting money on this. ... "
Gaming
10playing, games, whilst, video, streaming
+80%
-20%
" ... If ur a gamer who needs ur NAT type open it does it for u. ... "
" ... My boyfriend happily streams his games without lag so we are happy. ... "
" ... Gaming is ok, haven’t seen any continuity issues mentioned in other reviews. ... "
" ... Handles multiple streams and gaming simultaneously just fine. ... "
" ... At any given time we can be streaming a movie, browsing the internet and running 2 gaming devices simultaneously. ... "
" ... I like to watch netflix whilst FaceTiming with friends and loved ones whilst playing video games. ... "
" ... I like to watch netflix whilst FaceTiming with friends and loved ones whilst playing video games. ... "
Lagging
8start, sometimes, seconds, every, working
+13%
-88%
" ... I have to reset this product several times . ... "
" ... I had to walk to it pretty much every day to restart it. ... "
" ... We had constant buffering, sometimes every 30 or 40 seconds. ... "
" ... My DOTs would run then start randomly dropping in and out. ... "
" ... The only way to fix it at that point is to manually reboot the device. ... "
Band
7dual, bands, mhz, 80, ssid
+71%
-29%
" ... We are getting a 100 Mbs at an absolute minimum in all corner on the 2.4 band. ... "
" ... I will learn how to manage properly the dual band, so far its excellent. ... "
" ... Dual band is nice to keep my friends off my band. ... "
" ... com and make sure each band has TWO separate SSID's with the same exact SSID name. ... "
Cables
6wire, wired, wan, router, port
+83%
-17%
" ... More than enough speed for the cable in my area. ... "
" ... (Of course by wire.) ... "
" ... Great black friday deal/lightning deal but regular price is still spendy. ... "
" ... Great black friday deal/lightning deal but regular price is still spendy. ... "
" ... Works just perfect, but keep in mind if you want to use as a cable mesh the port to be use is WAN from main router, then if you use the LAN ports with some other network devices hooked in the main router, those devices will not see what's is after BlueCave AiMesh node. ... "
Marketplace
6one, amazon
+50%
-50%
" ... I have already wasted far to much of my valuable time getting this thing to work so back to amazon it goes. ... "
" ... Too late to return or contact the seller. ... "
" ... No thank you. ... "
Call quality
6calls, call, asus lyra voice, weeks, version
-100%
" ... Phone support call disconnected on 3 consecutive tries. ... "
" ... Then this happened again and again, every time I had to turn the Lyra Voice off and then on again, and the issue goes away. ... "
" ... Second was supposed to call within 10 minutes which never happened ! ... "
" ... No phone calls from my Mother in Law regarding loss of signal. ... "
" ... First Lyra Voice (AC2200) was DOA. ... "
" ... more than a dozen calls and at least as many emails over weeks time, having me jump through multiple hoops, calling their corporate office and being promised a call back which never came, not shipping a replacement for weeks after they promised to do so, Amazon was finally kind enough to provide a replacement. ... "
Controls
5control, ui, reset, factory, controls
+20%
-80%
" ... I need Parental Control. ... "
" ... The parental controls are included and works. ... "
" ... Tried the group key rotation thing. ... "
" ... Factory Resets can be tricky if you manually it with the reset button on the unit. ... "
Delivery
5one, first, shipped, box, 2019
+40%
-60%
" ... Based on all the amazing reviews, I bought this product in April 2019, it is now Oct 2019. ... "
" ... I am giving this product two stars because the shipping box came opened and there was an additional small hole in the product box. ... "
Build Quality
5working, mesh, decided
+100%
" ... So far it has been superb and at less than 100$ doesn't break the bank. ... "
" ... Had a few drop connections but overall it's been working great. ... "
Bluetooth
4bluetooth, time, speaker, pair, would
+75%
-25%
" ... Went thru entire system with a fine tooth comb. ... "
" ... It’s also a Bluetooth speaker and supports Spotify Connect, I can use it to stream music from my iPhone/iPad directly, which is excellent. ... "
For Running
3run, devices, 892mbps, 450mbps
+100%
" ... Running multiple streams and over 20 different devices at one time has not found any limits yet. ... I simply used the similar settings, and I was up and running. ... "
" ... Nevertheless, impressive once the Ue Cabe is up and running. ... "
" ... My 450Mbps wireless is now running 892mbps. ... "
Resolution
34k, 1080p, video, stream, multiple
+67%
-33%
" ... I have 3 amazon fire sticks to my tvs running on this in 4K and it doesn't miss a beat. ... "
" ... I can now stream 16 HD 1080p Security Camera's "simultaneously" and 4K TV and game all at blazing speeds with no ping increase at all. ... "
Video Playback
3videos, blocks, video, playing, games
+67%
-33%
" ... I like to watch netflix whilst FaceTiming with friends and loved ones whilst playing video games. ... "
" ... I like to watch netflix whilst FaceTiming with friends and loved ones whilst playing video games. ... "
Data reception
34g, wifi, router, devices, 2g
+100%
" ... 100+Mb on 2.4g now. ... "
" ... My WIFI download speed doubled on my cell phone and almost tripled on my Laptop. ... "
" ... The 5G speeds are phenomenal with no stuttering, and the 2.4 G speeds are more than adequate for all non streaming devices. ... "
Size
3also
+67%
-33%
" ... The design is great, footprint is small and when it does work it works quite well. ... "
" ... Its also smaller and much sleeker than expected. ... "
Fit
3make, get, fit
+67%
-33%
" ... This one perfectly fit that bill. ... "
" ... This one perfectly fit that bill. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Quad Core
Memory
Memory: 256 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
4K
RESOLUTION
256 GB
MEMORY
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS