The rapid adoption of the 802.11ac standard amongst high-end mobile devices is creating a need for high-performance routers to service that extra potential. After all, what's the point of having an AC-capable device, such as a flagship smartphone, tablet or ultrabook, if the router can only supply...

Excellent AC performance; Strong USB throughput; Feature-packed; Easy setup; Integrated modem

Expensive

Until recently, the fastest 802.11ac routers were labeled 'AC1750' or something along those lines. That refers to the combined theoretical bandwidth of the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands. On 2.4 GHz that is 450 Mbps and on 5 GHz that is 1.3 Gbps.

Much like its RT-AC66U precursor, Asus's RT-AC68U Dual Band Wireless AC1900 Gigabit Router resides at the high end of the consumer router category. That said, the high price equates to remarkable performance, compliments of some upgraded internal components.

With the wireless spectrum starved for bandwidth, the steady move towards the next generation 802.11AC standard couldn't be coming at a better time. ASUS has been at the forefront of this movement from day one and their new AC68-series (consisting of the RT-AC68U and PCE-AC68) builds upon their...

For $220, the ASUS RT-AC68U offers the fastest speeds we've yet seen from a router, a svelte design and simple but powerful firmware. We also like that you can access your important files remotely via the AiCloud app.

Fast; Excellent throughput; Thoughtful design; Powerful firmware; Easy access to files away from home

Slow at 5 feet; Costly cloud sync

The ASUS DSL-AC68U may not be one of the fastest routers out there on the market but it has its advantages in being well built as well as providing various functionalities all in one package.

Powerful networking; Its two products in one package

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