Asus GT-AC5300
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10 years ago
ASUS' RT-AC5300 Wireless-AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router is the second AC5300 router I've tested and ASUS' second based on Broadcom's new 4x4 radio (the RT-AC88U / RT-AC3100 was the first). The AC5300 has two 5 GHz radios vs. the AC88U's two and uses Broadcom's XStream technology .
10 years ago
Another flagship router with a price tag to match, the Asus RT-AC5300 joins D-Link's Taipan as another cutting edge router which ignored the years of traditional router designs we've become accustomed to.
10 years ago
A powerhouse in home and office networking, if you have multiple users or own a gaming house as a professional gamer, this router is perfect albeit the high cost. Again, the high cost might be a little off putting but at the end of the day, the ASUS RT-AC5300 is one hell of a router and with a lower...
Pros:
- Performance
- Tri-band
- Easy setup
Cons:
- Price
10 years ago
Asus RT-AC5300 alien spider router review
The Asus RT-AC family of high end routers pushes that boundary with every release, and the RT-AC5300 "Alien Spider" is a shining example of what can be done when "overkill" is not a criticism, but a design goal.
10 years ago
ASUS RT-AC5300
Today ASUS RT-AC5300 wireless router appeared in our test lab. At first we were slightly afraid to approach such a monster. RT-AC5300 model looks like the inverted crab, the strong similarity is caused by the shape and layout of antennae.
Pros:
- high traffic transmission speeds in both wireless frequency ranges
- three radios
- port bundling ability
- high IPv6 routing speeds
- QoS feature presence
- MU-MIMO support
- high access speeds to the data which are stored on an external USB-drive
- high efficiency client and VPN server
- NitroQAM support,...
Cons:
- port bundling capabilities are very limited
- the web-interface is not completely translated
- relatively high price
8 years ago
ASUS ROG Rapture (GT-AC5300) Enthusiast Router Review
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 surely isn't the cheapest device on the market, but you also get a list of awesome features. At the time of writing, it can be yours for $388.99 or £465.61 , but can be found online from other retails for around £399.99.
8 years ago
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Gaming Router Review
ASUS' ROG GT-AC5300 Rapture is a router packed with features tailor fit for gamers. It's not its only highlight though as the router also has excellent signal strength thanks to the included eight external antennas and faster than average Wi-Fi speeds due to support for 20/40/80 Mhz bandwidth.
Pros:
- Abundant Features
- Solid I/O
- Tri-Band Frequencies
- Mimo Technology
Cons:
- Expensive
- Bulky
8 years ago
In the world of routers, it is not unusual that devices had the most diverse and extreme shapes. In general, you have to expect at least three - preferably more – antennae, protruding in all directions.
10 years ago
Asus RT-AC5300
If you've ever wondered whether AC1900 routers are worth it, prepare to have your horizons broadened. The RT-AC5300 is Asus' flagship router and it costs nearly ￡400. For that you get the absolute latest in Wi-Fi technology, with NitroQAM for incredibly fast single-user throughput, alongside MU-MIMO...
Pros:
- Incredible top speeds
- Masses of features
- 2Gbps Ethernet link aggregation
- Plenty of media server features and setup options
Cons:
- Incredibly expensive
- Only one USB 3.0
- Only four Gigabit Ethernet ports
9 years ago
Asus RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router
Designed for large homes that require maximum bandwidth for online gaming and 4K video streaming, the Asus RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router ($399.99) uses the latest 802.11ac technology and three individual radio bands to deliver game-worthy throughput to multiple clients.
Pros:
- Very fast 2.4GHz and 5GHz throughput in testing
- Numerous management settings
- MU-MIMO enabled
Cons:
- Expensive
- Large footprint
- Middling file-transfer speeds
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