Asus RT-AC51U Wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band (RT-AC51U)

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Mfr#:	RT-AC51U

Description

Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi, the 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC51U faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 300 Mbps, while on the 5 GHz band it blazes to 433 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it's time to upgrade to the next generation to expand you connectivity now and in the future.

Features

Next gen 802.11ac wireless, up to 3x faster than 1 x 1 wireless N routers
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi, the 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC51U faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 300 Mbps, while on the 5 GHz band it blazes to 433 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it's time to upgrade to the next generation to expand you connectivity now and in the future.
Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance
Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 300 Mbps and 433 Mbps, respectively, the RT-AC51U has a total speed of up to 733 Mbps, and maintains complete stability. 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.
No more dead zones with 150% the coverage
Powerful two-way transmission improves Wi-Fi range by 150% compared generic routers, ensuring far-reaching coverage. The unique design of RT-AC51U means a connection you can always rely on.
Add external storage, printers, and other devices to your network
With built-in USB port, connect external storage, printers, and other devices to RT-AC51U and share them throughout your network at once.
Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. On top of 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.
Easy 3-step setup
Use your smartphone, tablet, or PC to effortlessly set up your ASUS router in less than 30 seconds¹ and in only 3 easy steps. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a Web browser, and follow the setup wizard to get you to the Internet in no time.
Download and stream anywhere
Download Master and enhanced media server let you download and play multimedia files stored on router-attached USB storage on a wide range of compatible devices such as PC, pad, PS4, Xbox, and smart TV. Download Master can also download files while your PC is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.
VPN server enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data - no matter where you are. Featuring PPTP encryption, your data transmission remains always secure and confidential.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: ASUS RT-AC51U - wireless router - Wi-Fi 5 - desktop

Device Type: Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)

Enclosure Type: Desktop

WAN Ports Qty: 1

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Data Transfer Rate: 733 Mbps

Capacity: Guest networks: 6

Network / Transport Protocol: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, LPR/LPD, FTP

Remote Management Protocol: HTTP

Features: Network monitoring, firewall protection, VPN support, SPI, print server, MAC address filtering, IPv6 support, URL filtering, parental control, IP address filtering, download client, WMM support, QoS, WPS, IPSec passthrough, Samba support, FTP server, Multiple SSID support, static IP mode, ASUS AiDisk, reset button, bandwidth control, 3G/4G USB Dongle Support, dynamic IP mode, Traffic Control, Multicast Proxy support, VPN Server, ASUS AiCloud, ASUSWRT, Guest Zone support, L2TP passthrough

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Power: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Dimensions (WxDxH): 18.9 cm x 12.9 cm x 3.6 cm

Weight: 270 g

System Requirements: Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Android, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X Lion 10.7, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Manufacturer Warranty: 2-year warranty

Detailed Specification

General

Device Type: Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)

Enclosure Type: Desktop

Connectivity Technology: Wireless, wired

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Data Transfer Rate: 733 Mbps

Capacity: Guest networks: 6

Network / Transport Protocol: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, LPR/LPD, FTP

Remote Management Protocol: HTTP

Encryption Algorithm: MPPE, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise

Features: Network monitoring, firewall protection, VPN support, SPI, print server, MAC address filtering, IPv6 support, URL filtering, parental control, IP address filtering, download client, WMM support, QoS, WPS, IPSec passthrough, Samba support, FTP server, Multiple SSID support, static IP mode, ASUS AiDisk, reset button, bandwidth control, 3G/4G USB Dongle Support, dynamic IP mode, Traffic Control, Multicast Proxy support, VPN Server, ASUS AiCloud, ASUSWRT, Guest Zone support, L2TP passthrough

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Status Indicators: Power, WAN, LAN, wireless, USB

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces: WAN: 1 x Ethernet 10/100 - RJ-45 , LAN: 4 x Ethernet 10/100 - RJ-45 , USB 2.0: 1 x 4 pin USB Type A

Aerial

Aerial: External integrated and internal

Antenna Qty: 3

Power

Power Device: External power adapter

Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Miscellaneous

Cables Included: 1 x network cable

Software / System Requirements

OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.4, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Android, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X Lion 10.7, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Dimensions & Weight

Width: 18.9 cm

Depth: 12.9 cm

Height: 3.6 cm

Weight: 270 g

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years

Asus RT-AC51U Wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band

Description

Features

Next gen 802.11ac wireless, up to 3x faster than 1 x 1 wireless N routers

Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance

No more dead zones with 150% the coverage

Add external storage, printers, and other devices to your network

Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT

Easy 3-step setup

Download and stream anywhere

VPN server enabled

Specifications

Summary

Detailed Specification

General

Expansion / Connectivity

Aerial

Power

Miscellaneous

Software / System Requirements

Dimensions & Weight

Manufacturer Warranty

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