| Description |
| Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi, the 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC51U faster wireless speeds than N technology. On the 2.4 GHz frequency, it reaches 300 Mbps, and on the 5 GHz frequency, up to 433 Mbps. The improved bandwidth has more capacity you need to maximize your Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With all laptops and desktops, pads and smartphones now Wi-Fi compatible, it's time to move to the next generation to expand your connectivity options now and in the future. |
| Product features |
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Next-gen 802.11ac wireless technology, 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 a frequency of 2.4 GHz it reaches 300 Mbps, and at a frequency of 5 GHz - 433 Mbps. The improved bandwidth has more capacity you need to maximize your Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With all laptops and desktops, pads and smartphones now Wi-Fi compatible, it's time to move to the next generation to expand your connectivity options now and in the future.
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Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance
By simultaneously using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands with speeds of up to 300 Mbps and 433 Mbps respectively, the RT-AC51U has a total speed of up to 733 Mbps and maintains full stability. Perform basic tasks such as web browsing and file downloads on the 2.4GHz band while allowing multiple devices to stream Full HD content or support online games and other bandwidth-intensive applications seamlessly on a more the clean 5 GHz bandwidth.
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No more dead zones with 150% coverage
Powerful two-way transmission improves Wi-Fi range by 150 ohms compared to common routers, providing far-reaching coverage. The RT-AC51U's unique design means a connection you can always count on.
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Attach external storage, printers, and other devices to your network
With the built-in USB port, connect external storage, printers and other devices to the RT-AC51U and share them simultaneously across your network.
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Reliable control and optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard user interface, set up, monitor and control network applications in one intuitive area. In addition to 30-second setup, multiple device discovery, and flexible settings that maximize network performance, it's enhanced with a quick scan of USB storage connected to routers to check data integrity and disk health. Dual WAN enables two connections/ISPs on one router, with load balancing and failover mode for added stability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted Internet access.
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Easy setup in 3 steps
Use your smartphone, tablet or PC to effortlessly set up your ASUS router in less than 30 seconds¹ and in just 3 easy steps. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a web browser and follow the setup wizard to get online in no time.
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Download and stream anywhere
Download Master and the enhanced media server allow you to download and play multimedia files stored on the USB memory stick connected to the router on a wide range of compatible devices, such as PC, pad, PS4, Xbox and smart TV. Download Master can download files even while your computer is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.
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VPN server feature included
Easily set up a VPN server to surf the web and access data - no matter where you are. Using PPTP encryption, your data transmission always remains secure and private.
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| Total |
| Device type |
Wireless Router - 4-Port (Integrated) |
| Body type |
A desktop computer |
| Connection 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 speed |
733 Mbps |
| Capacity |
Flavor Networks: 6 |
| Network/Transport Protocol |
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, LPR/LPD, FTP |
| Remote Control Protocol |
HTTP |
| Encryption algorithm |
MPPE, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise |
| Functions |
Network Monitoring, Firewall Protection, VPN Support, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Print Server, MAC Address Filtering, IPv6 Support, URL Filtering, Parental Control, IP Address Filtering, Download Client, Support of Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), Quality of Service (QoS), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), IPSec passthrough, Samba support, FTP server, Multiple SSID support, Static IP mode, ASUS AiDisk, Reset button , bandwidth control, support 3G/4G USB dongle, dynamic IP mode, traffic control, support Multicast Proxy, VPN server, ASUS AiCloud, ASUSWRT, support guest area, L2TP passthrough |
| Appropriate 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 |
| Extension / Connectivity |
| Extensions |
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 |
| Antenna |
| Antenna |
External integrated and internal |
| Number of antennas |
3 |
| Power supply |
| Charging device |
External power adapter |
| Required voltage |
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Different |
| Cables included |
1 x network cable |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Operating system 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 bit ), Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bit), Apple MacOS X Lion 10.7, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 8 (32/64 bit) |
| Dimensions |
