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Asus DSL-AC68U Wireless AC1900 ADSL2+ Modem Router $279. Post Free @ Wireless1

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Asus DSL-AC68U Wireless AC1900 ADSL2+ Modem Router $279. Post Free @ Wireless1
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check on 21/04/2015 - 14:34 wireless1.com.au (477 clicks)
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This is a superior modem / router at a good price.
Fast delivery. I received it the day after my order.

Key points from the website:

Overview
This Modem Router suits NBN/ADSL2+ | Dual Band Wireless AC | Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1900Mbps | Strong Range | 1 x USB 3.0
Fastest wireless speeds.

Details
The ASUS DSL-AC68U is a fast ADSL/VDSL modem Wi-Fi router, with combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900 Mbps. On the 5GHz band, 802.11ac gives 1300 Mbps wireless data rates, while Broadcom® TurboQAM™ technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices. Compatible with ADSL2/2+, ADSL, VDSL2, fiber and cable services.

Three external antennas boost coverage, to give lag-free gaming and streaming almost anywhere around the house. ASUS AiRadar with universal beamforming technology enhances the Wi-Fi stability and improves coverage up to 150%*. Works on 802.11ac clients, but also 802.11a/b/g/n clients.

Powered by dual dedicated CPUs for wired and wireless connections, the DSL-AC68U eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers with busy networks and maximizes both range and stability. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are never interrupted.

The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface unlocks the power of the DSL-AC68U giving robust control to optimize your network for you. 30-second set-up and easy traffic management means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and secure VPN access.

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  • ozhunter on 21/04/2015 - 14:36
    +2

    It's $279 pickup at MSY.

    • dreamscene on 21/04/2015 - 15:25

      Normal price everywhere but this includes free shipping thus logically a deal for anyone that cannot pickup from any computer shop they live near to…but if you were spending $280 for an ADSL connection, I would get a high-end router and modem separately. Example.

      1. $230 NETGEAR R7000 Nighthawk AC1900

      2. Any decent ADSL modem for about $30 - $40.

    • jelko on 21/04/2015 - 20:03
      +1

      I can't see any good reason to have separate items (modem + router). I've got enough cables hanging out the back of my computer. Need less clutter, not more! :)

  • Kaboda on 21/04/2015 - 14:37
    +2

    Good product but that's a lot of coin to spend.

    • camios on 21/04/2015 - 14:56

      I've had two of the RT-AC68u.
      Bricked one.
      Other's firmware completely unstable.
      Luckily there's alternatives to the official firmware.
      But who knows the DSL might be better

    • scrimshaw on 21/04/2015 - 18:29

      Think think is a lot of coin? Look up the Draytek 2860Vn+…

  • Darkscythe on 21/04/2015 - 14:42
    +7

    I'd argue you'd be better off getting a separate modem and getting the RT-AC68U separately. These modem routers rarely get any love from a custom firmware perspective.

    • SteveBuscemi on 21/04/2015 - 14:48

      Agreed. The RT-AC68U is supported by Merlin, Tomato, and DD-WRT, and you could pair it with a cheap modem (eg. TD-8817) for ~$40 less.

    • camios on 21/04/2015 - 14:59

      wouldn't recommend RT-AC68U unless you use alternative firmware (don't touch the buggy/unstable official firmware from ASUS)

      • Sirlofty on 21/04/2015 - 16:54

        Mine works fine with official firmware.

      • SteveBuscemi on 21/04/2015 - 17:28

        Admittedly, I use Merlin, but it's at least based on ASUS, and it's rock solid and pushing everything through OpenVPN.

        (Even better once I modified the CFE to non limit my power output to US regulations that don't apply here…)

      • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2015 - 21:21

        Mines been working fine for a couple of months now (with official)

  • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2015 - 14:48

    i got one of these from the ebay 20% off sale.
    awesome modem/router

  • Michaelz101 on 21/04/2015 - 15:05

    My experience has been rather good with this router. Has a torrent client built in, vpn client and sever dedicated, adaptive qqs for pritiizing my phone over other people's devices, gets updated firmware once a month, now come with Trend micro Internet security built into the router.

    Love it

    Also used a nighthawk before. This one is better :)

    • Kaboda on 21/04/2015 - 15:19

      Sorta wish I got this because I cant get open vpn working on my nighthawk. But I got my nighthawk for $150 this is more than a $100 more.

      • Michaelz101 on 21/04/2015 - 20:25

        I got this router AC68u when it first came out and ASUS was doing a cash back. Think it ended been $175

  • Awsam on 21/04/2015 - 16:27
    +1

    Best modem/router I have ever used. It's just so damn stable and the dnla works flawlessly! I have a Toshiba 1tb pocket drive plugged in with 3 tv's streaming different files at the same time without even a hiccup. Plus the user control over nas folders and all the other extras. The lastest update a couple of days ago added more info & control over connected devices. Love it.

    • Michaelz101 on 21/04/2015 - 20:27

      Same here. Everything is on this atm in my house 4 iPads, 4 iPhones , 2 MacBooks and 1 Samsung TV. Works perfectly

  • johnnytran on 21/04/2015 - 16:58

    I was excited until I saw the price, the DSL-AC68U has been $279 for a long time.

  • tiara on 21/04/2015 - 17:45

    I bought this one and not so happy with it, the ADSL is very unstable, and beware it's not compatible with some ISPs, AMNET is one of them. I ended up using it as router and bought Billion as ADSL modem. As a router it is excellent though. I would recommend RT-AC68U, it's much cheaper

    • dissin on 21/04/2015 - 19:15

      yes, only reason i didnt buy it was according to online forums, the dsl modem is not stable compared to others, particularly if you are far from the exchange.

  • Seeyounexttuesday on 21/04/2015 - 19:28
    +1

    Sorry but free shipping does not make this a 'bargain'.

  • bombcat on 21/04/2015 - 20:54

    I want the dlink 2890al.

  • gimli on 21/04/2015 - 22:44

    Looks like a dalek

  • TieNN89 on 22/04/2015 - 22:07

    Been this price for a while

    Wish it would get discounted

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