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Asus RT-AC68U Router $200 @ Futu Online eBay

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Asus RT-AC68U Router $200 @ Futu Online eBay
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EnergicAU on 25/08/2015 - 00:30 ebay.com.au (531 clicks)
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$200 after discount delivered
$213 at MSY
not the cheapest its been was previously under $200 but I found out I'm about to get NBN so decided on this.

There's also the Netgear d7000 router for sale too.

$25 off with Boost as well http://www.asuspromotion.net/au/router-promo/
(Promotion period begins 24th June 2015 and ends on 31st August, 2015. The redemption submit date ends on 10th September, 2015)

Don't forget 2.5% cashback via Cashrewards which will bring the price down further nearly forgot myself!

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  • currentfad on 25/08/2015 - 01:57
    +4

    Look at the cheeky price increase they did. 226->250

    • jimmej on 25/08/2015 - 08:46
      +2

      and there has been one sold since they increased the price. What a hot bargain…

  • inusure on 25/08/2015 - 07:07

    I am going to have Telstra Cable at my place, and telstra suggested me to buy their modem: Telstra gate way or Gate way max.
    Can i get this Asus RT-AC68U Router, or are there other options for me guys?

    • chrismor on 25/08/2015 - 07:52

      if what you need is a modem, then this thing is not for you…you need the DSL-AC68U which is a modem-router. I've been using the RT-AC68U(just a router, not a modem) for over a year now and couldnt be any happier, its great and loaded with fancy features, totally recommended if you are on NBN.

    • Domingo on 25/08/2015 - 08:38

      For cable, you'll need a cable modem. I don't know if there are many integrated cable/modems for routers, typically that is more of an ADSL thing.

      You could still use this - plug it into the modem to provide multiple LAN connections and wireless for your devices.

      Re: NBN, this would would as your only device if you get FTTP (fibre to the premises), where NBN will install an NTD (network terminating device) in your house. I believe because you have cable you will get NBN HFC at some point. I haven't seen any info published by NBN on what the modem/NTD arrangement will be for HFC, will look it up and reply later if I can find anything.

    • Gimcrack on 25/08/2015 - 08:57

      Isn't the modem usually provided free if you go on contract for 24 months?

      Anyway, buy the modem from Telstra as you're getting cable internet and not adsl or nbn. But if it is similar to when I had Optus cable then imo, it's best to not get the 2-in-1 cable modem with wifi and get the standard cable modem (with no wifi) instead. Then you buy a separate router like the Asus router in this deal to plug into the cable modem.

      • inusure on 25/08/2015 - 09:06

        The cost is $216! Its not free: https://www.telstra.com.au/connectedhome/enhancements/getwif…
        So i just wonder if I can get it somewhere else, same price but better or cheaper but the same quality.
        Please give me some advice.

        Thanks heap.

        • Gimcrack on 25/08/2015 - 14:44

          AFAIK, the easiest and most convenient is to buy the modem from Telstra since they need to register the modem's MAC address to your account before you start using it to get cable internet.

    • syousef on 25/08/2015 - 11:01
      +1

      Gateway Max is excellent but the custom Telstra firmware is stuffed, is auto-updated under Telstra's control and can cause problems when retaining config from previous version (or restoring config from a backup).

      I use it as a gateway. I had to turn off the DHCP server and use my old WRT54GL for DHCP instead because the Gateway Max doesn't honour static DHCP address reservations and just serves up whatever it feels like instead of the reserved address.

      You can turn off the NAT gateway, WIFI etc. and just use it as a WAN connection/modem, connecting an existing WAN port of a second router to it instead. However as I see it that wastes the very good WIFI capabilities. I don't need anything other than this gateway and my old WRT54GL running tomato and I have everything I need using it as intended.

      http://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Modems-Hardware/C6300B…
      https://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Modems-Hardware/Telst…
      http://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Modems-Hardware/Disabl…

      • inusure on 25/08/2015 - 11:50

        Thank you for the infor, Syousef.
        I have another silly question: Have many devices can connect to this modem at the same time?
        I was told by one of telstra staff that it can connect up 10 devices? Does it mean that if i connect 11th device, it will disconnect one of the ten devices? Or it will cause network unstable?

        Please help me with this if you dont mind, thanks.

        • syousef on 25/08/2015 - 16:30

          I don't know if they're talking about WIFI there but so far I haven't had any problems. I tend to put my WIFI clients on the WRT54GL if the are G only though so I don't know if I ever get to 10 devices.

      • leetec on 25/08/2015 - 13:15

        Just use bridge mode, no need to change this change that.

        • inusure on 25/08/2015 - 13:17

          "bridge mode"?
          Sorry, but i dont get this @.@

        • syousef on 25/08/2015 - 14:10
          +1

          Bridge mode means you throw away the AC1900 part, at least if you want the devices on your own network. It's a waste. I don't need to buy another router, just use any device to serve DHCP requests. Another AP running Tomato on WRT54GL just gives me a lot of control, and it was what I was using previously. It also means I can spread the load between wireless routers and 2.4 frequencies.

        • syousef on 25/08/2015 - 14:15
          +1

          @inusure:

          Gateway mode (NAT in the modem settings) means it acts as a gateway and creates a private network whilst routing internet requests to the outside world. You get to use the wireless and everything else.

          Bridge mode means it acts only to give you one or two IP addresses visible on Telstra using public IP addresses. It doesn't create a private network - instead it acts as a link between your private network and the Internet. You then put your own network behind the Gateway using the WAN port on your other device to connect to any port on the Telstra device.

          Bridge mode is a complete waste of the AC1900 wireless capability of the modem. I just work around the main bug that I had problems with - which was static IP addresses not honoured by the DHCP server and then I can use all it's capabilities as normal. Sure if I was made of money and had $200-$400 to burn for no good reason I could buy a second device, but why???

  • GMO on 25/08/2015 - 07:49

    I bought this on Sunday for $209. Easy setup and good connection.

  • Zamos on 25/08/2015 - 08:00

    Does not work :(

    • Hero on 25/08/2015 - 08:09

      Keep trying. It should work when you past 10:00 am. :)

  • Unbreakable on 25/08/2015 - 08:34

    Been looking for a router, must keep wallet in pocket, my router is still okay…

  • ozlegacy on 25/08/2015 - 08:42

    Anyone getting this error right now "We're currently having technical difficulties processing your code"

    • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2015 - 08:52

      Sale starts at 10am, read the SECOND line of the OP!

      • ozlegacy on 25/08/2015 - 08:59

        That's great but if you read the deal he links to it suggest this works now if using the CVIPTREAT code which it looks like it was but isn't anymore anyway will wait till 10am

        • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2015 - 09:01

          That's great but if you read point 1 of the deal linked, it clearly states: "Offer opens to the general public at 10.00 (AEST) on 25 August 2015". The "VIP" code is limited access for specific eBay users only, the rest of us plebs need to wait another hour…

        • ozlegacy on 25/08/2015 - 09:05

          @Sir Casm:

          Yes and the rest of us use CTREAT20 after 10am not CVIPTREAT which is what has been posted by the OP

        • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2015 - 09:18

          @ozlegacy:

          http://goo.gl/Axd8W

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