ASUS DSL-AC68U Review

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Hexus posted a review on the ASUS DSL-AC68U

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A high-performance AC router with a built-in modem. The rapid adoption of the 802.11ac standard amongst high-end mobile devices is creating a need for high-performance routers to service that extra potential. After all, what's the point of having an AC-capable device, such as a flagship smartphone, tablet or ultrabook, if the router can only supply it with N speeds? That's where today's showpiece, the ASUS DSL-AC68U router, comes into play.

Those with a sharp memory will remember that late last year we examined the ASUS RT-AC68U and the DSL version is effectively the same router but with a notable difference; built into the design is a fully-fledged ADSL(2+) and VDSL modem. For UK-based readers this means the ability to ditch BT modem boxes and opt for an all-in-one solution. That aside it still retains the same core specification as its predecessor, though it has since been superceded by the rather monstrous RT-AC87U.

The DSL-AC68U deploys three external antennae boasting up to 1.3Gbps on the 5GHz AC band and up to 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz N band with the use of TurboQAM acceleration. For wired devices there are four gigabit LAN ports and for easy file-sharing a USB 3.0 port is present on the router to which USB flash drives and hard drives can be plugged into. Interestingly, the USB port can also be used for sharing a 3/4G signal from a dongle.
 ASUS DSL-AC68U Review @ Hexus