Asus currently builds the best consumer-oriented 802.11n router-the RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless N900 , which I used as a reference device to compare

Kitguru says: With the potential of 1.3 Gbps data transfer rate this will be a fast performing router which will be perfect for the media savvy audience for years to come.

Performance of 5 GHz at close range is very impressive; Lots of great features; Extremely stable router; ASUS AiCloud incorporated; A future-proof wireless router

High price tag; 5 GHz speeds dropped off quite quickly with range; Can't get full speed out of the device with current technology

The Asus RT-AC66U is the best 802.11ac router out now. Read our Asus RT-AC66U review to find out why.

Asus' RT-AC66U is easy to confuse with the identical-looking, and similar-sounding RT-N66U. The subtle naming difference is due to the former having an 802.11ac module for the 5GHz, and the latter being the 802.11n model. See also: Group test: what's the best wireless router

With great performance and lots of useful features, the Asus RT-AC66U, with the latest firmware, is one of the best 802.11ac-ready routers on the market and worthy of its hefty price tag.

Great 5GHz performance; AiCloud features

Runs hot

Asus introduces its pre-draft 802.11AC router: the RT-AC66U. It's the only pre-draft 11AC router so far, to utilize external antennas, a plus for range, because the RT-AC66U sustained the best throughput at distance than any other pre-draft 11AC routers tested to date.

Excellent range; Top performing router at 5 GHz N, very good in 11ac mode; Advanced features; Business-class capabilities

Some sluggish performance in the interface; Connected clients lost Internet connectivity a few times

NICE JOB ASUS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK?

Let me tell you if you want the best out right now this is it; In combination with the N66 you can go 4 houses down and not loose bandwidth; I am a 50 years old and I worked for

Nothing wrong it is the perfect home networking setup

It's one of the best wireless that I've ever owned. Highly recommend for office users.

Great Quality for an Asus & great security features too; Fast Wireless Router

None

Asus has introduced its pre-draft 802.11ac router, the RT-AC66U. It's the only pre-draft 11ac router thus far to utilise external antennas, which is a plus in terms of range, and the RT-AC66U sustained a better throughput at distance compared to other pre-draft 11ac routers we've seen.

Very impressive range; Excellent performance at 5GHz 11n; Plenty of advanced features on board; Business-class capabilities

Somewhat sluggish interface; Lost Internet connectivity a few times

This is Asus' first 802.11ac wireless router. While Asus is primarily known for its laptops, tablets and smartphones the company has also been carving out a niche for itself in the router market.

The fastest wireless ac router yet; Excellent 802.11n speed and range; Intuitive user interface; Fast; simple setup and management

No USB 3.0 ports; Lacks true Cloud platform of D-Link/Linksys; Design not the most subtle