[Review] ASUS RT-N56U Wireless-N Dual-Band Router - Bringing Sexy Back

[Dr_ARCHer]

can this be used for the fiber?
or there is another model with Digital voice?

Depend on how/which service you want to use. If using Singnet, you must let it operate behind a VLAN-capable switch, else you use it as a wireless access point.

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

After Singnet came and replaced my 2wire 5012NV, I replaced the DIR-655 that was operating behind the 2wire with the RT-N56U.

I first use the 2.4 GHz band for testing Speedtest.net. Speeds were no different from DIR-655. But switching to 5.0 GHz band, my speeds were as fast as if not faster than using Aztech Homeplug HL280E.

On 5.0 GHz




On 2.4 GHz




On Aztech homeplug HL280E

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

Those who are looking to buy the RT-N56U can now do a trade in of their old router and get a S$25 discount off the price.

Details:

http://www.****************/asusnewsletter/link.php?M=38834&N=179&L=147&F=H

 

[chong]

Those who are looking to buy the RT-N56U can now do a trade in of their old router and get a S$25 discount off the price.

Details:

http://www.****************/asusnewsletter/link.php?M=38834&N=179&L=147&F=H

Promo ends just 1-day before the IT Show 2011

 

[zeroex]

Looks good....
how much it selling now?

 

[leongws]

Hi Dr_ARCHer, may i know what is ur fibre plan(50Mbps/100Mbps)? And also how far are ur pc away from the router?

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

Hi Dr_ARCHer, may i know what is ur fibre plan(50Mbps/100Mbps)? And also how far are ur pc away from the router?

I am on 200Mbps plan. The wireless router is located in the living hall about 10 metres away from my laptop, which is in the study. The door of the study is closed, but even if opened, there is no direct line of sight.

 

[alexlau]

any idea when the Asus RT-N76U will be available? it runs on Broadcom chip...

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

any idea when the Asus RT-N76U will be available? it runs on Broadcom chip...

The RT-N76U was announced at the same time as the RT-N56U last year. The latter started showing up only end of last year. The former is not even listed on Asus website.

 

[eurofunk]

is the tradein a gimmick? as in srp already marked up to cover the "trade-in"

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

is the tradein a gimmick? as in srp already marked up to cover the "trade-in"

Don't think so. When it was first launched, the SRP was even higher, I think.

 

[eurofunk]

Thx.

 

[eurofunk]

ok thx

 

[pisces25]

Dual Band Qns

Currently using Dlink 655.

If I upgraded to a dual band router, do I need to change to a corrosponding dual band adapter

or the current adapter is good enough ?

 

[richneo]

Currently using Dlink 655.

If I upgraded to a dual band router, do I need to change to a corrosponding dual band adapter

or the current adapter is good enough ?

if you change to a dual band router, it makes sense that your adaptor is also dual band.

no point buying dual band router when you are still connecting to its 2.4ghz

that said, most of the newer laptops comes with dual band adaptor. eg intel 4965, 5300 and etc

 

[chunlianghere]

donno worth it or not to trade in old routers for $25 off.

http://pricewatch.vr-zone.com/articles/trade-in-your-old-router-for-25-off-asus-rt-n56u-/7221.html

scare later 10 March got better promotion.

 

[elpibe10]

Mine arrived this morning ... from NewEgg :

Less than S$200 inclusive of int'l shipping

 

[chunlianghere]

Mine arrived this morning ... from NewEgg :

Less than S$200 inclusive of int'l shipping

can warranty in s'pore? so take how long to arrive since u paid on newegg?

 

[elpibe10]

can warranty in s'pore? so take how long to arrive since u paid on newegg?

Warranty ... no idea but don't really care (worth the minimal risk IMO)

Took 3 weeks bcos of CNY. Normally around 2 weeks.

 

[ang_moh]

Hi,
also just bought it today but I fail to set it up. When I plug in the power cord 5G and power led light up blink blink for a while and then all is off. Also none of ther LAN port LEDs light up. I have tried with all my devices incl. modem but I can't access it, nor via switch nor via direct connection to my MAC (which seems not well supported, utilities is only for windows). I also tried different cables like included one and cat5.

Anyone can give me a hint ?

Thanks.