[Maylyn] Some humble insights ~ ASUS RT-N15U

[maylyn]

I was kinda being asked to assist to look into ASUS RT-15U general /wireless performance with MyRepublic
In light of MyRepublic are bundling ASUS RT-15U with their fiber plans and since i'm using my SingTel Fiber 200Mbps for my testing + MyRepublic is mostly offering 100Mbps plan. My plan should suffice kinda 2x over.

It's not about comparing SingTel with MyRepublic

Do note that i'm not an employee of MyRepublic or ASUS SG so any results shown are purely for illustrations on the capabilities of the ASUS RT-15U
I will be using my ASUS RT-AC66U for comparison as well

Most of the time, it's the users own misconception/poor knowledge/weird settings that result wireless poor performance or even at times users are just asking too much on what a basic single band 2T/2TR internal antenna router are able to provide ~> TOP SPEED and superb wireless range

A good simple read posted by MyRepublic for those whom want to understand more

https://secure.myrepublic.com.sg/speed-booster-guide.php

Alternatively there are some very good reads on the Internet as well

It Takes A Neighborhood To Fix Bad Wireless - SmallNetBuilder

Part 1 ~ 4

How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 1 - SmallNetBuilder

Set-up ~ ASUS RT-N15U

Do note that the internal firmware 2.1.1.1.79 is for testing purposes. It's not downloadable on ASUS

WAN configuration

 

[maylyn]

Preliminaries

Test Environment ~ no intensive P2P/downloading in the background, just normal windows operation

SpeedTest Local ~ Wired

Wireless

Client ~ Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN
Distance ~ Router @ my room, Laptop ~ dinning hall, typical HDB 5 room flat

Authentication Method ~ WPA2
WPA Encryption ~ AES

Mode ~ Auto
Channel ~ 1
Channel Bandwidth ~ 20MHz

Mode ~ N only
Channel ~ 1
Channel Bandwidth ~ 20MHz

Mode ~ N only
Channel ~ 1
Channel Bandwidth ~ 40MHz

 

[maylyn]

Back to the ASUS RT-AC66U

SpeedTest Local ~ Wired

Wireless

2.4GHz
Mode ~ Auto
Channel Bandwidth ~ 20/40MHz
Control Channel ~ Auto
Authentication Method ~ WPA2
WPA Encryption ~ AES

5GHz

Mode ~ N Mode only
Channel Bandwidth ~ 80MHz
Control Channel ~ Auto
Authentication Method ~ WPA2
WPA Encryption ~ AES

From what my observations/results have shown,

As for wired

RT-AC66U > RT-15U due to better CPU spec/operating speed/maximum simultaneous session, some might find it's not negligible as both are in excess of 100Mbps
but do bear in mind when there are multiple users/devices are in used simultaneously with heavy downloading/P2P, it's where RT-N66U/AC-66U thoroughly shine

As for my wireless it's performing best @ auto/20MHz while using the ASUS RT-15U

Needless to say, it's even better performing when on 2.4GHz on the AC-66U (3T/3R)

And of cos the best gain is on 5GHz

Conclusion

Get a dual band router at least and one should consider when they should be using 5GHz for better throughput/heavy downloading i.e. ~ laptop devices and 2.4GHz for better range reserved for light web surfing/youtubing

Feel free to add on and discuss

 

[mojoe]

So I should just dump my n15U and get either n66 or even AC66 right?

I have been having problems of decreasing bandwidths over a few days ever since my Engenius was replaced by the n15u on my wired connection. I have to constantly reboot the n15u before the speed goes back up. I'm on the Pure plan, so the drop from 90+ to 20+ Mbps is obvious (and painful).

 

[bleachberu]

subscribing!

 

[maylyn]

So I should just dump my n15U and get either n66 or even AC66 right?

I have been having problems of decreasing bandwidths over a few days ever since my Engenius was replaced by the n15u on my wired connection. I have to constantly reboot the n15u before the speed goes back up. I'm on the Pure plan, so the drop from 90+ to 20+ Mbps is obvious (and painful).

One simple question? are you are heavy Internet user?

If you are you might want to consider getting the ASUS RT-56U class routers onwards at the very least and segregate your 2.4GHz/5GHz usage if you are a mobile wireless fanatic

SITEX is coming next week so just keep a lookout for better deals or promotions

PS ~> My test ASUS-RT15U unit has already passed 1 day running mark and haven't show any symptoms speed degradation as you have mentioned (both wired and wireless)

I think MyRepublic should be capable in assisting you to resolve your issues

 

[mojoe]

One simple question? are you are heavy Internet user?

If you are you might want to consider getting the ASUS RT-56U class routers onwards at the very least and segregate your 2.4GHz/5GHz usage if you are a mobile wireless fanatic

SITEX is coming next week so just keep a lookout for better deals or promotions

PS ~> My test ASUS-RT15U unit has already passed 1 day running mark and haven't show any symptoms speed degradation as you have mentioned (both wired and wireless)

I think MyRepublic should be capable in assisting you to resolve your issues

Relatively heavy I supposed.

It seems like my n15u is a lemon, so I will just upgrade it to the n66u when the Sitex promo kicks in.

 

[jtdcjtdc]

nice share maylyn, thank you! too late i read this when after buying RT-N15U 3 days ago. i will just make the most of it.

 

[ngbc]

@maylyn
Does this N15U stock firmware come with M1-Fiber Preset ?

 

[liangtam]

@maylyn
Does this N15U stock firmware come with M1-Fiber Preset ?

Ah-soos no habe lor

 

[ngbc]

Ah-soos no habe lor

Thanks liangtam, latest firmware?

 

[tane0019]

ASUS RT-N15U - Question

Hi guys, a quick question on the mentioned router.
If I want to switch off the wireless - possible ??

 

[tane0019]

Help, anyone ??

Hi guys, a quick question on the mentioned router.
If I want to switch off the wireless - possible ??

 

[mr_voodoo]

Help, anyone ??

Definitely possible

 

[frizee]

nice share maylyn, thank you! too late i read this when after buying RT-N15U 3 days ago. i will just make the most of it.

erm, you have to ensure your wireless adaptor can utilize the dual-band.

 

[maylyn]

Hi guys, a quick question on the mentioned router.
If I want to switch off the wireless - possible ??

Yes, 10 chars

 

[jtdcjtdc]

erm, you have to ensure your wireless adaptor can utilize the dual-band.

sad to say, RT-N15U is just 2.4Ghz. no 5Ghz, no dual band. too much WLAN traffic conflicts we have in my place for 2.4Ghz. i should have gotten N56U for the dual band capability, and I will exclusively use the 5Ghz myself, but its too late.

 

[ww2039]

hi jtdcjtdc,
want to sell your RT-N15U?

 

[philask]

You're only getting 150 Mbps wired??? Not a good starting point for testing, personally I'd be sorting that out first.

Preliminaries

SpeedTest Local ~ Wired

 

[maylyn]

You're only getting 150 Mbps wired??? Not a good starting point for testing, personally I'd be sorting that out first.

Roger, that's why it's a preliminaries finding i will re-look into it with a newer firmware shortly (too many internal firmware lol)

Will update the thread accordingly