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

[elimmel]

yep 189 but heard parking is terrible. carpark closed even before event started yest morning.
retail outlets will sell at sitex prices?

 

[liangtam]

Take public transport lah... else try the newly opened changi point mall lor tho dun think got space

 

[alvinaloy]

This kind of hot event, can forget about driving there directly one. Last time I would park at airport, then take MRT down 1 station.

 

[kero89]

Sls still going for around $209. Do check in shop promo.. Otherwise， there is no drop or change in freebies since comex

 

[alvinaloy]

It's selling for $189 in Sitex.

http://bootstrike.com/itfairsg/site...t-n56u-rt-n16-price-list-flyer-brochure-7838/

 

[chong]

New firmware version:

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 1.0.1.7f
1. add GUI site survey feature on WDS page
2. add GUI usb modem pin code code setting
3. add GUI VPN passthrough page
4. add GUI automatic LAN DHCP pool range adjustment ot match current netmask
5. restore GUI wireless authentication WPA-Auto-Enterprise option
6. fix 2TB+ usb storage support
7. fix LAN to WAN filter cross midnight issue
8. fix AiDisk permission and dos attributes issues
File Size
7,71 (MBytes) 2011.11.21 update

 

[elimmel]

is it an overkill to get the N56U to use with MOL express 16mbps plan?
currently using old buffalo AirStation WHR-G54S.
hoping to upgrade plan soon though.

 

[alvinaloy]

is it an overkill to get the N56U to use with MOL express 16mbps plan?
currently using old buffalo AirStation WHR-G54S.
hoping to upgrade plan soon though.

Do you have a NAS and/or transfer files a lot between PCs/laptops. Or do you stream movies from PC to TV?

If yes to any of the above, then get it. If no, get something cheaper.

 

[chunlianghere]

This kind of hot event, can forget about driving there directly one. Last time I would park at airport, then take MRT down 1 station.

park at changi city point?

 

[Qubicfactor]

is it an overkill to get the N56U to use with MOL express 16mbps plan?
currently using old buffalo AirStation WHR-G54S.
hoping to upgrade plan soon though.

Will at least do you good for wireless throughput and local transfers for now.

 

[Bapenigo]

Do you have a NAS and/or transfer files a lot between PCs/laptops. Or do you stream movies from PC to TV?

If yes to any of the above, then get it. If no, get something cheaper.

I am currently using this router with apple tv 2 and DNS-320. When I stream HD movie from DNS-320 via apple tv 2, it's quite choppy though. So the only way I stream movies, they are all not in HD quality.

 

[Bapenigo]

Will at least do you good for wireless throughput and local transfers for now.

Care to explain further? What do you mean by for now? I thought this router is for people staying in maybe 5 room flat or house?
I have the same MOL express like him and I am staying in a 3 room flat. I wouldn't say the coverage/ range is good, it's the same as linksys WRT54G.

 

[drazic]

which booth is selling this at SITEX? could not find it

 

[miketkf]

which booth is selling this at SITEX? could not find it

Same with me, I had walked around 3 times and I still can't find the booth that is selling except that there are 3 different Asus booths selling all Asus's notebooks.

 

[tiwee]

Same with me, I had walked around 3 times and I still can't find the booth that is selling except that there are 3 different Asus booths selling all Asus's notebooks.

I just bought it. There are two small booth at Asus, really small booth selling the network equipments. it is together with the booth selling notebooks but it is facing the back. I think this Asus booth is in the center of the whole event.

 

[kero89]

New firmware version:

Thanks for the update. Shall try it out. Well, always save a copy of the current set up before upgrading to those who are keen. Lol.

 

[Qubicfactor]

Care to explain further? What do you mean by for now? I thought this router is for people staying in maybe 5 room flat or house?
I have the same MOL express like him and I am staying in a 3 room flat. I wouldn't say the coverage/ range is good, it's the same as linksys WRT54G.

Have you done any proper throughput testing on this router vs your WRT54G? Sometimes you can't just compare range, you need to see what throughput you can get in the same area.

Anyway, "overkill" is subjective. There are other advantages to this router that are not immediately apparent when you just look at subscription plans and intended wireless coverage.

 

[elimmel]

Couldn't take it so went ahead and bought the Asus. Significant speed increase and coverage. Shiok!
My vulkano seems to stream better too

 

[Qubicfactor]

Couldn't take it so went ahead and bought the Asus. Significant speed increase and coverage. Shiok!
My vulkano seems to stream better too

Glad to hear

Sometimes must try then you know the difference.

 

[nicholasoh]

hi, gotten at sitex today. can i check if i should be connecting to 5ghz or 2.4ghz?