ASUS - Wi-Fi System - Black
Model: RTAC68U2PACKRET
SKU: 6406745
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- Key Specs
- Number Of LAN Ports: 4 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- General
- Product Name: Wi-Fi System
- Brand: ASUS
- Model Number: RTAC68U2PACKRET
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Type: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Firewall Type: SPI (The method the firewall uses to filter and process data to increase network security, primarily by blocking malicious traffic requests while allowing legitimate traffic through.)
- Parental Controls: true (Allows user to block unwanted content, signals, channels, networks, etc. from being received or accessed.)
- Network
- Quality Of Service (QoS) Traffic Prioritization: true (Allows a user to manage a device's network performance by configuring the types of traffic that receive top priority for transmission. High priority functions and applications receive maximum network performance, while low priority traffic receives minimum performance.)
- Ethernet Standard: 10/100/1000 (Each standard is a variation of the IEEE 802.3 set of computer networking technologies known as Ethernet. New versions evolved to include higher bandwidth, different physical media, and other new and improved features. Standards are often denoted by speeds (in Megabits per second). For example, a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number of Antennas: 3
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: AC, N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Number of 2.4Ghz Streams: 1 (A router's streams are like lanes on a highway. The more streams a router has, the less traffic congestion. Because the 2.4 GHz band is used to transmit wireless signals to a wide variety of devices, there is often high amounts of traffic on that stream. But with multiple streams, each can be designated to a specific device for optimal performance. For example, if one 2.4 GHz stream is assigned to one device, such as a desktop computer, it leaves the remaining streams open for guest users, devices that use more data, or devices with specific band compatibility.)
- Number of 5.0Ghz Streams: 1 (A router's streams are like lanes on a highway. The more streams a router has, the less traffic congestion. The 5.0 GHz band provides high speed, short-range data transmission and typically has less traffic than the 2.4 GHz band. With multiple streams, each can be designated to a specific device for optimal performance. For example, if one 5.0 GHz stream is assigned to one device, such as a streaming media player, it leaves the remaining streams open for guest users, devices that need less data, or devices with specific band compatibility.)
- Routing Protocol: IGMPv2, IGMP, static IP routing, IGMPv3 (The protocol used for communicating and distributing information in a computer network.)
- Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPTP, L2TP, NTP, IPSec, PPPoE, LPR/LPD, DHCP, DDNS (The protocol used for connection-oriented transmissions, flow control, etc. within the transport layer of the network.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Features
- Wireless: true
- Ports
- Port Type(s): RJ-45, USB (USB 2.0 connects external drives, gaming controllers, smartphones, MP3 players and other accessories.USB 3.0 transfers data faster than USB 2.0, but only when used with USB 3.0 devices.USB Type-C provides fast speeds and versatile power, featuring connectors with identical ends that plug in upside down or right side up. Adapters allow for video as well as backward compatibility.Thunderbolt provides ultra-high bandwidth for fast data transfer between devices featuring a Thunderbolt or MiniDisplayPort connection.HDMI allows you to connect a projector or display HD media on your HDTV or monitor.Media card slots allow you to transfer photos from your digital camera or camcorder.)
- Number Of LAN Ports: 4 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Speed
- Wired Speed: 1000 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and router using an Ethernet cable.)
- Gigabit Ethernet Speed: true (Supports the gigabit Ethernet networking standard, which has a data rate of at least one gigabit per second, or 1,000 Mbps.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 6.3 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 8.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 889349967652
Deliver reliable internet connectivity with this ASUS whole-home Wi-Fi system. AiMesh technology connects two wireless hubs for a steady signal in every corner, while Adaptive QoS optimizes your network for video conferencing, online gaming and video streaming. This ASUS whole-home Wi-Fi system boasts built-in Ethernet and USB ports for connecting multiple wired devices to the network.
- Compatible with 802.11ac: Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks, so you can easily upgrade.
- Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz frequency: Delivers a fast response when transferring files.
- 128MB flash memory: Plus 256MB RAM promotes optimal performance.
- QoS (Quality of Service): Optimize your Wi-Fi. Maintain a strong connection during any task by prioritizing HD streaming, gaming and more.
- Wi-Fi protected access and WEP protection: With 128-bit and 64-bit encryption to keep your information secure.
- Parental control: Lets you automatically block specific content on connected devices.
- Traffic monitor and network map: Simplify diagnostics.
Whats Included
- ASUS AiMesh AC1900 RT-AC68U
- 2 routers
- Network cable
- Software
A: You can use WiFi or hard cable Ethernet from the primary router to the second router. The second router can be configured to be a range extender/repeater and allow you to increase the signal from the primary router to places in your house where there’s dead spots or slow/lag areas via WiFi or Ethernet hard cable. ASUS has a range extender as well—the ASUS RP-AC1900.
A: Eddie, it looks like it’s a package of two ASUS RT-AC68U Dual Band Wireless - AC1900 Gigabit WiFi Routers (the cost of one router is about $137, as of 8/3/2020, which is probably why it’s over $200 for this item). One router would be the primary WiFi router and the other would be your repeater/range extender that would be connected via WiFi wirelessly or hard jacked with an Ethernet cable to boost the signals in your house where you have dead spots or slow/lag spots.
