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Q: QuestionWhat frequency bands does this router support?

• A:Answer This is a dual-band router that supports both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies.

Q: QuestionHow much flash memory does this router have?

• A:Answer This router has 256MB of flash memory and 512MB of RAM for optimal performance.

Q: QuestionHow many devices can connect to this router?

• A:Answer This router can support up to 64 connected devices.

Q: QuestionDoes this router have a firewall?

• A:Answer No, this router does not have a built-in firewall.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum Wi-Fi speed offered by this router?

• A:Answer This router offers a Wi-Fi speed of up to 2.976 gigabits per second.

Q: QuestionDoes this router come with an integrated modem?

• A:Answer No, this router does not have an integrated modem.

Q: QuestionDo you have to pay a monthly bill for the wifi to work?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This device is not a modem, it is only a wireless router. A router has two functions: First, it automatically shares a single internet connection with all of your computers, tablets, smart phones (while they're connected to the wireless router instead of cellular data), and other devices like a smart thermostat or doorbell camera. Second, it lets all of those computers, tablets, phones, etc. "see" and communicate with one another (example, a computer or tablet can print to a wireless printer, or a smartphone can "talk" to your smart thermostat). A modem is still required to connect to your cable or phone company to "convert" your DSL or cable internet signal into a signal (called ethernet--that's the plug that looks like an extra wide phone jack) that the router can use. Many cable and DSL modems actually have a wireless router built in. (Combo units like that eliminate the need for two separate devices.) To get an internet signal, you always need to pay for that--no getting around that part. There's never a fee to use your own router, but there usually is a fee ($5-10 extra per month) to rent a modem from your cable or phone company. Your alternative is to buy your own modem and router, or a combination modem+router unit, and contact the cable or phone company to set it up for your connection. In my experience, it's easiest to buy a DSL modem directly from the phone company because there are multiple connection standards and you need to go into the DSL modem's advanced settings to make it work, but it's fairly easy to buy your own cable modem from a store like Best Buy because the cable company has an easier time accessing it from their end to make it work. I suspect you might be looking for a combination modem+wireless router unit to avoid the $5-10 fee. If that's the case, this is not the unit you're looking for.

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  Answered 5 years ago by Joseph

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Q: QuestionI just upgraded to Gigabit internet from Xfinity. I bought a new modem but I was only getting 250MB. I plugged the PC directly into the modem and I was getting 946MB so I know it's my router (Asus N66U). Will this actually allow 1GB?

Asked 5 years ago by Gigabit.

• A:Answer Yes, this router supports gigabit, but before you rush out and buy this, be aware that it may not solve your problem. If you're on a wireless device, the adapter built into your device, as well as distance from the router, and which band you're using, are all just as important as the router you're using. You have to make sure you're on the 5Ghz band and support Wireless-AX (aka wifi 6) on your device to take full advantage of this routers capabilities. It's very rare to get a full gigabit on wireless and probably impossible to get with your current devices. It would take a 5 gigabit capable device to get a full gigabit on wireless. That being said, if you are using a wired device, which it sounds like you are, then any router/switch combo device that is 10/100/1000 capable will pass through gigabit.

  Answered 5 years ago by Jaron

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Q: QuestionHow many square feet does this cover

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Not sure of the exact square footage, but I put one in at a client who is a gym and it covers the entire gym, aerobics rooms, and Boxing facility. If I had to guess it’s somewhere in the 2000-2500 sq ft and I was getting full strength or near full strength throughout.

  Answered 5 years ago by ZirkletechVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this router support mesh networking?

Asked 5 years ago by James.

• A:Answer Yes, it does.

  Answered 5 years ago by ValensVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the Asus RT-AX3000 backwards compatible? Meaning, will my devices work with this even though they are not wifi 6 ready? I realize I will not get the full benefit of the wifi 6 feature, however I want to make sure this router will work with my devices.

Asked 5 years ago by Paul.

• A:Answer Yep. I’ve purchases a wifi 6 pci card but I haven’t installed it yet so everything on my network is wifi 5 or before.

  Answered 5 years ago by Nny655321

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Q: QuestionI am across the house from my wifi router. Can i put this in my room and connect ethernet cords to my pc and ps4 to make the wifi better.

Asked 5 years ago by Julius.

• A:Answer This router seems to allow access point mode through ethernet. If you run an ethernet cable from your wifi router to this device, you can then run additional ethernet cables from this device to your pc and PS4. It will likely improve your speeds since it doesn't have to depend on wifi anymore.

  Answered 5 years ago by OriTux

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Q: QuestionDoes this router have a built-in open VPN client?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, the router has a VPN client support.

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Q: QuestionWill this work with out a computer? I only have a cell phone Bob

Asked 5 years ago by Bob.

• A:Answer You will need a modem.

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Q: QuestionAre there any cables or equipment needed to set this router up that aren't included in the box when I purchase it?

Asked 5 years ago by Chayris.

• A:Answer No everything was in the box when you purchase it that you need I ordered cat6 cables for it instead of the car5 that were in the box

  Answered 5 years ago by SteffVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMy husband wants to know what VPN this has if it's Nords or not and if Netflix and other streaming services stop working with the VPN on?

Asked 3 years ago by Rose4uKY.

• A:Answer The VPN can be configured for the service you pay for, so it should work with Nord as well as others. It also depends on the service you are using if you are concerned about Netflix. Some services Netflix is able to detect and others it can't. You can usually try out a VPN service to see if it will work while using Netflix.

  Answered 3 years ago by Woltz

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Q: QuestionI have fiber internet centurylink and I do not like their router I have no cable just the internet can I use this router instead of the centurylink router? I would like to know before I purchase.

Asked 5 years ago by Shadow1.

• A:Answer Yes, Most ASUS routers (including this one) will work with CenturyLink fiber internet. You do not need a modem since the ONT(Optical Network Terminal) does the job of the modem. The router must support VLAN tagging, which this does. You will need your PPPOE username and password (different from your CenturyLink account username) which can be provided to you by CenturyLink tech support if you don't already have it. In the router setup, you will need to set the VLAN for the internet to 201. This setting can be found in the LAN/IPTV section.

  Answered 5 years ago by Mach2

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Q: QuestionI live out in the country can I use my mobile Hot spot to connect to the internet and use this router?

Asked 3 years ago by HotSpot.

• A:Answer Yes. I’ve used this with a usb connected Verizon hotspot. Set primary WAN to usb.

  Answered 3 years ago by OU812Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this router work with Verizon fios?

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 years ago by VinodVerified Purchase

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