Perfect solution to remove isp modem with fiber internet. Set VLAN ID capable, it does everything it advertises and much more. Add the ASUS app to your phone or tablet for simple setup changes such as port forwarding, game boost, etc. worth every penny of the price.

Best, fastest, gaming, business router money can buy. The wireless and strength on this router is incredible both for 2.4ghz and 5ghz incredible. This has 1 band 2,4ghz and 2 x 5ghz bands for hardware and software features this cannot be matched.

Loving this router after 1 months use!!! Direct connection to fiber cutting out the ISP modems ensures I have the least interference when Gaming Online, streaming movies via Netflix, web browsing and having a house full of data draining devices all going at once without affecting performance is just...

Perfect if you have a smart home and numerous clients.

Probably overkill but I have two of these set up in AiMesh running the latest firmware; Followed the Asus set up instructions as listed and everything runs smoothly with clients connecting where I would expect; 40 clients with no drops and quick response.

They are big but if you can hide them where you can still get optimum signal that isn't a problem

First unit the WAN port died after 4 months, Asus was quick to set up rma. Even though I had to pay to ship it to them, regular post with tracking. They shipped it back Express and it was a brand new unit. So far it's been 3 months, so far so good.

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- first unit died after 4 months

If you've ever wondered whether AC1900 routers are worth it, prepare to have your horizons broadened. The RT-AC5300 is Asus' flagship router and it costs nearly £400. For that you get the absolute latest in Wi-Fi technology, with NitroQAM for incredibly fast single-user throughput, alongside MU-MIMO...

Incredible top speeds; Masses of features; 2Gbps Ethernet link aggregation; Plenty of media server features and setup options

Incredibly expensive; Only one USB 3.0; Only four Gigabit Ethernet ports

If you've got a large house (or office) with plenty of Wi-Fi devices – many of them playing games or streaming media – then the Asus RT-AC5300 is possibly the best router you could buy.

Very fast; Strong Wi-Fi coverage; Link aggregation for 2Gbps speeds; Easy setup

Expensive; Only one USB 3.0 port; Design isn't for everyone; USB speeds disappointing

The Asus RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router is a smart choice if you require the throughput needed for online gaming and high-resolution video streaming. It's physically large and carries a hefty price tag, but it delivered very fast 2.4GHz and 5GHz throughput scores in our tests, and...

Very fast 2.4GHz and 5GHz throughput in testing; Numerous management settings; MU-MIMO enabled

Expensive; Large footprint; Middling file-transfer speeds

In researching this purchase, I found no shortage of unboxing, tech specs and physical descriptions. Some specifics were missing. I hope to fill in some of those. First, I went in search of a new router because Apple had announced they were no longer supporting their line of AirPort devices.

This is the perfect top line router. Only issue I had when setting it up was the location I had chosen. I relocated to a central area of the house and I now have full coverage on all bands on all three floors of a 4000 sq ft house. I even have great coverage of the entire yard. Love it.