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- Top features: – Dual-band WiFi lets you stream from multiple devices – Reliable signal range using Beamforming technology – Versatile connectivity with Ethernet and USB ports Dual-band WiFi Powered by a dual-core processor, the RT-AC51U allows you to stream HD video, take part in online gaming and download files in a flash. The 2.4 GHz band can deliver up to 300 Mbps, whilst the 5 GHz band can deliver up to 433 Mbps. This means that you can take advantage of the 2.4 GHz band for simple internet tasks such as web browsing, whilst the 5 GHz band is ideal for streaming in Full HD or gaming online. Reliable signal range You won’t struggle to connect to your network thanks to Asus AiRadar technology. Whilst other wireless routers may have weaker signal, the RT-AC68U uses beamforming technology for directional coverage throughout your home that sends WiFi signals straight to your device. Versatile connectivity The RT-AC51U WiFi Router includes a USB 2.0 connection which make it perfect for transferring files, attaching USB devices or setting up a shared printer. There are also five Ethernet ports for connecting your wired devices, whether it’s your Smart TV or your PC. You’ll be able to connect to your data wherever you go thanks to Asus AiCloud technology, which links to your home network. Access your home content from your iOS or Android smartphone, or through a web browser.
- Product codes: 4712900093209
- Model number: RTAC51U
- Product ID 1: 3427043091
- Product ID 2: 10137898
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ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router is available currently from Currys for just £34.99, which is a great deal but we’re going to dive a little deeper into the price to explain why it’s such a good deal.
To help understand the average price you should expect to pay for Routers we analysed the price of every product in that category. The average was £142.10. But perhaps more importantly you’d also want to know what you would expect to pay for a particular brand, so we also analysed the average price you would pay for a product from Asus. The average was £407.68. But that perhaps isn’t the fairest analysis because we know that Asus make more than just Routers. So we went a step further and analysed the average price of Asus Routers, this was £181.24. So you can see that ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router is a bargain at £34.99. Especially when you look at the table below which shows you the average price of products with certain features and specs. For example you’d expect to pay £59.99 for a product meeting the Type: Cable & fibre router spec.
Specification / Price Comparison
| Feature | Spec | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cable & fibre router | The average price of Routers with this Type spec is £155.18 |
| Rating | AC 750 | The average price of Routers with this Rating spec is £59.99 |
| Data transfer speed | Up to 433 Mbps | The average price of Routers with this Data transfer speed spec is £32.99 |
| Wireless band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | The average price of Routers with this Wireless band spec is £95.28 |
| Wireless connectivity | WiFi | The average price of Routers with this Wireless connectivity spec is £141.71 |
| Wired connections | – Ethernet port x 5 – USB 2.0 x 1 |
The average price of Routers with this Wired connections spec is £34.99 |
| Beamforming | Yes | The average price of Routers with this Beamforming spec is £196.08 |
| Number of antennas | 3 | The average price of Routers with this Number of antennas spec is £106.35 |
| Encryption | – 64-bit WEP – 128-bit WEP – WPA2-PSK – WPA-PSK – WPA-Enterprise – WPA2-Enterprise – WPS support |
The average price of Routers with this Encryption spec is £154.99 |
| Firewall | SPI | The average price of Routers with this Firewall spec is £138.74 |
| Guest network access | Yes | The average price of Routers with this Guest network access spec is £168.70 |
| Parental controls | Yes | The average price of Routers with this Parental controls spec is £151.42 |
| Network standards | – IEEE 802.1x – IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac – IPv4 – IPv6 |
The average price of Routers with this Network standards spec is £34.99 |
| Other security features | – Network service filter – URL/Port filter |
The average price of Routers with this Other security features spec is £34.99 |
| System requirements | – Windows 2003 or later – Mac OS 10.1 or later – Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only) – Android |
The average price of Routers with this System requirements spec is £34.99 |
| Colour | Black | The average price of Routers with this Colour spec is £234.70 |
| Box contents | – Asus RT-AC51U WiFi Cable & Fibre Router – RJ-45 cable x 1 – Power cable – Quick start guide – Support disk |
The average price of Routers with this Box contents spec is £34.99 |
| Dimensions | 280 x 210 x 60 mm (H x W x D) | The average price of Routers with this Dimensions spec is £35.99 |
| Weight | 620 g | The average price of Routers with this Weight spec is £478.49 |
| ManufacturerÛªs guarantee | 3 years | The average price of Routers with this ManufacturerÛªs guarantee spec is £196.65 |
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Reviews of ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router
Reading customer reviews will of course be a big part of your decision on whether to buy ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router or another alternative. We’d advise reading reviews from trusted sources like ao.com or Currys, for the obvious reason that you know the people adding the reviews are verified buyers. Likewise we also suggest only buying from trusted online sources too, chances are, if you’ve found a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Having a quick reference score/rating is also really useful as a benchmark to deciding between two products, we provide a score out of 10 for our reviews based on customer feedback from Currys. ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router scored an incredible 7.1 out of 10, thanks to the feedback from 50 customer reviews. You can read these by clicking the “Read Full Review” button that’s hovering on the bottom of your screen now.
Alternatives to ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Cable & Fibre Router
As you can imagine, there’s absolutely loads of choice when it comes to buying Routers. In fact there’s 35 products available in the Routers category at Currys. There are also 119 products available from Asus. And 12 items from Asus in the Routers category. So it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed by choice, our advice is to not get too bogged down in comparing every product out there. Instead choose a brand, style, budget and pick some key features that you consider to be a ‘must’ as that will really help you to filter down the amount of choice available.
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