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The WL-520GU wireless router from Asus deserves the word "versatile" in its name. It distinguishes itself from others by adding a built-in printer server, bringing today’s digital home and digital office a simply solution to share MFP printing and scanning functions for multiple users.
This router uses the 802.11g wireless standard, which is backwards compatible with the older 802.11b standard, allowing it to work with a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled equipment. Asus BroadRange technology provide faster data transfer speeds and better wireless coverage than standard 802.11g, so each user can enjoy the fast wireless access within the range.
Setup is fast and effortless with the easy-to-use ASUS EZ UI, composed of a number of connectivity features including QIS (Quick Internet Setup), Network Map, Dr.Surf, EZQos, 125 High Speed Mode and WDS.
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runs tomato like a champ
- Pros: Flashed it with Tomato in about 5 mins. Nice wireless, small and efficient (pulls 3 watts from the wall--I checked), good build quality. Fast processor (240 mhz) and decent amount of flash + ram. Really cheap w/rebate.
- Cons: The stock firmware is a complete joke; if Asus were smart they'd fire the people they hired to make that stuff and just use an open-source firmware package. Without tomato, I'd rate this thing 1 to 2 stars. Flashing w/Tomato or DD-WRT is essential.
- Other Thoughts: Great deal--will make your network rock solid w/tomato
Good router. Not great
- Pros: It was cheap. Looks like it's well build. Can install DD-WRT or Tomato firmware.
Handles torrents with no problem up to 4000 connections. No freezing, no lockups.
- Cons: Bad QOS, could not get it working well ether with DD-WRT or Tomato (I have two VoIP phones ). Average Wi-FI performance. USB on this router is useless. I have it disabled
- Other Thoughts: Running Tomato Firmware v1.22.1569
| Model | WL-520gU |
| WPA/WPA2 | WPA2 |
| Ports | 1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN |
| Wireless Data Rates | Up to 54Mbps |
| Antenna | External Antenna |
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junk
- Pros: It looks ok I guess.
- Cons: Out of the box it doesn't even work, won't hold a connection. It says DD-WRT is "supported," but it isn't. You have to go through some hugger-mugger process to install a third party firmware. I ended up installing tomato and it seems to work ok now. The naming conventions they use for this router are also dumb. I guess they had to be unique.
- Other Thoughts: I would have sent it back instead of installing tomato if it wouldn't have been a hassle to send it back. Stay away from this piece of ridiculousness unless you plan on installing a third party firmware. -2 eggs, terrible.
Great with Tomato
- Pros: Price and it supports third party firmware. The system default reset function works. The firmware upgrade software works. I've upgraded, downgraded and modified the device numerous times and haven't "bricked" the device.
- Cons: Limited features with shipped firmware.
- Other Thoughts: I needed a wireless bridge and print server to extend my wireless network to my PC and USB printer in the living room. So, with fingers crossed, I purchased the Asus WL-520GU and a USB splitter.
The user manual and features offered with the shipped firmware are very limited. I tried using the shipped firmware but stopped when I discovered that the unit is limited to WEP when used as a wireless bridge.
So, I tried out DD-WRT. DD-WRT worked and is a great program. However, I was unable, after several days of tinkering, to get the USB print server to function using DD-WRT.
Then I found the USB mod of Tomato. 20 minutes after installing I was up and running. Tomato supports client bridge mode using WPA AES PSK and recognizes my C4180 HP USB printer. Every print job I have sent to the printer has printed properly (I sent PDF's, word doc's, envelopes, etc.). Tomato also supports switching the printer between my PC and the router without needing to reboot the router.
Rebate Happiness
- Pros: Bypassed the stock firmware within 30 minutes of startup. Installed Tomato(teddybear version). Got printing, QOS and NAS setup without too much trouble. The hardware is comparable to my older wrt-54GL. Signal/strength/coverage appears about the same, maybe a little better throughput. I give it 5 eggs on hardware performance and take away 3 for the rebate sabatage(below in Cons).
- Cons: REBATE Sabatage. Don't buy it for the rebate. I usually send in rebates and have no problem. On this one thed the pre-register web page is flawed so you can't input the true date of your purchase. I bought this in October. Rebate is for 10/1-10/31. Dates available to enter the purchase date are only 10/25-10/31. Yes, I chose the right rebate on their site and Yes, I'm well within the 30 day post mark limit. I bought mine on October 13th. So while all my paperwork will indicate the 13th, my pre-register will indicate 10/25, which was the earliest available date on the web form. Now you tell me, if they will honor THAT then it will be a MIRACLE. Even though its all valid, subcontracted rebate companies thrive on finding inconsistencies in dates in MIR's. In this case its by design...THEIRS.... or at least by a poorly designed web submission form. ASUS, subcontract a decent rebate company.
- Other Thoughts: I knew I was going to install Tomato anyway so it made the choice of entertaining the stock firmware easier. The stock software was all hung up on finding my ISP(Charter) DNS server. Never had this problem with any other router or any other firmware. I played with it a while(30 mins or so) and I'm sure I'd have figured out the "hold your head right" and it works but my patience played out and decided "it shouldn't be this hard". If I were a novice, I'd really be irritated. I did like the GUI of the stock firmware and it did have some really nice features. Yet, if you cant even get out of the gates with finding the ISP and the gateway and DNS and all that very basic stuff, your toast. Tomato found everything without a problem(like any other firmware in the world). Between the rebate and stock firmware issues, I knock this product back to 2 eggs.........which is a real shame.
| Model |
| Brand |
ASUS |
| Model |
WL-520gU |
| Spec |
| Standards |
IEEE 802.3/3u/3x, IEEE 802.11b/g |
| Network Protocols |
Support UPnP, DHCP, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ, VPN Pass-Through, WDS
IPv4
CSMA/CA
CSMA/CD
ICMP |
| Security |
64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-ENT, Radius with 802.1x
Firewall: NAT Firewall, SPI (Stateful Package Inspection) Firewall, WAN ping control, Single Port and Port Range filter, URL based filter, MAC Address filter |
| WPA/WPA2 |
WPA2 |
| Ports |
1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN |
| LEDs |
Power x 1, AIR x 1, WAN x 1, LAN x 4 |
| Wireless Data Rates |
Up to 54Mbps |
| Frequency Band |
2.4GHz - 2.5GHz |
| Antenna |
Support Antenna Diversity, 1 internal antenna on board, 1 external detachable antenna |
| Channels |
11 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan) |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 |
| VPN support |
IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through |
| Power Input |
DC Output: +5V with max. 2A current Note: Use only the adapter included in the package. Using other adapters may damage the device. |
| Wireless Adapter included |
No |
| Dimensions |
6.5" x 4.6" x 1.2" |
| Weight |
0.58 lbs. |
| Temperature |
0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Humidity |
50~90%; |
| Features |
| Features |
Wireless Router with All-in-One Print Server by USB interface
BroadRange delivers 300% more signal coverage than standard 802.11g
125 High Speed Mode(HSM) technology enables 135% transfer speed compared to standard 11g product |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
WL-520gU
RJ45 Cable
Power Adapter |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
3 years limited |
| Labor |
3 years limited |
Introduction
The WL-520GU wireless router from Asus deserves the word "versatile" in its name. It distinguishes itself from others by adding a built-in printer server, bringing today’s digital home and digital office a simply solution to share MFP printing and scanning functions for multiple users.
This router uses the 802.11g wireless standard, which is backwards compatible with the older 802.11b standard, allowing it to work with a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled equipment. Asus BroadRange technology provide faster data transfer speeds and better wireless coverage than standard 802.11g, so each user can enjoy the fast wireless access within the range.
Setup is fast and effortless with the easy-to-use ASUS EZ UI, composed of a number of connectivity features including QIS (Quick Internet Setup), Network Map, Dr.Surf, EZQos, 125 High Speed Mode and WDS.
Highlights
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All-in-One Print Server
With a built-in USB port, plug in a USB printer to the Asus WL-520gU, and the router is able to wirelessly share the printing function for multiple users.
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IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g protocol, the Asus WL-520gU smoothly integrated into any existing wireless network with up to 54 Mbps data transfer speed.
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10/100Mbps Network Connection
The Asus WL-520gU features a built-in 4-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch for direct connections to four PCs or additional switches, and one 10/100Mbps WAN port for broadband Internet connection.
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BroadRange
BroadRang triples wireless signal coverage of 802.11g standard by enhancing reception sensitivity. For best result, the client device should support this technology as well. Enjoy smooth wireless connection in every corner of every environment.
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125 High Speed Mode
125 High Speed Mode increases data transfer speeds of 802.11g standard by 35%. It makes speed reach up to 125Mbps. Wireless sharing of digital content is now faster and easier than ever before.
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Wireless Security
The Asus WL-520gU supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK and WPA-ENT encryption function to enhance transmission security.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | ASUS |
| Antenna | External Antenna |
| Frequency Band | 2.4GHz - 2.5GHz |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Ports | 1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN |
| Channels | 11 CH (US, Canada), 13 CH (ETSI), 14 CH (Japan) |
| Wireless Data Rates | Up to 54Mbps |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3/3u/3x, IEEE 802.11b/g |
| Temperature | 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F) |
| VPN support | IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through |
| Wireless Adapter included | No |
| WPA/WPA2 | WPA2 |
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Reviewed By: kidjan on 12/12/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
