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ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router Dual Band N600 Multimedia Ultra Slim Gigabit 802.11a/b/g/n support USB Storage, Print and Media Server

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  • Up to 300+300Mbps Wireless Data Rates
  • Flexible dual-band lag-free entertainment
  • Powerful Online Multitasking

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The revolutionary new ASUS RT-N56U is the most advanced wireless router available, challenging tradition by dramatically exceeding all expectations. This stylish network enabler combines a series of cutting-edge and powerful technologies to offer you an ideal internet and wireless package, complete with striking design.

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Modern Design. Exceptional Speed. Versatile Innovation.

Impossibly thin with a glossy black patterned finish, the ASUS dual band gigabit wireless-N RT-N56U router truly cuts the edge of innovation with powerful features that deliver the latest in networking capabilities. Equipped with exceptional hardware Network Address Translation (NAT), this one-of-a-kind router delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput that's up to five times faster than conventional gigabit routers.* The RT-N56U is like having two routers in one. Dual band transmissions enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums simultaneously to give you faster, more secure connections. And with up to 300,000 sessions, 20 times the amount of conventional routers, you have sufficient headroom for additional clients and devices without buying an additional router.

The RT-N56U also provides users with incredible versatility. Plugging in a USB All-in-One printer, enables easy sharing between printer and scanner functions for all networked PCs. Download Master BitTorrent client shifts download duties from the PC directly to the router-attached storage via the two onboard USB ports. For even more convenience, ASUS AiDisk transforms a connected USB device into an FTP server for remote transfers. The RT-N56U was designed with ease-of use in mind. With a CD-free, plug-and-play setup, the RT-N56U gets you up and running to let you effortlessly optimize bandwidth for gaming, video calls, downloading or whatever else you choose.

Whether you use it as a print server, BitTorrent hub, FTP storage, or ultra-fast Wireless N router, the RT-N56U adapts to your networking needs as a cross-functional network device.

Key Features

  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band transmissions enable faster, more secure high-speed connections
  • True gigabit throughput delivers up to five times faster speeds than conventional routers*
  • Up to 300,000 sessions to Internet clients for more stable, high-speed connections
  • EZ User Interface (EZ UI) with a simple 3-step setup gets you up and running within minutes
  • EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS) Bandwidth Management gives you a simple way to optimize Internet speeds for gaming, browsing, file sharing, and VoIP/ media streaming
  • Built-in printer server for sharing All-in-One USB printers within your home or office
  • AiDisk is your personal FTP server that you can access anywhere you have the Internet
  • Download Master lets you download from the Bit Torrent site to the connected USB storage device directly thru the router without having to leave your PC on
  • Ai Radar automatically detects the location of clients and pin-points the signal to the client for effective and efficient transmissions


Faster Transfers. Wider Coverage.

Experience true gigabit network speeds that's up to five times faster throughput than conventional routers.* Enjoy accelerated transfers, fluid streaming, and snappy surfing. The RT-N56U not only delivers up to 14 times faster Internet and up to 6 times wider range compared to previous generation routers but it also has dual band support on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz transmission spectrums for faster, more secure connections. And where other routers fail to connect when placed far away, the RT-N56U router gives you the wireless freedom to roam even further and enjoy high-speed networking nearly anywhere in your home or office. Get bandwidth on demand with EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS). EZQoS dynamically sets Internet bandwidth priority for browsing, online games, Internet applications (such as BitTorrent), and voice/video streaming. The EZQoS is simplified for ease of use, just click on the image you want to set and it adjusts instantly. Ai Radar automatically detects the location of clients and pin-points the signal to the client for solid transmissions and enhanced signal coverage.

Easy, Quick Setup in a User-Friendly Interface

The RT-N56U features EZ UI, a simplified user interface for quick setup, access to Internet-enhancing utilities, and a helpful troubleshoot guide that users at all levels will appreciate.

Quick 3-Step Internet Setup
The moment you connect the RT-N56U you will automatically be guided through an easy 3-step, manual-free setup.

1. Plug the router in your network and wall socket
2. Complete the installation wizard
3. Open your favorite browser and start surfing

Your Entire Network in One Picture

Within the EZ UI, you can see your entire network all at once with real-time status updates for each connection. This simplified network map makes it easy to check for any issues with connections to other PCs or printers and manage your network settings.




Your Personal All-in-One Print Server

Print, scan, and share directly from connected USB printer, scanners, and storage devices via the USB port. With the wireless printer server function built into the RT-N56U, you can centralize your printing and scanning for your entire home or office network into one location.





The Ultra Versatile Download Master

The RT-N56U router sets itself apart from ordinary routers by offering BitTorrent and FTP server functionality.

BitTorrent
Share your movies, music, games, and other files. The included Download Master application utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and seed Torrents to and from the connected USB storage device. What's more, you can shut off your PC after setting up a torrent file to continue the download, PC-free. Download Master also lets you customize how you choose to share with custom bandwidth allocation when seeding.

FTP
Create your own personal FTP Server with ASUS AiDisk located within the EZ UI, and upload or download files from the connected USB storage device to any Internet-accessible PCs. Perfect when you forget documents at home or when sharing large files, FTP access grants you the ability to safely secure and access your treasured data through your router. This feature can also work without having to leave your PC on.

What's in the Box

  • RT-N56U router
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Application CD
  • Power Adapter (12V 1.25A)
  • Quick Starter Guide
  • Setup Guide
  • Warranty Information Card

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product. Maximum throughput based on draft 802.11n devices.


  • newegg Dual-Band Access Double your wireless performance and bandwidth with simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands speed up to 300Mbps concurrently. While basic internet applications like browsing or file downloading can occur in 2.4GHz, wireless HD content streaming takes place in the super-fast 5GHz band at the same time, so both achieve optimized speeds and you enjoy smooth, buffer-free HD content streaming.
  • newegg Hardware NAT Equipped with a capable hardware NAT acceleration engine and built-in Gigabit Ethernet, it gives you full Gigabit internet performance, making its WAN to LAN throughput up to 2-5 times that of traditional software-based NAT Gigabit routers.
  • newegg 300,000 Data Sessions Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-N56U has around 20 times the networking capacity of other high session routers, so multiple data transfer jobs don’t slow down even during heavy load.
  • newegg Ai Radar This unique and efficient design drastically increases wireless signal coverage and quality without increasing power consumption. It intelligently adapts beam patterns to local conditions to enable higher-gain directional signal emulation. Ai Radar shapes signals to offer the strongest possible output, transforming what may be a weak omnidirectional signal to a stronger unidirectional one, improving throughput at same time.
  • newegg Twin USB Ports With effortless connectivity to a range of devices and FTP, SAMBA, UPnP AV server and DLNA standard compatible all supported, sharing and networking become easier than ever. Plus, the RT-N56U can continue downloading FTTP, FTP and BitTorrent file to the USB disk all day even when your PC is turned off. Additionally, the twin USB ports allow the router to offer printer functions, so you enjoy simultaneous wireless printing and scanning via the comfort of standardized USB!
  • newegg Plug-n-surf and Hassle-free Management ASUS offers you an intuitive router setup – QIS and EZ UI, without reading manuals. What’s more, you can enjoy simultaneous printing and scanning by connecting an All-in-one printer to the router via the USB port. Also connect external hard disks to enjoy instant file sharing and downloading with family and friends!

Learn more about the ASUS RT-N56U

Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
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  • Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
  • Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years
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2 out of 5 eggsLasts

Pros: I've had this thing for years and it does have longevity as far as relevance and bios upgrades.

Cons: 5GHz doesn't shows way les signal strength at the same distance (20 feet) as the 2.5GHz. I have the latest bios on it and it still has the warning that there is a newer bios available. Also, I used to have my USB storage drive hooked up to it but the sharing was so bad I abandoned that. We couldn't get files to delete, or sometimes even see ones that were on there but.

Other Thoughts: If you are just using this in a small area and are not using the USB sharing it's ok, otherwise I would get a newer model.

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  • Gerald C.
  • 3/18/2016 7:37:57 AM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

4 out of 5 eggsSolid all-around N router

Pros: -Solid dual-band wireless N performance
-Full-featured firmware
-Gigabit LAN ports

Cons: -Firmware UI is flashy but not the most intuitive to use
-USB storage and print functionality is finicky
-Unit design is awkward to work with and ugly
-Must be kept ventilated or tends to overheat

Other Thoughts: This is a very solid all-around dual-band N router with a lot of features at a good price. It's vertical design makes it a bit of a pain to cable manage and I personally think it's ugly but people don't tend to have routers be the focal point of a room anyway. The firmware also has a ton of great features but like most cheaper routers, its USB implementation is a bit of a pain to work with and while the UI looks very nice, it takes way too many clicks to get to the functions you need if you tend to adjust settings a lot.

Asus routers are also notorious for running hot so you have to make sure this unit has a bit of room to breathe or you'll greatly shorten its life span. If you can give it a bit of space though, it will do its job dutifully.

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  • Qassam D.
  • 3/16/2016 11:37:28 AM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggsGood and not

Pros: Customization, features

Cons: 1st year worked fine, second year with the updates and everything DNS would keep failing and now it keeps asking me to upgrade firmware when it already has the latest one....

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Qassam,

Thank you for your time on posting this review, we are sorry to hear your experience with the ASUS router. Please allow me to assist you.

Can we have a detailed information about the issue? have you tried power cycling the router and do a hard reset just to try to fix the routers issue. Aside from the firmware update issue are you experiencing other problem with the router?

For further assistance or if you want to discuss this matter with me, please email me at customerloyalty@asus.com and put case #N160358888 in the subject line for a reference. I'm here to help you and all others with these issues, as our customer loyalty department dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.

If ever you want to call our representatives please check link below for the contact numbers.

http://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs

Thank you for choosing ASUS.

Best regards,
Jerry
ASUS Customer Loyalty

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5 out of 5 eggsGreat Router, Fast

Pros: - Very Fast, my old router was limiting my connection speed when I used Bittorrent.
- Very user friendly
- Interface is very snappy
- Dual channel is nice for avoiding interference.
- Options are pretty good.

Cons: - Some options (like parental controls) could be a bit more detailed (only lets you block one computer per rule and only at the granularity of 1 hour)). Not enough to remove an egg as I didn't buy it for those features, but it would have been nice.

Other Thoughts: Love the router

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  • d c.
  • 2/18/2016 6:11:15 PM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsTiny - or should I say SLIM

Pros: Worked out of the box. This is about the 5th router I've had over the years. The prior one, for the amount of traffic I pumped thru it, needed to be rebooted about once a week. This one has run for several months without needing a reboot.

Cons: It's so light, that I have to be careful the cables don't pull it off the shelf I have it on (when I move cables around)

Other Thoughts: Works well. I recommend.

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  • Anonymous
  • 2/13/2016 10:18:52 AM

4 out of 5 eggsOk router, Great Price.

Pros: It works

Cons: Admin software is limited, but not really for this price range...

Other Thoughts: Overall, I would buy this router again.

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  • Anonymous
  • 2/12/2016 5:40:02 AM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsUnreliable

Pros: Offers a lot of features for the price but.....

Cons: Unreliable !!! -

The router DHCP fails often and fequently has to rebooted. Range is not good. Fimware updates ( factory and Pavadan) have made no improvent in performance.

Other Thoughts: I have been satisified with other ASUS router in the past but this one does not make the grade. Either spend more money and buy better ASUS model ( eg RT-n66(x) or higher ) or by another brand of router.

This one is going going into electronics junkpile which eventully be recycled.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your time on posting this review, we are sorry to hear your experience with the ASUS router. Please allow me to assist you.

Aside from the firmware update may I know the steps that you have tried to try to fix the issue? have you tried using previous firmware to see if there is any improvement. Have you also tried restoring the router to factory settings?

For further assistance or if you want to discuss this matter with me, please email me at customerloyalty@asus.com and put case #N160261462 in the subject line for a reference. I'm here to help you and all others with these issues, as our customer loyalty department dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.

If ever you want to call our representatives please check link below for the contact numbers.

http://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs

Thank you for choosing ASUS.

Best regards,
Jerry
ASUS Customer Loyalty

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  • SUNIL S.
  • 2/4/2016 3:45:00 PM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsFast router, amazing with videos and file sharing

Pros: Lite , nice esthetics
fast durable

Cons: research about product

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  • Anonymous
  • 2/3/2016 8:28:18 PM

2 out of 5 eggs5ghz works ok. 2.4ghz barely works at all

Pros: - Easy to set up, with a pretty good admin interface
- Seems to support fairly high speeds.

Cons: - Range is mediocre with 5ghz.
- 2.4ghz doesn't work unless you are less than a dozen feet from the router. I thought 2.4ghz was supposed to have better range?

Other Thoughts: Asus makes ok products, but I'm tired of trying to work with Asus support. They don't help at all. Web links are broken, they don't understand the problem, their solutions make no sense. This is my last Asus product.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your time on posting this review, we are sorry to hear your experience with the router. Please allow me to assist you.

Please try the steps below to try to troubleshoot the connection issue.

Check for interfering devices i.e. Cordless Phone / Microwave Oven / Bluetooth Devices

Try with different wireless computer or other wireless devices and check the connection if its stable

Try using the hardwire cable and check the connection if its stable Bypass router and connect PC directly to the modem then check the connection if its stable

Update the firmware

Restore the router to factory defaults

Reconfigure the router

Change channel bandwidth to 40 Mhz then to 80, control channel to 157, DTIM to 3 and
Beacon Interval to 70.

For further assistance or if you want to discuss this matter with me, please email me at customerloyalty@asus.com and put case #N160215943 in the subject line for a reference. I'm here to help you and all others with these issues, as our customer loyalty department dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.

If ever you want to call our representatives please check link below for the contact numbers.

http://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs

Thank you for choosing ASUS.

Best regards,
Jerry
ASUS Customer Loyalty

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1 out of 5 eggsNo longer supported by OpenWRT

Pros: Good value, if the ASUS firmware works as advertised.

Cons: No longer supported by OpenWRT. Once this model is discontinued, you will have a very short time period to get vendor firmware updates for security bugs etc. No longer term usage and support with alternative open source firmware.

Other Thoughts: - Going from hardware rev v1 to v2, ASUS has changed the hardware (CPU type) in the never ending race to the bottom (their cost savings = profit). This is why I will not purchase ASUS routers, going forward. If they build a device that will be supported for five years I will revisit my decision.
- BTW Newegg put them on sale 1/23/16 and they immediately sold out. So much for an impulse buy.

Manufacturer Response:

Dear Michael,

Thank you for your time on posting this review, we are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the ASUS RT-N56U router. Please allow me to assist you.

I understand that you are disappointed with the product. Can we have a detailed information about your inquiry for us to further assist you. For firmarwares, ASUS provide firmwares for it's routers unfortunately we do not support third party firmwares as it can also void the unit's warranty.

For further assistance or if you want to discuss this matter with me, please email me at customerloyalty@asus.com and put case #N1601100543 in the subject line for a reference. I'm here to help you and all others with these issues, as our customer loyalty department dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.

If ever you want to call our representatives please check link below for the contact numbers.

http://www.asus.com/us/support/CallUs

Thank you for choosing ASUS.

Best regards,
Jerry
ASUS Customer Loyalty

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