Question 1

I saw that this had the AiCloud app, with the current reviews on aiCloud i was wondering if this was an app you are forced to use or if it can be disabled and still have the router usable without?

Accepted Answer

The AiCloud app let's you access the "Cloud Disk," "Smart Access," and "Smart Sync" features of the router. All three can be disabled in the router's web interface without affecting anything else

Question 2

Is this model can connect ADSL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though it doesn't have any modem built in, just an ethernet port for any type of modem to be connected to. Simply put it will work with any kind of DSL but you'll need a seprate DSL modem to connect to this.

Question 3

isn't the one with the antennas better?

Accepted Answer

I suppose it all depends on what you consider better. I believe the antenna give a wider range for WiFi...it may have other technical advantages as well....check the specs on each for that. I personally think the antennas are ugly and the 56U gives me more than I need....with a Lil help from Merlin. ??

-Dan

Question 4

OK, I give up. How many Ethernet ports does this router have?

Accepted Answer

it has 4 lan ports for computers and 1 wan port for the modem to connect to

Question 5

Is this backward compatible with N protocol?

Accepted Answer

This works with 802.11(b)(g)(n) and (ac), as the name suggests.

Question 6

ASUS RT-AC56U AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless Router. Will this replace my Comcast Modem?

Thanks
LPP

Accepted Answer

No - this is a wireless router and it won't replace your Modem. I'd recommend buying one of the Motorola line of modems (I have the SB6121 but they've come up with a few modems after that). The Comcast cable goes to the modem and an Ethernet cable goes from the modem to the router. If you have cable television, the Comcast cable splits using their provided splitter into the modem and your set top box.

There are some models which are a modem and a router combined - they're great too but if in the future one functionality (modem or wifi) stops working, you need to replace the combined unit so I prefer separate devices although there's nothing wrong with keeping a combined unit.

Question 7

I'm looking for the best router/bridge for my entertainment center.  With the stand off are the ethernet connections facing downward, like not ideally accessible?

Accepted Answer

I would stay away. Not necessarily the brand Just the model. Was one of the first ac routers. Out of the 4 lan ports 2 work. Asus wants me to send first to replace. So basically I'm without the device for some time.

Question 8

Does this router offer a guest account along with a secure SSID?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does.

Question 9

I have a rt-ac66r router and would like to have better coverage in my home.  Can I use this as a wireless network extender at 802.11 AC speeds? Where would I find the doco to set this up?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can configure it as a bridge or an extended access point.  Just google it - plenty of examples and links available.

Question 10

is this a refurb -there are 2 different prices?

Accepted Answer

This shouldn't be a refurbished.  The refurbished models ends in a R, ASUS RT-AC56R.

Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e, IPv4, IPv6
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Device Management	UPnP, DLNA, IGMP v1/ v2 / v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, DMZ, Universal Repeater, System Event Log
Security	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x, WPS support
WPA	WPA2
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000M
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000M
LEDs	1 x Power 1 x LAN 1 x WAN 2 x USB 2 x Wi-Fi
Buttons	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, Wireless on / off Button
Wireless Data Rates	AC1200 / Up to 1.2Gbps
Interface	1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0
VPN support	IPSec Pass-Throuth PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server
Power Supply	AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output: 19 V with max. 1.75 A current
Wireless Adapter included	No
System Requirements	Windows 10 86x64 Windows 8.1 86x64 Windows 8 86x64 Windows 7 86x64 Windows Vista 86x64 Windows 2000 86x64 Windows ME Windows XP 86x64 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Mac OS X 10.1 Mac OS X 10.4 Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Mac OS X Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only) Linux
Dimensions	8.07" x 5.79" x 2.60"

ASUS RT-AC56U AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router 802.11ac, 1167 Mbps WiFi Speed, 4x Gigabit LAN Ports, AiProtection Security, AiCloud File Sharing, AiRadar Beamforming

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Model	RT-AC56U

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