Question 1

with this router do I have to join an internet connection company to gain access to the internet and pay them a service and monthly charge.  Can I access the internet with this router if I have wi fi components?

Accepted Answer

You will need internet service, so yes, you will have to pay for a service & monthly charges. This router connects to a cable modem or another device that connects to the internet & distributes it to multiple device using a hardwired or wifi connection. I am not sure what you mean by "wi fi" components?

Question 2

How many devices can this connect to before slowing down? My router can only hold up to 7 devices and anymore will slow down my internet.

Accepted Answer

It obviously depends on what kinds of devices and what traffic they need. I have anywhere from 6 to 15 devices connected at any given time (laptops, media boxes, tablets, phones, satellite boxes, network storage, printer etc). 
But then, I never had "internet" slow down even with my previous two routers which had much lower specs than this one. With those I might experience an occasional slowdown for my "intra-net" file transfers etc. 
Say, if your devices are all downloading HD movies at the same time, and your ISP bandwidth is only 1.5Mbps, no router is going to help you. You will need to upgrade your internet service.

Coming back to this router, the theoretical bandwidth of this router is about 100 times that of very fast home internet speed (25Mbps) these days. It can handle dozens of client devices handily. Further, it has capabilities to prioritize your traffic based on usage (eg. Video streaming can be higher than web browsing).
Mind you, this bandwidth ability is spread across two different wavelengths and various protocols. Your clients will have to be 802.11AC or N capable to make full use of it. If they are not, then it is like using the German Autobahn but in a 3 cylinder car!

Question 3

Where may I get an electronic version of asus' rt-ac87r's Quick Start Guide?

Accepted Answer

You can use the 87U quick manuals, the router are identical.

U= Online Sellers, and R= Big-Box Stores

Question 4

Can anyone recommend a good cable modem to pair with this? I want to make most of this router. Thank you!

Accepted Answer

I have an ARRIS SURFboard SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0, I have never had any issues

Question 5

Is there a way to add a large list of websites to blacklist? Or do i have to blacklist them one at a time?

Accepted Answer

One at a time, unfortunately. Asus should have included an option to input a text file with a list of websites separated by space, for example.

Question 6

Is this Windows 10 compatiable?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is I looked on Asus website in the routers specifications. Almost every router sole today can support the list below.
Windows® 10 
Windows® 8.1 
Windows® 8 
Windows® 7 
Windows® Vista 
Windows® 2000 
Windows® ME
Windows® XP 
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
The problem is the Programs to run them witch the manufacturer's will always have a version you can run.

Question 7

So if my ISP speed is only 100 Mbps wouldn't that limit the potential speed right there?  And thus a router capable of 1,734 Mbps would not be a wise purchase correct?

Accepted Answer

My ISP is also 100 Mbps and I do not have any issues at all over wireless with this router. The bottleneck it the ISP not the router. Since the router, as you said, can support 1734 Mbps (on the 5GHz band alone) you have plenty of bandwidth to get the most out of your ISP as well as have plenty for wireless file transfers within your own local network. When my area gets gigabit/fiber internet this router will still handle it just fine.

Question 8

Is there a Warranty?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.  This item comes with a 90 da warranty.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 9

I heard that this product have had many issues.
First, 5GHz network is unstable and weak.
Second, connection with apple device such as iPhone, iPad, MacBook is unstable. And this connection sometimes is disconnected.
Third, this product cannot support full speed of USB 3.0. Many people using USB 3.0 said that speed had dropped by half.
Could you answer three questions?

Accepted Answer

All issues were resolved a long time ago with firmware updates.

Question 10

what are difference between ASUS RT-AC87R and RT-AC87U Wireless-AC2400 Dual Band Gigabit RouterWireless?

Accepted Answer

R was for retail, they are the same router.

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