Question 1

Can older devices connect to this router like a 6 year old laptop?

Accepted Answer

yes, I have a lenovo g-50 laptop. I had to download the newest intel driver support assistant and manually update the ac 3160 wifi adapter. the router was then recognized by the laptop.

Question 2

Can I configure this router to not broadcast wifi networks names?

Accepted Answer

I believe you can although I no longer own this router. 
go to the manufacturer website then support/FAQ/1047947/

Question 3

Can you physically pop the antennas out to make sure it cannot put out any microwave radiation? For those who want cable only.

Accepted Answer

It never under any circumstances emits microwave radiation, that's not how this works.  Regardless, there is a setting you can use in that turns off all the radios.

Question 4

Can this be mounted on a wall?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are keyhole slots on the back for just that purpose

Question 5

compatible with Comcast?

Accepted Answer

It's just a router, not a modem. So it's compatible with all ISPs.

Question 6

Will this work with Century link?

Accepted Answer

If you’re thinking it’s going to plug in from the wall to the router. No, this is not going to replace a Century Link modem. However, using Century Link doesn’t limit you from using this router either. You still have to use their modem. (A plug from the wall to the modem to the router.) The Century Link modem would plug in to this router, and then you would shut off the Century link WIFI and use the ASUS WIFI in its stead. This ASUS WIFI router has a much larger coverage area.

Question 7

Is this router the RT-AX58U? are the RT-AX58U and RT-3000 the same router?

Accepted Answer

Based on ASUS's website it looks like they are the same

Question 8

Can this router be configured to not broadcast the wifi names?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There's a switch to toggle the SSID on or off of any of the networks individually. (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and guest networks)

Question 9

Can I set the security protocols and advanced features from within the network, or do I have to go through a phone app?

Accepted Answer

Through the network

Question 10

how large of an area will this cover? I have a 2000 sq/ft, 2 story home.  With the router relatively centered in the dwelling will be able to get coverage throughout my home?

Accepted Answer

I have a similar sized house. The router is on the lower level near an outside wall and works just fine from the second floor on the opposite side of the house. It also works fine in the out building behind the house.

Brand	ASUS
Model	RT-AX3000

Standards	IEEE 802.11a
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11ax / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6
Device Management	UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log
Security	Firewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection Access control:Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port filter
WPA	WPA3-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000M
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000M
LEDs	1 x Power 1 x 2.4G 1 x 5G 4 x LAN 1 x WAN
Buttons	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
Wireless Data Rates	802.11a: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps 802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps 802.11ax (2.4GHz): up to 574 Mbps 802.11ax (5GHz): up to 2402 Mbps
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna	4 x External Antenna
Operation Mode	Access Point Mode / Media Bridge Mode / Wireless Router Mode
Interface	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
VPN support	IPSec Pass-Through PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server OpenVPN server PPTP client L2TP client OpenVPN client
Power Supply	AC Input: 110V~240V (50~60Hz) DC Output: 19 V with max. 1.75 A current
Processor	1.5 GHz tri-core processor
System Requirements	Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8
Dimensions	8.82" x 6.06" x 6.30"
Weight	1.19 lbs.

ASUS RT-AX3000 Dual Band WiFi Router, WiFi 6, 802.11ax, Lifetime Internet Security, support AiMesh Whole-home WiFi, 4 x 1Gb LAN ports, USB 3.0, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, VPN

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