ASUS RT-AC68U-V3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) 90IG00C3-MU2G00

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ASUS RT-AC68U-V3, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Ethernet LAN

RT-AC68U-V3

For Those Who Want to Run Ahead
RT-AC68U supports combined dual-band data rates of up to 1900Mbps. 1300 Mbps 802.11ac at 5 GHz gives Gigabit wireless data rates, while Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps with compatible devices.

Powered by a dual-core processor, the RT-AC68U eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers with busy networks. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are never interrupted.

The RT-AC68U also features dual USB ports for file, printers and 3G/4G modems sharing and a USB 3.0 port for up to ten times faster data transfers than USB 2.0.
ExclusiveASUS AiCloud transforms your home networking into your personal cloud for easy streaming and sharing to smartphones, PCs, and tablets. Router-to-Router sync also makes it simple to sync files on USB-connected storage with other compatible ASUS routers for hassle-free sharing of large files with family and friends.

The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface unlocks the power of the RT-AC68U giving robust control to optimize your network for you. 30-second set-up and easy traffic management means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and encrypted VPN access.

AiProtection Pro
Commercial-Grade Security for Family
All your family members, young or old, are exposed to the dangers of internet every single moment they're online. Disguised cyber threats can sneak in to steal your private data, or your kids may accidentally encounter inappropriate content during their ever-growing screen time. RT-AC68U includes Advanced Parental Controls to give you total peace of mind, with AiProtection Pro - commercial grade security for your home network and comprehensive, easy control of the online experience for each family member and each device, all via the mobile app.

No Subscription Fee
Some routers only offer 3 years of protection, ASUS AiProtection has you covered for the life of your product

Block Access to Malicious Websites
AiProtection uses Trend Micro's official database to identify and block known malicious sites, preventing infection even before you click.

Protection Against Attacks
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) blocks all common internet-based attacks.

Infection Detection and Blocking
Even if an already-infected device is connected to RT-AC68U, AiProtection prevents any personal data on the device from being compromised.

Parental Controls
Keep your kids safe when they explore the internet. The state-of-the-art parental controls in AiProtection integrate all the management functions you need in one place and the intuitive interface makes it super easy to view and apply security settings to all the devices owned by individual family members.*

View each family members internet activity on a clear graphical dashboard showing the peak time and what kind of content they are viewing. You can group devices that belong to your children to view aggregated data and apply scheduled block times and content filters with just a few taps.

Check the box when editing a device and profile, and the preset automatically applies filters for inappropriate content to all their devices.

Reserve valuable family time or help your children develop responsible behavior by selecting scheduled time periods to block internet access on specific devices.

Block specific categories of mobile apps and websites, and apply these settings to all devices belonging to individual family members. The advanced filtering integrates Trend Micros Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine to filter not only by website URL, but also by the internet packets themselves, which means it filters content viewed not only in a web browser, but also within mobile apps on your devices.*

NVIDIA GameStream Ready
Your router is about to have a lot more fun. Thats because it can now stream all your favorite PC games to the NVIDIA SHIELD portable to play anywhere in the house using fast, ultra-reliable NVIDIA GameStream technology. ASUS routers deliver lag-free, high-performance game streaming from GeForce GTX=powered PCs or NVIDIA GRID cloud gaming systems.


Super-fast AC Wi-Fi with TurboQAM Wi-Fi acceleration
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC68U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. What's more, RT-AC68U uses TurboQAM technology to upgrade 2.4G Wi-Fi even further to give you unprecedented speeds. At 2.4 GHz, it's 33% faster than generic wireless-N900 routers, reaching 600 Mbps, while on the 5 GHz band it blazes to 1300 Mbps - or triple 802.11n rates. That's 1900 Mbps of concurrent wireless power!
*To get the best performance, pair RT-AC68U with ASUS PCE-AC68 client card

Do more at once with dual-core processors inside
The ASUS RT-AC68U features a dual-core processor that eliminates the performance drops that plague other routers. So even on the busiest home networks, HD video streaming is always smooth, the latency low for online gaming and VoIP calls, and file downloads are never interrupted.

Enhanced signal range and stability
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability.

Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System.
The Way You Want.
In most cases, your RT-AC68U can deliver smooth, reliable Wi-Fi to every part of your home. But Wi-Fi coverage can be affected by many factors room layout, construction materials, and even furnishings. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that fixes these problems: it creates a whole-home Wi-Fi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and you can use a mix of ASUS router models protecting your investment! AiMesh gives you time-saving central control, and seamless roaming capability. AiMesh is Wi-Fi you can rely on for all your devices, all the time! Learn More

Turn your ASUS routers into whole-home Wi-Fi system with a simple firmware update
Mix and match preferred models from selected ASUS routers
Create a Wi-Fi network with either a single SSID or multiple SSIDs
All router features works across the entire Wi-Fi system

Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance
Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 600 Mbps and 1300 Mbps, respectively, the RT-AC68U has a total speed of up to 1900 Mbps, and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like Web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in Full HD or support online gaming and other bandwidth-demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.

Ultimate USB speed and versatility
Highest Speed USB 3.0 features data transfers up ten times faster than USB 2.0. Two USB ports make the RT-AC68U perfect for file, multimedia, and 3G/4G sharing, while ASUS AiDisk offers remote access and quick content streaming. Where other routers have their USB ports sandwiched next to one another, both RT-AC68U USB ports are evenly spaced for easy access to either at all times.

Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
ASUSWRT graphical user interface gives you easy, CD-free setup and advanced network controlWith the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. On top of 30-second setup,multi-device detection, and flexible settings that make the most of your network performance, its been upgraded with quick scanning of USB storage connected to routers to verify data integrity and drive health. Dual WAN enables having two connections/ISPs on one router, with load balance and failover mode for added stability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted internet access.

Do you game a lot, or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-AC68U has Adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) that optimizes inbound and outbound bandwidth on both wired and wireless connections. Applications and tasks can be prioritized easily using drag-and-drop presets for gaming, media streaming, VoIP, web browsing and file transfers. It supports major consoles including PlayStation3, PlayStation4, PS4 Pro, PlayStationVita, Wii U, 3DS and Xbox One.

Easy 3-step setup
Use your smartphone, tablet, or PC to effortlessly set up your ASUS router in less than 30 seconds* and in only 3 easy steps1. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a Web browser, and follow the setup wizard to get you to the internet in no time.
*ASUS-tested and verified setup time. Actual duration may vary by ISP, specific connection type, location, and other factors.

ASUS Router App

Control your network anywhere
In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update firmware, all without needing to boot up a PC.

ASUS AiCloud Your world on demand
ASUS AiCloud keeps you connected to your data wherever and whenever you have an internet connection. It links your home network and online Web storage service* and lets you access it through the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android smartphone or through a personalized URL in a Web browser. Even better, the new Router-to-Router Sync function allows you to synchronize your stuff with storage devices connected to other compatible ASUS routers its as simple as choosing a sync folder. Sharing with friends and family is now easier than ever!

Powerful online multitasking with 300,000 data sessions
Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-AC68U has around 20 times the networking capacity of conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance*.

*Result is based on ASUS lab test data. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions.

Download and stream anywhere
Download Master and enhanced media server let you download and play multimedia files stored on router-attached USB storage on a wide range of compatible devices such as PC, pad, PS3, Xbox, and smart TV. Download Master can also download files while your PC is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.

VPN server enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data with MPPE encryption no matter where you are.

Dedicated Wi-Fi for your visitors
Share your internet connection with your guests with no need to share your personal password or network resources. ASUS Guest Network supports up to three separate guest networks, each with its own usage limits and password. Guests cannot access your primary network or any other connected devices.

Remotely access, share and stream your storage via your ASUS router. Securely ... No cloud required.
Via the complimentary single user, one-year pre-paid subscription to FileFlex ($34.95 value), your ASUS router becomes a 2-way smart hub that enables remote access, sharing and streaming of router-attached USB storage and the storage of the router-networked devices as well as a multi-media hub that automatically backs up and stores photos and videos from smart phones and tablets.

Securely access, share and stream router USB attached storage from your remote computers, tablets and smart phones
Remotely access, share and stream any device on the routers network
Automatically backup your photos and videos from your smart phones and tablets to your own storage

Keep Up to Date!
Remember to always keep your devices firmware up to date so you can benefit from the very latest service and security enhancements and get exciting new features! RT-AC68U-V3

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GbE(4), 1 x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 3 x ANT, 110V~240V, 640g

ASUS RT-AC68U-V3. WAN connection type: RJ-45. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 1900 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s, Cabling technology: 10/100/1000Base-T(X). Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPS. LED indicators: Activity, LAN, USB, WAN, WLAN

Initial Release Date: 16/04/2021

ASUS RT-AC68U-V3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) 90IG00C3-MU2G00 Specifications

Product Type Networking Product Type Network Routers Product Type Wireless Routers Brand ASUS Collection Model Asus RT-AC68U Collection Model Asus RT-AC68U-V3 Manufacturer Product Type Asus Network Routers Product colour Black Antenna design External Indication light Yes LED indicators LAN, Power, USB, WAN LED indicators Activity, LAN, USB, WAN, WLAN On/off switch Yes Product Family TUF Gaming Internal Memory 256 MB Flash Memory 128 MB Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Networking standards IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n Security algorithms 128-bit WEP,64-bit WEP,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK,WPS Ethernet LAN Yes Ethernet LAN interface type Gigabit Ethernet Security algorithms WPA,WPA2,WPS Security algorithms WPA, WPA2, WPS Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Antenna Type External Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s Wi-Fi standards 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) MIMO Yes SSID-based VLAN assignment Yes Bandwidth (first) 2.4 GHz Bandwidth (second) 5 GHz Frequency Band 2.4 & 5 Connectivity technology Wireless USB 2.0 ports quantity 1 USB port Yes DC-in jack Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 5 USB ports quantity 2 WAN connection type RJ-45 WLAN data transfer rate (max) 1900 Mbit/s Wi-Fi band Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) WLAN data transfer rates supported 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54,450,600,1300 Mbit/s Mobile network generation 4G Mobile network generation 5G Power source type AC AC Input Voltage 110 - 240 V AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz AC input frequency 50/60 Hz WPS push button Yes Width 220 mm Height 160 mm Depth 83.3 mm Weight 640 g Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Management protocols UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Universal Repeater, System Event Log Reset button Yes Year 2021 Quality of Service (QoS) support Yes Bandwidth control Yes MU-MIMO technology Yes Firmware upgradeable Yes DSL WAN No SIM card slot No 3G/4G USB modem compatibility Yes Ethernet WAN Yes Output Voltage 19 V Output current 1.75 A Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) 3 Number of guest networks (5 GHz) 3 Antennas quantity 3 Detachable antenna(s) Yes Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45) Quick start guide Yes Cables included LAN (RJ-45) AC adapter included Yes Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X) Connectivity Wired Connectivity Wireless MPN 90IG00C3-MU2G00 Product Line ASUS TUF Gaming

ASUS RT-AC68U-V3 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) 90IG00C3-MU2G00 Reviews

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