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Review on πŸ” ASUS RT-AC1200_V2 WiFi Router: Dual Band for Gaming & Streaming, Easy Setup, Parental Control by Pete Martin

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Excellent router/access point router

I bought this Asus router/repeater/access point to use as an access point (AP) as an extension to my main Asus router. Installation was quick and easy and it immediately started working at an incredibly fast speed. It's not uncommon for switches to use up to 20% of their bandwidth for service purposes, but not in this case; I'm consistently getting 93 Mbps from my 100 Mbps backhaul. I usually have to configure my access points and router to allocate channels that don't interfere, but this one did it automatically and optimally. The Asus GUI is logical and detailed. You can go through the wizard and let it make all the decisions for you, or go through the detailed menu with almost any option you want. I would like to reduce the radio's power level, but I couldn't find that option in the menu. A slight reduction in transmission power has little impact on performance, but a significant impact on service life. Maybe this will be unlocked in a future firmware update. This is an odd omission as I've seen it on previous Asus models. It's usually under

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Can be damaged