Review on 🔁 ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, USB-Hard Drive & Printer Support, Open Source DDWRT by Nick Reddy

I had a Linksys WRT54GL that I've used for years, first with stock firmware, then with DD-WRT and finally with Tomato. After 5+ years of uninterrupted Wi-Fi, it became unreliable (not to mention it only supports 802.11b/g) and I started looking for another router that would offer the same flawless reliability and also more capabilities. I seriously considered getting a dual-band router, but after researching the technology I own, I decided that only one device would benefit from the 5GHz band. It wasn't worth the premium for a dual band. The same goes for the new 802.11ac specification. And since none of my technologies were known as Tri-Link, I figured 802.11n 300 would provide all the bandwidth I needed. All this research led me to this excellent offering from Asus. Like some other reviewers, I can't comment on the stock firmware. I bought this router with the intention of loading Tomato on it as soon as I took it out of the box. Stability is key for me and at Tomato this router has proven to be rock solid. I don't think I've ever had to turn it off. In terms of range, it covers my house with one signal and has no issues with the multi-user, multi-device experience. I don't torrent much so I can't comment on that aspect, but the hardware in this box is top notch and the features unlocked with Tomato make it a powerful router. Hopefully this router will provide many years of trouble free service like my old Linksys WRT54GL (which I still keep as a backup).