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Asus RT-AC58U AC1300 Dual-Band Router $124 Shipped via Shopping Express eBay (Normally $132 Via MSY)

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Asus RT-AC58U AC1300 Dual-Band Router $124 Shipped via Shopping Express eBay (Normally $132 Via MSY)
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scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 14:01 ebay.com.au (181 clicks)
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Small saving on a budget level router (not a modem, so you'll need your own VDSL modem for NBN Node, HFC modem for HFC NBN or ADSL modem if you are on ADSL2).

It'll work directly with FTTP, so just hook it up straight to your Network Termination Device.

Not much else to say. This router has MU-MIMO support, plus USB 3.0 port. There's no Cashback offer this time from ASUS…

Has very highly configurable firmware, can hack with Merlin if you are a power user and want extra features. May not support Merlin due to lack of support for Qualcomm chipset.

Looking for something higher end: try the ASUS RT-AC68U and use the coupon for $196 delivered. (Normally $219 from MSY)

Also check out Rgavin's recommendation for a linksys alternative that is slightly cheaper and just as powerful.

Super-Fast Wi-Fi - Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with concurrent speeds up to 867Mbps (5GHz) and 400Mbps (2.4GHz)
Improved Wi-Fi Range - Four external 5dBi antennas for improved Wi-Fi range and multi-device performance
MU-MIMO - Revolutionary technology for the best multi-device performance
Quad-Core Processor - Responsive network performance and smooth data handling
128MB Memory for Multi-Tasking - Fast memory architecture enables stable multiple simultaneous download streams on multiple devices
USB 3.0 - up to 10X faster data transfer speeds

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  • Turd on 26/07/2017 - 14:06

    Dont forget TPG FTTB!

    • DaTa on 26/07/2017 - 14:55

      What's a good modem for fttb with tpg?

      • Turd on 26/07/2017 - 15:06

        I use the one TPG give me, in a bridge mode onto my RT-AC68U, works well. I get 88/34 on speed tests on wifi as well as ethernet.

        TPG FTTB is awesome!!!

        • DaTa on 26/07/2017 - 16:20

          Yeah I love it also but I'm wanting a nice all in one solution that doesn't cost the 200-300 like I've been seeing lol

        • spazzmastic on 31/07/2017 - 09:52

          @Turd

          May i ask how did you get the TPG modem to bridge? The options available on mine don't appear to be the same on the many online guides i found. I have FTTN so might have a different model than yours - HUAWEI HG659.

        • Turd on 31/07/2017 - 10:09

          @spazzmastic: I use the setup wizard

    • NuclearWessels on 26/07/2017 - 16:17

      I don't know why you got downvoted. I had TPG FTTB (which runs on their own network) and it absolutely killed the NBN- I never had an issue with speed. I'm on the Sunshine Coast now with FTTH (brand new estate, with fibre straight in) on the NBN and during any peak hour it's just abysmal.

  • f4te on 26/07/2017 - 14:20

    If you need one with a modem, same price: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/232329677475

    • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 14:22

      You can't hack the modems since they have proprietary firmware, and also the router portion of that device is inferior (no MU-MIMO, and only 433Mbps on 5ghz Wifi).

      for people who want a all-in-one VDSL modem, try the Asus DSL-AC68U AC1900, which is currently around $244 from SSE after coupon.

      But for those who do not need a modem, the router I mentioned in the main deal is a solid pick.

      • BellaWii on 26/07/2017 - 20:38

        I'm getting HFC. I have a shared 2 storey double brick house with 10 people and 20 devices.

        Will the Asus DSL-AC68U work with HFC? Can it handle brick walls and 20 devices simultaneously?

        • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 20:46

          Will the Asus DSL-AC68U work with HFC?

          Yes. Hook it up directly to your DOCSIS modem. But better choice is the ASUS RT, not the ASUS DSL version.

          DSL-AC68U is a router and modem combination and it costs more than the router variant, the RT-AC68U.

          Can it handle brick walls and 20 devices simultaneously?

          Mileage varies. I don't know how big your house is…. If you find the range isn't enough on second floor, you should probably look into getting a second (cheap) router and configure it as an Access Point. You can also try Ubiquiti for commercial stuff that performs very well (but has a price tag to match).

          Alternative is powerline adapter with built in wireless AP.

          Don't invest too much into Wifi repeaters or extenders, they dramatically reduce Wifi perf / speeds.

        • BellaWii on 26/07/2017 - 21:51

          @scrimshaw: Are you saying the Asus DSL-AC68U is not a DOCSIS modem? Or are you saying the ISP will provide the DOCSIS modem and I should just get a router?

          Thanks for the advice so far.

        • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 23:12

          @BellaWii:

          With HFC you will get a HFC modem, the Arris Touchstone series.

          It's a black box that comes pre-configured and will only work with HFC and nothing else. It's basically a cable modem and must be connected to a router. If you've ever used Motorola Surfboards, it's a very similar type of device.

          http://www.nbnco.com.au/learn-about-the-nbn/network-technolo…

          Your ISP may also give you (for a small fee) an off-the-shelf modem (e.g Telstra will give you their own branded Telstra Gateway for example). Usually with ISP supplied modems, they will give on-phone support but not if you choose to BYO your own router.

        • BellaWii on 27/07/2017 - 11:14

          @scrimshaw: Thanks for the info. I'll probably get the Asus router RT-AC68U then.

    • starburstyellow on 26/07/2017 - 14:22

      That one only has AC750.

    • f4te on 26/07/2017 - 14:24

      Yup, all fair points. I missed the 'AC58' part as the boxes both look the same.

  • hollykryten on 26/07/2017 - 14:52

    It's only an ADSL2+ modem, no support for VDSL2 aka FTTN.

    Why buy this when i saw TVSN selling the D-Link DSL-2885A AC1200 dual band (i know it's AC1200 but close enough to AC1300 yeah?) for $111.85 delivered which does support VDSL2 which is required for FTTN. Also supports FTTP too i do believe.

    https://www.itvsn.com.au/include/oecgi2.php/product?product=…

    • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 14:54
      +1

      The ASUS "RT" series are routers. Not modems. You can tell by the nomenclature

      RT = router
      DSL = modem

      • hollykryten on 26/07/2017 - 14:55

        My mistake. Ohwell. Never mind. The D-Link from TVSN for $99.95 on clearance is both a router and a ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem. The modem functions can be turned off.

        • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 14:56

          Why not post it as a deal :)

        • hollykryten on 26/07/2017 - 15:04

          @scrimshaw:

          Done!.

          I use this modem myself via iiNet FTTN but i paid $130 + delivery when it was going for that price at TVSN, now it's $99.95 + delivery. Ohwell haha :(

        • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 15:06

          @hollykryten:

          tip, for price comparison I would just link to Static Ice, since it's an aggregate of all the popular technology shops like MSY, UMART, Binglee and Harvey all in one place. Makes your post easier to digest. Less text is better.

        • hollykryten on 26/07/2017 - 15:08

          @scrimshaw:

          I was comparing to retailers.

          Still way cheaper than the cheapest price on Static Ice in any case. MSY is $175 for this D-Link DSL-2885A.

  • FickleRick on 26/07/2017 - 14:56
    +2

    Hey guys, I believed the ASUS/Netgear quality hype in the past however at this price point you should really consider the Linksys WRT1200AC from warehouse_1 for ~$111! This thing is built like a tank, huge heat-sinks (check the smallnetbuilder tear-down) and even the stock firmware is rock solid.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LINKSYS-WRT1200AC-AU-SMART-WI-FI-…
    https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32…

    • scrimshaw on 26/07/2017 - 15:01

      That's actually pretty good. It was very expensive when it was released, but now that it's 2 years old now the price is quite competitive.

      It doesn't have MU-MIMO and the antenna setup means it's only 2x2 stream, but that spec is par for the course at $111 price point.

      Do you want to post that? If not, I'll make a seperate deal for the Linksys.

      • FickleRick on 26/07/2017 - 15:13

        It should be more popular than it is, however quality doesn't market well :P
        Go ahead and post if you want, I'd be happy if more people knew how good these are

    • netsurfer on 26/07/2017 - 15:22

      That router looks good, especially the USB storage / eSATA storage performance.

      Asus routers, I wouldn't say quality is that consistent. There are multiple versions of RT-AC68U for example and A1 has the USB 3 interference issue and B1, C1 have the better CPU. You can still find A2 version being sold (which apparently fixed the interference issue, but still has the slower CPU). The merlin firmware is great and if you really want to, you can do all sorts of customisation to it (but not for most users I think).

      Tempted to get WRT1200AC, even though I don't need it.

  • netsurfer on 26/07/2017 - 15:25

    OP - I don't think RT-AC58U is supported by merlin firmware. It uses Qualcomm chipset, rather than Broadcom. It might not be a good idea to put that in the description.

  • starburstyellow on 26/07/2017 - 16:24

    Not related to the post as such but I'm actually going to be waiting in October for the DSL88U (https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSL-AC88U/) as has VDSL, Broadcom and all the other good stuff from Asus. Going to retire my D6300 Netgear once FTTN comes early next year.

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