Is The Asus DSL-AC68U Any Good?

redturtle on 13/07/2018 - 15:13

Been keeping an eye on this modem router and saw that I could get it for $224.25 on eBay through the PROXY sale.

2 questions:

  • Is this a good price for the modem router?
  • Is this a good modem router?
Internet ADSL Modem ASUS Wireless Router

Comments

  • Fergy1987 on 13/07/2018 - 15:20
    +2

    yes

  • websterp on 13/07/2018 - 15:52

    It is a bit dated but still a great modem/router for ADSL.
    The new model is DSL-AC88U https://www.asus.com/au/Networking/DSL-AC88U/

  • Cleartripe on 13/07/2018 - 15:57

    Its good. Got one at this price (with 20% off ebay) a year ago.
    If you have NBN, go for RT-AC68

    • MeesusEff on 13/07/2018 - 16:03

      Would RT work with FTTN?

      • FoxJump on 13/07/2018 - 16:27

        Doubt it
        In have the dsl ac68u
        I use it with fttn and mungi

  • MeesusEff on 13/07/2018 - 16:04

    Great router, bought the RT for my parents house 2 years ago. Reception on 2nd floor is full signal and no dropouts.

  • donnot on 13/07/2018 - 18:55

    Can't comment on the modem component but as for the Router component (I have the T-mob edition), the performance and range especially on the 5GHz band blows the new Telstra 'Smart' modem and my old D-link 2890AL out of the water.

  • montorola on 13/07/2018 - 20:19

    I have this modem/router and previously I had the TP-Link Archer D7 which kept repeatedly dropping out.

    Ever since I bought the DSL-AC68U, it hasn't missed a beat - no dropouts and faster than the previous crap I had.

    Recommended.

    • redturtle on 13/07/2018 - 22:07

      That's good to hear. I have a tp Link right now and it's trash

      • montorola on 13/07/2018 - 23:22
        +1

        Yeah man definitely worth the investment. It's one of those things you buy once, set and forget and it'll keep going.

        The tp link I had required me to get up and power cycle it before it'd connect again. Hopeless lol

  • FoxJump on 13/07/2018 - 20:30

    I was having dropouts with my DSL-AC86U.
    I took it for warranty. They gave me a new one. New one has been around for two weeks. Zero dropouts. perfect.

  • redturtle on 13/07/2018 - 22:08

    Thanks for the comments. I think I shall pull the trigger on this one.

    • BobD on 14/07/2018 - 10:19

      That's a good move. I've had an RT-AC68U (NBN FTTP) for over 3 years now. The only time I go near it is to update it. Yep, it is still being updated with new features and fixes. If you have Apple or Android then get the app also.

  • cimrak on 14/07/2018 - 16:38

    I've had the dsl-ac68u for a few years. First on adsl with iiNet, now FTTN with AussieBB. In general a great unit.

    If you're with AussieBB, read the forums (eg whirlpool) about instability over the last year or so. I've had lots of dropouts over the last few months, to the point where I'm considering getting a cheap modem to use in bridge mode with the Asus only doing routing/wifi.

    Just something to be aware of.

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