This time in the white. Close to ATL of $114.92
Using mine as an AIMesh node
Up to $30 cashback too (thanks ozbs25)
EDIT: Price further dropped to $125
EDIT2: Black is $119 now: here
CamelCamelCamel.
Its been a lot cheaper
Why android tether for router?
This is about the only undetectable way to use unlimited data mobile SIM as broadband
felix?
Nice post OP
Thinking of using this router in AiMesh too, just wondering what kind of speeds could I expect from this with wireless backhaul?
Unfortunately im still stuck on the slow FTTN network, but i get 98/41 on speedtests from this router. Locally i get about 300mbps to my homelab server which isn't too bad. People have reported online that it can still transit close to gigabit speeds however
Is that with wired backbone between the two devices?
Don’t get me started on NBN - what a squandered waste of 60 Billion using FTTN/VDSL2 to almost 48% of the country where if you are more than 400 metres from the node you can’t get 100Mbps down and it drops more and more until 1100 Metres which is supposed to be the max distance in terms of passing service qualification. Btw, the NBN got written down by 30 Billion in 2022
NBN are going to spend the next five to seven years rolling fibre past some houses (approx 2 million) but they will only run a lead in cable if you commit to 100/20-100/40 or maybe more like 250/25 for at least two years not that all that is set in stone. If you had HFC there is no guarantee to get much more than 500Mbps when though the plan is a 1000/50 — and if you are lucky enough like me where we got a small and limited roll out of Skinny Fibre , NBN never bothered to tell customers in a residential area where they were lucky if they managed 20/1 on FTTN but have an active PCD on the side of their house (so they could get FTTP) because they didn’t bother to update the master map the RSPs use that master map to determine what speed and service class your premises is capable of m, like I said around here that’s about 80 or so houses which has has been active but not available forvme and my neighbours since September 2018. Took me 18 months of fighting just to get they to change my service class.
Bottom line is faster, cheaper, better - they just took the cheaper option and to this day I don’t know of one single person who ever got cut off if they didn’t switch across to NBN.
Anyway AI Mesh is good feature, just be aware that the EU and US ASUS versions of these routers don’t always have the same 5GHz frequencies available to them, at least it’s been something pointed out to me several times before.
I don’t know if it’s firmware or hardware restricted. You may wanna check certain things like this on a tech threat on Whirlpool.
Apologies for my NBN Rant.
@BatmanAU: Well, since the Liberals already downgraded the NBN from the copper wire to the iron wire equivalent of the 1910s telecom rollout debate, aren't we already removed from the future of the internet anyway?
NBN are going to spend the next five to seven years rolling fibre past some houses (approx 2 million) but they will only run a lead in cable if you commit to 100/20-100/40 or maybe more like 250/25 for at least two years not that all that is set in stone.
While there may be some ISPs that are enforcing 12 months (I've yet to hear 2 years), most will let you immediately switch down to the lower speed. Superloop at least openly advised this to my parents when they switched to FTTP, so it's not a hidden thing either.
Nevertheless, I agree with the rest of your comment. We really should have FTTP almost everywhere, and gigabit (ideally symmetric) at affordable prices.
The NBN is the nations monopoly state run provider, is there any need to explain further?
nbn FTTN to FTTP has gone up from 2 million to 3.5 million eligible locations and is expected to be completed in 2025. nbn FTTC to FTTP has 1.5 million eligible locations and is expected to be completed in 2023. The only way it goes 5 to 7 years is if nbn add more locations to the rollout.
The minimum requirements are 100/20 for FTTN to FTTP and 250/25 for FTTC to FTTP. nbn want you to stay on those speeds or faster for 1 year but there are ISPs allow you to swap immediately or after 1 month. It was never 2 years.
Asus routers are hard coded at the factory.
How to tell if the router is EU/US version or AU version?
ASUS RT-AX56U is $20 more, it has 2 usb ports, a more solid construction and more stable according to the reviews.
Damn it, I can't even remember seeing it…it was such a good deal…
And not available anymore :(
can it be used for NBN?
You need a vdsl modem, connect to this with 1meter Ethernet cord. It's mainly for better signal And range
Only if you're on FTTN, which requires a VDSL2 modem. For any other NBN (e.g., HFC, FTTH, FTTC), it should be fine for Internet, so long as you don't have a provider that locks you into using their own modem for NBN phone.
There is a cashback offer for certain ASUS routers. If you qualify you may be able get $30 back for this particular router.
Only if you want to buy a second ASUS unit and are happy to wait for them to award you a credit while they process your entry
Besides, the promo is a probably a scam. Either that or ASUS' Republic is getting some pretty dodgy legal advice- its Ts&Cs require all entries to be "legit", and there are a number of unusual stipulations…
I'm sure there are lots of us who already have an ASUS router. I don't think there would be too many people trying buy a second unit to try to take advantage of the promo.
thank you kindly - appreciate your information!
Had this for few months no issues. Running FTTC
thanks OP, bought this for 1000/50 FTTP.
I bought one of these about 6 months ago to use as a dedicated access port for playing the Quest 2 over Airlink. Works great, not that I have time to ever play anything :(
Can I directly connect this to my wall socket?
With FTTN and FTTB you need a VDSL2 modem before the RT-AX55.
Is this good to extend my telstra smart modem to the granny flat? Can’t run a cable or use eop unfortunately
Get a dedicated mesh setup. Triband ideally. Only keep the modem if you have FTTN.
I have hfc but the 4G backup is pretty nice
4G failover still works if you configure the RT-AX55 as a Wi-Fi access point.
I have FTTC, and Telstra gave me a modem when i signed up the contract. Should i get this modem or just get a Google Nest Wifi?
My house is not big ( around 130m2) single storey.
Thank you for the advice, guys.
i have rt ax56u ….. 2 antenna router …..does this do anything extra or faster ?
ok checked asus compare 56u is better, got mine for one of the $110 deals off amazon.
This is the one that is not supported by OpenWRT.
The black one is also on sale for $119:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08P2MNFBZ?encoding=UTF8&ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_KED2SZD5ZW42PYGWKXMZ&th=1
Any differences other than the colour (and price)?
No difference except colour, theyve just further reduced the price. ill prob add that to the deal. thanks
Sweet - thanks! Just bought! Going to try to use this as an AiMesh node with the RT-AX86U router that I just purchased last week to extend our coverage. If all works well, will claim the $30 cashback on the RT-AX55 as the second device through the ASUS promo to bring it down to $89!
Just got mine today, coverage is so much better than the crappy Netcomm modem/router supplied by ABB a couple of years ago. Works straight away with FTTP. Was going to buy another Asus router to use with AIMesh if the signal wasn't strong enough and the end of the house, but seems fine so far.
Thanx Op.
Just ordered the black one for $119, delivery is tomorrow.. how good is that.
Hopefully Amazon can supply me with a proper tax invoice in time for me to claim the $30
This is TP-Link ax20…?
Pass. No usb port means no android tether