ASUS launches its WiFi 6 router RT-AX68U with up to 2.7 Gbps speed

Source: Geeknetic added 24th Dec 2020

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by Antonio Delgado 5 minutes ago

WiFi 6 has already been extended to the vast majority of devices that carry hitting the market in recent months and it is becoming easier to get compatible routers with more affordable prices. The ASUS RT-AX 68 U seeks to position itself within that sector by offering the latest in WiFi connectivity 6 (640. 11 ax) with bandwidths reaching 2.7 Gbps.

Up to 2, 7 Gbps via WiFi 6 on this ASUS RT-AX 68 U

For this it uses the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and an improved coverage in a 80% compared to previous wireless standards. Naturally, and by definition of WiFi 6, it has support for mesh networks like the ones we have already tested, through ASUS AI MESH systems. It comes with support for OFDMA, Beamforming to boost the signal, 1024 – QAM and support for the bands of 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz.

It offers 3 antennas placed in a vertical router format, unlike other routers of the company with horizontal orientation. In terms of physical connectivity, it has four Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN and a WAN port, in addition to two USB-A type 3.0 and 2.0.

Inside it has a processor of 1.8 GHz dual-core accompanied by 512 MB of RAM and 256 MB of Flash ROM storage for the operating system.

Its price has not been revealed, but it is expected to place below the 100 euros.

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Antonio Delgado

Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.