Testseek.com have collected 62 expert reviews of the Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N Router and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N Router.
January 2011
(85%)
62 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
It has a lot of extra features, but many simply do not work reliably, sleek design marred by unstable base and sidefacing cable ports
IntroductionThe Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless N Router is a sleek and functional router with numerous features, the most obvious one being that it's very slim, at just over two inches thick. Compared to routers from many other manufacturers, the N56U lo...
I really needed an upgrade to the router I was previously using. I had an older Linksys E1000 that was flashed with DD-WRT firmware. Even though it was an "N" router, I wasn't getting the full performance from both my wireless and wired speeds. The inte...
Color me impressed. The ASUS RT-N56U exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Considering this is one of the lower end offerings in ASUS' Dual Band N Series, I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. ASUS offers a great looking piec...
Published: 2012-01-30, Author: Steven , review by: bigbruin.com
Good signal strength, Dual USB ports for sharing external storage, printers, or other devices, Great performance, Gigabit wired connections, Dual band 5GHz & 2.4GHz wirelessN, Great wireless range
Scheduler could be better, No external antennas or connections to add your own, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post any comments or questions
When I think of ASUS, the first thing that comes to mind are their award winning motherboards and video cards. In the past, I wouldn't have even considered recommending them to people asking me my opinions about routers. With the ASUS RT-N56U, my opinion...
SpecificationsSpecifications Black DiamondLAN PortsWAN x 1, LAN x 4 RJ-45 for 10/100/1000 Base TSupports Ethernet and 802.3 with max bit rate 10/100/1000Mbps and auto cross-over function (MDI-X)Antenna2 x internal antenna for 2.4GHz application with 3....
ASUS must be given credit for developing a product that combines splendid looks, high-performance platform, and multifunctional firmware. A special feature is the availability of two radio modules that can ensure very high speed for your wireless netw...
Attractive design, Intuitive admin panel coupled with advanced options, Built in USB 2.0 ports allow for easy sharing of media
Uses its own DNS servers if you don't specify any, Traffic Monitor feature is far from accurate, Wired connection isn't quite as fast as advertised
There is a lot to the ASUS RT-N56U. First, you’ll notice its notably attractive style, and it has some pretty good performance to match. Not only that, the RT-N56U allows you to attach an external hard drive to one of its two USB 2.0 ports and access i...
Abstract: Today’s world is all about getting there and getting work done as fast as possible. If one part of your operation is taking more time than it should, that one piece can slow down your entire operation. ASUS wants to help you, the consumer, to n...
Great performance, Very unique stylish looks, Good throughput, Range is good for home use, Simultaneous DualBand (2.4/5GHz) operation, 2x USB 2.0 ports for printers and storage, Easy effortless setup, Intuitive and well laid out menus, Gigabit LAN and WAN ports (with own status/activity LED's), Lightweight but sturdy construction,
Protruding wires ruin the look, Price slightly high for most home users, Finger print magnet and hard to clean properly
Important: In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the ASUS RT-N56U Dual Band Wireless-N Gig...
