ASUS RT-N56U Dual-band Gigabit Wireless-N Router Review
ThinkComputers
12 May 2011
Excerpt: ASUS must’ve recently hired a pro designer, their latest devices have been superbly attractive. This trend has continued with the RT-N56U Dual-band Gigabit Wireless N...
Pros: Attractive design, Intuitive admin panel coupled with advanced options, Built in USB 2.0 ports allow for easy sharing of media
Cons: 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
Excerpt: It's small chassis is entirely black with a glossy finish and 'diamond' patterned reflective surface, although this unfortunately attracts fingerprints. There are
Summary: The ASUS RT-N56U takes router styling to a whole new level. It's slim and (we think) good looking; most importantly, it has plenty of features and performs very well.
Pros: Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB storage ports, printer sharing, good wireless speed
Cons: Web interface a little slow and takes time to get used to, power adapter is flimsy