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Asus WL-520gU

 

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  • User Score (47)
    8.1 8.1 from 47 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    9.7 9.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Features (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    9.3 9.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Overall quality (5)
    9.3 9.3 from 5 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Techware Labs

    Techware Labs
    11 January 2010

    So, should you buy the WL-520gU for your home network? My answer is: it depends. If you want a box you can set up quickly and forget about, with no extra fiddling, my answer is a definite no. The factory firmware was a complete performance disaster, and while ASUS’ supplied updates smoothed things out somewhat, there were still serious hiccups whenever traffic exceeded that of light web surfing. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. You are tarnishing your name ASUS!

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: dakine, Newegg
    17 October 2011

    The Asus name used to be bullet proof and I bought this router without hesitation. But given the huge volume of complaints for the same problem I would think Asus would have taken proactive measure to correct the issue by now. I email Asus 4 days ago still waiting for a reply. Read more

    • Plug and play, wireless range great, user interface
    • after 1 year of ownership the software acts up. I have no problem connecting to the rounter but I keep on getting the same message everybody else gets and complains ab...

  2. Router

    Tiger Direct
    10/10
    Reviewer: Tiger Direct
    8 September 2011

    Well, I know just about nothing about computers. The complex I moved in to has wireless. So I have a good signal and recption...I noticed that it kept jumping from one connection to another, and they are numbered 1 thru 7. Some connections are stronger than others? So I started looking at routers. I'm getting 5 bars each on 2 channels?And this router improved my digital to anolog TV converter reception too!? Read more

  3. exactly what I needed!

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: beth, J&R
    22 May 2010

    Used the updates from the Asus website, not the enclosed software, and set-up took less than 20 minutes. Nice design, small and innocuous. Not using this for wireless printing so I can't comment on how well this works, but it does a great job at keeping two 7-year old laptops online. Read more

    • Compact, Easy To Install, Reliable

  4. "Not for the newbie"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: manilaman, CNET
    10 March 2009

    I truly love this product, I just wish that it had come with a better manual that explains the fact that you first have to upgrade the bios and how this is done. Otherwise I'm looking forward to a long and fruitful surf affair with this router. Read more

    • I've owned a couple of wired and a wireless routers, but this one has got to be the best one yet. Signal strength is exceptional, its got a wireless print server, the ...
    • The manual is totally confusing, insufficient, and in some instances seems like it is meant for a different product. Unless you download the upgraded bios, install, an...

  5. Works well with Tomato

    PriceGrabber
    10/10
    Reviewer: MattAndAmy, PriceGrabber
    22 October 2008

    I bought this router because I was hoping to install the Tomato firmware so that I could issue static IP addresses, set up port forwarding, configure QOS, and use other "advanced" features. So far, all is well! I had to go through a bit of trial and error when flashing the firmware, so let me summarize my experience here. First, I installed DD-WRT using the Asus firmware upgrading tool. See this site for help: www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/in... Read more

    • Can be upgraded to Tomato, DD-WRT, or other "open" firmware. Solid, inexpensive router.
    • None for me.

  6. It Solved My Need

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: TigerDirect.ca
    4 January 2012

    The Asus WiFi adapter installed easily and worked without complaint the first time. It connects every time and has not dropped any packets. While I don't have the necessary equipment to test its signal-to-noise or do a side-by-side comparison, the card works for me without issue. I generally don't care for wireless solutions where an Ethernet cable is better suited, but until I get around to running the wires, this is a great solution. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • All-in-One Printer Server: Wirelessly and simultaneously share printing and scanning functions for multiple users
  • Auto-detection and New EZ UI (Easy User Interface): delivers the easiest and fastest way to setup your router.
  • EZ QoS - Powerful and easily-operated BOD (Bandwidth On Demand) streamlines your Gaming/Audio/Video experience.

Specifications

  • Features
    BroadRange™ delivers 300% more signal coverage than standard 802.11g 125 High Speed Mode(HSM) technology enables 135% transfer speed compared to standard 11g product
  • Operating Frequency
    2.4G ~ 2.5GHz
  • Data Rate
    802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
  • Operation Channel
    11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)
  • LAN Ports
    WAN x 1, LAN x 4 RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT

Release Date

  • First seen
    18 August 2007

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Previous questions about this product

  • Incorrect Color

    When I print through the router's print server it yields an incorrect color. Ex. Orange is printed like Magenta. Anyone else had this problem? I sent the query to Asus but they werent able to find the problem.

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2009-10-16

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