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Asus Wireless-AC1200 Dual-Band USB3.0 Gigabit Router

Asus Wireless-AC1200 Dual-Band USB3.0 Gigabit Router

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Quicklinx: BJ7CWS00 Mfr#: RT-AC55U
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)
  • Windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Discontinued

Description

ASUS RT-AC55U Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 gigabit router delivers high-speed performance for web streaming up to 4K Ultra HD videos, online gaming with support for latest gen consoles and performing other bandwidth-intensive tasks.

With Smart Quality of Service (QoS), easily prioritize and optimize internet speeds for online gaming, downloading, VoIP and more. Plus, the traffic monitor feature lets you to check your web usage in a clear graphical interface for real-time diagnostics.

  • Experience the world's fastest wireless speeds

    Powered by Qualcomm chipset, RT-AC55U delivers superfast gigabit wireless-AC speeds up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band that's 3 times faster than standard wireless-N. This high performance wireless lets you enjoy ultra-smooth online gaming, snappier web surfing and other bandwidth-demanding tasks without a wired connection.

  • AiRadar improves Wi-Fi performance

    ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 802.11ac beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability.

  • Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance

    Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 300 Mbps and 867 Mbps, respectively, RT-AC55U has a total speed of up to 1167 Mbps, and maintains complete stability. You can perform basic tasks like web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in 4K Ultra HD videos or support online gaming and other bandwidth-demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.

  • Add external storage, printers, and other devices to your network

    Make RT-AC55U your media and device center. With built-in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, connect external storage drives, printers, scanners and many other USB-enabled devices to share with your networked PCs. Having your devices networked, lets you access them easier than ever before. And with USB 3.0, transfer data up to 10 times faster to USB 3.0-enabled storage devices.

  • Easily select your preferred mode

    ASUS routers with EZ Switch give the flexibility of simple router, media bridge or access point mode selection. Router mode is the standard wireless and wired operation, while media bridge mode provides 802.11ac Wi-Fi connection for multiple media devices simultaneously, and access point modes connect with wired routers to instantly add wireless capabilities. Instantly select router, media bridge, and access point modes with extra-quick settings in the user-friendly interface. No delays and no hassles - whatever your situation, take your pick and get connected.

  • Easy 3-step setup

    In less than 30 seconds and in only 3 easy steps, effortlessly set up your ASUS router through the simple user interface to start surfing the internet in record time. Step 1: plug in the necessary cables. Step 2: open your web browser to instantly activate the setup wizard. Step 3: complete the setup wizard setup. And you're ready to start surfing the web! No CDs, complicated manuals or time-consuming operations. ASUS made setup quick and easy so you can start experiencing the best of the internet with the most innovative router.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS RT-AC55U - wireless router - Wi-Fi 5 - desktop
Device Type
Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
Enclosure Type
Desktop
WAN Ports Qty
1
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Data Transfer Rate
1167 Mbps
Capacity
Guest networks: 3
Network / Transport Protocol
PPTP, L2TP, NTP, IPSec, PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS
Routing Protocol
IGMPv2, IGMP, IGMPv3
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, HTTP
Features
Network monitoring, firewall protection, DMZ port, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, print server, MAC address filtering, IPv6 support, URL filtering, parental control, Access Point operational mode, download client, file sharing, event log, Quality of Service (QoS), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), IPSec passthrough, DHCP server, Multiple SSID support, static IP mode, DNS proxy, ASUS AiDisk, UPnP Media Server, wireless bridge mode, DLNA Media Server, port triggering, 3G/4G USB Dongle Support, dynamic IP mode, ASUS AiRadar, Multicast Proxy support, VPN Server, ASUS AiCloud, Multicast Rate Setting support, ASUSWRT, PPTP passthrough, L2TP passthrough
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, UPnP, IEEE 802.11ac
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
20.7 cm x 14.88 cm x 3.55 cm
Weight
495 g
System Requirements
Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X Lion 10.7, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits), Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple MacOS X 10.10


Detailed Specification

General

Device Type
Wireless router - 4-port switch (integrated)
Enclosure Type
Desktop
Connectivity Technology
Wireless, wired
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Data Transfer Rate
1167 Mbps
Capacity
Guest networks: 3
Network / Transport Protocol
PPTP, L2TP, NTP, IPSec, PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS
Routing Protocol
IGMPv2, IGMP, IGMPv3
Remote Management Protocol
SNMP, HTTP
Encryption Algorithm
MPPE, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise
Features
Network monitoring, firewall protection, DMZ port, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, print server, MAC address filtering, IPv6 support, URL filtering, parental control, Access Point operational mode, download client, file sharing, event log, Quality of Service (QoS), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), IPSec passthrough, DHCP server, Multiple SSID support, static IP mode, DNS proxy, ASUS AiDisk, UPnP Media Server, wireless bridge mode, DLNA Media Server, port triggering, 3G/4G USB Dongle Support, dynamic IP mode, ASUS AiRadar, Multicast Proxy support, VPN Server, ASUS AiCloud, Multicast Rate Setting support, ASUSWRT, PPTP passthrough, L2TP passthrough
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, UPnP, IEEE 802.11ac
Processor
1 x Qualcomm
Built-in Devices
USB Hub
Status Indicators
Power, WAN, LAN, wireless, USB

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
WAN: 1 x RJ-45 , LAN: 4 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , USB 2.0: 1 x 4 pin USB Type A , USB 3.0: 1 x 9 pin USB Type A

Aerial

Aerial
External detachable
Antenna Qty
2

Power

Power Device
External power adapter
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Miscellaneous

Cables Included
1 x network cable

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.6, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Apple MacOS X Lion 10.7, Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits), Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple MacOS X 10.10

Dimensions & Weight

Width
20.7 cm
Depth
14.88 cm
Height
3.55 cm
Weight
495 g
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