Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Asus RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus RT-AC87U AC2400 Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router.
September 2014
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97 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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5 Reviews
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The editors liked
4 X 4 design with replaceable antenna
High-speed wired port
Built-in virus scanne
Supports 4G modem
Dual-CPU desig
Reasonable performance and range
Supports router
AP
Media bridge and WDS bridging/repeating
Storage works at USB 3.0 speeds
The Asus AC2400 RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router has superfast Wi-Fi speed and an extremely long range. The router has the the ability to keep viruses and malware from entering your home network
Monitor Internet traffic in real time
And many o
Supremely fast when paired with an 802.11ac bridge
Very long list of advanced features
Less-expensive than Netgear's Nighthawk X6
Stellar 4x4 performance
Great range
Good
Up to date software
Great design
Good security
The editors didn't like
Expensiv
Insecure out of the box
Firmware is not stable
Major new features are undocumented
Cannot achieve 5 GHz four stream link rates
The router is expensive
And you need compatible Wi-Fi devices to benefit from its fast performance. The USB 3.0 port is awkwardly placed
And the interface doesn't include client names in the IP reservation list
Not the best solution for serving multiple 802.11ac bridges
Not the absolute fastest wireless when not paired with a bridge
Published: 2015-05-26, Author: Ryan , review by: HEXUS.net
Ultra-fast 5GHz band, Feature rich, Advanced web interface
Expensive
The Asus RT-AC87U has a retail price of £185 here in the UK while stateside buyers can find the router for around $240. Without question the Asus RT-AC87U is one of the most expensive routers on the market, short of AC3200 offerings, but such a high price...
Astonishing levels of performance in bridged mode, Stylish looking design, years of futureproofing, Dual CPU system
To get the best performance, you need two of them, High grade 4×4 Wireless receivers are thin on the ground.
There is no doubt that the Asus RT-AC87U is a phenomenal router that breaks ground in regards to ultimate 802.11ac performance.The biggest concern we have is that you will really need two of them to get the maximum throughput to the computer. It is very d...
Abstract: The 802.11ac-router express has only really begun gathering steam over the course of this year. Almost all of the larger manufacturers have at least one model on offer, and many already have a complete line-up. Up until now, we've seen two distinct
Peak wireless speeds break new ground, Attractive new design, Simple setup
5GHz falters at range, USB 3.0 port badly positioned, Expensive
In time, and with several more firmware updates, the Asus AC87U may justify its price. But, for now, while the RT-AC87U beckons the start of a new router era, it isn't quite the revolution you might be expecting.Next, see our pick of the Best Routers...
The Asus AC2400 RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router has superfast Wi-Fi speed and an extremely long range. The router has the the ability to keep viruses and malware from entering your home network, monitor Internet traffic in real time, and many o
The router is expensive, and you need compatible Wi-Fi devices to benefit from its fast performance. The USB 3.0 port is awkwardly placed, and the interface doesn't include client names in the IP reservation list
The hefty price aside, the Asus AC2400 RT-AC87U is the most complete 802.11ac router to date, capable of satisfying all your home networking needs....
Excellent 2,4GHz and 5GHz 802,11n throughput, Next-generation 4x4 wireless technology, Automatic notification of new firmware, New security and QoS features
Worse throughput and range in 802,11ac mode than recent, less-expensive Asus routers, Enabling QoS did not reduce time to buffer and stream video, Pricey
The Asus RT-AC87 Dual-band Wireless-AC2400 Gigabit Router is the first 4x4 wireless router on the market. It's an exciting excellent device, but until there are compatible adapters, there's not much to set it apart from Asus's last 802.11ac router...
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Published: 2014-08-25, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.in
Abstract: We've come to crown the new king of Wi-Fi routers: The Asus RT-AC87U is by far the fastest wireless router PCWorld has ever tested.But before you run out and buy one, know that our pronouncement includes caveats. The RT-AC87U is blistering fast when paire...
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Published: 2016-01-26, Author: Kiri , review by: klgadgetguy.com
Overall, the ASUS AC2400 RT-AC87U Dual-band Wireless Gigabit Router is a pretty good networking device but it does come with a price of RM1,469. Its excellent Wi-Fi range and amazing features definitely keeps on par with its price, especially when you're...
Decluttered NetworkingWe test run ASUS's top of the range router, the ASUS RTAC87UByline: By DinIn a world where people are looking to de-clutter, it's normal to see people switching from wired networking to wireless. What's not to like? You don't need an...
Placed at a premium pricing, not all individuals will want to splash that kind of money on a router, but for those who knows what to look for, the ASUS RT-AC87U will definitely not be any less than what's expected.(previously published in issue October 2...
