That's nearly a standaline computer ? ASUS releases their new tri-band WiFi 802.11ac router, the RT-AC5300. Powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor coupled with a 512MB RAM, it operates at a combined speed of up to 5334Mbps, with two 5GHz bands that reach up to 2167Mbps each and one 2.4GHz band that reaches up to 1000Mbps.
Equipped with eight external detachable antennas (4x transmit / 4x receive w/ MU-MIMO technology), the RT-AC5300 is configured with a WPS button, 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports to enable super-fast connections with other wired devices, 1x USB 3.0 port and 1x USB 2.0 port to easily share printers, files and media within the network.
- 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
- 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
- 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
- 802.11n : up to 600 Mbps
- 802.11ac : up to 1734 Mbps
- 1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 1000 Mbps
- 1024QAM (5GHz) : up to2167 Mbps
RT-AC5300 instantly takes your wireless network to the next level. The latest NitroQAM™ technology boosts the Wi-Fi speeds for everyone and every device on your busy network. With the widest-ever Wi-Fi coverage, tri-band Smart Connect, enterprise-level link aggregation, revolutionary 8-client MU-MIMO plus total security, RT-AC5300 is as well-rounded as it is top-of-the-line.
- Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi router with a combined tri-band data rate of 5334 Mbps for low latency online gaming, smooth 4K streaming and extremely fast file-sharing.
- Broadcom® NitroQAMTM technology boosts two 5 GHz data rates up to 4334 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1000 Mbps.
- Tri-Band with multiple devices connected at the same time.
- Tri-Band Smart Connect automatically selects the fastest of the three available frequency bands for each device, based on the device’s speed, signal strength and how busy each band is.
- 4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unbeatable wireless signal coverage
- Link aggregation supports close to 2 Gbps wired transmission for more devices to enjoy faster access speed.
- 8X capacity Wi-Fi with revolutionary MU-MIMO technology.
- AiProtection with Trend MicroTM with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection.
Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet.
