ASUS Wireless Routers

Shopping for an ASUS Wireless Router

An ASUS wireless router is a networking product that turns transmitted data from your internet modem into Wi-Fi signals. This device is ideal for sharing internet access with multiple connected devices at home. ASUS makes different router models ranging from entry-level units for small homes to high-end models that intelligently prioritize internet traffic for bandwidth-intensive tasks.

What's the Difference Between an ASUS Modem and a Router?

A modem is a networking device that connects your home to your preferred internet service provider (ISP). It brings the ISP's cable or DSL Internet service into your home. To share the connection with other internet-capable devices, you need a router. Therefore, a wireless router is a hub that sits between a modem and other connected devices. It's possible to combine a modem and a router in a single device. Known as a modem router, this unit makes it easier to set up a Wi-Fi network. All ASUS wireless modem routers are compatible with major US cable and DSL ISP networks.

Types of ASUS Wireless Routers

This brand makes Wireless-AC and N routers. The fastest ones are Wireless-AC units. They support the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard and are compatible with the older B, G, and N routers. Besides faster speed, another reason to get an ASUS wireless AC router is dual band support. Dual-band wireless routers transmit over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. The higher 5GHz band is less congested, and provides high-speed connections for devices requesting lots of bandwidth. An ASUS dual band router handles heavy network traffic from multiple devices better than a single-band wireless router does.

Opt for a tri-band router if your home has multiple users simultaneously running bandwidth-intensive tasks such as video streaming, VR, videoconferencing, and heavy downloads. Additionally, this is the device you need if you're looking for an ASUS gaming wireless router. A tri-band router has two 5GHz bands and one 2.4GHz band. Such devices also have features such as beamforming, MU-MIMO, and QoS that significantly improve network performance. ASUS Gigabit wireless routers are also excellent for gaming. These have Gigabit LAN ports that provide high-speed wired connections to devices such as desktop PCs and network-attached storage drives.

Creating a Wi-Fi Network

The wireless range of a router depends on a number of factors including the number of antennas it has. External antennas typically produce stronger signals than internal ones do. Therefore, if you're looking for an ASUS long-range wireless router, opt for a model with two or more external antennas. This brand also makes other types of routers such as mesh Wi-Fi systems to create whole-home Wi-Fi networks, and 3G and 4G LTE routers for mobile Internet access. Besides routers, this brand also offers other essential networking products. These include wireless network cards and adapters for adding Wi-Fi connectivity to computers and range extenders for boosting Wi-Fi range.

Fully enjoy the high-speed Internet connection you're paying for, by replacing your old router with a fast ASUS wireless router. You'll find a wide selection of routers from ASUS and other leading networking brands at B&H Photo and Video.