A few months ago, I told you guys that the N66U was the best router on the planet and that you should all get on.
The N66U is still a top notch bit of kit.
but it turns out that my post saying that it was the best router ever was misleading.
The RT-AC66U is now available and is hands down the most advanced router to date.
featuring more capabilities that you could ever need, this is about as mental as it gets.
if you are on one of these fancy fibre connections and want the maximum amount of control over what your network is doing, then this is your first and last port of call.
Stock due tomorrow.
Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router @ £194.99 inc VAT
Upgrade to the Next Generation
The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th gen dual-band Wi-Fi router, and the launch platform for the new ASUS AiCloud service. Its speed reaches 1.75Gbps, currently the fastest available, utilizing the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller and working in 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band supports up to 1.3Gbps, exceeding current Gigabit wired transmission and 3X faster than 802.11n. The RT-AC66U offers smooth lag-resistant multitasking and super-fast streaming, while ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connections via powerful amplification, offering future-proof optimized performance.
AiCloud offers a unified app for iOS and Android devices that turns the RT-AC66U into a personal cloud server, with easy connectivity to Windows PC, Mac, Linux machines, and all USB storage. Each account can sync with other AiCloud clients and public cloud products directly. All your content, files, and data can be accessed, synced, shared, and managed from almost any device – smartphones to desktops – wherever and whenever you’re online.
(AiCloud App will be available on the iOS App Store and Google Play soon.)
Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or a first-time user, the RT-AC66U is exceptionally easy to use with CD-free Quick Installation Setup (QIS) that lets you plug-n-surf right out of the box and connect PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices quickly. Thanks to its refined interface tools, you get control like never before, letting you monitor signal strength, setup parental settings, and other useful functions in a robust yet intuitive way.
With the latest in networking technology, the RT-AC66U delivers exceptionally fast wired and wireless connectivity. ASUS builds this flagship router with the highest-grade components, offering you the best quality to enable stable connectivity and convenient expandability. The router uses powerful detachable Wi-Fi antennas to further extend wireless range.
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac Broadcom chipset gives the RT-AC66U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. Compared with current 802.11n, the RT-AC66U delivers up to 1.3Gbps at 5GHz, which is 3X faster than 802.11n! The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it’s time to upgrade to the next generation so you can expand you connectivity now and in future.
ASUS AiCloud is a smart and easy mobile application that brings your ASUS cloud experience to iOS and Android. Access, stream, sync, and share all your files on the go from both public and private cloud storage services
• 5th generation 802.11ac chipset gives you concurrent dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz for up to super-fast 1.75Gbps
• ASUS AiCloud service: Access, stream, share, sync – all on the go with unlimited storage expansion!
• Gigabit Ethernet ports for the fastest, most reliable internet performance
• AiRadar optimizes wireless coverage with detachable high-powered antennas
• Enjoy the ASUSWRT dashboard UI for 3 steps easy setup, signal monitoring, and network application control
• Download Master for wireless data storage and access to your router-connected USB storage devices
• File sharing, printer sharing, and 3G sharing via two multi-functional built-in USB ports
Only £194.99 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
The N66U is still a top notch bit of kit.
but it turns out that my post saying that it was the best router ever was misleading.
The RT-AC66U is now available and is hands down the most advanced router to date.
featuring more capabilities that you could ever need, this is about as mental as it gets.
if you are on one of these fancy fibre connections and want the maximum amount of control over what your network is doing, then this is your first and last port of call.
Stock due tomorrow.
Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router @ £194.99 inc VAT

Upgrade to the Next Generation
The ASUS RT-AC66U is a 5th gen dual-band Wi-Fi router, and the launch platform for the new ASUS AiCloud service. Its speed reaches 1.75Gbps, currently the fastest available, utilizing the Broadcom 802.11ac Wi-Fi controller and working in 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band supports up to 1.3Gbps, exceeding current Gigabit wired transmission and 3X faster than 802.11n. The RT-AC66U offers smooth lag-resistant multitasking and super-fast streaming, while ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connections via powerful amplification, offering future-proof optimized performance.
AiCloud offers a unified app for iOS and Android devices that turns the RT-AC66U into a personal cloud server, with easy connectivity to Windows PC, Mac, Linux machines, and all USB storage. Each account can sync with other AiCloud clients and public cloud products directly. All your content, files, and data can be accessed, synced, shared, and managed from almost any device – smartphones to desktops – wherever and whenever you’re online.
(AiCloud App will be available on the iOS App Store and Google Play soon.)
Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or a first-time user, the RT-AC66U is exceptionally easy to use with CD-free Quick Installation Setup (QIS) that lets you plug-n-surf right out of the box and connect PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices quickly. Thanks to its refined interface tools, you get control like never before, letting you monitor signal strength, setup parental settings, and other useful functions in a robust yet intuitive way.
With the latest in networking technology, the RT-AC66U delivers exceptionally fast wired and wireless connectivity. ASUS builds this flagship router with the highest-grade components, offering you the best quality to enable stable connectivity and convenient expandability. The router uses powerful detachable Wi-Fi antennas to further extend wireless range.
Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac Broadcom chipset gives the RT-AC66U superfast Gigabit wireless speeds. Compared with current 802.11n, the RT-AC66U delivers up to 1.3Gbps at 5GHz, which is 3X faster than 802.11n! The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it’s time to upgrade to the next generation so you can expand you connectivity now and in future.
ASUS AiCloud is a smart and easy mobile application that brings your ASUS cloud experience to iOS and Android. Access, stream, sync, and share all your files on the go from both public and private cloud storage services
• 5th generation 802.11ac chipset gives you concurrent dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz for up to super-fast 1.75Gbps
• ASUS AiCloud service: Access, stream, share, sync – all on the go with unlimited storage expansion!
• Gigabit Ethernet ports for the fastest, most reliable internet performance
• AiRadar optimizes wireless coverage with detachable high-powered antennas
• Enjoy the ASUSWRT dashboard UI for 3 steps easy setup, signal monitoring, and network application control
• Download Master for wireless data storage and access to your router-connected USB storage devices
• File sharing, printer sharing, and 3G sharing via two multi-functional built-in USB ports
Only £194.99 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW