ASUS RT-N12 Wireless-N Router, Access Point, and Repeater

10 Review to this product

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  A. Gift For You
  November 20th, 2010 on 11:56 pm

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  i thought this thing was difficult because the stock program that runs it is very difficult to access…so i did some research and i found that it supports DD-WRT(a networking program) and now its so easy to use i take it with me to work and to other places and get a better intenet connection by putting it where i dont want my laptop but in the area the gets good signal!!!
  
  this will also work as a gateway when in repeater mode so you can use it on a 360, ps3, whatever you need it will probably do if any one gets this though get DD-WRT its worth it it seems much more complicated but once its setup u wont have to mess with it ever again. 5 star i hope who ever enjoys
  
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  ramblintech
  November 21st, 2010 on 6:48 am

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  Yeah it doesn’t have Gigabit Ethernet or the final wifi N whatever, but it’s an awesome bargain for under fifty. It was my first router I flashed with DD-wrt and it worked awesome. I highly recommend this product as I’ve been using it for over a month now without any problems.
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  Nathan
  November 21st, 2010 on 11:03 am

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  With dd-wrt this router has every feature you could want. Only limitation is the 4K flash, so you can’t put the larger dd-wrt package. But there are enough choices to make it worth the price. Very worth the price.
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  R. C Olesnevich
  November 22nd, 2010 on 2:54 am

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  Can be used as a Router, Access Point or Repeater. This last mode lets the unit also work as a wireless bridge. I have two of these. One is configured as a AP the other as a repeater. This allow me to hook up my TV, Blue-Ray player and HTCP hook up to my home network. Only issue I had was I had to set up two sid id in order for the laptop to connect wireless to first router. The trick was to put the first router in Router mode. Set up two SID then turn to AP as I was not able to add two SID in AP. Yet there both there if you add them in Router mode.

  When I used only one the Laptop would keep trying to get IP address.
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  B. Updike
  November 22nd, 2010 on 3:47 am

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  Asus makes great hardware. Here is an N router with good specs for pennies compared to equivalent hardware. The router has 4MB of memory for flashing a new firmware. It has 32MB of RAM. It’s running the Broadcom 4716 chipset. That puts this router in the same class as much more expensive competitors. Funny though that the router suggests in its documentation that it can be flashed with custom firmware. I use it as the hub for 2 wire computers and a laptop. Sometimes add in a smartphone. It is quick with all of them and has had zero problems.

  From the reviews it is apparent they don’t spend time on their own firmware. The default look of the firmware was pretty cheap. Putting on a custom firmware makes it a beast that will consistantly act as an AP, Client Bridge, or Repeater with too many featers. I flashed it the minute I got it with the custom DD-WRT firmware built specifically for this model and it is as powerful as any router. No temporary drops, no slow downs, no connection problems. I recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap but powerful router, and has enough technical know how to flash it to take advantage of it. If you are willing to try, just read the DD-WRT forums, it is all explained there.
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  Goldengate
  November 22nd, 2010 on 10:38 pm

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  The short review is: excellent router, extremely easy to set up, great range, good stability, nice white color, absolutely no complaints.

  Here’s the longer review:

  I took a total risk on this router…there were no reviews on Amazon, I’d never heard of ASUS, and wasn’t convinced that ordering it was a good idea. However, the price was right, and I had just spent frustrating hours trying to configure a Netgear route. My previous router, a D-link, had a “known issue” that the manufacturer solved by discontinuing the model’s support. So, I thought, let me try this unknown brand and see what happens. If worse comes to worse I’d just return it to Amazon.

  WOW was I pleased! Literally, 10 minutes after I had opened it, I had it configured as an access point, had logged into the router from my wireless laptop, and had set up a password to encrypt the network. I’ve set up maybe 5-7 routers in my life and always dread it… this was by far the easiest experience I’ve ever had. In the picture on the site, this router looks like it’s an ugly grey color. It is a shiny smooth white – think Apple ipod aesthetic – with nice white antennas. Very aesthetically pleasing.

  Though the advertising for this router states “diskless setup” it come with an optional setup disk. I did not use it as I wanted to test the advertising’s claim…and am pleased to say it’s an example of truth in advertising!

  I’m also getting very good signal strength, speed and stability…I will DEFINITELY update this review if I run into issues, but overall I’m giving this thing 5 stars (and I almost never give 5 stars because I think everything has room for improvement) because it was so inexpensive and easy to set up, and performs exactly as advertised.

  I am using this router as an “access point” which means it is connected via ethernet cable to another router and serves to extend the range of my wireless network. There’s a switch on the back that allows you to select access point mode, standard router mode, or bridge/repeater mode.

  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

  Update 5/10/2010- still working great… I put some white electricians’ tape over the blue LEDs in front as they were too bright, but other than that, no issues at all. I forget it’s there – it just works all the time without needing to be unplugged every so often like my other routers…. my wireless devices are always connected to it and don’t lose signal. Still a 5-star review.
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  Eugene Tsai
  November 23rd, 2010 on 9:10 pm

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  This is a good router in great price. I flashed it with the DD-WRT firmware in one hour and it boosts wireless range and speed in my 2-story house. I am using it as wireless router though it has switch for AP and repeater. Got it for $30 and am a happy camper.
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  J. Salsbury
  November 24th, 2010 on 2:39 am

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  I bought the ASUS RT-N12 wireless repeater and it literally started working as soon as I plugged it in. I didn’t have to set anything or configure anything. It just works. Awesome!
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  kroq714
  November 26th, 2010 on 11:12 am

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  Official firmware keeps dropping the signal and would require a reset. Works great with dd-wrt. Really easy to upgrade to dd-wrt.
  
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  niltreb
  November 27th, 2010 on 12:27 pm

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  Initially I was looking at other routers by Netgear and Linksys because of the brand name, but after some research I stumbled across this little beauty. I needed two new routers and didn’t want to spend too much money, so my budget was around $50 each. The other routers at that price range from Netgear and Linksys all didn’t have 802.11n nor made it easy to switch between the router acting as a router or a repeater.

  My problem was that I had my modem on my first floor, and then 3 computers in the basement without wireless networking cards. So I wanted to have one router on the first floor with another router in the basement acting as a repeater, but instead of using the wireless broadcast, just connect straight to it through ethernet since I didn’t want to run a ridiculously long wire to my basement.

  Initially I was going to use DD-WRT, but after doing the initial set up with the routers I found no need. I plugged in the router on the first floor, got that broadcasting wireless, went to my basement, switched the router to repeater mode, and got all 3 computers downstairs networked and connected to the internet in 3 hours. I set aside my whole afternoon to do this, but ended early and now have time to write this review.

  I’ve only had the routers for a few hours, but so far they’ve been great. Highly recommended if you don’t mind theres no USB port or Giga ethernet on the router.