Asus' RT-AC88U router & RP-AC68U repeater reviewed
 

I was extremely grateful when Asus offered to help the TR BBQ by providing some of its high-end Wi-Fi gear to replace the aging hardware that has traditionally served up the internet connection for the event. In particular, I've wanted hardware that could broadcast a signal strong enough to allow for live streaming from the beach at the site, a distance of over 350' from the cottage there (106m). Of course, one does not simply acquire $460 of networking equipment, turn it on, and call it a day. The RT-AC88U router and RP-AC68U network extender that Asus sent out were just begging for a proper review.

When it comes to testing networking hardware, though, TR doesn't have an at-the-ready playbook or standard set of benchmarks to run. Furthermore, this hardware was destined for a specific and permanent application, not just a quick pass though the lab. Ultimately, ...

http://techreport.com/review/30298/a...eater-reviewed