ASUS RT-ACRH17 Wireless Router - Quick Review

[@thecheck4879]

I got this router because of your video about a year ago.Its truly a powerhouse, I gave out my wifi password to all my neighbors an my internet still runs flawless,at any given time I could have 20 or more devices connected to my router including 2 xbox1's ps4 xbox 360 an this router runs lag free 98% the time during the course of the day.

[@WiFiGuy]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@chrisl117]

Seeing this router for $90 on Newegg. Is it still worth picking up in 2021?

[@WiFiGuy]

That depends on what you're looking for. It's still a very good router. You may also want to take a look at the TP-Link Archer A9.

[@scarpien]

What the the chipset, Flash and Output Power specs for this router? I can't find this information anywhere. Thanks in advance.

[@AZfan09]

I have 2 iphones, 2 ipads, 3 amazon sticks, apple watch and two macbooks in my household. We're using all of them all the time, what router do I need?????

[@marnez390]

Can this router be used as a repeater?

[@WiFiGuy]

It does not have a repeater mode

[@darudis]

How does it compares to rt-ac58u? Does it supports europen 5Ghz bands? I’m from Uk

[@retiredfdnyhm1]

I took your advise and purchased this ASUS router. Are there setting i can change that will speed up the wifi I was watching another youtube video where they showed how to setup AT&T gateway in the bridge mode to work with my router. What is your thought about that?

[@WiFiGuy]

Wi-Fi has basically 2 speeds - full speed and off. There are many factors which affect speed such as distance and interference. There are also router features which can enhance your signal such as QOS, beam forming and MU-MIMO but there's no single "speed" setting. Moving a device from the 2.4GHZ band to the 5GHZ band may increase speed but also decrease your range. If your ISP provides a combination modem/router you want to ask them to turn off it's router function to prevent it from interfering with your router. This is called bridge mode.

[@retiredfdnyhm1]

are there any changes in the setting of my AT&T gateway to have my ASUS work better?

[@WiFiGuy]

just get your ISP to put it in bridge mode. that will make it function like a modem only

[@retiredfdnyhm1]

do I need to do anything to activate or setup the MU MIMO

[@WiFiGuy]

just check to make sure its enabled in the settings

[@MrMike110585]

Would you say this is still a good contender in 2020

[@WiFiGuy]

Absolutely. Router manufacturers are not like car manufacturers which must come out with a new model every year making the previous years model obsolete.

[@Juaankho11]

Please hielo RT-ACRH17 vs AC66U B1?

[@xclub223]

Hi, This router supports 160mhz channel width?

[@WiFiGuy]

No you want Wi-Fi 6 for that

[@xclub223]

@@WiFiGuy wifi 5 support

[@WiFiGuy]

@@xclub223 That's why it only supports 80mhz. you want a Wi-Fi 6 router for 160mhz.

[@truckinggamerdefiprojects4392]

Would this be recommended for mobile home? Trying to find something. Currently have franklin 9 hotspot highest speeds have been 9 mbps but mostly under 1 mbps. And the rv wifi sites wanna charge hundreds a month and 1000 for devices

[@WiFiGuy]

Not unless you have coax cable coming into your mobile home.

[@RCPoliComm]

Why is this particular model so hard to find information on it? It's not even listed on the ASUS website. How does it compare to their other "AC" line of routers (like the AC68U, etc.)?

[@WiFiGuy]

here you go: www.asus.com/Networking/RT-ACRH17/

[@RCPoliComm]

Thanks, yes, I had found that site. Can you see any difference at all from this one (ACRH 17) and the AC 68U ??

[@WiFiGuy]

ACRH17: $86, 1700AC, Quad core processor, MU-MIMO, No AI MESH AC68U: $156, 1900AC, Dual core processor, AI MESH, No MU-MIMO

[@andrewsmith5181]

Hi, which one do you think is better this one or the AC66U B1

[@WiFiGuy]

they are almost identical in terms of performance. the AC66U has more robust security and a higher price tag

[@belminzvekic6]

Which is better performing? Nighthawk ac68u or this one? Will be used mostly for gaming and TV streaming/ cellphones.

[@WiFiGuy]

the ac68u is an ASUS rated at 1900. the acrh17 is rated at 1700

[@belminzvekic6]

Technically Speaking I’m sorry, I meant nighthawk AC1750 vs the asus ACRH17. Which one performs better for gaming and streaming video and 4K?

[@belminzvekic6]

Technically Speaking or which is a better performing router overall in your eyes?

[@WiFiGuy]

@@belminzvekic6 the Asus offer MU-MIMO support and quad cores

[@belminzvekic6]

Technically Speaking thanks for your feedback. Now I’ve been looking at your channel and wasn’t able to find your opinion on best router for gaming and streaming 4K under $200. I’m looking for at least 750Mbps speed on the 2Ghz network. Do you have any opinions on this subject? Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

[@justhelleeew5309]

Should i get this or tp link c9

[@WiFiGuy]

Sorry Tan I don't tell people how to spend their money. I simply give facts for people to base their decisions on.

[@susanm7355]

how do i set a vpn on this unit. love this router i bought it based on your video works great !!!!!!!!!!!! love it

[@WiFiGuy]

log onto the web interface and upgrade the firmware to version 3.0.0.4.382_50243. a VPN tab will appear under advanced settings

[@Mrfurballs]

Technically Speaking how do you do the firmware upgrade if you dont have a computer ?

[@gerardo_t2]

what would be the difference between ACRH17 and ACRH13? just curious if the extra dollars are worth it

[@WiFiGuy]

identical with the exception of one spacial stream. 1300Mbps vs 1700Mbps

[@gerardo_t2]

what would be the benefit of that difference?

[@WiFiGuy]

the additional spacial stream can be used to dedicate max bandwidth to another device

[@swesleyc7]

To help clarify. The ACRH13 is 2x2 MU-MIMO while the ACRH17 is 3x3 MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO means it can simultaneously stream parallel data to multiple devices (SU-MIMO will stream to one, then to the next, then to the next, in series). The higher the combo (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4) the more simultaneous streams can connect between the device and router. The combo means how many transmit and receive antennae there are on a device. Cellphones usually have 1 antennae while typical run of the mill laptops usually have 2 and high-end apple laptops have 3. But note: the # of antenna there are isn't indicative if it's MU-MIMO capable (you'll have to find the device's specs). For instance: 2x2 MU-MIMO routers can connect to TWO 1x1 devices (typically cellphones) or ONE 2x2 device (a standard laptop) while a 3x3 MU-MIMO router can simultaneously stream data to connected to THREE 1x1 devices (three cellphones), or one 2x2 device and one 1x1 device, or ONE 3x3 device (high-end laptops). The connecting device (cellphone, laptop, gaming laptop, etc.) must be compatible with the router MU-MIMO combo in order to see the improvement. A 3x3 MU-MIMO router AND 3x3 MU-MIMO laptop, for instance, will see a 3-times additional speed than a standard SU-MIMO (1x1 single stream) connection. However, very few devices are 3x3 compatible even though your router may be. Most people will only need a 2x2 MU-MIMO router as there are very few devices that are 3x3 capable. A 3x3 router would also be useful if you have a large quantity of devices in your home. For instance, I have a garage door opener, front door smart lock, Nest thermostat, security camera, WiFi printer, laptop, and cellphone). I would see some benefit from a 3x3 router than a 2x2 router because of the ability to support 3 simultaneous streams (reducing congestion), even though none of my devices are 3x3 themselves. I hope this is clear. Wiki MU-MIMO... router technology is SUPER COMPLEX and the general public will have no way to understand it - it's not their fault. Signal processing engineers are super innovative and it often takes an engineer to understand (I am one).

[@WiFiGuy]

Right!