It should work. However, when running VPN on your router, you need powerful hardware, for a good experience. That’s why NordVPN recommends expensive routers instead of cheap ones.
Interesting suggestion you have mentioned about having a powerful router for VPN enabled routers. Do you think Asus RT-SC68U can be considered powerful enough for VPN purpose?
Hi,
i know this post has been out for a while, but i have a problem with this router and i hope you have a suggestion what i can do with it. I have 540mbps internet connection, but when i turn on any wifi antenna on the router the speed cuts half on cable. When i restart the router (for 1-2mins) or turn off both (2,4 and 5ghz) antennas the internet speed goes 540mbps on rj45. Any idea why is that happening? Thank you.
That is a weird problem. I have never encountered it, on any router, including this one. You should talk to ASUS tech support and see if they can help.
How does this compare to the N18U? I don’t need/care for AC as my WAN is only 30mbps to begin with.
Both are about the same price at about $100 ish. Which would you buy today considering the available firmware. I’m also open to installing 3rd party firmware if that might make more sense like DD/Open WRT or Tomato or even PFSense if that is an option.
I already have an N18U and planning to expand my network with another one as a wireless repeater. Or replace the N18U with the AC58U as primary and use my existing N18U as the wireless repeater.
hello every one i must say Asus has updated the firmware twice but the stablity problems or stil there and they are verry problematic iam thinking to buy TP-Link Archer c1200
11 Responses to “Reviewing ASUS RT-AC58U - Is it a top-notch AC1300 wireless router?”
hi, thanks for the review.. i’m thinking to buy a router with NordVPN running on it.. does this device support it?
i saw a list of recommended router on their website, but all of them seems to be too expensive for a router..
It should work. However, when running VPN on your router, you need powerful hardware, for a good experience. That’s why NordVPN recommends expensive routers instead of cheap ones.
Interesting suggestion you have mentioned about having a powerful router for VPN enabled routers. Do you think Asus RT-SC68U can be considered powerful enough for VPN purpose?
For a high quality experience, I don’t think that ASUS RT-AC58U is a good choice, when you want to use VPN on it.
Hi,
i know this post has been out for a while, but i have a problem with this router and i hope you have a suggestion what i can do with it. I have 540mbps internet connection, but when i turn on any wifi antenna on the router the speed cuts half on cable. When i restart the router (for 1-2mins) or turn off both (2,4 and 5ghz) antennas the internet speed goes 540mbps on rj45. Any idea why is that happening? Thank you.
That is a weird problem. I have never encountered it, on any router, including this one. You should talk to ASUS tech support and see if they can help.
Hi,
How does this compare to the N18U? I don’t need/care for AC as my WAN is only 30mbps to begin with.
Both are about the same price at about $100 ish. Which would you buy today considering the available firmware. I’m also open to installing 3rd party firmware if that might make more sense like DD/Open WRT or Tomato or even PFSense if that is an option.
I already have an N18U and planning to expand my network with another one as a wireless repeater. Or replace the N18U with the AC58U as primary and use my existing N18U as the wireless repeater.
Would appreciate your thoughts and advise.
Thanks!
I would buy AC58U and use N18 U as a repeater.
amazing test, and the plan of your place and the situation test for all rooms are really helpful, see if the router could suits our needs.
thanks
You are welcome. I’m happy that you like our approach for testing wireless routers.
hello every one i must say Asus has updated the firmware twice but the stablity problems or stil there and they are verry problematic iam thinking to buy TP-Link Archer c1200