Asus AC1900 V? differences in hardware?

[Lola]

With the RT-AC68 and RT-AC1900 the differences are still "nothing" compared to the recently mentioned Linksys WRT54G series hardware versions (remarkable CPU, memory and even OS differences) and the Linksys E4200 (different OS for v1 and v2).
It makes me think of the VW Beetle, one name, a similar look and numerous less- and more important differences and enhancements over many years.

Remarks about what you said (Linksy's WRT54G) is one of the big reasons I contacted them also, it's been posted several times by different people who remember.
I am under the impression that major changes like CPU, Amount/type ram, whatever, are major changes that should be addressed by (TRUE) version changes (My opinion), these are BIG changes and people have a right to know! I do not know what the "Cutoff" would be to the FCC in identifying changes (how they go about it) and I don't think a lot of you guys know either or even the FCC it seems!
It's always GOOD to wake up the bureaucrats every now and then instead of just sitting idly by and saying, Oh Well, That's the Way Things Are !
I would have thought you would be happy I contacted them instead, to find out their procedure in these matters. but some of you seem to believe I committed some sort of crime.

It's this kind of action that will clear things up when you see a version change, right now seeing a V1, V2, V3, could mean a lot or nothing, is that what you want?
Would you rather know the truth or just go on the way things have been, knowing practically nothing and arguing about what you think you know?

 

[TonyH]

I don't care much of what version I have with anything I buy and use. A router is not even a 1% of our life as a family. I just make sure my router works just the way I want or I'll make it work the way I want. Digging out what version does what with what on a router is not that important or priority for me. BTW, WRT54G days are different time(generation). Most version changes we found out opening up the router and finding what's different between versions. How many routers OP opened up and fooled around with it? My days are over for that. I don't even work on our cars any more. Not because they are electronically complicated, I have done enough playing with them for years.

 

[L&LD]

Remarks about what you said (Linksy's WRT54G) is one of the big reasons I contacted them also, it's been posted several times by different people who remember.
I am under the impression that major changes like CPU, Amount/type ram, whatever, are major changes that should be addressed by (TRUE) version changes (My opinion), these are BIG changes and people have a right to know! I do not know what the "Cutoff" would be to the FCC in identifying changes (how they go about it) and I don't think a lot of you guys know either or even the FCC it seems!
It's always GOOD to wake up the bureaucrats every now and then instead of just sitting idly by and saying, Oh Well, That's the Way Things Are !
I would have thought you would be happy I contacted them instead, to find out their procedure in these matters. but some of you seem to believe I committed some sort of crime.

It's this kind of action that will clear things up when you see a version change, right now seeing a V1, V2, V3, could mean a lot or nothing, is that what you want?
Would you rather know the truth or just go on the way things have been, knowing practically nothing and arguing about what you think you know?

I agree with your intent 100%. But the FCC isn't in charge of what Asus or any other manufacturer does in their marketing of their products and services.

Contact Asus if you want to make a change.

 

[sfx2000]

Why is this reminding me of Linksys and their WRT1900ac fiasco? V1/V2/ACSv1/ACSv2 and not a lot of transparency offered by the vendor?

 

[L&LD]

I completely understand from a marketing and business perspective why they don't want to make these types of things more transparent.

As soon as 'Version x' is found to be the latest and greatest, the only way to move the old ones off the shelves is with deep discounts.

Nothing new here, business 101.

 

[sfx2000]

My guess is that they're all pretty much the same with the RT-AC1900's - maybe built by other ODM's (this is common in this biz)...

Just makes it confusing for the customer for no good reason when they're all pretty much the same on a functional basis...

 

[SoCalReviews]

@Lola Differences among versions seems to be such a common question and concern. I would also like to have access to this information before making a purchase. It would be helpful if Asus provided more clarity like they do with firmware changes.

The differences for the V versions could be as simple as Asus using a different manufacturing line. In the past changes in versions usually meant there was some type of change in hardware design or components used. The changes are frequently made to improve manufacturing efficiency and lower costs or changes could be related to the availability of parts needed for manufacturing.

Sometimes they make slight improvements in the design but as it has been noted before... a later version number doesn't automatically mean it's an improved product.

Who knows? Maybe V3 has an improved design over previous versions... or maybe it's an official hardware... post June 2016 FCC compliant version.

 

[overClocked!]

FCC ID: MSQ-RTAC68UV2 if anybody's interested.

 

[SoCalReviews]

FCC ID: MSQ-RTAC68UV2 if anybody's interested.

View attachment 6811

The same exact FCC ID as the RT-ac68p .

 

[road hazard]

I recently picked up an the RT-AC1900P from Best Buy. They had a few v1 on the shelf and a couple v3. I grabbed the v3. I see the differences 1 of two ways. 1) v3 addressed a hardware issue present in v1 or 2) v3 just uses different chips. Or bonus, it's altered to make the FCC happy and nothing else.

BUT, before I crack it open, there a consensus on which is better?

 

[SoCalReviews]

I recently picked up an the RT-AC1900P from Best Buy. They had a few v1 on the shelf and a couple v3. I grabbed the v3. I see the differences 1 of two ways. 1) v3 addressed a hardware issue present in v1 or 2) v3 just uses different chips. Or bonus, it's altered to make the FCC happy and nothing else.

BUT, before I crack it open, there a consensus on which is better?

The 1900P I got is a v3 too. You may have seen the other thread about the missing Tx power adjustment but let me tell you this is one heck of a stable and solid 3 x 3 ac1900 router. If you don't care about the Tx power option not being there just crack open that puppy out of it's box and let 'er rip. That bad boy is g2g.

 

[sm00thpapa]

I can't find a V3 at my local Best Buy. They are stocked with the V1 model.