It's a Qualcomm-based device, so MU-MIMO also probably works properly this time, unlike Broadcom.
Thanks for the advices. I read its a ARM 4-core A7. Do you know which Qualcomm SoC & Radios ?
When joining the forum on 27th Oct to ask how soon will SNB have a review of the RT-AC58U, I listed the features most important to me, preferring an AC1300 Router that did not consume more than my main PC, a Haswell NUC (7.1W avg). I hope consumption in same class as other ASUS AC1200, I assume the 5W idle of the AC56U ?
My existing 'N' router takes 4.1W at the wall, but has poor 2.4GHz range, lacks Guest, and the features listed in my initial post on the forum. So yes I do have a wall wart energy meter with 4-digit precision, but as it only measures 1 device at a time & no logging, it would be useful if devices can log their own consumption.
As mentioned earlier, I have yet to buy a Asus Router. Waiting a long time for AC1300 class Router with makers feature list meeting my needs. Having already got a Router that falls short in a number of areas, I need to check preferably at least 2 indepth reviews before casting the die again. My initial post asking for AC58U review, focusses on 2.4GHz RANGE as good as AC68U, low consumption aka AC56U, compact size, PCless unattended torrent downloads thru Asus VPN - both router firmware & using Asus VPN server they state requires no annual subscription to use.
As Asus claim the last feature for a number of their AC routers, I would appreciate members experiences on how well it really works, and if its
true not required to pay for VPN services like PIA, Anonymizer etc.
I will be travelling a lot a month from now, so want to buy asap, no more than 3 weeks from now. Does anyone know a good contact email/phone for Asus Sales/Marketing ? (not after-sales support)
