Overall and Final Verdict
There isn’t much more that needs to be said about the gains in speed from Wireless N to Wireless AC and the only negative is that too few devices exist to utilize the 5GHz band at the present time. As the technology matures and utilization expands it is a step in the right direction to closing the wired vs. wireless gap.
That being said, the RT-AC56U is an amazing device in its own right packed with a bundle of useful features and tools from ASUS. The AiCloud is perfect for the on-the-go consumer and the Download Manager has some nice features for those that choose to keep their primary computer mobile or off a majority of the time. The ease of use is a refreshing thing to see as well; installing new firmware took only two clicks and parental controls are a breeze even for the technically uninclined.
All-in-all the functionality of the RT-AC56U sets it apart from similar devices and is a testament to ASUS’ growing presence in the networking business. Like any wireless device the router is limited by range and the further you get from it the slower your speeds become. Still for a home solution you’d be hard pressed to find a better option.
