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In this review we will be discussing the long-anticipated wireless router from ASUS called RT-N15. ASUS was one of the first manufacturers to introduce a home router with support for 802.11n draft. It was the WL-500W model but, like nearly every other home router of that time, it was equipped with Fast Ethernet ports. The Fast Ethernet interface was the router’s bottleneck which prevented it from showing its full potential. So, we have been waiting for ASUS to release a similar Gigabit Ethernet router like other brands have done already. Finally, we’ve got it, even though its specifications are not as impressive as we might wish (something high-end like the WL-500g Premium would be demanded, we guess). The RT-N15 does not stand out among its opponents. It offers just the basic functionality of today’s devices of its class. However, there are a few special features about it, too. So, let’s get started.
Specifications and Accessories
Parameter | Characteristics |
Wireless standard | - IEEE 802.11b/g |
Encoding standard | - WEP (64/128bit) |
Antenna | 3 x 3dBi RP-SMA antennas |
Signal modulation | OFDM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK. |
Operating frequency | 2.412 ~ 2.462GHz (FCC) |
Transmit power | - 11n: 16±1dBm |
Receiver sensitivity | - 11n (40MHz): -68dBm |
Nominal data transfer rate | - 802.11n (draft): up to 300Mbps |
Operating channels | 11 for North America, 14 Japan, |
WAN | 1 RJ-45 GigabitEthernet 10/100/1000Mb/s |
LAN | 4 RJ-45 GigabitEthernet 10/100/1000Mb/s |
Other interfaces | None |
Power | External power supply unit |
Dimensions | 192(L) x 115(W) x 29(H) mm |
Additional features | - WiFi certified |
The box contains:
- Router
- CD with user manual
- Quick setup guide
- Category 5e Ethernet cable
- 12V/1A power adapter
