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To test the ASUS RT-N13U, I will try each of its modes and features in real-world use; I will integrate it into the current network, based on a Dlink DI-524 wireless a/b/g router. For the router mode, the N13U will completely replace the Dlink router, however for the two other modes, it will simply connect to it.
Test Setup #1:
- Phenom II x2 550 Black Edition processor
- ASUS M4N82 Deluxe motherboard
- NVIDIA GTX 260 videocard with Forceware 185.85
- Seagate 7200.10 250GB with 32MB cache SATA2 drive
- Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W power supply
- 2x2GB Mushkin DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15 memory
- Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate operating system
- Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts video game
Test Setup #2:
HP Pavilion dv2-1027ca
- AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor
- 2GB DDR2 memory
- ATI Radeon X1270 integrated graphics
- Broadcom 4322AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi adapter
Testing:
Router Mode:
I began by connecting everthing as it should. Then, I resetted the modem, the router, and I restarted the computer. Everything was detected and set automatically, and the network worked right away. Then, using the Pavilion dv2, I went surfing on the Internet. I noticed a difference in response time. I must say that the previous router, a Dlink DI-524, is not draft-n enabled, so my connection was limited to 54Mbps.
Next step, I went on the gaming desktop computer and fired my favorite online game: Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts. I tried to join a few games but most of the time I was getting an error I never got before, which said: "A NAT negotiation failure has occurred". I then tried to find the reason why I was getting this error. I finally discovered an option in the router's menu, hidden under the DMZ tab in the WAN section, which said: "Some applications require special handler against NAT. These special handlers are disabled in default". However it seems it was enabled, so I disabled it, applied the settings, and the problems were gone!
Repeater Mode:
The repeater mode worked really well. Once the router(in repeater mode) is connected to the network, it will then diffuse under the same SSID as it. It found that it can also repeat a wired connection, acting like an Ethernet hub.
Access Point Mode:
In the access point mode, the router will diffuse under its own SSID since a wired connection does not have a SSID, and that is what the N13U is replicating. Once again, the N13U did what it was supposed to do and I saw no glitch.
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Good review!! if I can find that my printer is compatible with this router I will purchase it.
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?board_id=11&model=RT-N13U&id=20091114031741218&page=1&SLanguage=en-us
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?mode=productreviewread&product_id=41533
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?id=20091219050943281&board_id=11&model=RT-N13U&page=1&SLanguage=en-us
And just for your further information the Print Server is BASIC, no support for multi function or PCL just basic text. I dont have a vested interest either way in this other than the money and time I wasted trying to set this up. One other note if your ISP does not support PPP0E there is no way of by passing this to properly set up your router as there is no other options through their wizard or to manually set up the connection. Do with this what you will
I do think you got a bad unit or you really hate ASUS and this is your way of getting back at em..
And I have a lot of computer experience being I own and operate a successful computer repair company for over 25 years & to keep my customers happy I have to know about all the new items coming out so I know what works best for them...
I see people like you all the time who blame the equipment when they dont know what they are doing or they think they do and dont bother to read directions..
The router has a lot of stuff it can do so you have to correctly set it up for certain things...The web set up page has MANY options so you have to make sure it is all properly set up (If you read the review the reviewer experienced something of the sort)
As to the FTP and print server together..Yes you can do so. One reviewer on Amazon said you need to first set up the disk drive then set up the printer..
Im assuming..Hub to router..Then disk drive to hub. Set up disk drive..Then plug in printer and set up printer..The only thing is that on the web set up page once both are activated you will only see the printer shown and not the drive but the drive is still there and accessible through FTP.
You cant have 2 printers though..Unfortunatly something having to do with the printer commands and the way they are set..You might end up with the wrong printer trying to execute your command..
The printer list is on the asus site of the router but its pretty easy to miss..It is almost to the bottom of the list and to the left...If I remember right in light blue letters..
This is a great router...And amazing for the price..I know that buy.com has it for 53.24 with a 20 dollar rebate and free shipping so its a bargain..Rebate ends at the end of May..Also it doesnt always show the special deal..
I copied the link for it..ITs http://www.buy.com/prod/asus-wireless-n-router-with-all-in-one-printer-server-rt-n13u/q/loc/101/211874047.html
But even at 53.00 its a great deal. Go to Amazon.com and read the reviews of the people that bought it..One guy there really tested it out and he wrote about the things it can do..And if you read the comments left by the people who responded to his comment..(About 14 so far) there are a few other things it can do that people discovered..I know for example the FTP can also work when not as a router but I dont remember which of the other 2 modes it works on and how to access it..(Though it wouldnt work for a printer this way)
I expect it to start a trend with other router manufacturers so we will see the who has the most USB ports wars in routers..Good for us since we benefit from it!
It also has an ability to work faster and with more computers hooked into it than most routers and it has a green conservation of power thing..Basically if you stop using your computer or turn it off then the router lowers the power to that port and doesnt keep trying to stay in contact with the computer like most routers do..
Pretty ingenious designs..IT can handle stereo and video and the game units(Info in the reviews at amazon.com)
Ive been checking around on the web and people seem to be getting some great ideas of what you can use this for. More than what I think the people who made it thought it could do..
And I dont work for ASUS (Have even had problems with a couple of their motherboards several years back!) but when a company makes a real great product and Im aware of what it can do I like to share the info..When people have done that its helped me find great products so Im just returning the favor..
Avoid !
That's what a seedbox is for. Sure, they're not exactly cheap, but they're great. And what's even better is you can stream over your seedbox any videos/music you've downloaded! (provided you've got decent internet... what's your internet speed?)edit: *bleep*ING 09 THREADS AND *bleep*ING GUESTS BUMPING THEM
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