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Asus WL-500W 802.11n Multi-Functional Wireless Router

By Dong Ngo, CNET.com on 20 March 2008 12:55 PM

Tags: wireless, router, asus, 802.11n, wl-500w, throughput, rangemax, test

Manufacturer: ASUS

General

  • Wireless standard
  • 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
  • Data transfer rate
  • 270Mbps
  • Interface type
  • 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN )
    4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
    3 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
    2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

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Overview

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The good:
  • Great range and signal penetration
  • Integrated print, media, FTP and Webcam servers Can support multiple USB devices simultaneously
The bad:
  • Bulky and impractical design
  • Buggy Web interface
  • Confusing instruction if you're trying to figure out the special USB features
  • Throughput at close range could better
  • No gigabit Ethernet
The bottomline:

We like the Asus WL-500W for its wealth of unique features and its strong signal at long range, but its short-range throughput is substandard and there's no gigabit Ethernet support. This is a good choice only for advanced users who will take advantage of some of router's USB features and aren't afraid to wade into those waters without help.

Editors’ rating:

7.1/10

RRP: AU$170.00

Related topics:

wireless, router, asus, 802.11n, WL-500W

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