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Avg. price:~£25Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi speed:300 MbpsLAN port speeds:100 MbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

ASUS RT N12 D1 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical Score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of routers
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

26%

4.7

Wireless

20%

5.1

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

4.3

Hardware

10%

6.6

Management

â–¼Worse than 83% of routers
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

9.1

Popularity

User score:
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â–²Better than 79% of routers
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Verdict

The ASUS RT-N12 D1 is a versatile N300 single-band wireless router designed for home and small office use, featuring 2.4GHz speeds up to 300 Mbps and support for IEEE 802.11n standards. It is distinguished by its 3-in-1 functionality, allowing users to toggle between router, access point, and range extender modes via a physical 'Easy Switch' on the rear, and includes two detachable 5dBi high-gain antennas for broader coverage. Key pros include its high-power technology for enhanced signal range, the ability to manage up to four separate SSIDs for guest access, and a user-friendly graphical interface for quick setup. However, significant cons include its outdated Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) ports rather than Gigabit, lack of support for the 5GHz band, and a relatively small memory capacity (32MB RAM/8MB Flash) which may limit performance during heavy multi-device usage.

Technical Specifications of router ASUS RT N12 D1

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

26%

4.7

Wireless

20%

5.1

Ports

18%

7.9

Networking

14%

9.1

Security

12%

4.3

Hardware

10%

6.6

Management

6.1
ASUS RT N12 D1 has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than that of 82.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User reviews

30%

9.1

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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8.6
ASUS RT N12 D1 has a user score of 8.58 points, which is higher than that of 78.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
ASUS RT N12 D1 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
9.1
ASUS RT N12 D1 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
ASUS RT N12 D1 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than that of 66.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is less advanced than 60.8% of routers and equal to 37.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are less versatile than 75.4% of routers and equal to 22.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
300 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 300 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is lower than 73.7% of routers and equal to 16.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 67.5% of routers and equal to 11.6% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
Dynamic routing
yes
â–² Better than 48% of models
This router supports dynamic routing. 47.8% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
no
VLAN tagging
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This router does not support VLAN tagging. 62% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
4
N. of LAN ports
4
â–² Better than 24% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 23.7% of routers and the same as 69.2% of routers.
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
LAN port speeds
100 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This router offers 100 Mbps on its LAN ports, which is slower than 73.2% of routers and on par with 26.4% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
ASUS Router app
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This router supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
0.3 GHz
CPU clock speed
0.3 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This router runs at 0.3 GHz, which is slower than 94.2% of routers and on par with 4% of routers.
RAM capacity
32 MB
RAM capacity
32 MB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 32 MB of RAM, which is less than 83.5% of routers and the same as 12% of routers.
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
Internal storage
0.007812 GB
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 72.7% of routers and the same as 20.6% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
no
Hardware acceleration
no
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This router does not offer hardware acceleration. 68.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
2
N. of external antennas
2
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 2 external antennas, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 13.1% of routers.
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ASUS RT N12 D1 vs the average router

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  • 5.8 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    2.3 W
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (2.3 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    2.3 W vs 8.1 W
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    ASUS RT N12 D1 is cheaper than the average router (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 7.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS RT N12 D1
    the average router
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    ASUS RT N12 D1 has a higher user score than the average router (8.58 vs 8.000).
    8.58 vs 8
  • 38.9% more popular
    ASUS RT N12 D1 is more popular than the average router (9.08 vs 6.5).
    9.08 vs 6.54
  • 19 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thinner than the average router (26 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    26 mm vs 45 mm
  • 21.5 mm lower height
    Height
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is shorter than the average router (26 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    26 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • 3.6x cheaper
    ASUS RT N12 D1 is cheaper than the average router (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 7.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASUS RT N12 D1
    the average router
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    ASUS RT N12 D1 has a higher user score than the average router (8.58 vs 8.000).
    8.58 vs 8
  • 38.9% more popular
    ASUS RT N12 D1 is more popular than the average router (9.08 vs 6.5).
    9.08 vs 6.54
  • 24.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    232 m²
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (232 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    232 m² vs 186 m²
  • 5.8 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    2.3 W
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3 W – >18 W
    This router uses less power than the average router (2.3 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    2.3 W vs 8.1 W
  • Removable antennas
    Removable antennas
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This router has removable antennas, while the average router does not. 27.4% of routers have removable antennas.
  • 19 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <28 mm – >98 mm
    This router is thinner than the average router (26 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    26 mm vs 45 mm
  • 21.5 mm lower height
    Height
    26 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <30 mm – >180 mm
    This router is shorter than the average router (26 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    26 mm vs 47.5 mm
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.3 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.3 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    ASUS RT N12 D1 has worse value for money than the average router (7.46 vs 7.8).
    7.46 vs 7.82
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This router uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This router supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average router (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz). The average router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
  • 79.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    300 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
    This router has a lower Wi-Fi speed than the average router (300 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    300 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • No band steering
    Band steering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 51.8% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    Beamforming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 56.7% of routers support beamforming.
  • No VLAN tagging
    VLAN tagging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This router does not support VLAN tagging, while the average router does. 61.9% of routers support VLAN tagging.
  • Slower LAN ports
    LAN port speeds
    100 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This router has a lower LAN port speed than the average router (100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps). The average router has a LAN port speed of 1 Gbps.
    100 Mbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • No hardware acceleration
    Hardware acceleration
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This router does not offer hardware acceleration, while the average router does. 68.7% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
  • Lower CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    0.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This router has a lower CPU clock speed than the average router (0.3 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    0.3 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 87.5% less RAM
    RAM capacity
    32 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
    This router has less RAM than the average router (32 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    32 MB vs 256 MB
  • 93.8% less internal storage
    Internal storage
    0.007812 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
    This router has less internal storage than the average router (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.007812 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This router is an older model than the average router (2012 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    December 2012
    2012 vs 2015

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
2639 Reviews
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4.2
526 Reviews
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4.0
336 Reviews
United States
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4.2
2771 Reviews
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4.0
348 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASUS RT N12 D1?

  • Affordable price point, making it a high-value budget option
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality with dedicated router, access point, and range extender modes
  • User-friendly ASUSWRT interface that is easy to navigate even for beginners
  • Quick and straightforward initial setup process, often cited as taking only a few minutes
  • Compatible with third-party firmware like DD-WRT and Tomato for advanced users
  • Reliable stability with consistent performance for standard home networking tasks

What customers dislike about ASUS RT N12 D1?

  • Limited to outdated Single-Band 2.4GHz technology, lacking faster 5GHz support
  • Average Wi-Fi range that may struggle in larger homes or through thick walls
  • Equipped with 100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports rather than faster Gigabit Ethernet
  • Lacks modern features like USB ports for file or printer sharing
  • Some users reported difficulties specifically when trying to complete the range extender setup
  • Lightweight build quality can feel somewhat cheap to certain users

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macandegg.com
24/04/2019
Summary of the review
Review: Asus RT-N12 WLAN n Router tested - mac&egg

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