Powered by 5G Wi-Fi and 256QAM technology, the 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-ACRH17 faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 400 Mbps, while on the 5GHz band it blazes to 1300 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase WiFi enjoyment at home. With notebooks, desktops, pads, and smartphones now all Wi-Fi-reliant, it's time to upgrade to the next generation to expand you connectivity now and in the future.

Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 400 Mbps and 1300 Mbps, respectively, the RT-ACRH17 has a total speed of up to 1700 Mbps, and maintains complete stability.
You can perform basic tasks like web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in HD or support online gaming and other demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.

MU-MIMO gives every compatible device its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection, so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network.
RT-ACRH17 is able to connect to up to 3 MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device's maximum speed simultaneously, unlike standard single-user MIMO where individual devices have to wait for sequential transmissions.

The ultimate multitasker - RT-ACRH17's Quad core CPU dedicated to WiFi and USB applications can handle heavy traffic and support the expanding network of devices and systems which is the ideal choice for smart multi-tasking.

With AiRadar Beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning to extend coverage, increase dynamic data speed, and enhanced stability.

In less than 30 seconds and in only 3 easy steps, effortlessly set up your ASUS router through the simple user interface to start surfing the Internet in record time.
With the RT-ACRH17, setup is a breeze. Simply power and connect the router and open a browser on a WiFi-enabled device like a notebook or pad. You will then be taken to a setup page with a prompt to enter the ID/password from your internet provider, and that's it! Setting up your network is easier than ever.

In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues and even update firmware, all without needing to boot up a PC. » Learn more

RT-ACRH17 features the enhanced, intuitive ASUSWRT user interface, which gives you easy access to both the 3-step web-based installation process and a wealth of robust advanced options.