ASUS RT-AC52U Great-value dual-band AC750 wireless router for home and cloud use
The Essential AC Upgrade
Powered by 5th geneASUS RT-AC52U Dual-band Wireless-AC750 router gives you both fast wireless speed and great value to upgrade your home network to the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology today. Experience simultaneous dual-band connectivity and enjoy 300 Mbps speed on the 2.4 GHz frequency and up to 433 Mbps in 5 GHz band.

RT-AC52U has 128MB of memory built in for fast and stable multitasking under heavy loads. With a high-power design that amplifies transmission, RT-AC52U delivers a Wi-Fi coverage that?s up to 150% better than competing models to enjoy reliable connections for multiple devices.

Thanks to its multipurpose USB port, RT-AC52U is much more than just a router. Plug in a USB hard disk drive and you?ve got an instant file server ? and one that extends into the cloud via ASUS AiCloud. Alternatively, attach a USB printer to RT-AC52U to create a print server for sharing one device with several users. The USB even accommodates 3G/4G mobile broadband dongles for two broadband (WAN) connections on one router so you?ll never again have to worry about your internet access going down. The port can even be used for powering gadgets such as smartphones and tablets, making it a handy charging station.

The easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical user interface unlocks the power of RT-AC52U giving robust control to optimize your network for you. 30-second setup and easy traffic management means even network newbies can enjoy its sophisticated features, while power users will love its IPv6 support, multiple wireless SSIDs and secure VPN access.ration Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC52U faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 300 Mbps, while on the 5GHz band it blazes to 433 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi 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.
World?s fastest Wi-Fi: 802.11ac

Powered by 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi), the new 802.11ac chipset gives the RT-AC52U faster wireless speeds than N technology. At 2.4 GHz, it reaches 300 Mbps, while on the 5GHz band it blazes to 433 Mbps. The upgraded bandwidth has the higher capacity you need to increase Wi-Fi 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.

Dual-band connectivity for compatibility and performance
Delivering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent bands at up to 300 Mbps and 433 Mbps, respectively, the RT-AC52U has a total speed of up to 733 Mbps, and maintains complete stability. Perform basic tasks like Web browsing and file downloading on the 2.4 GHz band, while simultaneously allowing multiple devices to stream in Full HD or support online gaming and other bandwidth-demanding applications smoothly on the clearer 5 GHz band.

No more dead zones with 150% the coverag
Powerful two-way transmission improves Wi-Fi range by 150% compared generic routers, ensuring far-reaching coverage. The unique design of RT-AC52U means a connection you can always rely on.

Add external storage, printers, and other devices to your network
With built-in USB port, connect external storage, printers, and other devices to RT-AC52U and share them throughout your network at once.

Robust control and optimization with ASUSWRT
With the ASUSWRT dashboard UI, setup, monitor, and control network applications all in one intuitive area. On top of 30-second setup, multi-device detection, and flexible settings that make the most of your network performance, it?s been upgraded with quick scanning of USB storage connected to routers to verify data integrity and drive health. Dual WAN enables having two connections/ISPs on one router, with load balance and failover mode for added stability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted internet access.

Do you game a lot, or spend most of your time streaming videos? Whatever your planned use is, the RT-AC52U has Quality of Service (QoS) standards that let you select how much bandwidth is prioritized for virtually any task. Plus, the traffic monitor allows you to check your Web usage in a clear graphical interface. Try it.

Easy 3-step setup
Use your smartphone, tablet, or PC to effortlessly set up your ASUS router in less than 30 seconds and in only 3 easy steps. Simply connect the cables to the router, open a Web browser, and follow the setup wizard to get you to the internet in no time.

ASUS AiCloud ? Your world on demand
ASUS AiCloud keeps you connected to your data wherever and whenever you have an internet connection. It links your home network and online Web storage service* and lets you access it through the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android smartphone or through a personalized URL in a Web browser. Even better, the new Router-to-Router Sync function allows you to synchronize your stuff with storage devices connected to other compatible ASUS routers? it?s as simple as choosing a sync folder. Sharing with friends and family is now easier than ever!

Download and stream anywhere
Download Master and enhanced media server let you download and play multimedia files stored on router-attached USB storage on a wide range of compatible devices such as PC, pad, PS3, Xbox, and smart TV. Download Master can also download files while your PC is turned off, and allows you to manage and monitor download status remotely.

VPN server enabled
Easily set up a VPN server to browse the web and access data ? no matter where you are. Featuring MPPE encryption, your data transmission remains always secure and confidential.

Discrete and Secure Wi-Fi Networks via Guest Access
RT-AC52U supports up to three wireless networks over the 2.4 GHz band and three over the 5 GHz band, so you can set up usage times and limit access with advanced controls, including parental settings.

Powerful online multitasking with 300,000 data sessions
Support for a massive data pipeline of up to 300,000 data sessions means the RT-AC52U has around 20 times the networking capacity of conventional routers for exceptionally smooth performance.

Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment AC750 complete AC performance; 300+433Mbps
Data Rate 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps
802.11n : up to 300Mbps
802.11ac: up to 433Mbps
Antenna Internal antenna x 3
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz/5GHz
Encryption 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , Radius with 802.1x, WPS support
Firewall & Access
Control
Firewall:
.SPI intrusion detection

- Access control:
.Guest access
.Parental control
.Network service filter
.URL/Port filter
VPN Support IPSec Pass-Throuth
L2TP Pass-Through
PPTP server
OpenVPN server
OpenVPN client
WAN Connection
Type
Download master:
.Support BT, NZB, HTTP, ED2K
.Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
.Upload and download bandwidth control
.Download scheduling

- Media server:
.Image: JPEG
.Audio: mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
.Video: asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov

- Professional QoS:
.WMM
.User definable rules for IP/MAC/Port
.Upload and Download bandwidth management
.ACK/SYN/FIN/RST/ICMP with Highest priority

- Guest Access:
.2.4GHz guest network x 3, 5GHz guest network x 3

- Printer Server:
.Multifunctional printer support(Windows only)
.LPR protocol support

- File server:
.Samba and FTP server with account management

- Network map

- Traffic monitor
Utilities - Download master:
.Support BT, NZB, HTTP, ED2K
.Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
.Upload and download bandwidth control
.Download scheduling

- Media server:
.Image: JPEG
.Audio: mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
.Video: asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov

- Professional QoS:
.WMM
.User definable rules for IP/MAC/Port
.Upload and Download bandwidth management
.ACK/SYN/FIN/RST/ICMP with Highest priority

- Guest Access:
.2.4GHz guest network x 3, 5GHz guest network x 3

- Printer Server:
.Multifunctional printer support(Windows only)
.LPR protocol support

- File server:
.Samba and FTP server with account management

- Network map

- Traffic monitor
Ports 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for WAN, 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT for LAN
USB 2.0 x 1
Button WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Wireless on/off Button
LED Indicator USB x 1
LAN x 1
Wi-Fi x 1
WAN x 1
PWR x 1
Power Supply AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 12 V with max. 1 A current
OS Support Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit
Windows® Server 2003
Windows® Server 2008
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
Linux Kernel (Support Ubuntu only)
Linux
AndroidTM
Dimensions 187 x 145 x 25 mm (WxDxH)
Weight 270 g
Package Content .RT-AC52U Wireless-AC750 Cloud Router
.RJ-45 Cable
.Power Adapter
.Quick Start Guide
.Warranty Card
.Support CD (User manual & Utility software)
Router Special
Features
3G/4G data sharing, AiCloud, Printer server, Download Master, AiDisK, Multiple SSIDs, Parental Control