[Best Buy] ASUS Wireless AC1900 Dual-Band Router (RT-AC1900P) $150

Jun 1st, 2018 3:37 pm

#1

Scorpiate [OP]: Banned; Mar 23, 2008; 346 posts; 496 upvotes; GTA

Jun 1st, 2018 3:37 pm

[Best Buy] ASUS Wireless AC1900 Dual-Band Router (RT-AC1900P) $150

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/as ... Store=asus
Price:: 150
Savings:: $50
Expiry:: June 7, 2018
Retailer:: Best Buy

Great router that supports Asus Mesh and has a bunch of features. I picked one up earlier in the week and just went back to get the difference.

Now I need the ASUS AC3100 or 5300 to go on sale below $200 and I got my mesh setup (come on boxing day!, last year the 3100 was $200)

Jun 1st, 2018 5:43 pm

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bulletdodger: Jr. Member; May 11, 2008; 195 posts; 70 upvotes

Jun 1st, 2018 5:43 pm

Bought this on boxing day for around the same price. Solid router and installed Merlin firmware so that I could configure IP address based VPN routing and experiment with vlans. Don't really need mesh since my house is small but if I did, I would keep the stock firmware so that I could enable aimesh.

Jun 1st, 2018 5:46 pm

#3

Hans_Moleman: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2007; 4505 posts; 2298 upvotes; Ontario

Jun 1st, 2018 5:46 pm

Would it be worth it to upgrade from the RT-N66U to this? I have a 40 Mbps cable internet connection

Jun 1st, 2018 5:54 pm

#4

will888: Deal Expert; Dec 12, 2009; 25570 posts; 15423 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2018 5:54 pm

Slawek wrote: ↑ Would it be worth it to upgrade from the RT-N66U to this? I have a 40 Mbps cable internet connection

Not really unless you are totally unhappy with your current router. I was using the N66 on gigabit for a number of months before upgrading. This price is not that hot anyway.

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Jun 1st, 2018 5:58 pm

#5

Hans_Moleman: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2007; 4505 posts; 2298 upvotes; Ontario

Jun 1st, 2018 5:58 pm

will888 wrote: ↑ Not really unless you are totally unhappy with your current router. I was using the N66 on gigabit for a number of months before upgrading. This price is not that hot anyway.

Could you advise if there is a router that is worth upgrading to? I'm always looking for something better but I want to make the upgrade actually worthwhile

Jun 1st, 2018 6:18 pm

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SickBeast: Deal Expert; Mar 14, 2009; 15299 posts; 6317 upvotes

Jun 1st, 2018 6:18 pm

Slawek wrote: ↑ Could you advise if there is a router that is worth upgrading to? I'm always looking for something better but I want to make the upgrade actually worthwhile

The thing is, with your internet speed so slow, you're not going to get much of a boost from a new router unless you do a lot of use at the fringes of your current coverage, or else if you currently have dead spots. I would say look into getting a faster internet connection first, then upgrade your wifi if necessary.

I will say however that the Asus AC86U is an outstanding router. I get a 300mbps connection even in the furthest corners of my house. And it got rid of the couple of dead spots I had with my old Dlink 868L router. Plus it has a really fast CPU which is great for NAS usage and also VPN. I get over 110MB/sec reads on a USB drive with this router. That's faster than a lot of $400+ dedicated NAS setups.

Mike's Computer Shop currently has an open box one on clearance for $190. I snagged mine that way for $150 last week. They sometimes offer 25% clearance specials also. And I think they have $10 email signup coupon.

I am a Zoomer customer.

+1

Jun 1st, 2018 6:20 pm

#7

silvergate: Deal Addict; Oct 23, 2013; 1472 posts; 762 upvotes; GVR

Jun 1st, 2018 6:20 pm

Slawek wrote: ↑ Would it be worth it to upgrade from the RT-N66U to this? I have a 40 Mbps cable internet connection

Only if you use VPN client or server and MOST of your devices can utilize the 802.11ac. Also if you are planning to have AI Mesh in the future.

If most of the above wont meet your needs, there is no need for you to upgrade. Just keep your firmware updated and you are good to go.

If I have the money, Ill go buy the AC86U and call it a day.

+1

Jun 1st, 2018 7:30 pm

#8

dog116: Member; Nov 23, 2010; 213 posts; 305 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2018 7:30 pm

You can buy a refurb Ac1900p on newegg.ca eBay page for $99. You also may be able to apply additional discount of $15 using a coupon code.

+1

Jun 1st, 2018 8:21 pm

#9

pewpewpew: Jr. Member; Nov 28, 2014; 196 posts; 153 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jun 1st, 2018 8:21 pm

In for one! Thanks OP!

Jun 1st, 2018 8:58 pm

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keyser-soze: Deal Addict; Oct 8, 2009; 2380 posts; 1593 upvotes; Kitchener

Jun 1st, 2018 8:58 pm

Does only the asus firmware have mesh? I thought Merlin did too

Jun 1st, 2018 9:08 pm

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Guest234437: Deal Addict; Jun 11, 2008; 1701 posts; 185 upvotes

Jun 1st, 2018 9:08 pm

This vs Ubiquity?

RFD Damage since August '08 = lost track

Jun 1st, 2018 9:13 pm

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SickBeast: Deal Expert; Mar 14, 2009; 15299 posts; 6317 upvotes

Jun 1st, 2018 9:13 pm

keyser-soze wrote: ↑ Does only the asus firmware have mesh? I thought Merlin did too

No I don’t think Merlin has ai mesh.

I am a Zoomer customer.

Jun 1st, 2018 9:17 pm

#13

Bishop8: Deal Addict; Jul 23, 2004; 3807 posts; 1934 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 1st, 2018 9:17 pm

dog116 wrote: ↑ You can buy a refurb Ac1900p on newegg.ca eBay page for $99. You also may be able to apply additional discount of $15 using a coupon code.

I bought mine that way, but I think that $15 coupon was one day only.

Jun 1st, 2018 9:36 pm

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netwise: Sr. Member; Apr 11, 2003; 701 posts; 181 upvotes; Edmonton

Jun 1st, 2018 9:36 pm

dog116 wrote: ↑ You can buy a refurb Ac1900p on newegg.ca eBay page for $99. You also may be able to apply additional discount of $15 using a coupon code.

Not may... did. $89 with shipping and GST. Hoping to add it to the first one I got, for some AIMesh.

Jun 1st, 2018 10:24 pm

#15

dog116: Member; Nov 23, 2010; 213 posts; 305 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2018 10:24 pm

There may also be a trageted PayPal discount... Just fyi

Jun 1st, 2018 11:59 pm

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blind56: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2012; 1919 posts; 806 upvotes; Calgary

Jun 1st, 2018 11:59 pm

What's the difference between this and a 68U? Physically looks the same to me?

Jun 2nd, 2018 4:03 am

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yeti13: Sr. Member; Aug 2, 2014; 769 posts; 890 upvotes; Vancity

Jun 2nd, 2018 4:03 am

Was going to go for this, but decided to go a bit overkill and somewhat "future proof" and splurged on the RT-AC86U.

Staples has the 86u for $240 (Cheapest I could find in Canada) and I used a $15 over $100 coupon. Wish I had a $25 off coupon.

Still the cheapest deal in Canada for a new 86U.

Jun 2nd, 2018 5:30 am

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compactdisc: Member; Sep 22, 2007; 307 posts; 31 upvotes

Jun 2nd, 2018 5:30 am

blind56 wrote: ↑What's the difference between this and a 68U? Physically looks the same to me?

1900p is best buy exclusive, comes with faster 1.4GHz processor vs the regular 1GHz on the 68U, otherwise its the same

yeti13 wrote: ↑ Was going to go for this, but decided to go a bit overkill and somewhat "future proof" and splurged on the RT-AC86U.

Staples has the 86u for $240 (Cheapest I could find in Canada) and I used a $15 over $100 coupon. Wish I had a $25 off coupon.

Still the cheapest deal in Canada for a new 86U.

fyi, boxing day it was on sale for $220

+1

Jun 2nd, 2018 6:08 am

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yeti13: Sr. Member; Aug 2, 2014; 769 posts; 890 upvotes; Vancity

Jun 2nd, 2018 6:08 am

compactdisc wrote: ↑

fyi, boxing day it was on sale for $220

Yes, but unfortunately I wasn't looking for a router at that time. My N66U was still going strong.
I got it for $225+ tax so only $5 more than boxing day. Not bad, considering it never seems to go on a significant sale.

Jun 3rd, 2018 1:33 pm

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SolutionisT: Member; Nov 5, 2013; 239 posts; 304 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 3rd, 2018 1:33 pm

bulletdodger wrote: ↑ Bought this on boxing day for around the same price. Solid router and installed Merlin firmware so that I could configure IP address based VPN routing and experiment with vlans. Don't really need mesh since my house is small but if I did, I would keep the stock firmware so that I could enable aimesh.

If installed Merlin warranty will be void or remain in effect?