[Staples] Asus AC66u-B1 Router - $129.99

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:30 am

#1

kleung21 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2004; 1003 posts; 831 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:30 am

[Staples] Asus AC66u-B1 Router - $129.99

Deal Link:: https://www.staples.ca/en/ASUS-RT-AC66U ... CA_1_20001
Price:: 129.99
Savings:: $40 off
Retailer:: Staples

I didn't see this in a quick thread search.

This is the new dual core version (B1 revision of the AC66u and is essentially equal to the AC68u)

Great router and the price is VERY competitive at this time.

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.a ... 6833320325

UPDATE - thanks spacedan.

Staples now offers this at the same price and is in stock

https://www.staples.ca/en/ASUS-RT-AC66U ... CA_1_20001

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Aug 22nd, 2017 1:44 am

#2

yeti13: Sr. Member; Aug 2, 2014; 767 posts; 889 upvotes; Vancity

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:44 am

I've got an asus nt-66u that's 3 years old and starting to really slow down. Aside from installing Merlin builds, I know diddly squat about tweaking routers and understanding all the settings. What's the good deal about this router? I've seen a few discussions about the "b1" version.

Is this a worthy replacement ?

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:47 am

#3

kleung21 [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2004; 1003 posts; 831 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:47 am

yes, this is a significant upgrade.

ac66u is a single core 1ghz router. The ac66u-b1 is a dual core 1ghz router that is basically the same as the old ac68u.

If you are installing merlin/using extra features, this is a good upgrade.

In addition, asus has a built in malware firewall (supplied by trend?) that has been helpful for my usage of this system

+1

Aug 22nd, 2017 2:30 am

#4

Thundercloud: Deal Fanatic; Apr 17, 2005; 5330 posts; 2166 upvotes; Kitchener

Aug 22nd, 2017 2:30 am

Seems like it can run merlin but not tomato firmware wise.

Pm possible? http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asu ... 61945.aspx?

edit: No PM.

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Aug 22nd, 2017 7:49 am

#5

Jojo_Madman: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2007; 2320 posts; 1673 upvotes; SW Ontario

Aug 22nd, 2017 7:49 am

I have both versions, one at home and one at the office of a small business, and IMHO you won't find a more versatile router for the price ... ASUS packs so many features in that most routers don't include that are amazing, especially when flashed with Merlin.

I'd rather be outdoors camping, kayaking, and mountain biking ...

Aug 22nd, 2017 8:12 am

#6

Maelstrom: Deal Addict; Apr 23, 2006; 1228 posts; 208 upvotes; GTA

Aug 22nd, 2017 8:12 am

kleung21 wrote: ↑ yes, this is a significant upgrade.

ac66u is a single core 1ghz router. The ac66u-b1 is a dual core 1ghz router that is basically the same as the old ac68u.

If you are installing merlin/using extra features, this is a good upgrade.

In addition, asus has a built in malware firewall (supplied by trend?) that has been helpful for my usage of this system

How about ac66u to ac66u-b1? Is that a worth while upgrade?

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:22 am

#7

Jojo_Madman: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2007; 2320 posts; 1673 upvotes; SW Ontario

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:22 am

Maelstrom wrote: ↑ How about ac66u to ac66u-b1? Is that a worth while upgrade?

For most users no, unless your having issues with custom firmware (which I never encountered) ... the B1 version I used in my business office due to many more users and heavy traffic (NAT and QOS) and even then I think I would have been fine with the non-B1 version, but that was what they had when I purchased it.

Save your $$$ for another RFD deal instead

I'd rather be outdoors camping, kayaking, and mountain biking ...

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:37 am

#8

8008135: Deal Addict; Oct 17, 2010; 1028 posts; 711 upvotes; Edmonton

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:37 am

How does this compare to a n66u? Yes I know it's old but is it worth the upgrade?

+1

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:56 am

#9

iCanFly416: Jr. Member; Jun 30, 2014; 152 posts; 56 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Aug 22nd, 2017 9:56 am

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Aug 22nd, 2017 10:08 am

#10

hightech: Deal Expert; Dec 23, 2003; 16768 posts; 5363 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 22nd, 2017 10:08 am

Its sold by a third party seller with low feedback.

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Aug 22nd, 2017 10:26 am

#11

shayne85: Deal Addict; Jun 28, 2017; 2084 posts; 1560 upvotes

Aug 22nd, 2017 10:26 am

hightech wrote: ↑ Its sold by a third party seller with low feedback.

It is sold directly by Newegg on the newegg.ca website?

Aug 22nd, 2017 10:37 am

#12

Maelstrom: Deal Addict; Apr 23, 2006; 1228 posts; 208 upvotes; GTA

Aug 22nd, 2017 10:37 am

8008135 wrote: ↑ How does this compare to a n66u? Yes I know it's old but is it worth the upgrade?

Please refer to post #2 and #3
#2

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:41 pm

#13

hightech: Deal Expert; Dec 23, 2003; 16768 posts; 5363 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 22nd, 2017 1:41 pm

shayne85 wrote: ↑ It is sold directly by Newegg on the newegg.ca website?

I'm talking about the Best Buy link.. its sold by Mikes Computer

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+1

Aug 22nd, 2017 2:14 pm

#14

l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 18912 posts; 6113 upvotes; London

Aug 22nd, 2017 2:14 pm

How does this compare the earlier C7 Archer deal from Amazon ?

This looks like a better supported / performing unit than the C7 so it might be worth the extra $40