ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router

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List Price : $179.99 Price : $157.99

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Introducing the ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band N900 Ultra Fast Wireless Router. With 3 x detachable R-SMA type antenna, 50% wider coverage than standard N SPEC, VPN Server function enable and IPv6 support ASUS RT-N66U is a true Business class router yet affordable from regular consumers.Support IPv6.2 years parts and labor warranty.

• 3 x Detachable antenna for 2.4GHz/5GHz with peak gain 3dBi/ 5dBi
• IPv6 support; VPN Server Support
• 802.11n: up to 450Mbps ; 802.11a/g: up to 54Mbps; 802.11b: up to 11Mbps
• Supports Ethernet and 802.3 with max. bit rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
• 4 x LAN ports for 10/100/1000 BaseT
• 2 x USB2.0 support got Printer sharing or HDD sharing

ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Reviews

ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Reviews

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The manufacturer commented on the review below See comments 187 of 192 people found the following review helpful After initial release problems, which have been resolved, this is hands-down the best WiFi access point on the market., January 17, 2012 By  Craig M. Hamm - See all my reviews    This review is from: ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router (Personal Computers) Well, as mentioned in another review, the firmware in the initial shipment of these (3.0.0.3.72) is broken. Not buggy, not unstable, but broken. You CANNOT connect to the Internet with the factory firmware, at least in the initial release. I purchased one, returned it in exchange for another one, and the second one had the exact same problem. As discussed on this here: [...] You must manually enter a URL [...] then change to a language other than English, then update the firmware. (The current version from the ASUS website is 3.0.0.3.90 as of 1/13/2012) Of course, that means you need to download the firmware first, since you can't connect to the Internet with the factory firmware. And of course, a router is required for most people to access the Internet, so... well, you can see where I'm going with this. After the firmware update, things were much better. I had the Internet connection set up in a few minutes, and the speed was unbelievable. Certainly the fastest... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (16)   The manufacturer commented on this review( What's this?) Posted on Jan 18, 2012 4:11:55 PM PST ASUS Support says: Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your feedback regarding the RT-N66u and for informing other users of this firmware issue. We are aware of the issue some users may be facing with firmware 3.0.0.3.72 and are working to have 3.0.0.3.90 installed in future shipments. For users that have not installed the latest firmware, type http://192.168.1.1 into a web browser and enter your username and password if you have one, or enter the default username "admin" and password "admin" all lower case and without the quotations. Proceed to Advance Settings->Administration->Firmware Upgrade. Click "Check" and the router will find the latest firmware and prompt for permission to install. If this feature is not working, add the file manually from your computer. For the latest firmware: http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN66U/#download Please note it is recommended to perform the firmware update with an ethernet LAN connection between the computer. For further questions or comments regarding the RT-N66u, please contact us at Networking_Support@asus.com Best Regards, Asus Networking Support 812-282-2787 http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx Permalink     93 of 94 people found the following review helpful Solid router, AWESOME range, READ FOR ENGLISH FIRMWARE CONFIG HELP!, January 19, 2012 By  Bryan Lynch (Hollister, CA) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router (Personal Computers) I got my shiny new RT-N66U today from Amazon. I do networking for a living and figured even though I'd seen reports of the shipping factory firmware being broken in English mode, it would be no problem. WHAT A PAIN!!!!!!!!!!! Come on Asus!!!! The short and sweet version of how to get your router up and running with 3.0.0.3.72: *Download 3.0.0.3.90 firmware from [...] *Extract RT-N66U_3.0.0.3_90.trx to somewhere on your computer *Log in to 192.168.1.1 (User:admin Pass:admin) *Complete the initial setup wizard using any info you want. Just GET THROUGH IT. It will display a broken page at the end. *Enter 192.168.1.1 in your web browser *Click on "Administration" on the left *Click on "Firmware Upgrade" on the top tab *Switch the language box in the top-right-hand corner from "English" to something else. I used French. *Upload RT-N66U_3.0.0.3_90.trx ***WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH*** *When it's... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (9) 77 of 77 people found the following review helpful Great performance, solid build quality, loaded with latest features and IPv6 support, January 19, 2012 By  Eurodude in NJ (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router (Personal Computers) Edit 2 (2012-02-25). Here is an update now that I have owned it a while (5 1/2 weeks): 1. FYI Asus is releasing firmware version 102 on Monday (those who have been able to get a hold of that version in the meantime said it works great and has resolved the few issues that remained, which affected some users, depending on which advanced features they needed). They have been very quick, compared to other networking companies especially, to release new firmware after getting bug reports and working on the fixes ([...]). 2. As an update, my RT-N66U has been up (without a reboot) and running stably since I first configured it 5 1/2 weeks ago. (It does get rebooted to load the new firmware of course, just like a Windows PC needs a reboot after installing updates). 3. No wifi disconnects to date! 4. Smallnetbuilder.com has posted test results and it is, as of now (February 25 2012), their top performing router in terms of wireless (wifi) performance... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (6)

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Garmin nüvi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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List Price : $299.99 Price : Too low to display

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The Garmin nuvi 550 will guide you while you drive, hike, bike or boat. Go sightseeing with geotagged images from Garmin Connect Photos or see your terrain with the digital elevation model basemap. The nuvi 550 comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator maps. The preloaded map data features millions of points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. Geocaching, including Wherigo Platform player Built-in DEM Basemap (Digital Elevation Model) 3.5 QVGA color antiglare TFT with white Backlight Touchscreen Display - 320 x 240 Pixels User replaceable lithium-ion battery - up to 8 hours depending on use Dimensions - Width 4.21 x Height 3.35 x Depth 0.9 (10.7x8.5x2.3cm) Weight - 7.6 ounces (215 grams)

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Perfect for crossing over the threshold from city to backcountry, the Garmin nüvi 550 provides a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with turn-by-turn navigation in a ruggedized, waterproof exterior that you can use while hiking, biking, or boating. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, nüvi 550 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons--whether in the city or out in the wilds. And it easily switches modes (driving, walking, biking and boating) to navigate through your active lifestyle depending on your activity. Other features include a 3.5-inch touchscreen, microSD memory expansion, geocaching GPX file capabilities for complete cache descriptions and hints, and Garmin Connect Photos--enabling you to associate your favorite images with saved locations.

The waterproof nüvi 550 guides you while you drive, hike, bike or boat.

The nüvi 550 offers detailed City Navigator NT street maps for the United States and features digital elevation maps that show you shaded terrain contours at higher zoom levels. The map data, provided by NAVTEQ, features over six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions.

The DEM basemap (above) provides shaded contours, and the nüvi also includes a digital compass.

Weighing 7.6 ounces and measuring less than an inch thin, the nüvi 550 fits easily in a purse, backpack, or jacket pocket. The 3.5-inch color touchscreen display (with 320 x 240-pixel resolution) is easy to read even in direct sunlight, and the nüvi's easy-to-use interface means you'll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and smooth map updates as you navigate. Its digital elevation model (DEM) mapping shows you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain. In addition, the nüvi accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs.

Garmin's HotFix capability automatically calculates and stores satellite locations, greatly reducing satellite acquisition time so that you can turn the unit on and get going. With HotFix, your nüvi 550 remembers the position of all satellites it is tracking when you turn it off, and calculates their movements in order to predict where they should be the next time you turn it on. HotFix can predict satellite positions for up to 3 days after the device was last turned off.

Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD memory cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water. Just insert an optional Garmin MapSource card with detailed street maps (such as for locales outside the United States), and the nüvi 550 provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. And with optional BlueChart g2 Vision maps, you'll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors.

A user-replaceable lithium-ion battery will give you up to eight hours of battery life (depending on use).

Specifications

• User modes: Driving, Boating, Bicycling and Walking
• Expansion: microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Wherigo player
• Geocahing: Supports Geocahing.com GPX files for complete cache descriptions and hints
• Dimensions: 4.21 x 3.35 x 0.9 inches (WxHxD)
• Display size: 3.5-inch QVGA color antiglare TFT screen (320 x 240-pixel resolution) with white backlight touchscreen
• Weight: 7.6 ounces
• Battery type: user replaceable lithium-ion
• Battery life: up to 8 hours depending on use
• Waterproof standard: IEC 60529 IPX7

Play Wherigo Wherever You Go
This nüvi GPS device is compatible with Wherigo, the latest GPS-based activity from geocaching pioneers Groundspeak. Wherigo (pronounced "where I go") is a toolset for creating and playing location-based multimedia experiences in the real world. Using the Wherigo platform, Wherigo authors can build exciting adventure games, historical tours or other innovative activities.

3D Terrain Maps
If you add topographic maps to your device, then you can view them as shaded relief terrain so you know when to expect hills, mountains, forests and other natural features. Topographic terrain maps are viewable when using the 2D "birds-eye" view.

What's in the Box
Garmin nüvi 550, preloaded City Navigator North America NT1, lithium-ion battery, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disc, quick start manual

• High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver For Improved Performance And Reception
• Built-In 3D Basemap
• Built-In US Maps
• 3.5-Inch Display, 320 X 240 Pixels
• Easy Touch-Screen Interface

Garmin nüvi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Reviews

Garmin nüvi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Reviews

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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful Great all-in-one, November 7, 2008 By  de0ris (NYC Metro) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Garmin n�vi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics) So, finally I got my nuvi. It was a tough choice: many GPS carriers are available, and each has many models that come in vast variety of flavors. I've narrowed it down to Nuvi 550 for the following reasons: 1. Text to speech to me is really annoying. I want my GPS to tell me when and where to make a turn, and not worry about spending extra time looking off the road to confirm street signs. Although with latest update, TTS capabilities are now available for this model (use Garmin's WebUpdater). 2. I wanted my GPS to help me out more than just driving directions. I hike, I camp, I travel all over, and not just North America. I wanted the versatility of being able to navigate and pin point my location on the highway, in the mountains, offroad, and not just be able to locate nearest gas station. Before Nuvi 500/550 I would have had to purchase 2 GPS units: one for the car, one hand-held (e.g. Colorado series). 3. I needed it to be durable, and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (7) 65 of 69 people found the following review helpful Amazing unit in some ways, October 12, 2008 By  Nameless Faceless User (Holbrook, NY USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Garmin n�vi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics) It took me a while to understand the different between the Nuvi 500 and the 550. Look no further. Only the base map is different. The 500 comes with the lower 48 states with topographical information while the 550 includes all of North America (Canada and Mexico) and no topographical information. The units are identical otherwise. First, the good stuff. This GPS is quickly becoming an invaluable tool for long drives. I have been able to enter a street address as well as many restaurants, hospitals, and businesses then just click on "go." On one trip, it correctly navigated reversing direction on a double-cloverleaf turn. A pleasant voice guides you and alerts you of upcoming turns. Miss the turn and the unit will patiently wait for you to realize your error. Then, after a while it will just recalculate your route automatically. It is also possible to tweak the routes by manually entering points to divert the automatic routing or pressing "detour" on the fly if... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 61 of 65 people found the following review helpful Garmin Nuvi 550, March 8, 2009 By  R. J. Dick "raginBuffalo" (NC) - See all my reviews    This review is from: Garmin n�vi 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator (Electronics) My initial impression of the unit was very good, it is a small enough to easily fit in your pocket, even a shirt breast pocket and is light enough not to be a problem. I had an older Garmin unit and was using Map Source (Tm) to manage the previous device. The Nuvi 550 was reasonably easy to configure for use with Map source as well. I started to see issues with the unit the 2nd day I owned it, it went into a reboot loop, but after removing the battery it seemed to be ok. I upgraded the maps to the latest available and set out to Mississippi for a 1 week mission trip assist with the Katrina recovery work. The unit worked very well on the way, but when I turned it on after arriving to enter the first location that we were going to work, the unit started to reboot and shutdown. No manner of reset or battery removal would stop it. So while my initial impressions were very promising, I currently am waiting to have the unit replaced by Garmin or Amazon. I truly hope this to have... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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