ASUS RT-N13U Wireless-N Router, Access Point, and Repeater

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.9 x 3.8 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002LITY24
• Item model number: RT-N13U
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,432 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 28, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wireless N Surfing, Scanning, and Printing All with One Router

More than just a router, the versatile ASUS RT-N13U features a USB 2.0 port for sharing a printer, hosting an FTP, network storage, or direct BitTorrent downloading.

Built for simplicity, this router gets you up and running faster with a 3-step setup to get everything connected in minutes – no instruction manual or installation CD necessary. Whether you’re gaming, making video calls, or downloading files, you can be assured a lag-free experience with the easy-to-use EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS) that lets you prioritize bandwidth allocation for the applications of your choice.

For even more convenience, RT-N13U includes a “Download Master” BitTorrent client that shifts download duties from your PC to router-attached storage via USB for 24/7 transfers without having to leave your PC on. The ASUS AiDisk feature can also setup an FTP server, and direct large file transfers into connected USB storage devices.

Plugging in a USB All-in-One printer, you can share both printing and scanning functions among all networked PCs.

Complementing its streamlined features, the RT-N13U’s physical design blends practicality with intelligence. A unique switch hidden underneath the body lets you choose between a router, repeater, and access point depending on your needs. Plus, its vertical and non-protruding housing contains an array of pre-optimized internal antennas for a compact, simplistic exterior style with strong signal quality.

The ASUS RT-N13U boasts a 2.4GHz signal, 300Mbps throughput, four standard 10/100 Ethernet ports, one inbound Ethernet port, and one USB 2.0 port.

Key Features

• Sleek wireless N router and printer server delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g routers¹
• EZ User Interface (EZ UI) with a simple 3-step setup gets you up and running within minutes
• Dr. Surf guide provides useful troubleshooting tips and important notifications such as installation steps
• EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS) Bandwidth Management gives you a simple way to optimize Internet speeds amongst all of your Internet activities
• Built-in printer server for sharing All-in-One USB printers within your home or office
• Multi-mode EZ Switch lets you quickly enable router, repeater, or AP modes directly with a flip of a switch
• AiDisk is your personal FTP server, accessible anywhere you have the Internet
• Download Master lets you download BitTorrents to the connected USB storage device directly through the router without leaving your PC on

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Faster Transfers. Farther Connection.

Experience up to 14x faster Internet and up to 6x farther connection ranges compared to previous generation wireless G standard with the ASUS RT-N13U wireless N router.1 Whether you’re streaming HD video or video chatting with a friend, wireless N connectivity lets you do more faster. And whereas other routers fail to connect when placed far away, the RT-N13U router gives you the wireless freedom to roam even further and enjoy high-speed networking nearly anywhere in your home or office. With a simple flip of a switch, the RT-N13U instantly transforms into a repeater or access point to extend the range of your pre-existing wireless network even farther.

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Easy, Quick Setup in a User-Friendly Interface

From PC beginners to techno whizzes, the RT-N13U features EZ UI, a simplified user interface for quick setup, access to Internet-enhancing utilities, and a helpful troubleshooting guide that users at all levels will appreciate. Quick 3-Step Internet Setup The moment you connect the RT-N13U you will automatically be guided through an easy 3-step, manual-free setup: 1. Plug the router in your network and wall socket 2. Complete the installation wizard 3. Open your favorite browser and start surfing Your Entire Network in One Picture Within the EZ UI, you can see your entire network all at once with real-time status updates for each connection. This simplified network map makes it easy to check for any issues with connections to other PCs or printers and manage your network settings. Dr. Surf – On-the-Fly Solution Guide Built-in into the EZ UI interface, Dr. Surf is your solution guide to nearly any connection problem you may encounter.

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Optimize Your Task at Hand

Get bandwidth on demand with EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS) to dynamically set Internet speed priority for browsing, online games, Internet applications (such as Bit Torrent), and voice/video streaming. Simply click on the scenarios best suited to your Internet use and the RT-N13U will automatically prioritize bandwidth according to the settings. With the EZQoS, you can enjoy smooth and seemless Internet communication even when using bandwidth saturating applications such as BitTorrent

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Your Personal All-in-One Print Server

Print, scan, and share directly from connected USB printer, scanners, and storage devices via the RT-N13U’s USB port. With the wireless printer server function built into the RT-N13U, you can centralize your printing and scanning for your entire home or office network into one location; streamlining your workspace. For a current printer support list, please visit this link.

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The Ultra Versatile Download Master

The RT-N13U router sets itself apart from ordinary routers by offering BitTorrent and FTP server functionalities. BitTorrent Share your movies, music, games, and other files with the included Download Master application that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol for downloading and seeding Torrents to and from the connected USB storage device. What’s more, you can shut off your PC after setting up torrent file to continue the download, PC-free. Download Master also lets you customize how you choose to share with custom bandwidth allocations when seeding. FTP Server Create your own personal FTP Server with ASUS AiDisk located within the EZ UI, and upload or download files from the connected USB storage device to any Internet-accessible PCs. Perfect for when you forget documents at home or when sharing large files, FTP access grants you the ability to safely secure and access your treasured data through your router. This feature can also work without having to leave your PC on.

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Warranty

ASUS 2 Years Global Wireless Warranty

ASUS RT-N13U's come with ASUS 2 years global wireless product warranty.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on ASUS wireless product warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS RT-N13U wireless router

Ethernet Cable

Application CD

Power Adapter (5V 2A)

Quick Starter Guide

Warranty Information Cards

Specifications

Network Standard: IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11d, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.1X, WPA, WMM, IPv4

Operating Frequency: 2.4G ~ 2.5GHz

Data Rate: 802.11n Draft 2.0: up to 300Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Operation Channels: 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)

LAN Ports: 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT Support Ethernet and 802.3 with max. bit rate 10/100 Mbps and auto cross-over function(MDI-X)

Antenna Support: 2 x internal antenna Antenna Gain in 3 dBi

USB Interface: 1 x USB 2.0

Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-ENT, Radius with 802.1x

Authentication: MAC address, 802.1x

Firewall: NAT Firewall, SPI (Stateful Package Inspection) Firewall, WAN ping control, Single Port and Port Range filter, URL based filter, MAC Address filter

VPN Features: PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through

Utilities: EZ All-in-One Printer Sharing
EZ Switch (Switch your operation mode only one-touch)
Enhanced Download Master: Non-stop BitTorrent downloads even when computer is off
QIS(Quick Internet Setup): Manual-free setup
EZ UI Softare: Manage your network effortlessly
EZ QOS(Quality of Service): Allocate bandwidth according to individual needs

DC Power Adapter: AC Input: 100V~240V(50~60HZ); DC Output: 12V with max. 1 A current Note: Use only the adapter included in the package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.
¹ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product. Maximum throughput based on draft 802.11n devices.
² Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com’s Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ )

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Product Description

More than just a router, the versatile ASUS RT-N13U features a USB 2.0 port for sharing a printer, hosting an FTP, network storage, or direct BitTorrent downloading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For those looking for a cheap wireless N router + Print & FTP Server, November 11, 2009

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Griffen Yu (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS RT-N13U Wireless-N Router, Access Point, and Repeater (Personal Computers)

For those looking for a cheap wireless N router + Print & FTP Server, this is an excellent buy!

I bought this router specifically with hope that it 'might' be able to do more than what it claims on the box, and it does, to some extent. Read on and you'll find answers to your questions that any other reviews on the web aren't able to tell you.

1. Can a USB hub be used to connect multiple peripherals to the router?
A. Yes, but with certain limitations. I have successfully connected a printer and a hard drive to the router via a usb hub, and both work flawlessly! Here's what you do: plug in the usb hub to the router, then connect the hdd to the usb hub, set up your ftp server on the hdd, then connect the printer to the usb hub, and set up your printer. You will only see the printer show up in the router's main page, but the ftp serve works fine. However, hooking up 2 printers will not work because the print command is directed ip-to-ip (your pc to the router) and pass on to the usb port. When you have a usb hub with multiple printers connected the print command will be pass on to every port on the hub. Sometimes printing will come out from the right printer that you want it to, but sometimes the command will get send to the other printer which may cause your printer to malfunction. I have two printers: a HP inkjet and a Samsung laser. It happened to me when I want to print from the Samsung but the command got sent to the HP, and HP will keep feeding paper and print out an error message on the corner until I force power-down the printer; same for the Samsung when a HP print command was sent to the Samsung it just kept printing errors until the machine overhead and power-off itself.

2. When connected to a HDD, it can only be set up as a FTP server, not a network drive.
What the differences you ask? On a network drive you can stream files directly from it, while an FTP you can only upload/download files but no running directly on the server. But simutenous access from multiple users are possible. That's an advantage over the so called "netowrk shared usb" where only a single user are allowed to use the peripheral at a time.

3. This router has a hardware repeater mode switch, which I consider a big plus. It's the transparent repeater mode, meaning it will receive and broadcast the same SSID of the network you're repeating; as oppose to 'stealth' repeater mode where you can set your own SSID and security for broadcast. Note that the network printer won't work in the repeater mode 'cause the print command will be pass on to the someone else's router (one that you're repeating). The Asus router still maintain its own ip and subset which the network printer belongs to, but it's hidden in the repeater mode. You can manually configure your pc to connect to it and you'll be able to print, but you lose internet. Not sure about FTP serve in repeater mode. Haven't try yet. The router has good range. I can receive Safeway's wifi which is like 300m from my place.

4. The router itself looks good IMO. I like the hidden antenna design.

What else? Msg me if you still have a question regarding the router.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast reliable WIFI print Server with expansion options, January 4, 2010

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G. Diaz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS RT-N13U Wireless-N Router, Access Point, and Repeater (Personal Computers)

I had no issues adding it to my home WLAN. Once configured, it has worked flawlessly. The instructions were easy to follow. I have 4 computers (all different brands, three XP and one Vista) on the network sharing this printer. Range has been excellant - the access point is located on the second floor and this print server is stored in the basement. Compatiblity has been excellant with the other manufacturers equipment (D-link and Netgear) in my network - no problems. True Asus is not as well known for WIFI equipment but does have an excellant track record in motherboards and netbooks. The product allows me to add a future remote NAS - in the basement.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Router for the Money, December 12, 2009

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Pepper - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS RT-N13U Wireless-N Router, Access Point, and Repeater (Personal Computers)

A good value for money router. I have been shopping around for an wireless router for some time. Best Buy, Walmart, Office Depot. I wanted the latest (Any N Wireless) at an affordable price. Most of the N -routers from Linksys, Belkin, Netgear were priced at $60 (not including tax).

I live in an 1200 sq.ft apartment and the wireless router gives excellent connectivity in every nook and corner of the apartment. Its been an week and as yet, it has not given me any problems. There is continous connectivity (no droppping of connectivity in between). The videos from youtube are as clear over wireless connection as when I used to connect through ethernet cable. There are no pixelation. The RT-N13U is rated as 300 mbps and I guess it is as good as its rating.

Asus is not as well known as Linksys, Netgear and Belkin, but I was prepared to take an $50 risk (thats the price of this router) which is about $10 less than other wireless N router and in addition get an Print Server. I havent used the Print server and repeater features of this router though.

That was the good part. Now for the bad part. Asus literature says that configuring the wireless connectivity is as easy as connecting to the router and clicking on "EZ UI" setup feature. I dont know about others but the feature didnt work for me. I was able to connect to the router easily enough, but the router was not able to connect to the internet. I used to get an message that the configured LAN IP is not correct. After 2 hours of going through all the features of the router and crawling through the information in internet I was finally able to make the wireless router connect to the internet.

In case any of you come across this issue, here is what I had to do.

1. If you are like me with an regular broadband connection, then you probably dont have an static IP. You would need to get hold of two pieces of information before starting the configuration
a. Your PC's MAC id (This is an unique hardware identifier). You can get this on an windows PC by using the command "ipconfig /all" look for the word "Physical Address" the series of number given against it is the MAC address
b. Yous Internet Service Providers DNS server. The easiest way to get this if you already connect through ethernet cable to the net is to use the command "ipconfig /all" while been connected through ethernet cable. Look for the word "DNS Servers". The IP address given against it will be the DNS server that your system connects through.

2. Connect to the Router through the wireless or through ethernet cable via your default browser. Click on the "Network Map" button on the left hand navigation pane. Go to the EZ-UI and feature. If it is able to make the connection to the internet you are good to go, if not, then the EZ UI prompts user to manually do the connection where it will ask you for the information which you should have got from step 1 above. There is an MAC clone feature , which uses your PCs MAC address to connect to the net instead of using the router's MAC address. Use this feature. Some ISP's lock your account to an single physical address.

3. The last step of manual connection will prompt user to apply the setting. Apply the settings. After the router has completed this step. it will restart.

4. When the router restarts, your PC will probably lose connection to the router. Connect to the router again. Check if the router has connected to the internet.

5. If the router still hasnt connected to the internet, here is the last step that you can possibly do.
a. Switch off the power to the wireless router.
b. Switch off the power to Internet service provider's box/router.

Keep it switched off for 5 minutes. Now restart the ISP's box, your wireless router and try the connection again. Hope that will work. It worked for me! :)

All in all, configuring this router was an painful process, otherwise the RTN13U is an excellent value for money