Product comparison · 2 wireless routers

ASUS DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz vs ASUS RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 24identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • 3G/4G USB modem compatibility
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • WLAN data transfer rate (max)
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rate (second band)
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:867 Mbit/s
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:433 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN interface type
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Gigabit Ethernet
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:10/100Base-T(X)
  • 3G
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No
  • 4G
    • DSL-AC55U wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:Yes
    • RT-AC750 wireless router Fast Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz:No

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Comparison of DSL-AC55U, RT-AC750
67 specifications
WAN connection1 differ
Ethernet WANYesYes
DSL WANYesYes
SIM card slotNoNo
3G/4G USB modem compatibilityDiffersYesNo
Wireless LAN features2 differ
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)Differs867 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)Differs867 Mbit/s433 Mbit/s
Number of WLAN connections (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
VPN supportDiffersIPSec Pass-Through PPTP Pass-Through L2TP Pass-Through PPTP server OpenVPN server PPTP client L2TP client OpenVPN clientIPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
Mobile network2 differ
3GDiffersYesNo
4GDiffersYesNo
DSL featuresidentical
ADSLKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADSL2+Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VDSL2Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot(s)NoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
WPS push buttonYesYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
FirewallYesYes
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FilteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeTabletop routerTabletop router
Product colourBlackBlack
Indication lightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, USB, WAN, WLAN
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, Telepermit, RCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna designDiffersExternalInternal & external
Antennas quantityDiffers43
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi
Featuresidentical
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeACAC
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage12 V12 V
Output currentDiffers1.5 A1 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Ba
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers149 mm129 mm
Height36 mm36 mm
WeightDiffers360 g270 g
WidthDiffers207 mm189 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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