Asus Routers for DD-WRT
| Model | Processor | RAM [MB] | Flash [MB] | WLAN modes | Number for Ethernet Ports | Number of USB ports | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT-N66U | Broadcom 600 MHz | 256 | 32 | A/B/G/N | 4 x 1000/100/10 | 2 | 149.99 |
| RT-N16 | Broadcom 480 MHz | 128 | 32 | B/G/N | 4 x 1000/100/10 | 2 | $79.99 |
| RT-N13U | Ralink 380 MHz | 64 | 8 | B/G/N | 4 x 100/10 | 1 | $52.98 |
| RT-N10+ | Broadcom 300 MHz | 32 | 8 | B/G/N | 4 x 100/10 | 1 | $26.14 |
| RT-N53 | Broadcom 300 MHz | 32 | 8 | A/B/G/N | 4 x 100/10 | – | $59.99 |
| RT-N12 | Broadcom 300 MHz | 32 | 8 | B/G/N | 4 x 100/10 | – | $79.99 |
| WL-500GU | Broadcom 264 MHz | 32 | 8 | B/G | 4 x 100/10 | 2 | $42.99 |
(Prices as of 12/16/2012)
Commentary: As stated elsewhere the Asus RT-N66U is hands down the best consumer router available and it can be easily updated to DD-WRT. Its powerful enough to run multiple VPN tunnels for the high end, high security user. It is also the most expensive router listed here.
The Asus RT-N16 is a good compromise that offers fast performance at a more manageable price. Its plenty of router for most users with many of the same features as the RT-N66U (same Flash, same Gigabit ethernet, same number of USB ports). It has plenty of power to handle a VPN or 2.
Dropping to the budget routers the new Asus RT-N10+ still offers great features for a price comparable to any other budget option, BUT you still get to run DD-WRT with a VPN (8 MB of Flash will allow a minimum installation of DD-WRT with OpenVPN). You also get a bonus USB port for a printer or USB storage device.
The rest aren’t highly recommended unless you really need a particular feature:
- For the price why get the Asus WL-500GU over the Asus RT-N10+ unless you really need the 2 USB ports?
- Why get the Asus RT-N12 with the Asus RT-N10+ available?
- The Asus RT-N53 is ok if you really need WiFi A for older, older devices and don’t care about the USB, but why not replace that old device and rock the Asus RT-N10+?
- The Asus RT-N13U has pretty good numbers for the price, but the Ralink processor would give me some pause and probably push me to the Asus RT-N16.
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