Asus RT-N13U Rev. B1
Features
[*]Wireless B/G/N 300Mbps
[*]Automatic detect internet connection type and Automatic setup Wizard, It doesn’t have any kind of built in ADSL modem.
[*]Download Master: Can download torrents even the PC is shutdown.
[*]USB port for Storage/ Printer/scanner sharing
[*]External switch for 3 functional modes Router, Repeater and Access-point.
[*]RJ45 for 10/100 LAN
[/list] Harware:-
[*]RAM:- 64MB
[*]ROM:- 8MB
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The Look:-
for hi-rez photos please visit my flicker page, link in my siggi 🙂
Firmware
The router was shipped with firmware version 2.0.1.1 which as a super-flop in controlling the hardware.
I recommend updating to latest firmware available by ASUS. DD-WRT is not yet available for Rev.B1 models.
Asus RT-N13U rev.B1 supports custom firmware. Support of dd-wrt has been added with new version of dd-wrt [v24 SP1 (Build10020)]
I like the way ASUS provided the login credential, written in the bottom of router.
The web interface for the RT-N13U is accessed by typing 192.168.1.1 , with username = admin , password = admin , as default. But there is no way to change the username which I thing is pretty restrictive.
Connection setup and Network Management
Once the web interface is accessed, it’s as easy as a-b-c to get it configured and go online.
I like the new Innovative UI design by ASUS, all general information and router status is available in the router homepage with visual button to get detailed status of the router. Pretty good for non-power user. Built in real-time interactive guide, Dr. Surf is also very informative and will make sure you don’t do anything wrong.
Operational modes
The RT-N13U has 3 operational modes that are selected via a switch at the bottom of the router as described by the image
Once selected the router is ready to function in desired mode
The 3 modes are
[*]Router : In the Router mode the RT-N13U Rev.B1 connects to the internet via WAN in PPPoE, Automatic IP or Static IP. In this mode, RT-N13U Rev.B1 provides firewall protection.
[*]Repeater: In the Repeater mode, RT-N13U Rev.B1 extends wireless area but automatically disables the firewall.
[*]Access-Point: In this mode, the wireless router allows to connect to router using CAT5 cable and establish a wireless network. Like the repeater mode this also disabled the firewall.
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Wireless connectivity
Wireless N on the RT-N13U Rev.B1 was very good with -60 dBm signal strength at 40ft , throughput of 4-5 MB/s was also achieved at 40ft (crossing 2 walls with heavy woodwork) Wireless testing was done with default wireless adapters on Dell XPS Mobile workstation.
here are some signal test
Case -i [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Case-ii [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Case -iii [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Firewall
The firewall is basic with features like URL Filter, Mac filtering, LAN to WAN Filter
Conclusion
I am really impressed by the performance of ASUS RT-N13U Rev B1 after firmware updrage to v2.0.2.0.
I like the Hardware switch for operational mode change.
Wireless is very good and definitely beats his higher prices model RT-N16 (costing Rs. 6,200/- ) .
Priced at Rs.2800/- RT-N13U Rev.B1 is a very good N-300Mbps available in market.
It’s a pure Value for money product.
Old comment:-
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finaly I got the ASUS router : ASUS RT-N13U rev.B1. (still they said N56U will take another 10 days)
First Impression: Sexy design (few people might hate the over-glowing blue colored LED, i hate those light in night)
Can't configure with my OLD Class-A IP address range, default firmware (v2.0.1.1) suks big time. had to re assign new IP range resulting in re-configuring all my LAN services/softwares.
Connecting with beam probably took less then 30 second 🙂.
Ignoring the Private IP assignment it took less then 1minute from box to online.
Decent wireless transfer speed, took less then 2 minute to transfer a 2.7GB files over the Air. with avg speed of 185Mbps , beating RT-N16... amazing !!
but it restrict my desktop LAN speed to 100Mbps mode only, 1000Mbps not showing. Wire to transfer speed capped @10mbps which is again decent & 5 time more form my old Linksys.
now come the fuss, wireless range sukx, the point of my apartment (approx 30 feet away & 2 wall behind) where i use to get 40-30% signal in Linksys WAG200g, ASUS RT-N13U rev.B1 hardly able to receive 10% signal and then signal drop 🙁
tomorrow will update firmware to latest v2.0.2.0 and test again. If that fail will try to put dd-drt & overclock the radio signal. if that fails my badluck 🙁
Final words, its a very good device in that price bracket (Rs. 2800/-)
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UPDATE:- Updating firmware to v2.0.2.0 fixed the wireless range issue, it seems the factory installed firmware had serious issues with wireless 20/40Mhz bandwidth. After update im getting a minimum signal of 80%. Now getting fire transfer speed of an average 56Mbps (4-5mbps).
Features
[*]Wireless B/G/N 300Mbps
[*]Automatic detect internet connection type and Automatic setup Wizard, It doesn’t have any kind of built in ADSL modem.
[*]Download Master: Can download torrents even the PC is shutdown.
[*]USB port for Storage/ Printer/scanner sharing
[*]External switch for 3 functional modes Router, Repeater and Access-point.
[*]RJ45 for 10/100 LAN
[/list] Harware:-
[*]RAM:- 64MB
[*]ROM:- 8MB
[/list]
The Look:-
for hi-rez photos please visit my flicker page, link in my siggi 🙂
Firmware
The router was shipped with firmware version 2.0.1.1 which as a super-flop in controlling the hardware.
I recommend updating to latest firmware available by ASUS. DD-WRT is not yet available for Rev.B1 models.
Asus RT-N13U rev.B1 supports custom firmware. Support of dd-wrt has been added with new version of dd-wrt [v24 SP1 (Build10020)]
I like the way ASUS provided the login credential, written in the bottom of router.
The web interface for the RT-N13U is accessed by typing 192.168.1.1 , with username = admin , password = admin , as default. But there is no way to change the username which I thing is pretty restrictive.
Connection setup and Network Management
Once the web interface is accessed, it’s as easy as a-b-c to get it configured and go online.
I like the new Innovative UI design by ASUS, all general information and router status is available in the router homepage with visual button to get detailed status of the router. Pretty good for non-power user. Built in real-time interactive guide, Dr. Surf is also very informative and will make sure you don’t do anything wrong.
Operational modes
The RT-N13U has 3 operational modes that are selected via a switch at the bottom of the router as described by the image
Once selected the router is ready to function in desired mode
The 3 modes are
[*]Router : In the Router mode the RT-N13U Rev.B1 connects to the internet via WAN in PPPoE, Automatic IP or Static IP. In this mode, RT-N13U Rev.B1 provides firewall protection.
[*]Repeater: In the Repeater mode, RT-N13U Rev.B1 extends wireless area but automatically disables the firewall.
[*]Access-Point: In this mode, the wireless router allows to connect to router using CAT5 cable and establish a wireless network. Like the repeater mode this also disabled the firewall.
[/list]
Wireless connectivity
Wireless N on the RT-N13U Rev.B1 was very good with -60 dBm signal strength at 40ft , throughput of 4-5 MB/s was also achieved at 40ft (crossing 2 walls with heavy woodwork) Wireless testing was done with default wireless adapters on Dell XPS Mobile workstation.
here are some signal test
Case -i [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Case-ii [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Case -iii [(typo error in attached image, the tests were conducted using FW version is v2.0.2.0)]
Firewall
The firewall is basic with features like URL Filter, Mac filtering, LAN to WAN Filter
Conclusion
I am really impressed by the performance of ASUS RT-N13U Rev B1 after firmware updrage to v2.0.2.0.
I like the Hardware switch for operational mode change.
Wireless is very good and definitely beats his higher prices model RT-N16 (costing Rs. 6,200/- ) .
Priced at Rs.2800/- RT-N13U Rev.B1 is a very good N-300Mbps available in market.
It’s a pure Value for money product.
Old comment:-
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finaly I got the ASUS router : ASUS RT-N13U rev.B1. (still they said N56U will take another 10 days)
First Impression: Sexy design (few people might hate the over-glowing blue colored LED, i hate those light in night)
Can't configure with my OLD Class-A IP address range, default firmware (v2.0.1.1) suks big time. had to re assign new IP range resulting in re-configuring all my LAN services/softwares.
Connecting with beam probably took less then 30 second 🙂.
Ignoring the Private IP assignment it took less then 1minute from box to online.
Decent wireless transfer speed, took less then 2 minute to transfer a 2.7GB files over the Air. with avg speed of 185Mbps , beating RT-N16... amazing !!
but it restrict my desktop LAN speed to 100Mbps mode only, 1000Mbps not showing. Wire to transfer speed capped @10mbps which is again decent & 5 time more form my old Linksys.
now come the fuss, wireless range sukx, the point of my apartment (approx 30 feet away & 2 wall behind) where i use to get 40-30% signal in Linksys WAG200g, ASUS RT-N13U rev.B1 hardly able to receive 10% signal and then signal drop 🙁
tomorrow will update firmware to latest v2.0.2.0 and test again. If that fail will try to put dd-drt & overclock the radio signal. if that fails my badluck 🙁
Final words, its a very good device in that price bracket (Rs. 2800/-)
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UPDATE:- Updating firmware to v2.0.2.0 fixed the wireless range issue, it seems the factory installed firmware had serious issues with wireless 20/40Mhz bandwidth. After update im getting a minimum signal of 80%. Now getting fire transfer speed of an average 56Mbps (4-5mbps).
