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ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi Gaming Router (GT-AC5300) - Tri Band Gigabit Wireless Router, Quad-Core CPU, WTFast Game Accelerator, 8 GB Ports, AiMesh Compatible, Included Lifetime Internet Security
Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | Rog Rapture Gt-Ac5300 |
Special Feature | Internet Security |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Security, Gaming |
Included Components | Power Adapter, Rj-45 Cable, Warranty Card, Manual, Gt-Ac5300 Extreme Gaming Router, Quick Start Guide See more |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Wi-Fi, USB |
About this item
- Tri-band (dual 5 GHz, single 2.4 GHz) AC5300 wireless router with the latest 802.11ac 4x4 MU-MIMO technology for maximum throughput (5334 Mbps) and coverage (up to 5,000 sq. ft.)
- 1.8GHz 64bit Quad-Core processor maximizes data throughput from 8-ports and dual USB 3.0 for optimizing network traffic and connectivity speeds 3. VPN Fusion enables you to run a VPN and ordinary internet connection simultaneously, effectively maximizing your connection speed to gaming servers (available via firmware update)
- VPN Fusion enables you to run a VPN and ordinary internet connection simultaneously, effectively maximizing your connection speed to gaming servers (available via firmware update). WAN Connection Type-Internet connection type- Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE(MPPE supported), PPTP, L2TP
- Game IPS Powered by Trend Micro provides multi-stage protection for your gaming network from external attacks and threats, neutralizing them before they reach your network or devices.Power supply:AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz),DC Output : 19 V with max. 3.42 A current
- ROG Game Dashboard gives you access to exclusive features like Game Boost, Game IPS, VPN Fusion, and route-optimized low ping time gaming servers using WTFast Gamers Private Network (GPN) – all to help you optimize your gaming network
- AirMesh Supported - Upgrade your firmware to easily connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network; 1024-QAM high data rate, 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth
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WiFi signal | 4.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
User interface | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Stability | — | 3.6 | — | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Sold By | NetBetShop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | USB, Wireless, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
data transfer rate | 5334 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 6000 megabits per second | 5700 megabits per second | 11000 megabits per second | 16000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 N, 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
frequency band class | tri band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band | quad band |
lan port bandwidth | — | Gigabit | — | 2.5 Gigabit | 2.5 Gigabit | 10 Gigabit |
RAM size | — | 256 MB | — | 1 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
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Product Description
The ASUS ROG Rapture is the world's first gaming tri-band router featuring a 1. 8GHz quad-core processor and the latest 4x4 802. 11AC MU-MIMO technology. Game dashboard with game IPS controls and protects your network in real-time while delivering data rates up-to 5334 Mbps across prioritized ports and gaming-dedicated 5GHz Wi-Fi band.
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Overview
The ASUS ROG Rapture is a gaming tri-band router featuring a 1.8GHz quad-core processor and the latest 4x4 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology. Game Dashboard with Game IPS controls and protects your network in real-time while delivering data rates up-to 5334 Mbps across prioritized ports and gaming-dedicated 5GHz Wi-Fi band.
At a Glance
- Tri-band (dual 5 GHz, single 2.4 GHz) AC5300 wireless router with the latest 802.11ac 4x4 MU-MIMO
- 1.8GHz 64bit Quad-Core processor
- VPN Fusion enables you to run a VPN and ordinary internet connection simultaneously
- Game IPS Powered by Trend Micro
Your Own Gaming Wi-Fi Band
With the tri-band ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 you can easily allocate one of the two 5GHz bands to gaming devices, while other devices use the second 5GHz band or the 2.4GHz band.
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ASUS AiMeshAiMesh is a powerful and flexible way to solve your WiFi problems that also makes the most of your existing hardware: you can mix different ASUS router models, so when you upgrade there’s no need to throw away your old router. |
Extreme 1.8GHz Quad-Core PowerROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is powered by a top-of-the-line 1.8GHz 64bit quad-core CPU that offers more than enough power to handle anything you can throw at it. |
Simultaneous Gaming And VPNROG Rapture GT-AC5300 has a killer feature called VPN Fusion, which lets you run a VPN and an ordinary internet connection — simultaneously. |
Fortified Frontline Network SecurityGame IPS(Intrusion Prevention System) protects your gaming network from external attacks and threats, neutralizing them before they can reach your network or devices. |
Battle-Ready Hardware
Eight gigabit LAN ports provide the connections you need for all of your gaming devices, and two USB 3.0 ports give you high-speed access to files on USB storage.
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | Rog Rapture Gt-Ac5300 |
Item model number | GT-AC5300 |
Item Weight | 6.76 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.46 x 4.72 x 14.88 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.46 x 4.72 x 14.88 inches |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
ASIN | B071DPCKQ6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 25, 2017 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #24,478 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #884 in Computer Routers |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and appearance of the networking router. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, has a rock solid ping, and is easy to configure for Xbox. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, coverage, and ethernet ports.
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Customers like the quality of the router. For example, they say it has a strong signal, the WiFi is great, and the ping is rock solid. The coverage is far better than any other router they've had, and it handles home automation without any issues. Customers also mention that the router has helped them fine-tune their network.
"...I noticed they get a little nice performance boost. Things just respond faster on the network, the web and gaming wise. Lovely feature...." Read more
"...I am very pleased with signal strength and the performance this thing has. Even with my 3TB backup drive, I am able to transfer files with ease...." Read more
"...I say all this. To warn you. When you get this router. It just kicks ass. Any issues may be because of older tech or something...." Read more
"...This router isn't ready...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the networking router to be easy. They mention that the product is easy to use, the initial setup was smooth, and the user interface is great and familiar. They also say that the router delivers effortless streams and no buffering. Customers also mention that it's easy to upgrade using its own web page.
"...I've done my firmware update out of the box and setup was a breeze. Not a hiccup in install, upgrades and setups...." Read more
"...hm. The 5300 was easy to upgrade using its own web page but how to update the 88U without going thru a full setup had me stumped...." Read more
"...It is easy to set up, and I am still using it to make my signal stronger in one end of my house...." Read more
"...Its software interface is feature rich, but can be overwhelming for an average user. Having "novice" and "expert" modes can remedy this...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the networking router. They mention it's formidable looking, impressive, and has a nice interface. Some say that the router has the best layout and very rich features. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...A 1.8Ghz CPU with 1GB of ram. This thing is like a gaming computer, pretty nuts. The bootup is a bit faster than the RT-AC5300...." Read more
"...Unboxing:It is a formidable looking and feeling wireless router, big, heavy and it makes me want to run from its spidery legs =]..." Read more
"...The Design:Looks cool, solid, outside is well built. All positive...." Read more
"...is a big gamer and that pice is yet to be determined but the feature set looks good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that the throughput is remarkable, there are no speed issues, and no longer get lag spikes. However, others say that the defaults still do not work properly, the router is partially working, and the mesh setup did not work.
"...This thing is like a gaming computer, pretty nuts. The bootup is a bit faster than the RT-AC5300...." Read more
"...while sitting in a discord room with buddies chatting and neither computer has any lag or degradation of performance related to the router..." Read more
"...had issues with my 3TB backup drive connected via USB 3.0, Data transfers were very slow as because the memory was only that of 256mb While the..." Read more
"...Voila! MESH!It's working great and aside from the few deficiencies in the setup instructions, I'm thrilled with it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention it's worth the extra money for a top of the line router, while others say it was a waste of money. They say the concept is incredible, but poorly executed. Some customers also say the router is disappointing for the cost.
"...I have since returned both because I was not satisfied with the way they performed...." Read more
"...I have 0 complaints and I love it, as a gamer this by far was worth every penny. If I have any issues I will update my review." Read more
"...The AC5300 is pricey, but worth the bandwidth that it provides for our devices...." Read more
"...The big problem with this router is the firmware (the newest). It's terrible. Take a look at the SysLog and you will see all sorts of errors...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the coverage of the router. Some mention that it provides great coverage in their 2 story house, while others say that it does not provide consistent WiFi coverage for the entire house.
"...It's so nice to be able to extend the range without the need to setup a different WiFi network that makes you switch from one to the other as you..." Read more
"Strong signal and it seems to have improved my coverage in the house...." Read more
"...in a wiring closet in one corner of the house and does not provide consistent WiFi coverage for the entire house...." Read more
"...It has 3 reliable WiFi bands, good coverage, ample ports, and many options that allow expert configuration to optimize how you use this router...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ethernet ports of the router. Some mention that having 8 Ethernet ports is fantastic, and has room for up to 8 wired connections. However, others say that one of the Ethernet ports went out and rebooting the router did not bring them back. Some customers also report issues with the Cat5 Ethernet ports starting to fail and the port forwarding capability.
"...The 8 ports are one of the reasons I liked this one including the link aggregation...." Read more
"...The fact it also had a dedicated Gaming 5GHZ band and ethernet ports also was a big plus...." Read more
"...It seems that the power surge damaged all the ethernet ports, but the RT's wifi radio went unscathed...." Read more
"...forwarding ports on it is a snap, alot easier than previous routers i've had...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the router. They mention that the WiFi connections would drop, and the internet is now dropping intermittently. Some say that the router does not respond to any connection, and that the 2.4GHz signal is missing.
"...and start up a grift, i get about 3 minutes in and i lag out, ping goes from 65ms (already very slow for me) to well over 1000ms.. then 2000ms....." Read more
"...Some older devices. And iPads. Had some issues. Not connection. But speed. And I poked at it to find that they were simply limited in their design...." Read more
"The one I bought was constantly disconnected from WiFi...." Read more
"...But then – Dun-dum-duuuummmm – oddly, wifi connections would drop, just a little at first – the home weather station or The Ring would suddenly, and..." Read more
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I ended up testing both the RT-AC5300 and the GT-AC5300 to see which one I liked more. I ended up sticking to the GT-AC5300 for some good reasons; hardware specs, tools and the awesome webui that I liked the most. I will go over the things I liked first and then what things I didn't find too great which was totally not a deal breaker at all. If 8 ports and gaming boosts with the different webui is not a thing for you then the RT-AC5300 is more than enough to support your network. Plus with the RT version you can get merlin firmware (asus alternative firmware that is a more minimalist approach which I really like. I spend a good time also on small netbuilder website and its forums to watch how the GT-AC5300 firmware improved over the past year.
Hardware - This router has pretty insane specs. A 1.8Ghz CPU with 1GB of ram. This thing is like a gaming computer, pretty nuts. The bootup is a bit faster than the RT-AC5300. The 8 ports are one of the reasons I liked this one including the link aggregation. By the way, if you will not use this feature you need to turn it off so that you can use port 5+6 with different devices or they won't connect! I tested the network under heavy load with my smart TV doing netflix 4k along with my laptop transferring files to my NAS in the same time over wifi at over 75 MB/sec and the wife watching her youtube videos on her cellphone with zero issues. I do know that the GT-AC5300 and the RT-86U both have the newer wifi chips so that's nice.
Connectivity - A neat feature are the first two gaming ports that I use for my two gaming stations. I noticed they get a little nice performance boost. Things just respond faster on the network, the web and gaming wise. Lovely feature. I also really like the dashboard webui that shows network ping and ping deviation. Another feature that I have yet to test but is really awesome is the VPN fusion where you are able to assign specific clients on your network to be on VPN. I attached speed tests I did on speedtest by ookla and dslreports.com. DSLreports one can vary as their servers aren't really the best but it shows that the QOS I setup works well so I have zero complaints there. Keep in mind that these tests can vary time to time depending on the server load. There are times you can have bit slower speeds which doesn't mean you have any issues on your end. Before I got these two routers to setup I actually had spectrum come out to improve my cable signal since the signal was too strong (I only have the cable modem I use in my apartment complex so usually they send stronger signals since most homes have more than one device). I was also getting more error logs in on my Netgear CM600 cable modem before the fix and after the fix I only would get maybe one T3 error in 3 weeks now instead of a few daily. Wifi range and speed are absolutely incredible just amazing.
Gaming/Performance - I really love the gaming features of this router. When you combine the WTfast gaming network with the game boost for specific game like how I tested for Destiny 2 for PS4, you can get some pretty damn low pings in the low 10's. I really like also the game radar that shows you the servers that are close to you in your region. For the WTfast network, it only boosts one device for free which is perfectly fine as I mainly do online gaming more on the PS4. I used to play world of warcraft a lot on my PC but I quit that game a while back. Overall compared to the RT-AC5300 I like these small features that the GT version comes with that helps in small ways. Anything that helps to me is good in my book!
Here are some other things I noted that weren't maybe the best about the GT-AC5300 which I can improve over time.
Wifi radar. When I initially tried this the feature just did not work. I found out that you actually have to click the "start data collection" button to be able to scan the wifi in your area to get information.The information you can gather is quiet nice and can be useful.
5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 Wifi performance. The two wifi bands actually have different performance. The 2nd 5GHz has better signal and performance than the 1st one. I verified this using the wifi analyzer app on my phone and the wifi radar app on the router. I disabled the 2.4GHz and will leave the 1st 5GHz for visitors/friends to use while I use the 2nd faster wifi band. I am using the latest firmware that is dated 9/19/2018 which has noted "fixed wifi stability issue." Not that I have any wifi problems or stability issues but that's kind of interesting. I sort of was hoping that maybe in future Merlin would support this router and make firmware for it but that is definitely not going to happen as the hardware is quiet different.
That's all. Overall I highly recommend the GT-AC5300 if you really are going to use the awesome features it comes with, want the 8 LAN ports and better hardware specs. I am just in love with this router and it's awesome features.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
I ended up testing both the RT-AC5300 and the GT-AC5300 to see which one I liked more. I ended up sticking to the GT-AC5300 for some good reasons; hardware specs, tools and the awesome webui that I liked the most. I will go over the things I liked first and then what things I didn't find too great which was totally not a deal breaker at all. If 8 ports and gaming boosts with the different webui is not a thing for you then the RT-AC5300 is more than enough to support your network. Plus with the RT version you can get merlin firmware (asus alternative firmware that is a more minimalist approach which I really like. I spend a good time also on small netbuilder website and its forums to watch how the GT-AC5300 firmware improved over the past year.
Hardware - This router has pretty insane specs. A 1.8Ghz CPU with 1GB of ram. This thing is like a gaming computer, pretty nuts. The bootup is a bit faster than the RT-AC5300. The 8 ports are one of the reasons I liked this one including the link aggregation. By the way, if you will not use this feature you need to turn it off so that you can use port 5+6 with different devices or they won't connect! I tested the network under heavy load with my smart TV doing netflix 4k along with my laptop transferring files to my NAS in the same time over wifi at over 75 MB/sec and the wife watching her youtube videos on her cellphone with zero issues. I do know that the GT-AC5300 and the RT-86U both have the newer wifi chips so that's nice.
Connectivity - A neat feature are the first two gaming ports that I use for my two gaming stations. I noticed they get a little nice performance boost. Things just respond faster on the network, the web and gaming wise. Lovely feature. I also really like the dashboard webui that shows network ping and ping deviation. Another feature that I have yet to test but is really awesome is the VPN fusion where you are able to assign specific clients on your network to be on VPN. I attached speed tests I did on speedtest by ookla and dslreports.com. DSLreports one can vary as their servers aren't really the best but it shows that the QOS I setup works well so I have zero complaints there. Keep in mind that these tests can vary time to time depending on the server load. There are times you can have bit slower speeds which doesn't mean you have any issues on your end. Before I got these two routers to setup I actually had spectrum come out to improve my cable signal since the signal was too strong (I only have the cable modem I use in my apartment complex so usually they send stronger signals since most homes have more than one device). I was also getting more error logs in on my Netgear CM600 cable modem before the fix and after the fix I only would get maybe one T3 error in 3 weeks now instead of a few daily. Wifi range and speed are absolutely incredible just amazing.
Gaming/Performance - I really love the gaming features of this router. When you combine the WTfast gaming network with the game boost for specific game like how I tested for Destiny 2 for PS4, you can get some pretty damn low pings in the low 10's. I really like also the game radar that shows you the servers that are close to you in your region. For the WTfast network, it only boosts one device for free which is perfectly fine as I mainly do online gaming more on the PS4. I used to play world of warcraft a lot on my PC but I quit that game a while back. Overall compared to the RT-AC5300 I like these small features that the GT version comes with that helps in small ways. Anything that helps to me is good in my book!
Here are some other things I noted that weren't maybe the best about the GT-AC5300 which I can improve over time.
Wifi radar. When I initially tried this the feature just did not work. I found out that you actually have to click the "start data collection" button to be able to scan the wifi in your area to get information.The information you can gather is quiet nice and can be useful.
5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 Wifi performance. The two wifi bands actually have different performance. The 2nd 5GHz has better signal and performance than the 1st one. I verified this using the wifi analyzer app on my phone and the wifi radar app on the router. I disabled the 2.4GHz and will leave the 1st 5GHz for visitors/friends to use while I use the 2nd faster wifi band. I am using the latest firmware that is dated 9/19/2018 which has noted "fixed wifi stability issue." Not that I have any wifi problems or stability issues but that's kind of interesting. I sort of was hoping that maybe in future Merlin would support this router and make firmware for it but that is definitely not going to happen as the hardware is quiet different.
That's all. Overall I highly recommend the GT-AC5300 if you really are going to use the awesome features it comes with, want the 8 LAN ports and better hardware specs. I am just in love with this router and it's awesome features.
Now that I got those out the way, I read plenty of reviews on the ASUS GT-AC5300 and was skeptical at first because of the Bugginess of the firmware. That didn't keep me away from looking deeper into the router because the specs were insane. 1.8 GHZ Quad core, 1 GB of ram, two USB 3.0 Ports, and with some high performing antennas (8). The fact it also had a dedicated Gaming 5GHZ band and ethernet ports also was a big plus. I decided to buy the router and try it myself and see if it was Good & Bad like the reviews said. I was blown away once hooking up the router and having it fully set up with my Verizon FIOS Gigabit connection. I've done my firmware update out of the box and setup was a breeze. Not a hiccup in install, upgrades and setups. I have the antennas at all angles wide so it can penetrate every aspect of the area it can and I must say, WOW. While sitting in my car in the drive way I had all bars of wifi signal strength on 5GHZ band. I started degrading by the mailbox which I then connected to the 2.4 GHZ and was ROCK SOLID in signal again. I am very pleased with signal strength and the performance this thing has. Even with my 3TB backup drive, I am able to transfer files with ease. In my eyes this router flies like no other, I love the GUI in the router settings that allows me to have full control over the way I want it to perform. I give this 5 STARS.. It is a must have for anyone that have multiple devices, That games, That run multiple devices (MU-MIMO), This will not let you down by far. 15-17 devices connected and its still wanting more !!!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
Now that I got those out the way, I read plenty of reviews on the ASUS GT-AC5300 and was skeptical at first because of the Bugginess of the firmware. That didn't keep me away from looking deeper into the router because the specs were insane. 1.8 GHZ Quad core, 1 GB of ram, two USB 3.0 Ports, and with some high performing antennas (8). The fact it also had a dedicated Gaming 5GHZ band and ethernet ports also was a big plus. I decided to buy the router and try it myself and see if it was Good & Bad like the reviews said. I was blown away once hooking up the router and having it fully set up with my Verizon FIOS Gigabit connection. I've done my firmware update out of the box and setup was a breeze. Not a hiccup in install, upgrades and setups. I have the antennas at all angles wide so it can penetrate every aspect of the area it can and I must say, WOW. While sitting in my car in the drive way I had all bars of wifi signal strength on 5GHZ band. I started degrading by the mailbox which I then connected to the 2.4 GHZ and was ROCK SOLID in signal again. I am very pleased with signal strength and the performance this thing has. Even with my 3TB backup drive, I am able to transfer files with ease. In my eyes this router flies like no other, I love the GUI in the router settings that allows me to have full control over the way I want it to perform. I give this 5 STARS.. It is a must have for anyone that have multiple devices, That games, That run multiple devices (MU-MIMO), This will not let you down by far. 15-17 devices connected and its still wanting more !!!!!!!!
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Picking GT-AC5300 over RT-AC5300 was a no-brainer for me since despite of what a lot of people are saying ROG versions is way more powerful and has 2 year ASUS warranty out of box. I've been dealing with ASUS service centre before and had absolutely zero issues with the whole process so I am absolutely confident of them backing their products.
Even though this model is lacking the newest and brightest wi-fi 6 AX capabilities no devices in my house are supporting this future standard anyways. The previous one I owned was a two-band router and I had no bandwidth issues with it despite of having 6 PCs, 4 Cell Phones and a couple Smart House devices connected to it. through Wi-Fi. Multiple high-definition video streams, conference calls and meetings are handled by this modem simultaneously without issues so far. The modem was up for 14 days now and I haven't witnessed any glitches or drop in speed.
I have this modem installed on the first floor in another end of my house and even 5G signal strength in the furthest rooms is excellent, despite of walls, ceiling and probably 70 feet distance. The signal strength is so good that I can still pick it up 100 feet away from my house when I go to pick up the mail.
Router switches radios flawlessly (it has a total of three of them 2.4 5-1 and 5-2) - if I go from one modem to another during conference call there is zero issues but maybe a slight barely noticeable delay which I could have never even caught otherwise.
Don't get confused by advertised bandwidth though - 5334 MBs advertised are shared between all three internal radios. It will NOT give you any faster connections if you already own a decent 5G AC-capable router.
It can however provide you with mode bandwidth since it effectively has two independent 5G radios - 5-1 and 5-2.
5G performance for this modem is pretty the same as what I had with AC87U. Both signal strength and speed.
However, now I can distribute devices between two radios instead of one which potentially guarantees better stability for those connections. Once again - I was unable to ever exceed even single 5G radio capabilities in AC87U so GT-AC5300 which essentially doubles it should never reach its hardware limits.
I an NOT using any advanced QoS, Family or bandwidth management features since ASUS basically got that part of their firmware provided by Trend Micro which openly tells you that they reserve the right to intercept and forward ANY of your private information to their server at their own discretion and SELL your private usage information to whoever they wish. Really? LOL.
And if you are a big fan of ASUS Merlin firmware (which I am) you may forget about it using any ROG series routers since they are NOT supported by Merlin and will never be supported in the future.
This router lasted two years before completely, and consistently, disconnecting from the internet and had to be replaced.
The router has plenty of options to streamline your gaming experience. The installation was simple enough - plug in the router, plug in laptop or PC for the first time install and it does update the firmware automatically. I was up and running within 5 min of unboxing the device.