Asus RT-N13U Wifi and 3G broadband router review
I recently had the opportunity of testing the Asus RT-N13U Wifi router apart from the normal WiFi functionality for your broadband connection this router also has support for 3G USB dongles and also has a built in torrent client which can download torrents directly to the router even when your PC is switched off.
The RT-N13U router from Asus is a mid range single band 2.4Ghz WiFi router supports N speeds upto 300 Mbps and offers an impressive package priced around Rs 2,950 – 3,000 apart from offering the normal WiFi router functionality the additional features like using 3G broadband connection via the 3G USB dongle is a huge plus (I tested it with BSNL 3G using Huawei E122 3G dongle and it works great) but do note that for 3G functionality is supported only with the B1 revision (model Asus RT-N13U B1) also by attaching a portable Hard-disk to this router USB 2.0 port you can directly download torrents / files to the router even when your PC is switched off, see my video review listed below for an in-depth review of all the features offered via this router.
Also as this Asus Wifi router support 3G via 3G datacards I have made a video using BSNL 3G with the same.
If you want to use 3G datacards with this Asus WiFi router make sure the model version is B1 i.e RT N13U B1 also make sure you have a compatible 3G datacard here is the list of data cards supported by this Asus RT N13U B1 router.
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Great review…….i love this product
@raj1944: Thanks Raj, so did you also buy this router!
hehe……..Prospective buyer!!!!!!!
hi…i want to ask a question….i also using a router in my home in the past….but is that the router u introduced in this video is better than that i used in my home?also…when i put my router near mt computer….i find that the speed is faster when i browser the wed…why is that ?is that the reception for the radio wave is better wwhen it is near?also…is that your router is even better than my router in my home,is that your router can let me browser the wed even faster because of your
router has better reception of the radio wave?
router has better reception of the radio wave?
router has better reception of the radio wave?
router has better reception of the radio wave?
Remember u suggested this router for me few months back and, I am still Searching this in the market. Where……………… can I get it online?
@indiainspace: Here in Hyderabad you are getting it readily in hardware stores… Online I never checked but just found a lot of listing on ebay india………. if you want a even more power Wifi coverage the N16 is the one but again double the cost and I don’t think it supports USB 3g modem.
very nice review… i think i go for this ones i get beam fiber… want to see torrent z work thump up for such a nice review
RANJIT SIR I HAVE ONE 2TB AND ONE 1TB EXTERNAL HDDS PLEASE SUGGEST A ROUTER WITH 2 USB 2.0 AND WITH DUAL BAND N
Manmit have a look at Asus RT N16 it is not dual-band but has 2 USB ports also there is a new model by Asus that is a dual-band N router and also has 2 USB ports its one of the latest and hottest routers in the market the model number is Asus RT 56U pricing is around Rs 8 – 8.5K
Cheers,
Ranjit
thank u for ur replay…..i m currently using iball baton n150 router but it lacks the usb s so i have to keep the desktop running and access data from my laptop……i know it sounds silly but why cant we put usb hub on the n13u???? and what about those usb nas adaptors like addonics and pogoplugs??please suggest me one of these… thank u…
http://www.addonics.com/products/nas/nas30u2.asp
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/01/05/review-addonics-usb-nas-adapter/?replytocom=980244
http://go.iomega.com/en/products/network-storage-desktop/wireless-data-station/network-hard-drive-iconnect/?partner=4750
Hey Manmit,
Most routers have limited power supply so adding a HUB to the USB port of the router will not work due to that…. I do not know about addonics but pogoplug is a good option but I have not personally used them and the iomega wireless station, I personally use the iomega home media network NAS on my network see my review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE9bxo9yxOg
The iOmega wireless data station connect looks good but see if its priced reasonably in India and I doubt they are available for a reasonable price, I guess getting a new router is the cheaper solution coz the routers that I mentioned in my above post are way better that the router that you are currently using.
Cheers,
Ranjit
yes ranjit sir u r quite right about the pricing…..iomega iconnect is slated at price of 4500rs here….addonics thingy costs 50$ online and i would have to buy 2 so thats roughly the same and on iconnect i will get the proper n router with dual band too….what u think about it?? and yaaa pogoplug doesnot provide services in india,,well thats a shame cause lots of users will want to share files remotely….
Respected sir,
I am planning to buy tata docomo 3g hsupa e-stick. I need a compatible router so i can share the internet connection with a mobile, a laptop, a ps2 and a pc. Do you think Asus RT-N13U B1 fulfills all my needs?
Thanks.
Vishal the Assus N13U B1 is a very good router that also supports 3G datacards but I do not know which brand of 3G datacard are supplied with docomo if its huwaei it should work without issues…… if it’s some other brand then you would need to check if that particular model of 3G datacard is supported by the Asus Router, yeah you can share you internet to multiple computer / devices without any issues with the router.
I will also post the 3G setup video of this router in a day or two on my youtube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/geekyranjit ) so subscribe to the same to know about the same.
Cheers,
Ranjit
thanks for the reply. i’ll sure subscribe.
hi Ranjit
for Asus RT-N13U B1 Can in use USB HUB to connect USB 3G Dongal and USB Hard drive for data storage at time?
sreedhar
Hi Sreedhar,
No you cannot connect a USB hub and then connect multiple devices with the ASUS N13U only one USB device and that to directly.
Thanks,
Ranjit
Dear Ranjit.
Can you confirm whether this router works with unlocked Huawei T mobile UMG 1831 3g usb modem.
And secondly i have seen your tenda 3g router review, so please suggest me which one is a better router( Tenda or Asus)
Sam I do not have the Huawei T mobile UMG 1831 3g dongle with me so cannot test the same in between the Tenda or the Asus the Asus is a better model and you also get 3 year warranty with the same.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear Ranjit,
Thank you for your quick reply .
I have tested Huawei T mobile UMG 1831 3g dongle with tenda it works fine.
But now im interested in asus router and so suggest me a good usb 3g modem .
Sam just watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU2O7-VrW-s&feature=player_embedded
In which I review the 3G functionality in the middle of the video I zoom into all the 3G modems that are supported via the router…… a lot of Huawei based 3G modems are directly supported by the router.
Ranjit
check out the link below to know whether your 3G USB dongles are supported
http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/
-Jags
Nice find Jags thank for the link…… I am sure it would be helpful for everyone.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear ranjit,
I have purchased the Asus RT-N13U router.
Please suggest me if i should upgrade its firmware. The existing is RT-N13U rev firmware version 2.0.1.1 and on the asus website the latest firmware is 2.0.2.0.
Please suggest me….
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=11&s=2&m=RT-N13U+(VER.B1)&os=&hashedid=n%2fa
Hi Sam,
For me the firmware that came with the router was really buggy and not stable even the Wifi range was not that great with the default firmware but when I upgraded the firmware all the problems got fixed.
So yes if you are facing problems / issues upgrade the firmware….. check if your is the B1 version the stick is at the bottom of the router… coz the firmware is a bit different for the B1 model.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear sir,
I have a asus rt-n13u wifi router
but i am unable to connect the internet using usb modem
usb modem used are huwaei e177 and zte mf631
connection is tata docomo
Can u please help me
Thx
Hi Yogesh,
Firstly make sure that the Asus router is the B1 revision as the 3G functionality is only in the B1 model…… some crafty ebay sellers are selling the old model that is non 3G in India, next follow the second video instructions I do not know the APN of tata docomo so ask their support for that and enter in the APN box if they are using a different dial code as for that too and enter in the appropriate fields.
As E177 is not directly in the drop down selection box for a 3G modem select a few modem from the dropdown selection list and test, the auto config did not work for me so try the nearest modem model to yours and check and it should work…… after applying the settings wait for a minute or so and then check, if it still did not work give me more info so that I can help you.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Thanks sir for ur quick reply
i will get back soon after follwing ur instructions
Thanks
Hello
I have same router and also the same 3G USB. I tried all the option in the router i am not getting it done. Even the light does not change from green to blue for connection
Thanks
Yogesh & Jega do update the firmware of the Asus router before trying to use the 3G USB dongle.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear sir,
Now i am unable to connect to the net using the router and huwaei e177 Usb modem
But i am stil doubtful if the router supports zte mf631 or not
Please check
Yogesh
Sorry Yogesh I do not have access to Zte 3G modem hence cannot check the same.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear sir,
Can u check the usb modem online using teamviewer or some other software.
Yogesh
Jega give me ur email id
I will mail you the firmware file and settings file for Asus Rtn13u Wireless router and Huawei e177 router for tata docomo 3g
Yogesh
Yogesh for end support please contact Asus India, I do not work for these companies or do end support, I am just like you an end user (customer) and I found this product interesting and hence I did the review of the same I do not have the resources to check each and every model of 3G data card and providers.
BTW as far as I know and I mentioned earlier did you check the bottom sticker of the router does it say B1 at the end, coz the non B1 models do not support the 3G modems.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Sorry sir,
I am using the router with huawei e177 stick and its running perfectly
Yogesh
Sir,
thanks for really nice video which is very informative. I m planning to set up a network at home i have a desktop (running on Win XP no wifi but only LAN) and a my latop with Win 7 with wifi I would like to network the pc’s and also want to use my wipro’s WEP 800DX dotmatrix printer to be shared .(i.e I want to use the printer even when one pcs is turned off). will this router help me out.
regards
S.Pratap
Hello Pratap,
I do not know if your printer is supported for sharing as it is a dot-matrix printer check the ASUS website for supported printer so to print even with your PC switched off might not be possible…. but to network your PC and Laptop you can use this router with ease, just connect the PC to the router via Ethernet connection (4 ports on the router) and you can use your laptop over Wifi.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hello,
i am using the Firmware Version: 2.0.2.My email ID is asusrt13@yahoo.com.
Ineed big help! i just had a Asus rt-n13u and i have a pc main computer, and a laptop just bought, well i setup everything when i did the usb application i click apply and then when i wifid my laptop i had internet but my pc didnt have anymore internet!! plzz help, is it possible both of them have internet at the same time?
@Abel7979: Yeah both the computer should work without any issue…… the first thing I would suggest is that do a firmware upgrade coz the firmware that is shipped with the router is really buggy and then try it again……. again make sure to do the firmware upgrade with the proper version see the sticker at the bottom for your model coz RT N13U has a different firmware from RT N13U B1 model.
Am Planning to buy a Asus RT-N13U Router
i Mainly opt for this router because of its torrent Downloading feauture
And I came across In Net That The Torrent Downloading Feauture of this router is not perfoming well
pl Tell Me to buy this router or not
Esspecially in case of Torrrent Dowbnloading
torrenting thing ; gr88888
Hi Mohamned I do not do a lot of torrenting but I tested this router with 2 torrents and I did download them fine….. the only downside to the torrent client is that it installs only on a windows computer so to manage the torrents you need to switch on your computer.
Also there was an updated version of the torrent software and the actual firmware of the router on asus website initially it did not work but after I updated the firmware of the router and downloaded the correct matching version of the software from asus website it worked fine for me during my testing.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Sir, am Not clear with your reply.
1.So we cannot download torrent using this router with the system switched off.
2. My another Question is that if we can download with the computer switched off then” Shall i use a pendrive for Downloading . or we need a External HD.
Hi Mohanmend,
Sorry that I was not clear with my earlier reply, You can certainly close your PC / computer and the download will continue on the attached USB device on the router, the only thing is that if you would like add a new torrent or pause the same you would need to open your PC again to use the asus software to control the torrent / download.
You can use the pen-drive or an external HDD, I personally tested it with a 8 GB pen-drive.
Cheers,
Ranjit
hey bro iam having trouble in configuring my 3g modem mine is teracom 3g modem model Lw272 can you tell me how to configure my modem ?
Hello Jafin,
The teracom 3G models are not listed in the compatable list of 3G datacards see the list of datacards that are supported http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/
Cheers,
Ranjit
Thanks for the quick reply
What about the seeding process
does the torrent downloading have any speed restriction
I think so speed limits were there, but nothing more basic control like pause resume etc do not expect all the features that you get with a proper torrent client.
Cheers,
Ranjit
what is ur suggession about DD-WRT Firmware For this ROuter ?
I personally did not load dd-wrt on this router….. coz with latest ASUS firmware everything was working as expected, see dd-wrt forums for more info.
could u mail me the firmware files that ur using? i have got issues with the router detecting my modem. need to manually reboot every time to get online. tried with umg1832 and e1550
hi rajit..
really liked all ur reviews and videos
i m getting this very same router without 3g support..for 1500 new.. should i go for it..
Hi Varun it might be the non B1 version if you do not need 3G support you can go but I am surprised that you could get it for such a low price…. coz it is normally price around Rs 2,800 – 3,000 for the RT-N13U B1 version anyways make sure you get bill & warranty.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hello Abin,
I do not have the router with me but I tested it with version 2.0.1.1 and the 3G worked fine I used BSNL 3G Sim with Huawei E122 datacard….. check ASUS website for available firmwares and make sure you download the firmware for B1 model as they are different from the normal version.
Cheers,
Ranjit
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Sir,Can u pl Tell Me What is the maximum speed you get in torrent with a pandrive connected to the router using download manager..
If possible pl post a video review about the torrent downloading functionality of this router in the aspect ofthe PC Switched off ie using an external pen drive
Hi Ravi,
When I was doing the torrent testing I tested it on the 2Mbps broadband connection and I was getting about 200 – 210KB on the torrent so was maxing my broadband connection and Yes I attached the pendrive to the routers USB port so the torrent got downloaded directly to the pen drive and yes the PC was closed during this time.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Thanks A Lot SIr for your quick reply
hi rajit
i purchased the router … bro its awesome..repeter fuctionality is very nice i m getting coverage in my whole house..as u said earlier that it will affect the bandwidth..how is it possible my internet connction is 2mbps…but the routers bandwidth is a lot more even if it reduce to half will it affect the speed of my net connection.. plzz reply.. asap
Hi Varun I am glad that you are satisfied with the router indeed its a very good router, in the repeater mode the overall throughput goes down…. for example for WiFi transfer if you are getting around 70mbps throughput normally in the repeater mode it would be come down to around 30-35 mbps but if your internet connection is just 2 mbps it should not matter as the overall throughput is still around 30mbps and that is more than your internet connection speed that is just 2 mbps so you will get your full internet speed.
I hope what I wrote makes sense
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hello sir,
I Want A NAS drive or any other HD with Built in torrent Downloading functionality Can U pl Geggest Me one
My Budget Is 2.5to3 K only
YA Its totally.. bang for the buck..i mean its range is so awesome..i m getting 3 out of 5 signal in my basement.. router is in 2nd floor.. i m totally impressed by it .. it gives other routers run for their..
Hi varun
wat about the torrent downloading using the pendrive
@Ravi at around 3K I doubt you will get a NAS with built in torrent client as a standalone NAS is expensive, I use the iOmega NAS which has 1 TB built in HDD and also has torrent client / DLNA / itunes server but its about 6K you can see my review here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE9bxo9yxOg
Cheers,
Ranjit
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with the usb adapter, up to what speed does the it supports? would that be HSDPA (7.2Mbps and 14.4Mbps) or HSPA+ (21Mbps)?
It will depend upon your 3G USB modem… some modem are 7.2 some upto 21 Mbps, see the link in the article for supported 3G modems.
can i use this wifi connection for my ps3 and xbox360 and also can i use mts mblaze data card.
Yeah the router will work with PS3 and xbox360 over Wifi cannot comment on MTS blaze data card please check this link http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ for supported 3G data cards.
cheers,
Ranjit
thanks
hello sir how can check wether my frim ware is latest and how should i upgrade it.
I bought this router and is working fine the printer functionality is bit difficult from me to understand. i followed all the steps they gave me on the CD printer is getting recognised but not printing. Im aware that u already adviced me that it wont work with dot matrix printer but still i gave a try
regards
Pratap When you go to the admin page on the top Firmware version is shown, then go to the asus website and search for the firmware for this Asus RT-N13U if you are using the B1 version check the firmware for that coz its a bit different and if they have a new version install that.
BTW I doubt your dot-matrix printer will work with printer sharing see this list of printers that are supported http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/printersupport/rt-n13ub.htm
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi sir..
I have windows7(32bit) OS on my LENOVO laptop.
I have SAMSUNG Monocrom Laser Printer, model number is ML-1666.
I want to buy ASUS RT-N13U router but before that i want to know that my printer will work on this router??
Can i use 1TB hard disk for download storage when my laptop switched off???
Yash only a select few printers can work as network printers too see the list check this link http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/printersupport/rt-n13ub.htm
A portable HDD should work I tested it with a 500 GB HDD and that worked, also tied it with several USB stick and it worked fine so hopefully the 1 TB disk should also work.
Thanks..
Very Good Review It was a great help on understanding this routerThanks
This I found to be a good router, however getting it connected with Beam Cable has become a pain in you know where! I flashed the firmware to DD-WRT latest one. I set it to Auto DHCP, it gets the IP & I can even go to the login page however after login & when I try to access any webpage, my account is logged off & it displays the login page again. PPOE doesn’t work as the router doesn’t even pick up the WAN IP. Any help on this? Let me know if more info is required.
@WAG7TigerFace: I have no problems using the router with Beam……. but again I am using it with stock firmware did not find the need to load dd-wrt, with the stock firmware it works with both ppope and dynamic IP mode……. Sorry I cant be much helpful coz I did not test this router with dd-wrt.
Hi Ranjit.
I’ve as asus rt-n16 router and also has the 3G connection mode option.
I’ve an Huawei E220 3G dongle and i know that it’s compatible.
But i’m looking to know if it will be compatible with HSPA+ dongles, because i’m thiking to buy 21.6mbps service that my provider offers.
The dongle they supply it’s the huawei K4505 usb dongle. Should it be compatible with Asus RT-N16 with standard or custom firmware?
Thanks,
pirolito
Hi Pirolito,
It should support but please check http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ for the supported 3G datacards by this router as I do not have the ability to test each and every datacard.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi I am a newbie. I want to buy this RTN13U B1 router. Before buying I want to know
1. Can i intall media server software like serviio , townky in the router and attach a USB HDD (1TB)to use as NAS?
2.Can I attach a usb hub and attach a 3G dongle& a external powered HDD (WD elements/ Seagate desktop)? Will it work?
Any other router which can support print server, HDD to NAS, 3G dongle, bit torrent, DLNA(UPnP) simultaneously?
Duraga you cannot install other media-servers or third party software etc directly on the N13U for that you need to remove the stock firmware and load third party firmware like dd-wrt. I strongly do not suggest you to load third-party firmware unless you know what you are doing coz you can brick the same or lose some core functionality.
90% of the things that you mentioned can be done with the stock firmware that you get with this router so use the stock Asus firmware before you want to load third party firmware and sorry I wont be able to provide any help if you load third-party firmware coz I did not test this router with the same.
cheers,
Ranjit
hi.
i have purchase this wifi it is overall good router.but only problm i have is that when i make video call over gmail on my laptop the other personal is not able to see me.
i m using cable boradband having speed of 512kbps…
plz help me….
Can i make a dlna home network with this router without adding third party media server softwares?
Durga this RT N13U is not officially DLNA certified by Asus but on my WDTV I was able to see its a a network share and stream data from the same also I was able to see the share on a Mac and a PC and access the data without any issues, but if you required DLNA certified routers up your budget a bit and see these routers
Asus RT N56U http://www.tech2buzz.com/internet/asus-rt-n56u-dual-band-wifi-router-review
or the Netgear WNDR 3700 http://www.tech2buzz.com/internet/review-of-netgear-3700-dual-band-wifi-router
Both of which are dual band WiFi routers which officially are DLNA certified do note that 3G datacard functionality is not present with the netgear 3700 model but these are some of the best high end router that you can find in Indian market.
Cheers,
Ranjit
@swapnil the router should not block video call I did not specifically test it with gmail but other video services like skype and ichat and did not face any issues but again my internet connection is very good….. try connecting your computer to the internet directly without the router so that you can rule out the router for the problems.
IMHO 512kbps is okay for basic video chats but upload speed is more important for video chats please make sure what is the upload speed that you are getting go to a site like speedtest.net and check your upload speed to US servers etc to determine the same.
Cheers,
Ranjit
HI
thanks for ur advise..but i not getting any uploading speed while using wifi router the speedtest.net show error but it show downloading speed.
BUT when i connect my laptop directly to the internet.then it show both the downloading & uploading speed.
PLZ suggest me how to adjust uploading speed.
Swapnil at time speedtest.net acts funny try on more link http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ select the server as Newyork or Washington.
Also did you update your router to the latest firmware if not do that….. even after doing that it if does not work then you must have got a faulty hardware.
cheers,
Ranjit
Dear Ranjet,
I had a Asus RTN13U I want to use it to download torrents via 3G modem I have tested the modem and hdd individually they are working but but when I connect them with IBALL PIANO 423 USB hub it just shows the hdd and 3G modem, HDD was accessible but I was not able to dial the modem.
Now pls suggest me what additional devise I can use with this router to download torrent using a USB 3G Modem and to store the downloads on a usb hdd.
Even you can suggest me a good 3G modem thats comes with LAN connection to feed internet to the existing router.
Regards
Sandeep
Sandeep you cannot use a USB hub with this router it will give problems….. as only 1 device is supposed to work on the USB port and that has to be attached directly so if you are using the 3G datacard then you cannot attach a storage device like HDD.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Dear Ranjit,
I am using my router for LAN and the speeds were excellent but sudennly it got slow i tried ping command (both router and another system) i m getting 25%-50% packet loss. I checked the cables are tight. I did check out the firewall setting and rebooted the router. but still the problem exists pls help me out.
regards
S.Pratap
Hello Pratap are you getting packet loss while pinging directly to the routers IP i.e 192.168.1.1 or to any particular website, if you are getting packet loss to even when pinging back to the router then there is a problem with the router else its just a temp problem with your ISP.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi Ranjit,
I have a reliance netconnect plus usb device (Huawei EC1260). This is not a 3G device but provides a speed of upto 3.1 mbps. How do I configure this. I have seen your video but somehow I can’t get this to work with the procedure you have elaborated.
Your help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Sameer
Sammer first check with asus website if your datacard is supported I have give the link for the supported data-cards that work with this router in the review above.
Cheers,
Ranjit
I just purchased a RT-N13U Rev.B1 router and have tried to plug at least six things to the USB, like different flash drives and portable hard drives. NONE were recognized or show up in the config interface. Only one Corsair flash drive illuminates like it is reading when plugged but does not show up as recognized in the config interface.
Are the plugged flash drives supposed to be recognized in ALL MODES of this router?
DO you think my router is defective since it will not recognize USB?
Dear Ranjit,
The problem is even when i was piniging with the router.
cheers
S.Pratap
@CaptainK Try formatting the disk to FAT32 and try it and even then if it does not work then I guess it’s a faulty router.
@Pratap I think so then you should get it replaced.
how can one set up a wireless internet connection with this router?..i have linux mint (genome)it detects the wireless connection but does not use it to access internet
Kurian for setting up a router it does not matter which OS you are on just go to the admin control panel via your web-browser http://192.168.1.1 and set it up to work with your internet connection, once that is done there after the internet connection can be accessed irrespective for the OS like Android phone, Windows PC, Mac computers, Linux ipads etc.
Cheers,
Ranjit
hi again ranjit sir
i found this video very useful….i was lurking around dd wrt forums and found this router to be supported by ddwrt…..have u tested n13 with dd wrt???
No Manmit I haven’t tested this router with DD-WRT coz almost all the required functionality was offered by the stock firmware…… BTW I no longer have access to this router so cannot test it with ddwrt.
Cheers,
Ranjit
thank u fir ur feedback…
Nice review, you made me to blindly select this router
I have one query, I’m never going to use LAN ports to connect my Laptop as I’ll be only using WiFi on my laptop. So can I assign torrent downloads wirelessly to the router through my Laptop so that the router download’s it even if my laptop is switched off or not at home?
@Varad1024: Yes you are exclusively use only WiFi for all the operations even for setting torrents, no need to physically connect any computer via Lan ports and yes the torrents will continue to download even when your laptop is switched off.
Hi Ranjit,
can you confirm if Asus RT-N13U Wifi router has RJ-11 port? i don’t think it does. i.e. can i plug in BSNL phone cable to this router or do i need a separate modem to connect the Rj-11 and then from the modem i will then connect to this router ?
i think this router suitable for cable broadband ( aka fibre optic ) rather than ADSL.
hope the question makes sense!
Thanks
Faz you will still need your ADSL modem as this router does not have RJ 11 its has a standard WAN port RJ-45 so you just connect your ADSL modem to this router.
Cheers,
Ranjit
hi Ranjit,
i want to buy a router/NAS with torrent client,please suggest me.can i set download schedule,and data cap limit on router’s native client.that is very important to me as well as bsnl night unlimited user.
please reply i am waiting for your suggestion and thanks in advance.
P.S. can you upload detailed comparison/review on router based torrent clients??
Dip I do not think so you can find download schedule option in a router torrent client, for that functionality you would have to look at a NAS coz most of the router that offer torrents functionality they just have basic features and interface.
Check NAS from Synology there have some of the best featured NAS.
Cheers,
Ranjit
dear friend,
when i was trying to load my bsnl 3g data which was connected with asus rt 13u, it was not showing bsnl name as the service provider. what should i do.
hi sir i want to buy WiFi modem belkin company. I want to know which Belkin WiFi router similar to Asu N13u B1 version (which is 3G usb modem support and convert to WiFi signal) and handy(easy to travel). I think asu is not heandy, its dimension is big
Hello,
I have not tested the Belkin 3G USB router so cannot comment on the same, if you are looking for anotherportable router then check this asus router http://www.tech2buzz.com/internet/asus-wl-330n3g-wifi-3g-router-review it’s the smallest multi functional router in the world.
Cheers,
Ranjit
So if I have a 1TB external hard drive formatted in NTFS, will this router ASUS RT-N13U support it?
Hi Ranjit,
I bought this router recently.. Its an awesome router… Your video and suggestion for firmware upgrade helped me a lot….Thanks a lot..
Founder
hi,
i want to know if this supports windows 7 64 bit system and android mobiles. waiting for you reply . thanks in advance
For basic and WiFi routing any router including this one will work on both 32 bit or 64 bit OS including any Wifi capable device like android phone etc so as a router yes it work with 64 bit OS and Android phone.
If you are asking about if the torrent download software that is for windows is 64 bit compatible please check with Asus coz I tested it on a 32 bit windows machine personally did not test with 64 bit windows OS.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi Ranjit,
I am using airtel 3G card which has a speed upto 7mbps for downloading. Will this router will work with my dongle and will I get the full speed as I am getting right now.
Can you suggest the option available option for me to make data card wifi.
@Vidit: The download speed that you will get will depend upon the 3G datacard that you use in the USB port of the router, this Wifi router supports N speeds upto 300 Mbps….. and should easily support datacard of 7.2 Mbps Just make sure the 3G datacard that you select a compatible datacard see the link given above in the article to the asus website for compatible 3G datacards.
Hi Ranjit,
I am using Tata Docomo 3G USB dongle (ZTE MF631). I followed the steps as per your video for configuring the 3G router connection, but its not working. After completing the steps and rebooting the router the browser returns a message saying ” RT-N13U Rev.B1 don’t get the IP address yet. Please wait a moment or check the system log”.
Kindly help!
@Anubhav I do not have a tata docomo 3G connection so cannot test, but get the proper APN & Dial code from Tata docom and it should work, also make sure your 3G datacard is supported by this asus router, in the article I have given the link for supported datacards.
Cheers,
Ranjit
After going through this review last month I went with ASUS RT-N13U router. It was easy to set up with my UT300R2U modem. But I’m facing problem with the router.. after using the router for 15mins+ it restarts by itself. It happens every time. What should I do?
@Varad1024: No idea never faced that issue, restart to factor default using the reset button at the bottom and try again.
@geekyranjit I tried resetting the router but still the problem appears. At this moment I’ve reset the router but I’m not able to go to ’192.168.1.1′ page, it just tries accessing 192.168.1.1 over internet. Should I RMA the router or flash the router with factory firmware?
@Varad1024: Are you using a Wired connection to connect after reseting, connect the wired ethernet cable to one of the four ethrenet ports and you should be able to go to 192.168.1.1 page if that does not work it looks like a faulty router RMA the router, also make sure the mode is set to router the small switch at the bottom of the router.
Hi Ranjit,
I going to buy reliance netconnect+ modem. Will this Asus RT N13U B1 wifi router support my say Huawei EC150?
Regards,
Rajesh
hello sir
i have Asus RT N13U B1 wifi router i am downloading torrent file but not start any torrent file to download please help
I have a BSNL broadband connection. Currently I am connected with BILLION ADSL Modem BiPac 5200S (this modem given by tata indicom). I am planning for a WiFi connection. Please suggest which one should I go for, Asus RT-N13U Wifi router or a wifi router with RJ-11 port (if this is the choice please suggest)
Which one is good option a Wifi Modem or a Wifi Router for home purpose? Is BSNL ADSL Wifi modem better? Please suggest. Thanks.
S Chandra
Hi Ranjit,
I bought the Asus RT-N13U B1 router. When i am connecting HUAWEI E122 with BSNL SIM it is giving me the following error (screenshot)
“RT-N13U Rev.B1 don’t get the IP address yet.Please wait for a moment or check the system log”
Firmware version 2.0.2.0.
I have already made the changes by watching your video tutorial but this IP address issue remains the same.
Can you please advice what to do so that the issue can be solved?
Hi Ranjit
i have purchased RT N 13U B1 router it doesnt have BSNL option populated in ISP and i could not find ALL option in ISP ,
can you suggest what is to be set up for the getting this done, i could not connect to the internet.
please advice
thanks
Hi Ranjit,
I want to buy this router but have confusion if my BSNL evdo zte ac8700 data card will work or not.
Can you tell if it will work??
Dear Ranjit
i have purchased a RTN13 U B1 router
in ISP listing BSNL is not populated location ALL is not populated too
how to fix the problem.
thanks
Kumar
Hiii,
Its good product but I have one question. If i connect USB tv tuner(something like iball claro) to this router will i be able to watch/record tv on my laptop??
WBR,
ganesh
@Ganesh Kale: Obviously not you cannot connect a USB Tv tuner to this router, its a router not a computer only 3G datacards or HDD are to be connected to the USB port of the router.
Cheers,
Ranjit
@Kumar: See the second video on this page at around 1:20 I show how to enter the manual settings to make it work with BSNL 3G.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi ranjit
i just tried the way you shown in the video.
but i have the following problems
in ISP : ALL option as you mentioned is not populated
and i was given a dial code from BSNL as #777 but i tried with this not #99. is this 99 common for AP and tamil nadu circle?
thanks
Kumar
Hi I have a Tata photon plus..THE model number is in the list supported.
I wanted to know can I use this router to to use internet on my mobile through wifi..?
Because this will be the main purpose of me buying this device.
Thanks in advance
Rajat
@Rajat: Yes with any WiFi router you should be able to browser the net on your mobile if you mobile has wifi support.
what an excellent review! this router is onsale for $15 after rebates at newegg and I bought it after reading this. SHould be a good deal. I like the mini-NAS option.
one more question. will the USB external hard drive show up as additional network drive that you can map? or do I have to map an ftp as drive using netdrive?
@Peter: It will show up as a network share based on your OS and you can man it to a drive if required.
THANKS….ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW
@TTCOOLJ66 thanks appreciative of the feedback
dears, I have reliance netconnect dongle and prepaid conection.. and from past few months it is giving only 256 Kbps.. on the other hand postpaid connection is giving 3.1 Mpbs speed.. I m from haryana, india…
do anyone have idea
Sameer
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Do i need a external modem also for this router or it is having a in-built modem in it???
@Akash: It’s just router not a ADSL router hence no modem is included.
Please check your gmail. I need help
Is this model contains modem Asus RT-N16 ???
Can you suggest me a good modem for this router??
Can i download torrents directly when i use 3G????
(I think it download torrents in USB HDD so ther is 2 usb port or 1?)
If its not possible with this one can you know other one….
Pls help me!!!
@Vinay: No coz it just has 1 USB port and that would be occupied via the 3G datacard, so you cannot attach a USB HDD to download the data.
I HAVE the following doubts,
i) can we use 3g datacard( tata photon, mts or reliance) to connect with RJ45 Ethernet LAN Cable (ie usb to ethernet converter cable) and connect to one of the ethernet ports in the above modem ??
ii) will internet connection work ?
iii) if internet connection works, can we use the usb port for usb HDD to access bittorrent clients
iv) is it possible?
No how to video still
I bought this blindly just because you said it would download torrents
@waqarhassanpk: I do not have access to this router now, just install the windows download software that you get on the disk and attach a USB pen drive or portable HDD to the routers USB port and just use the software to assign the download or torrent it’s that easy.A couple of hundred users have brought this router after seeing this video and none of them have a problem in setting up torrents its that easy just follow the instructions you might have to download the software from asus website.
@geekyranjit The problem is, i have the mac, and seeing that you are a mac user i bought the Router since i was thinking you might have a workaround. That download utility is only windows compatible
@waqarhassanpk: I did specify clearly in the review that the download utility works just with windows. For Mac you would need to boot into windows via Boot camp coz that Asus download utility does not even work with VM installs of windows.I do use a Mac mostly for work but also but I also have a Windows 7 computer and another system running Ubuntu, as a tech reviewer I need to have all the OS for testing different products.
@geekyranjit Wish we had someone in pakistan interested enough to be a tech reviewer, appreciate your effort btw, looking forward to more great videos… Thumbs up Ranjeet
hi
i just bought this asus rt n13u for my tata photon plus but m unable to
get is connected as it always say unable to get the IP. what can i do nw as i bought it online cuz i ckcd ur video online. plz help!!!!!
@Vaibhav: I do not have tata photo card or this unit any longer, did you check in the list http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ if you 3G datacard was listed if so you should contact Asus.
But I would suggest if you haven’t yet updated the firmware to the latest version do that and give it a try.
thanks but my model huwaie ec156 is listed in the sheeet
still i dont kno what shuld i do i upgraded the firmware
i did everything i culd but didnt really helped me out !!!!!!
@Vaibhav: Tata Photon+ is a CDMA type service so for that you need to use the CDMA option or something like from the drop down menu do not recall…. and enter your username and password in my testing I used a BSNL 3G SIM with a datacard which is GSM service hence do not require password, for CDMA I am sure you need to enter username / password coz I had long time ago use Reliance Netconnect+ and we had to do that I hope you did that.
Also I do not know if TATA photon+ requires a specific APN you might need to consult with photon support for that and I hope the version of the router you go is the B1 revision coz only that version works with 3G datacards.
But even if you are sure you have done all this then I think so you should consult with Asus and ask for a refund.
Cheers,
Ranjit
Hi…that is indeed an awesome review…I have a quick question. I will be using the router mostly in the repeater mode. Will the repeater mode allow me to share a storage device or a printer .
Also,on a side note,the repeater mode seems to work pretty well. However if there is any other brand/ model in less than 5000/- which could be a close call here, I would be very obliged.
Thanks a lot.
@vaibhav i have found a solution
go to this link and download 9.0.2.4g fw and update it
http://www.asuspartner.in/Networking_videos/
then try the setting it will connect after some 3 to 5 minutes
Hey, do you know if i use a USB Hub, i can connect a External Hard Disk together with the 3G USB Dongle?
@fakeposer: I never tried that but I doubt it will work…… as the power output is simply no there to power 2 devices at the same time.
Would i be abel to set this router up with a cable modem?
i have an internet connection through an optical fibre directly connected to my pc port!! i want to cut down on my electricity usage so can buy the above Asus RT-N13U router and plug in my net cable into it and download torrents i have a 250gb usb hard disk also… toconnect my pc back to internet should i disconnect the cable from the router?? i don’t have wifi on my pc!! my motherboard is gigabyte x58-ud7(rev 1.0)!!
@XxMvSk8eRxX: Yes it has a standard RJ-45 WAN port.
@Manish: Even if you have a internet via Fiber it will have a device that will actually terminate it into a ethernet port RJ-45 it that is the case yes you can use this Asus Router.
Hi Ranjit.. saw your videos and went through ur site.. nice info..
I want a 3g(would b betr if 4g also) wifi router with
> USB (HUAWEI EC152 and ZTE AC2746)
> WAN
> Torrent support..
I am impressed by RT N13u B1 , RT N16
also saw
these 2 routers
http://leoxsys.com/leo-300n-3g-rt.php and
http://leoxsys.com/pocketwifi.php
Which one should i go for ?? My budget is upto 6k. I can increase my budget if i am getting a good device.
Thankx in advance
@Rajat: The main difference between RT N13 and N16 is the gigabit ports on N16 and 100 Mbps port on N13 if you are not bothered about gigabit ports you can go with N13 its a good router.
I haven’t reviewed or checked the lexosys routers so cannot comment on the same, for the 3G datacard compatibility please check the manufactures website coz they keep adding new datacards compatible with there devices with new firmwares and it’s impossible for me to check every datacard.
I just fell the Huawei datacards are much more friendly with a lot of router but again as suggested check the manufactures website for compatibility.
Cheers,
Ranjit
hi Ranjit.liked your info.just wanted to know if this router supports Upnp? And what does it means that it acts as a ftp server?do we have to download content from hdd connected to the usb or it directly streams videos and all to any comp??
thanx.
Hi Ranjit,
I need help on the following :
1. Does the B1 H/W version of N13U cost the same as normal(V1) N13U, only 2900-3000 bucks ?
2. Is it a 300 Mbps router ?
Cheers,
Thanks for some great video reviews. Enjoyed seeing this and the other Asus router review too. Had a couple of questions.
I have 2 Macbook Airs, and an iMac, but also have an old Win XP laptop which is b/g.
So, I read here that using a n router will not help my speeds for the n enabled devices if there are some g devices on the network? True? If so, is there any router which can set up a regular n network, and a separate g ‘guest’ network?
I am currently using a cheapo Belkin b/g router. If I set up the n router as b/g/n, will it at all help in better speeds with n enabled laptops?
Was looking at the Asus RT-N13U
http://in.asus.com/Networks/Wireless…specifications
The specs say that the USB port on it can be used to connect an external HDD as a FTP server. Not clear on what exactly that means, but can I connect a USB HDD and just use it to copy files from the laptops as a back up?
Thanks for any help.
Deepak
@geekyranjit i m not able to set up torrent downloading………….! it shows an error device not found . Firmware Version: 2.0.2.0.
@praveen8t: Did you plug in a portable HDD or a USB stick and are able to access the same, first check that and then use the torrent download also you need to update the torrent download software to the version compatible with the firmware check asus website for that.
hi ranjit,the usb port doesnt detect the hdd or usb stick.the torrent download software doesnt connect to the usb.it shows error 256.i have updated the firmware and also the torrent download master is correct.please help…i have just bought this router especially for storage sharing and torrent function.thanks.
i just bought this asus RT-N13U (H/W Ver.:B1 ; F/W: 2.0.2.0) for my CAPITAL 3g bsnl model no : CE200 but m unable to
get is connected as it always say unable to get the IP. what can i do nw as i bought it online cuz i ckcd ur video online. plz help!!!!!
@Mahesh: For support please contact Asus directly.
@Salman: Did you try formatting the disk in the supported format try in FAT32 and see if it works, if then also it is not detecting looks like the router might be bad get it exchanged under warranty.
Other have emailed me regarding compatible 3D datacard see the link http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ I will not answer again If I get questions like does my datacard work, see the link if your datacard is there in that list it should work.
hey can u please give me the link to the latest firmware update my H/w version is b1 an Firmware is 2.0.2.0
Thank you
Hello Ranjit,
First off, Congratulations !!! You are doing a great job educating people about wifi routers especially those with usb modem connectivity.
I want your little help here. I have just purchased Photon+ (Huawei E156) usb modem and now looking for a future proof (read: 3G capable) router for my wifi/ethernet needs. I have gone through almost all comments for this post of yours here and I believe that asus RT-N13U is a best fit for my needs (as it supports both Huawei E156 and ZTE-MF631[DOCOMO 3G]).
I was also little inclined towards Tenda 3G611R+ 3G. But since for E156 I am required to go for 3G150M instead (which I couldn’t find on ekwireless), I’m kinda confused which one to opt for finally.
Kindly show me the right way. Any help is much appreciated !
Thanks !!
http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?categoryid=218&model=TL-MR3420#over
I’m little inclined towards this one as well. This doesn’t seem to support EC156, though. But I have contacted support for the same and now awaiting their reply.
plz helf me
i have RT-N13U Rev.B1
and 3g dongle (MMX352G 3G USB Manager ) & (Idea Net Setter Huawei Modem EG162G,E1550 and E173u-2 ( E1732 ))
have bsnl 3g sim
pls help me
For compatible 3G datacard see the link http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ if your 3G datacard is not listed and it does not work it will most probably not work with this router and there is nothing that I can do about the same.
FOR SUPPORT ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT ASUS DIRECTLY.
I am closing comments for this article as I believe most of the questions related to this product have already been answered.
can suggest a modem+router like this one for using torrent client.
I have this router and it is AMAZING.ASUS makes the best products
ohh i can see in video u still have linksys 54 series….. those are awesome routers and best functioning with DD-RWT wt says?
@shrey020: Yes the linksys 54WRT has dd-wrt installed but you are mistaken I installed dd-wrt on quite a few routers and they work great, also dd-wrt is compatible with most asus routers.I am personally using the Netgear 3700 router as my main router these days but for now with stock firmware.
yes i know i have Buffalo router which provide DD-WRT as there firmware and linksys WRT54G….. which is the cheapest router we and update to DD-WRT and what is your review about tomato firmware?
@shrey020: I did not personally test tomato firmware coz with just dd-wrt I got all that I needed…… I have setup repeaters range extenders and I like GUI of dd-wrt
This router turns out to be total crapp to me… Rev b1, firmware 2.0.2.0 – i can’t even touch the options of firmware update without hanging on router. I could’nt upload neither 7.x beta or alternative fimwares (tomato-usb, dd-wtr and so on) the only one i could (thanfully!!!!) was the same 2.0.2.0. Inserting usb pendrive formated in ntfs caused router sloooooowdown in therms of transfers and web panel access..What a piece of sh….
I have a desktop at home with Windows 7 OS and I would like to connect my ipod and Blackberry through Wifi. I have a Reliance Net Connect 2G USB stick.Now, how do I utilize the internet from my desktop (USB Stick) and connect other devices like ipod and BB and start using the internet.Please note that i will be using the dongle / 2G stick – Reliance Net connect and not the LAN connection. Does Asus USB-N13 meet my expectation? Please let me know.
@sivakumarj: Yes you should be able to connect your datacard to the USB port of the N13U router and there by giving you internet access, but please check Asus website if you datacard is compatible with the router before purchasing the same coz not all datacards work with the router. BTW on a side note the 2G speeds would be very slow IMHO.
Thanks for the prompt reply. I checked the Asus India site and i dont find any 3G / 2G adapter support list. I sent a mail to Asus support, i hope they will reply. Thanks again.
@sivakumarj you can also do this using any Wifi router, for that you need to share internet dileup(Reliance) with ur LAN and plug the lan cable from ur pc to internet slot of router..
@shrey020 Thanks for the revert. Actually i wont be using the LAN connection and i have a Reliance Net Connect 2G stick for which i am checking for a compatible router.
@geekyranjit….hey hi will you please tell me that it will support tikona wireless broadband or not.. and without tikona receiver will it work as repeater on tikona wrls brd..nd pls do reply….
@salunketejas: I have never used tikona wireless broadband so cannot comment on the same but if they provide internet via the standard ethernet cable then that should go in the WAN port and technically it should work, best to check with tikona directly.
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