RT-AC3100 Available in UK

[mathmos]

Just had FTTC installed and what a joy 78Mbs down 18Mbs up. However horrified to see my Netgear D6300 wifi is appalling, am only getting 6-7Mbs down on wifi connections so new router required.

Through this site came across the RT-AC88U and the RT-AC3100 - don't really need the 8 ports so the RT-AC3100 is the preferred choice but whilst the RT-AC88U is listed on the Asus UK web site, the RT-AC3100 is not. Does this mean Asus are not bringing the RT-AC3100 to the UK?

Thanks

 

[kvic]

Your guess is as good as anyone else. Even not offered officially, I'm sure you can find parallel imports online or your corner computer stores. Some people mentioned in US between the two models is only 20 USD difference. Then it's no brainer to go with AC88U.

 

[um hombre]

Regardless ac3100 or ac88u, anyone knows when it might be available in the UK/Europe? I wrote to Asus ROG in Uk and they say that in the coming weeks so not sure if they release before Christmas?

Would make sense from business point of view.

 

[RMerlin]

The initial information I had received was that the RT-AC3100 would be exclusive to specific retailers such as Best Buy. Since Amazon seems to also carry it then I'm not sure what the current plans actually are. It seems that this model should also become available in Europe based on other information I've found, but beyond that I don't know anything more, sorry.

Considering there's only a 20$ difference between both, going straight for the RT-AC88U might make sense.

 

[phil riddell]

you can get the 88u from here https://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/products/24609-asus-rt-ac88u/reviews/ but at £301 a bit dear i am waiting for mine got from america even with custom charges etc was £ 60 cheaper than what it will be in the uk

 

[mathmos]

Thanks all for your response, appreciate them.

phil-riddle : Where did you get yours from if you don't mind me asking? Won't you have power supply issues?

 

[samb]

Hello,

Thats what I was thinking, will you not have power supply issues?

Thanks
Sam

 

[um hombre]

I ordered one as well from eBay, US version. I am sure that a regular US->EU plug adapter will be enough?

The seller mentions this about power supply: "The US ASUS power supply is rated up to 240v with an output of 19V/1.2 amps".

Official asus website says:


AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current

 

[phil riddell]

Got mine from eBay

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[kvic]

The AC adapter is worldwide universal 100-240V/50-60Hz 1.2A input. 19V 2.37A output. So yes, simply a plug adaptor will make it work for UK.

Here is the link posted earlier by one forum member which contains a few pictures
http://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ac88u.27704/page-14#post-220407

below is the silk print on the AC adaptor

disclaimer: I've no associated business interest. Just that AC88U got me tremendously interested in it

 

[samb]

Hello,

Do you guys happen to have a link to the seller?

Thanks
Sam

 

[samb]

I see someone also has the RT88U in Australia on eBay so may go for that instead (just keep in mind import duty for that).

 

[phil riddell]

Hello,

Do you guys happen to have a link to the seller?

Thanks
Sam

Here's the seller I got it from he had three yesterday but I have link to someone yesterday he does not have any left but you could message him http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/hellfire_bluesmerchant

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[samb]

I've entered up ordering the 88U instead from eBay, guy is in Aus.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-RT-A...dy-/121828770502?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[phil riddell]

I paid much less than that from the U.S.seller customs charges where paid before I got it for $340 all in

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[samb]

Remember that AUD and not USD. Should come in around £270 including customs charges.

 

[phil riddell]

I had a look at your link he is selling the router at nearly £200 I paid £240 including custom charges and delivery

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[samb]

Did you not get the AC3100? keep in mind this is also the 88U (eight ports rather than 4).

 

[phil riddell]

I got the Rt Ac88u should be with me in a couple of days as has cleared customs

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[samb]

ah well I am not too bothered about the extra ££ right now, its a business purchase so I will claim the VAT back on it once it comes through customs.