Wireless Router Throughput

Great router for the price. Saw an instant increase of wireless throughput from my previous AC router.

The Synology RT2600AC was well reviewed on SmallNetBuilder. Already having a positive experience with Synology NAS I decided to give this relative newcomer to routers a chance to replace a failing ASUS RT-N66U. The Synology router has been running for two weeks with 24 clients, mostly Internet access and some HD (but not 4K) streaming. Positives: - Wi-fi range and throughput are beyond satisfactory. Router is on lower level in one corner of house. Two stories above on the opposite corner the signal strength and throughput is excellent, despite having to travel through multiple walls, HVAC system, plumbing and a dozen electrical circuits. - 2.4-to-5Ghz switching has been seamless. Router does a good job transferring connections to the optimal band. - Even with the Intrusion Detection turned on, there are no network performance issues (as others have reported). - If you are familiar with Synology DSM for their NAS line, the router SRM is easy to navigate, update and install packages. - Good visual reporting. Easy to determine which clients and what software is consuming most/least bandwidth. - Router software and settings are security focused. Accounts disabled by default. Easy to lock down individual clients. Good logging. Includes a basic Intrusion Detection service (which takes the place of a separate hardware/service typically needed). Easy to setup alerts. Synology appears to be taking patching seriously, with a set of updates each of the past few months. Built-in security check to advise of settings that are not optimal for security. - While not the least expensive wireless router out there, the value is solid for the performance and feature set. Cons: - Need USB thumb drive for logging; maximum 2GB of logs. - SRM is still maturing. The GUI is inconsistent, sometimes allowing sorting or editing, other time not-- for the same fields. Takes a longer time to restart than other systems. Nothing bug, but a few edges do need polishing.

I have had many routers over the years and this Synology router plus its management system (SRM) is by far the best. Throughput is very good and the ability to see network activity on all connected devices is superior to other routers.

Incredible throughput, and of course having cli makes tweaking this router wide open. Must buy, and pair with ap lite great combo. POE pass thru works perfect

Excellent router with good wifi throughput and wide coverge. Improveents still needed on hroughput on lan and 10g ports and 6E signal drops more than it should.

Such a flexible router for all sorts of applications. Plenty of power for high throughput routing, advanced routing, modify tables, bonding, etc... It can do so so much. Can't recommend this router enough.

Great throughput and really good range too. I have this mounted in my attic at home and it lets me get a good wireless signal in my whole front yard.

I've installed 5 of these for different customers so far and they are always blown away by how much better their wireless is, both in coverage and throughput. Most clients have a 240/12 mbps internet connection, and when in the same room customers can easily get that over WiFi.

Excellent router that covers my whole home and all my wireless products.

Great router for the budget minded. No wireless.