想要为许多设备和大面积提供快速网络的人不仅需要购买出色的路由器，还需要购买范围扩展器(range extender)或电力线套件。华硕(ASUS)最近推出了他们有史以来最快的中继器之一：华硕 RP-AC87(ASUS RP-AC87)。该设备可以用作范围扩展器(range extender)、接入点(access point)或媒体桥。如果您需要一个灵活的高性能网络工具，那么您应该阅读这篇关于(networking tool)ASUS RP-AC87 的评论(ASUS RP-AC87)：
华硕RP-AC87无线(ASUS RP-AC87 wireless) AC2600中继器(AC2600 repeater)擅长什么？
ASUS RP-AC87 是以下设备的绝佳选择：
- 希望从范围扩展器获得最快下载的用户(range extender)
- 有许多设备同时使用无线网络的家庭和区域(wireless network)
- 需要支持 802.11ac Wave 2标准中包含的最新无线技术（包括 MU-MIMO ）的范围扩展器的用户(range extender)
优点和缺点
华硕 RP-AC87 范围(ASUS RP-AC87 range)扩展器具有许多优势：
- ASUS RP-AC87拥有一流的硬件(top-notch hardware)，支持最新的无线技术 (802.11ac Wave 2 )
- 在 2.4 GHz(GHz)和 5 GHz频段上均具有出色的下载速度。在一些下载测试中，它打破了我们迄今为止在测试中测量的所有记录
- 您可以通过适用于Android(Android)和 iOS的移动应用程序从智能手机或平板电脑(smartphone or tablet)设置和管理范围扩展器(range extender)
- 管理用户界面(administration user interface)易于使用
- 文档很容易获得
- 多语言支持非常好
还有一些弱点需要考虑：
- 低于 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz频段的平均上传速度
- 移动应用程序无法通过互联网运行，只能通过本地网络运行
- 这个范围扩展器(range extender)的尺寸很大
- 没有USB端口
判决
华硕 RP-AC87(ASUS RP-AC87)因其尺寸、硬件和功能而成为一款出色的网络设备。(networking device)它庞大、沉重，并且拥有一流的硬件配置(hardware configuration)。在下载速度方面，它提供了一些我们在测试范围扩展器(range extender)时测得的最快下载量。但是，在测量上传速度时，它的性能是平均的。该固件易于使用，具有出色的多语言支持和易于访问的文档(access documentation)。您还可以获得一个移动应用程序，以便您可以使用智能手机或平板电脑(smartphone or tablet)进行设置。总的来说，华硕RP-AC87(ASUS RP-AC87)是一个伟大的表演者，即使它不是所有领域中最好的。如果您负担得起并且想要尽可能快的下载速度，那么这款设备是您的绝佳选择。
拆箱华硕 RP-AC87 AC2600 中继器(ASUS RP-AC87 AC2600 repeater)
华硕 RP-AC87 双频(ASUS RP-AC87 dual-band) 无线中继器(wireless repeater)采用大纸箱包装(cardboard box)。在顶部，您可以看到设备图片及其一些最重要的功能。
在包装盒的背面，您可以找到有关如何设置中继器的有用信息。当您将所有物品拆箱时，您会发现以下物品：双频中继器(dual-band repeater)、一根网线(network cable)、多种版本的快速入门指南(start guide)以及保修。
拆箱体验快速而轻松。包装内包含一根网线，可用于多种场景，包括华硕 RP-AC87 中继器的初始设置。(The unboxing experience is quick and painless. The packaging includes a network cable that can be useful in many scenarios, including the initial setup of the ASUS RP-AC87 repeater.)
硬件规格和设计
华硕 RP-AC87拥有来自(ASUS RP-AC87)MediaTek的强大四核处理器、128 MB RAM和 16 MB固件存储空间(storage space)。华硕(ASUS)未指定处理器的确切型号。ASUS RP-AC87也是我们测试的第一款完全支持 802.11ac Wave 2标准 4x4 MU-MIMO的中继器。这意味着它应该能够在WiFi上提供令人印象深刻的速度。2.4 GHz 频率(GHz frequency)的最大理论带宽为 800 Mbps，5 GHz 频率(GHz frequency)的最大理论带宽为1734 Mbps。这是很多，对于一个范围扩展器(range extender)。
如您所见，我们正在处理一个带有四个外部天线的大型设备。天线可以旋转，但不能拆卸。总尺寸为 4.6 x 4.6 x 1.6 英寸或 118 x 118 x 43 毫米的长度、宽度和高度。它重 330 盎司或 936 克。
华硕 RP-AC87 正面(ASUS RP-AC87)有3 个LED(LEDs)：1 个指示是否开启，1 个指示 2.4 GHz 无线(GHz wireless)频率，另一个指示 5 GHz 1 个(GHz one)。最后两个LED 可帮助(LEDs help)您在家中正确放置范围扩展器(range extender)，因为它们指示来自路由器的信号有多强。如果一个或两个LED(LEDs)指示信号较弱，请将其位置更改到另一个位置，并查看信号强度如何变化。
在ASUS RP-AC87的底部，您可以找到WPS 按钮(WPS button)、Reset 开关(Reset switch)、一个工作在 1 Gbps的(Gbps)以太网端口(Ethernet port)和电源按钮(Power button)。
一个巧妙的小技巧是电源插头可以旋转。考虑到此网络设备的大小，这是一个受欢迎的功能。
华硕(ASUS)吹嘘这款设备是多功能的。它可以用作中继器（范围扩展器）、接入点或媒体桥(access point or media bridge)。具有更复杂网络场景的用户会喜欢此功能。
如果您想查看该产品的所有官方规格，请访问此页面：ASUS RP-AC87 规格(ASUS RP-AC87 Specifications)。
设置和使用ASUS RP-AC87 AC2600 中继器(ASUS RP-AC87 AC2600 repeater)
可以通过三种方式设置ASUS RP-AC87 ：通过适用于(ASUS RP-AC87)Android和iOS的(iOS)ASUS Extender 移动(ASUS Extender mobile)应用程序、使用计算机上的网线(network cable)和网络浏览器以及通过WPS 按钮(WPS button)。我们使用了前两种方法，效果很好。但是，我们更喜欢使用网线(network cable)和 PC 而不是移动应用程序。设置速度更快，我们可以在几分钟内配置更多。初始设置包括选择用于管理设备的用户名和密码(username and password)、选择将要扩展的无线网络以及提供连接密码。
执行完这些步骤后，ASUS RP-AC87就开始工作了。如果您愿意，您可以在Web 浏览器中进一步访问其(web browser)管理用户界面(administration user interface)。
这个界面看起来不错，并且在逻辑部分中组织得很好。一个积极的事实是它有 19 种语言可供选择，您可以在下面看到这些语言。
ASUS RP-AC87包含一些高级设置，您可能想要更改的内容很少。它的默认配置(default configuration)在大多数情况下都能正常工作。如果您确实需要更改设置并且您不了解它的作用，请将鼠标光标移动(mouse cursor)到其名称的顶部。显示问号(question mark)时，单击它会显示一个工具提示，其中包含有关该设置的更多信息。这是帮助用户的好方法。
正如我们所提到的，华硕 RP-AC87(ASUS RP-AC87)是一款多功能设备(multifunction device)，可用作中继器（范围扩展器）、接入点(access point)和媒体桥。您可以在下面的屏幕截图中看到所有操作模式。对于我们的测试，我们将其用作中继器。
在设置了我们想要的关于华硕 RP-AC87 中继器(ASUS RP-AC87 repeater)的所有内容后，我们能够连接到其WiFi各种设备：笔记本电脑、平板电脑、智能手机、游戏机和无线打印机。网络(Network)共享也运作良好，我们在网络上的设备之间传输文件没有问题。
总体而言，我们对华硕 RP-AC87 的运行情况以及设置和配置的简单程度感到满意。(Overall, we are pleased with how well ASUS RP-AC87 works and how easy it is to setup and configure.)
如果您想了解更多关于这款设备的速度、它在基准测试中的表现以及它捆绑了哪些额外功能，请转到本评论的第二页。
Review ASUS RP-AC87: Monstruous both in size and download speed
People who want a fast network, fоr many devices and on a large area, need to invest not only іn a great router but also in a range extender or powеrline kit. ASUS has recently launched one of their faѕtest rеpeaters evеr: ASUS RP-AC87. This device can work as a range extender, accеss poіnt, or media bridge. If you need a flexible networking tool, with high performance, then you should read this reviеw about ASUS RP-AC87:
What is the ASUS RP-AC87 wireless AC2600 repeater good at?
ASUS RP-AC87 is a great choice for:
- Users who want the fastest downloads possible from a range extender
- Homes and areas with many devices that use the wireless network at the same time
- People who want a range extender with support for the latest wireless technologies that are included in the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, including MU-MIMO
Pros and cons
The ASUS RP-AC87 range extender has many strengths:
- ASUS RP-AC87 has top-notch hardware with support for the latest wireless technologies (802.11ac Wave 2)
- Excellent download speeds on both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands. In some download tests, it broke all records we measured so far in our tests
- You can set up and manage the range extender from your smartphone or tablet, through a mobile app available for Android and iOS
- The administration user interface is easy to use
- Documentation is easily available
- The multi-lingual support is excellent
There are also a few weaknesses to consider:
- Lower than average upload speeds on both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands
- The mobile app does not work from the internet, only from the local network
- The size of this range extender is massive
- There is no USB port
Verdict
ASUS RP-AC87 is a remarkable networking device for its size, hardware, and features. It is massive, heavy, and has a top-notch hardware configuration. When it comes to download speed, it delivers some of the fastest downloads that we measured when testing a range extender. However, its performance is average when measuring the upload speed. The firmware is easy to use, with great multi-lingual support and easy to access documentation. You also get a mobile app so that you can set it up using your smartphone or tablet. Overall, ASUS RP-AC87 is a great performer, even though it is not the best in all areas. If you can afford it and you want the fastest possible downloads, then this device is an excellent choice for you.
Unboxing the ASUS RP-AC87 AC2600 repeater
The ASUS RP-AC87 dual-band wireless repeater comes in a large cardboard box. On the top, you can see a picture of the devices and some of its most important features.
On the back of the box, you can find useful information about how to set up the repeater. When you unbox everything, you find the following items: the dual-band repeater, a network cable, the quick start guide in several variations, and the warranty.
The unboxing experience is quick and painless. The packaging includes a network cable that can be useful in many scenarios, including the initial setup of the ASUS RP-AC87 repeater.
Hardware specifications and design
ASUS RP-AC87 has a powerful quad-core processor from MediaTek, 128 MB of RAM and 16 MB of storage space for the firmware. The exact model of the processor is not specified by ASUS. ASUS RP-AC87 is also is the first repeater that we tested with full support for the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard the 4x4 MU-MIMO. This means that it should be able to deliver impressive speed on WiFi. The maximum theoretical bandwidth is of 800 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz frequency and 1734 Mbps for the 5GHz frequency. This is a lot, for a range extender.
As you can see, we are dealing with a huge device, with four external antennas. The antennas can be rotated but they cannot be detached. The total size is 4.6 x 4.6 x 1.6 inches or 118 x 118 x 43 mm in length, width, and height. It weighs 330 ounces or 936 grams.
On the front, ASUS RP-AC87 has three LEDs: one for indicating whether it is turned on, one for the 2.4 GHz wireless frequency, and another for the 5 GHz one. The last two LEDs help you position the range extender correctly in your home because they indicate how strong the signal from the router is. If one or both LEDs indicate a weak signal, change its position to another place and see how the signal strength evolves.
On the bottom of the ASUS RP-AC87, you find the WPS button, the Reset switch, an Ethernet port working at 1 Gbps, and the Power button.
One neat little trick is that the mains plug can be rotated. This is a welcome feature considering the size of this networking device.
ASUS brags about the fact that this device is multi-functional. It can be used as a repeater (range extender), access point or media bridge. Users with more complex networking scenarios will appreciate this feature.
If you want to see all the official specifications of this product, go to this page: ASUS RP-AC87 Specifications.
Setting up and using the ASUS RP-AC87 AC2600 repeater
Setting up the ASUS RP-AC87 can be done in three ways: through the ASUS Extender mobile app for Android and iOS, using a network cable and a web browser on a computer, and through the WPS button. We used the first two methods, and they worked well. However, we prefer using a network cable and a PC instead of the mobile app. The setup was faster, and we could configure more in a matter of minutes. The initial setup involves choosing a username and password for managing the device, choosing the wireless networks that will be extended, and providing the connection passwords.
Once these steps are performed, ASUS RP-AC87 starts doing its job. If you want to, you can further access its administration user interface in a web browser.
This interface looks good, and it is nicely organized in logical sections. One positive is the fact that it is available in 19 languages, which you can see listed below.
ASUS RP-AC87 includes few advanced settings, and there are few things you might want to change. Its default configuration works well in most situations. If you do need to change a setting and you do not understand what it does, move the mouse cursor on top if its name. When a question mark is shown, click on it and a tooltip is displayed with more information about that settings. This is a neat way to help users.
As we mentioned, ASUS RP-AC87 is a multifunction device that can be used as a repeater (range extender), access point, and media bridge. You can see all operation modes in the screenshot below. For our testing, we used it as a repeater.
After setting up everything we wanted about the ASUS RP-AC87 repeater, we were able to connect to its WiFi all kinds of devices: laptops, tablets, smartphones, consoles and wireless printers. Network sharing worked well too, and we had no issues in transferring files across the devices on the network.
Overall, we are pleased with how well ASUS RP-AC87 works and how easy it is to setup and configure.
If you want to know more about the speed of this device, how it fared in benchmarks and what extra features it bundles, go to the second page of this review.
