当我们了解到华硕(ASUS)最新的路由器RT-AC87U 及其令人印象深刻的规格时，我们真的很想有机会测试它。阅读它的规格，我们只感到兴奋(anything but excitement)，拆箱后，我们开玩笑说这是蝙蝠侠(Batman)会使用的WiFi 路由器。(WiFi router) 🙂 但这是真的吗？这款路由器的规格是否如您所相信的那样令人印象深刻？让我们(Let)从这篇评论中找出答案。
华硕 RT-AC87U 路由器拆箱
华硕 RT-AC87U 无线(ASUS RT-AC87U wireless)路由器的包装令人印象深刻。这个盒子比任何其他路由器都大，而且看起来很棒。像往常一样，如果您阅读包装盒，您将了解该路由器的一些硬件规格并了解它的外观。
在包装盒内，您会找到路由器本身、四根外置天线、一根网线(network cable)、电源适配器(power adapter)、带有多种语言用户手册的(user manual)支持光盘(support disc)、保修、几份传单和多种语言的快速入门指南(start guide)。
您可以通过观看以下视频了解更多关于拆箱体验的信息：
硬件规格
这款路由器的硬件规格令人印象深刻，首先是重量 - 747 克（26.34 盎司），尺寸 - 289.5 x 167.6 x 47.5 毫米（11.39 x 6.5 x 1.87 英寸）和外部天线数量 - 四个。
它包括两个双核处理器：一个运行在 1GHz 的Broadcom BCM4709和一个运行在 500MHz 的Quantenna QT3840BC 。主处理器处理USB端口和 2.4 GHz WiFi相关任务，而第二个处理器专门用于 5 GHz WiFi相关任务。
在连接性方面，华硕 RT-AC87U(ASUS RT-AC87U)包括两个端口：一个USB 2.0和一个USB 3.0。USB 2.0端口位于路由器背面，USB 3.0端口位于正面，由橡胶盖罩住(rubber cover)。
该路由器具有 128 MB 的存储空间(storage space)和 256 MB 的RAM，足以运行其固件及其所有功能。
华硕(ASUS)吹嘘其全球首款采用AiRadar通用波束成形的 4x4 多用户MIMO ( MU-MIMO ) 天线设计。它允许多个发射器发送单独的信号，并允许多个接收器在同一频段同时接收单独的信号。借助这项技术，华硕 RT-AC87U(ASUS RT-AC87U)承诺提供高达 465 平方米（约 5,000 平方英尺）的无线信号覆盖范围，令人印象深刻。(signal coverage)唯一的缺点是您需要与其兼容的无线设备，以便充分利用它所提供的一切。
正如您对高级路由器所期望的那样，华硕 RT-AC87U(ASUS RT-AC87U)能够兼容所有现代无线网络(wireless networking)标准，包括 802.11ac。它承诺在 5 GHz时的最大吞吐量为 1734 Mbps ，在 2.4 GHz时为600 Mbps。
在路由器的背面，您会发现四个 1Gbps以太网(Ethernet)端口、WPS 按钮(WPS button)和互联网连接(Internet connection)端口。
该路由器还包括一个名为AirProtection的(AirProtection)安全功能(security feature)。它基于趋势科技(Trend Micro)提供的安全技术，可以检测恶意软件、病毒、受感染设备和其他类型的威胁。
想要官方规格列表的人，可以在这里找到它们：ASUS RT-AC87U。
设置和使用ASUS RT-AC87U 路由器(ASUS RT-AC87U Router)
华硕 RT-AC87U(ASUS RT-AC87U)使用与之前型号相同的固件，不同之处在于它包含多项新功能和增强功能。设置过程与过去一样简单快捷，包括设置自定义用户名和密码(custom username and password)以访问您的路由器、检测可用的Internet 连接(Internet connection)类型、设置并配置 2.4GHz 和 5GHz 无线网络。然后您可以开始将其他设备连接到您的网络并访问(network and access)Internet。
华硕固件(ASUS firmware)非常先进，并且有丰富的自定义选项。您可以从字面上更改您希望的任何设置，并让路由器(router work)按照您想要的方式工作。其他制造商提供的控制力不如华硕，这也是我们喜欢使用(ASUS)华硕网络(ASUS networking)硬件的原因之一。
多语言支持一如既往地强大，用户界面(user interface)被翻译成 23 种语言。在语言之间切换只需点击两次，无需重新启动。
如果您过去使用过另一台华硕路由器(ASUS router)，您会很高兴可以轻松导出设置并通过华硕 RT-AC87U 型号(ASUS RT-AC87U model)导入它们。
华硕 RT-AC87U 路由器(ASUS RT-AC87U router)推出的一项新功能是 5GHz无线网络(wireless network)也可以在 80MHz 下运行，而不仅仅是 20MHz 或 40MHz。这增加了无线信道带宽(channel bandwidth)，这应该会改善您的无线网络连接(wireless network connection)的工作情况。
在我们的测试中，我们使用了当时可用的最新固件版本 - 3.0.0.4.276_2769。一些早期访问该路由器的网站和用户抱怨了一些稳定性和性能问题(stability and performance issues)。从那时起，华硕(ASUS)发布了三个新版本的固件，每个版本都修复了报告的问题。对我们来说很高兴(Happily)的是，我们没有遇到任何稳定性或性能问题(stability or performance issues)，我们对这款路由器的功能感到非常满意。但是，我们建议您在设置后立即升级此路由器的固件，以确保您拥有华硕(ASUS)的最新修复和增强功能。
Reviewing ASUS RT-AC87U - The WiFi Router Batman Would Use
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Unboxing the ASUS RT-AC87U Router
The packaging of the ASUS RT-AC87U wireless router is pretty impressive. The box is bigger than that of any other router and it looks great. As usual, if you read the box you will learn some of the hardware specifications of this router and get an idea of what it looks like.
Inside the box you will find the router itself, four external antennas, a network cable, the power adapter, a support disc with the user manual in several languages, the warranty, several leaflets and the quick start guide in multiple languages.
You can learn more about the unboxing experience by watching the video below:
Hardware Specifications
The hardware specifications of this router are impressive, starting with its weight - 747 grams (26.34 ounces), size - 289.5 x 167.6 x 47.5 mm (11.39 x 6.5 x 1.87 inches) and number of external antennas - four.
It includes two dual-core processors: one Broadcom BCM4709 running at 1GHz and one Quantenna QT3840BC running at 500MHz. The main processor handles the USB ports and 2.4 GHz WiFi related tasks while the second is dedicated solely to 5 GHz WiFi related tasks.
In terms of connectivity, ASUS RT-AC87U includes two ports: one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0. The USB 2.0 port is on the back of the router and the USB 3.0 port is on the front, masked by a rubber cover.
This router has 128 MB of storage space and 256 MB of RAM, enough for running its firmware and all its features.
ASUS brags about their world's first 4x4 multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming. It allows multiple transmitters to send separate signals and multiple receivers to receive separate signals simultaneously in the same band. With the help of this technology, ASUS RT-AC87U promises to offer wireless signal coverage up to 465 m² (around 5,000ft²) which is downright impressive. The only downside is that you need wireless devices that are compatible with it, in order to take full advantage of everything it has to offer.
As you would expect from a premium router, ASUS RT-AC87U is able to work with all modern wireless networking standards, including 802.11ac. It promises a maximum throughput of 1734 Mbps at 5 GHz and 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz.
On the back of the router you will find four 1Gbps Ethernet ports, the WPS button and the port for the Internet connection.
This router also include a security feature named AirProtection. It's based on security technologies provided by Trend Micro and it can detect malware, viruses, infected devices and other types of threats.
Those of you who want the oficial list of specifications, can find them here: ASUS RT-AC87U.
Setting Up & Using the ASUS RT-AC87U Router
ASUS RT-AC87U uses the same firmware as previous models do with the difference that it includes several new features and enhancements. The setup procedure is just as simple and as quick as in the past and it involves setting a custom username and password for accessing your router, detecting the type of Internet connection that is available, setting it up and then configuring the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Then you can start connecting other devices to your network and access the Internet.
The ASUS firmware is very advanced and rich in customization options. You can literally change any setting you wish and have the router work the way you want to. Other manufacturers don't offer as much control as ASUS does and this is one of the reasons why we enjoy using ASUS networking hardware.
The multilingual support is as great as ever, the user interface being translated into 23 languages. Switching between languages takes only two of clicks and no reboot is required.
If you have used another ASUS router in the past, you will appreciate the fact that you can easily export your settings and have them imported by ASUS RT-AC87U model.
One novelty introduced by ASUS RT-AC87U router is that the 5GHz wireless network can function also at 80MHz and not just 20MHz or 40MHz. This increases the wireless channel bandwidth, which should improve how well your wireless network connection works.
In our testing we used the latest firmware version that was available at that time - 3.0.0.4.276_2769. Some websites and users that had early access to this router complained regarding some stability and performance issues. Since then, ASUS has released three new versions of firmware, each fixing issues that were reported. Happily for us, we did not encounter any stability or performance issues and we were very pleased with this router's functioning. But, we do recommend you to upgrade this router's firmware as soon as you set it up, to make sure that you have the latest fixes and enhancements from ASUS.
