The PlayStation 5 is a devilishly powerful console with quite remarkable computing power. However, Sony has not forgotten the connectivity of its device and WiFi 6, which makes it perfectly integrated into the home network … provided, of course, that it has a sufficiently robust solution to meet the needs of the whole family. Many lines of ASUS routers are available commercially.
There are more and more connected devices in the home. Desktop or laptop computers, of course, but also smartphones, tablets and now also kitchen appliances, lighting systems and, right in the middle, our video game console. How can we ensure that all of this little world lives together as well as possible without one devouring the bandwidth of the other? Let’s discover the ASUS ROG and ASUS TUF routers that are particularly available at Fnac Where at Boulanger.
The interest of WiFi, especially WiFi 6
Wired connections, known as RJ45 or CPL, have long shared the favor of home plumbing, but wireless solutions have become increasingly present over the years. In its early days, WiFi was not only expensive, but also not necessarily very good and difficult to set up. Clearly, this is no longer the case today and is the latest popular standard – the WLAN 6
Mainly designed to provide fast and responsive wireless connections in particularly populated locations such as train stations, airports or shopping malls WLAN 6 still makes sense at home. Tablets, smartphones, consoles, PCs, weather stations, voice assistants, alarm clocks, multi-cookers … “connected” devices have multiplied and WiFi 6 enables all these little people to live together harmoniously without delay.
To benefit from this, of course, you need a sufficiently powerful network solution and, in particular, a WiFi 6 router that can accommodate countless materials and at the same time takes the goals of each individual into account. Therefore, the ASUS ROG and TUF routers are particularly suitable for use with video games.
The thorny subject of video games
Our PlayStation 5 – or any other console – of course also uses WiFi to connect to the network, download new games or take care of their updates. The fact is that in addition to this “classic” need for data, a game console has special needs. ASUS has specifically focused on this topic in order to meet the expectations of gamers.
Through its router series YOU’RE WELCOME and TUF gaming
Since wireless is not the only connection option, the ASUS ROG and TUF gaming routers also have a built-in port. “To play”. It’s no longer about latency issues, of course, but the wired connection is still being tweaked to make the most of it. The VPN fusion function, for its part, makes it possible to separate the gaming stream and the VPN connection in order to stream under the best possible conditions without sacrificing the protection of the VPN.
” Instant protection “ is a mobile app that uses your ASUS router as a private VPN to secure your public WiFi connection anywhere in the world. Finally, ASUS integrates “AiMesh” technology, which takes advantage of the mesh network and allows multiple WiFi routers / repeaters to be connected to expand WiFi coverage throughout the house, even upstairs.
Streaming, a great strength of ASUS routers
Aside from video games, one of the great advantages of these routers is being able to enjoy the video streaming of your choice in the best possible conditions. And without having to worry about a sudden drop in flow. Whether before Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime or any other application of this type, there are times when your connection speed drops quickly or becomes unstable with a very high latency (ping).
Thanks to the ASUS router, which manages the data traffic of several devices at the same time, there is no longer this loss of speed before your favorite series, your favorite film or your sports event! In summary, Fiber throughput, anywhere, anytime and without interruptions.
ROG or TUF Gaming: two ranges, three products
TUF Gaming AX5400
Our selection starts with ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400. It is an advanced router, rich in many features, but still very affordable. It is able to provide an ultra-fast WiFi-6 network – up to 5400 Mb / s – and can use the 160 MHz channel. Port forwarding is simplified and in order not to make people jealous, link aggregation doubles the speed of the wired connection.
ROG Strix GS-AX3000
To take advantage of these various advantages, but without investing so much, the ASUS ROG Strix GS-AX3000 comes in a way to reduce the aerofoil. The router is physically identical and the functionality is the same, but is content with a maximum theoretical speed of 3000 Mb / s, which is sufficient in most cases.
ROG Strix GS-AX5400
ASUS also sells more ambitious, more powerful ASUS under the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand ROG Strix GS-AX5400. The maximum theoretical speed remains the same (5400 Mb / s) and the use of the 160 MHz channel is still required. But the function VPN merger makes its entry and ASUS also integrates the so-called “Gear Accelerator”, which intelligently manages the priority between the various connected devices.
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