ASUS RT-AC68U rev A1

Overview

 * • 1300 Mbps max PHY rate for the 80MHz wide 5GHz channel,
 * • 600 Mbps max. PHY rate for the 40MHz wide 2.4GHz channel = AC1900 class


 * Model Part Num: 90IG00C1-BM3000


 * This certification also applies to the RT-AC68R.

This device would seem to be running Linux kernel 2.6.36.4 (brcmarm).

Note: A tag line of 802.11ac Concurrent Dual-band AC1900 Router (600Mbps/2.4GHz* + 1300Mbps/5GHz) w/ ASUSWRT source to the RT-AC68U, RT-AC68U v2, RT-AC69U.

FCC info
Per the FCC photos...
 * The ASUS logo, "RT-AC68U" and "REV 1.60" is silkscreened on the board.
 * The manufacturer stated in the test report is Askey Technology (Jiangsu)
 * The SoC used would seem to be BCM4708A0/BCM4709A0
 * (BCM470[8/9]A0KFEBG, TT1311 P10, 272573-04 B18)
 * Visual inspection of actual product confirms BCM4708A


 * Two BCM4360 provide the wireless interfaces for this device.
 * The shown power supply is an ASUS branded AD890326
 * (100-240VAC ~ 50/60Hz, 0.8A -> 19VDC, 1.75A).

Reviews

 * Inside Story: ASUS RT-AC56U & RT-AC68U on SmallNetBuilder
 * Per SNB's conversation w/ Broadcom, nqam functionality is integrated
 * into Broadcom 802.11ac chips - allowing QAM256 usage in 2.4GHz band.


 * AC1900 First Look: NETGEAR R7000 & ASUS RT-AC68U on SNB
 * ASUS RT-AC68U on C|Net (Rev A1 unit, 74:D0:2B OUI)
 * The New Wireless Flagship Device or ASUS RT-AC68U on FoxNetLab
 * ASUS RT-AC68U on OpenITforum

Forum threads

 * On wl500g
 * On IXBT
 * On HardWareZone
 * Image of the device on maylyn's AC66U review thread

Third party firmware support

 * Experimental DD-WRT support in SVN r21018

Other

 * CES 2013 Day 0 - ASUS Networking Products on YouTube (3:30)
 * ASUS Announces Next-Generation Wi-Fi Devices - ASUS Press Release
 * Broadcom Announces Beefed-Up SoCs To Power Up Draft 802.11ac Products on SmallNetBuilder (BCM4708x series announcement stuff)

Additional vendor links
On Newegg (preorder only) (source of the release date and price)

Pictures
Retail Images 

Additional specifications

 * per ASUS's product page


 * Expansion IFs: 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0
 * Dimensions (W x H x D): Dimensions::220 mm x 160 mm x 83.3 mm
 * Weight: Weight::640 g

Support

 * Support page for ASUS TM-AC1900
 * T-Mobile Support page


 * T-Mobile released a wireless router rebranded from the RT-AC68U.
 * The T-Mobile rebranded version has a custom proprietary firmware
 * that is modified for optimizing the T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling feature.
 * This router requires a refundable $25 deposit (or none if qualified) for postpaid
 * plan customers [$99 for retail pricing/prepaid accounts] since this is a lease.


 * Notice: If you got this router as a postpaid customer, keep in mind that T-Mobile expects
 * it back after you cancel your T-Mobile service or if a coverage line is disconnected
 * from a family/multiple line account within 45 days after cancellation/disconnection.
 * Failure to do so may incur a $99 non-return fee. If the router is returned damaged, $25.
 * [This doesn't apply to prepaid customers or if bought in retail price.]