ASUS EA-N66 Multi Function Wireless Network Adapter Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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It's an access point, it's a wi-fi adapter, it's a wireless network range extender... It's all three of the above! CA: ncix.com US: us.ncix.com
This video provides an unboxing and first look at the ASUS EA-N66 Multi Function Wireless Network Adapter on Linus Tech Tips. The creator opens a box with a playful, candid tone, humorously declaring the box impenetrable and performing a lighthearted deboxifying. He lists the kit contents and then explains the three core functions of the device: acting as a wireless network adapter, functioning as a range extender to extend existing Wi-Fi coverage, and enabling an existing router that lacks strong wireless capabilities to become a wireless access point by connecting via a switch port. Throughout the segment, the host demonstrates the setup flow using WPS, describes the device’s dual-band capabilities up to 450 Mbps, and highlights the attention to antenna design and a one-button WPS setup. The video moves from unboxing to a functional overview, then to practical advice on optimal placement for best signal, and finally wraps with a brief recap of the product’s versatility and a plug for subscribing to Linus Tech Tips for more unboxings and reviews. The tone remains informative yet accessible, aimed at viewers who want a quick understanding of what the EA-N66 can do and how it might fit into a home network upgrade, especially for users who want to add wireless functionality to routers that lack it or extend Wi-Fi coverage without replacing existing gear.
Topics · technology · hardware · unboxing · networking
Questions answered
- What are the three main functions of the ASUS EA-N66 mentioned in the video?
- The EA-N66 can act as a wireless network adapter, a range extender to boost existing Wi-Fi coverage, and an access point to add wireless functionality to a router by connecting via a switch port.
- What is the maximum wireless throughput highlighted in the video, and what feature enables easy setup?
- The device supports dual-band up to 450 Mbps and features a one-button WPS setup for easy configuration.
- What practical tip does Linus give about placing a range extender?
- Place the extender where it can still receive a good signal from the router, not at the edge of the current range, to maximize the extended coverage.