If you don't have that right size of screw they can be drilled out easily if need be....I mean my unit wasn't turning on anyways so really not losing much here.
Thanks! This video really shows all the antennas inside the unit. Really looks like Asus nailed every direction with the four vertical corner antennas and two diagonal face antennas.
The follow on to this model (ET8) is essentially identical in build/screw locations only noticeable difference is silver heat sink instead of the black one.
Can anyone confirm if you can hook this router up to an android cell phone using the usb cord for tethering, like you can with most of the other Asus Routers? Please let me know. Thanks ! 🤓
@Joe_King: I've noticed that you opened one of the boxes in a 2 pack version. Can you please tell me what was the SKU number (if written somewhere on the box or the package)? 90IG0590-MO3G40 or 90IG0590-MO3G80 ? I'm trying to figure out what is the difference between these and I cannot find anything useful on the Internet.
Did Asus remove/cover chip markings or was that you? I understand covering MAC address or serial number but why cover board revision and chip markings?
Because I saw someone else do it. I don’t know what they can use to identify my hardware and possibly zap it remotely so just being safe. If you look closely I didn’t even blur them all, I forgot to blur a couple shots
Christopher Hørling of course. The DC input takes 19vdc, provided by an external power adapter. I’m sure the international versions include an adapter.
Although not shown in the video, the back cover must be stripped and the Torx screw T-10 removed in order to open the lid.
If you don't have that right size of screw they can be drilled out easily if need be....I mean my unit wasn't turning on anyways so really not losing much here.
Thanks! This video really shows all the antennas inside the unit. Really looks like Asus nailed every direction with the four vertical corner antennas and two diagonal face antennas.
Thanks a lot ! My dog broke mine and I had to put it back together, this video was very helpful
Massive heat sink. Should build with a user replaceable fan that can be swapped out without disassembly.
The follow on to this model (ET8) is essentially identical in build/screw locations only noticeable difference is silver heat sink instead of the black one.
Nice teardown. thanks!
A very interesting *unboxing* video!
Thank you 🤗. not bad for a first try eh?
Can anyone confirm if you can hook this router up to an android cell phone using the usb cord for tethering, like you can with most of the other Asus Routers?
Please let me know. Thanks ! 🤓
CallardAndBowser yes it does, and it works with my HUAWEI USB 4g modem stick too.
Hey @joe between CT8 and XT8 are their any hardware external differences? Like in the case design and antenna design / placements?
sorry about the late reply. I don’t get notifications for some reason. externally they are identical but they are completely different inside.
@Joe_King: I've noticed that you opened one of the boxes in a 2 pack version. Can you please tell me what was the SKU number (if written somewhere on the box or the package)?
90IG0590-MO3G40 or 90IG0590-MO3G80 ?
I'm trying to figure out what is the difference between these and I cannot find anything useful on the Internet.
I dont have the boxes anymore
Did Asus remove/cover chip markings or was that you? I understand covering MAC address or serial number but why cover board revision and chip markings?
Because I saw someone else do it. I don’t know what they can use to identify my hardware and possibly zap it remotely so just being safe. If you look closely I didn’t even blur them all, I forgot to blur a couple shots
Great video.
Is there a power adapter? And if so can it take 230 Volt?
Christopher Hørling of course. The DC input takes 19vdc, provided by an external power adapter. I’m sure the international versions include an adapter.
What kind of antennas are those?
Nonnof Yobiznes they are copper tube quarter wave dipole antennas. there are six antennas in total... Two 2.4/5.8ghz and Four 5.8hgz antennas.
@@misterkota1252 wow
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