ASUS 4G-N16

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Upgrade your internet with ultra-fast 4G LTE. The ASUS 4G-N16 is not your ordinary Wi-Fi router. Simply insert a 4G LTE SIM card, and the built-in modem will establish a wireless connection to the internet via super-fast mobile broadband. Experience the lightning speed of mobile 4G LTE broadband technology, especially if you live outside the reach of conventional broadband networks.

Key specifications

Router type
4G router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Quality of Service (QoS)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s
Number of ports
1 portion
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)

General information

Item number
21359648
Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Routers
Manufacturer No.
90IG07E0-MO3H00
Release date
27.3.2023
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
4G router, Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Quality of Service (QoS)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Wi-Fi frequency band
Single band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA, WPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
Guest access, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
2x
2.4 GHz transfer rate
300 Mbit/s

Mobile internet properties

SIM card type
Micro-SIM
Mobile phone standard
4G
Max. data transfer rate
150 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
1 portion
Number of PoE ports
0 ports
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Max. port speed
1000 Mbit/s

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
60.68 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 1.44

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Adapter, Warranty card

Product dimensions

Length
6.70 cm
Width
11 cm
Height
11.40 cm
Weight
190 g

Package dimensions

Length
21.80 cm
Width
12.60 cm
Height
7.60 cm
Weight
530 g

30-day right of return
36 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
14 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 12.Telekom
    1 %
  • 12.TP-Link
    1 %
  • 17.ASUS
    1.3 %
  • 18.Vodafone
    1.5 %
  • 19.Zyxel
    1.7 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 14.Netgear
    3 days
  • 15.Synology
    4 days
  • 16.Acer
    5 days
  • 17.Xiaomi
    7 days
  • 18.ASUS
    9 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 18.Netgear
    5.3 %
  • 19.Xiaomi
    6.6 %
  • 20.ASUS
    6.8 %
  • 20.Telekom
    6.8 %
  • 22.D-Link
    7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingSufficient34/100
Satisfying48/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2026
  • PositiveCompetent LTE reception
  • PositiveLow power consumption
  • NegativeLousy WLAN performance
  • NegativeNo WPA3 encryption
  • NegativeVery limited functionality

The Asus 4G-N16 no longer seems up to date in many respects. It still performs well in mobile phone reception via LTE and supports all relevant frequency bands. However, it is unable to use the modern 5G network. A micro SIM card is required for operation. When it comes to Wi-Fi, the router relies on the outdated Wi-Fi 4 standard...

Sufficient20/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJune 2023

Mobile hotspots network notebooks, tablets and other devices via WiFi and connect them to the rest of the world via the mobile network. This is practical for travellers or for people who do not have access to fibre-optic, DSL or cable TV internet. But our LTE router test shows enormous differences in quality...