$214.03In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days
About the RT-N16
This Asus RT-N16 delivers Wireless Router functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include ports of 4. Workload fit covers VMware NSX overlay networking, Kubernetes pod-to-pod east-west bandwidth, Storage Replica replication, and high-throughput backup network paths between ToR switches and backup targets. Pro Disk Network sources the RT-N16 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from the US with dispatch in 1–3 business days. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The RT-N16 is a Asus wireless router component with ports 4. Pro Disk Network sells the RT-N16 for $214.03 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
The RT-N16 is a Asus wireless router part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship in 1–3 business days if in stock.
How fast does the RT-N16 ship?
RT-N16 orders ship in 1–3 business days from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The RT-N16 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the RT-N16?
The RT-N16 is a Asus enterprise networking device with ports 4, manufactured by Asus. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of RT-N16
Pros
US shipping in 1–3 business days cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about RT-N16
Is the RT-N16 a genuine Asus part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every RT-N16 as factory-original Asus inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Asus servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the RT-N16 fit my system?
The RT-N16 is a Asus wireless router part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship in 1–3 business days if in stock.
How fast does the RT-N16 ship?
RT-N16 orders ship in 1–3 business days from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the RT-N16?
New RT-N16 units carry the full Asus manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the RT-N16?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
For Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS switches, the RT-N16 works out-of-box if coded for Cisco; for Aruba ArubaOS-CX, code for HPE/Aruba; for Juniper Junos, code for Juniper. Pro Disk Network confirms the target vendor coding at order time and applies it before shipping. Misordered coding can be flashed in the field but the lead time is longer than ordering correctly the first time.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Document optic types and bandwidth in your network drawings: SR-SR for intra-rack, LR-LR for inter-rack and DCI, ZR4 for long-haul coherent. Mismatched optic-distance ratings is the most common cause of intermittent link errors that look like cable problems but aren't.