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  1. PaulKemp

    High ping - Error on router or ISP?

    I am having issues when gaming, namely that I am disconnected from game servers in Overwatch. Really inconvenient. - Can someone help me troubleshoot? - 1) Can this be due to faulty firmware installation (clearing nvram) or - 2) can it be blamed on my ISP? - 3) can it be due my old wired...
  2. PaulKemp

    Force IP from AC86U over windows static ip?

    My headless server is placed on the attic with only power and ethernet, it has a old static IP assigned from within windows, so it now faults to a 169.254.xxx.xxx IP witch is the wrong subnet. Afaik this is how windows handles static ip's that are invalid and cannot get a response from the...
  3. PaulKemp

    Google Wifi - Port forwarding issues

    Hi all. So, back about 7 months ago I got my google wifi 3 pack and replaced my trusty Dark Knight RT-N66U due to wireless coverage. All seems to be working fine on the google wifi, except port forwarding. It is setup the according to the documentation, with the MAC address, local IP and...
  4. PaulKemp

    Recommendations - AIMesh OR another mesh system

    Hi all. Its been some years since I read and update my home networking devices. Currently have a RT-N66U that has been working great. No issues with it since i got it, but the coverage in my house is too poor. Setup: 5 wired into the N66U via switches. 4 sonos devices using 2.4 GHz network...
  5. PaulKemp

    VPN and access to local reasources (Steam in house streaming)

    Hi! I'm running the RT-N66U on firmware 3.0.0.4.376_1071 and are having some isses with access to resources on my LAN when i connect with the VPN. This could be me not understanding how VPN works though. I am not at work, connected trough my VPN, this is confirmed by whatsmyip.com. So; I'm...
  6. PaulKemp

    RT-N66U loses internet connection - Troubleshooting tips

    Hi all, Background: The last few weeks I've been starting to have issues with the RT-N66U. The router has been performing impeccable for a few years, but has started acting up the last few weeks. I was on the Merlin FW but flashed the original back when I started troubleshooting. I'm on FW...
  7. PaulKemp

    Slow download speed, reboot solved it

    Hi, I was very close to send my IPS a angry mail due to the slow download speeds ive been having. But a reboot solved the issue with my RT-N66U. Can somebody give me some inputs to why? It's annoying that I have to watch for slow speeds and restart the router when its like that. I also...
  8. PaulKemp

    Low speed on 2.4 GHz vs 5Ghz

    Hi, In my 2nd floor, I'm getting really low 2.4 Ghz speeds. It set up the best way I see fit, but I'm open for suggestions. The speeds are taken wit the same machine. 5GHz performance 2.4GHz performance 2.4GHz WIFI setup Wifi Scanning, sorted on signal
  9. PaulKemp

    Airport Express compability with RT-N66U

    Hi, So I'm looking for a way to get airplay working in my bathroom, and the most apparent solution is buying a refurbished Airport Express 2012 model and connecting that to a pair of 2.0 pc speakers. Even thought the Dark Knight provides quite good network coverage, I would like to use the...
  10. PaulKemp

    5ghz range RT-N66U

    Hi. I'm getting this router in a couple of weeks and since I'm in the process of cabling the network in my house how I have a few questions regarding placement of the RT N66U. Will I be able to place this router on the attic and still reach my living room with 5 ghz? It will be two floors and...
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