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    Wire racks for AXE16000 router and external HDDs?

    I'm having some heat issues with 2 external HDDs that look like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KTRBHP1/?tag=snbforums-20 I have some other HDDs that look like that on a huge wire shelf but nothing that would fit on a desk, which have been cool even under use. I've also a AXE16000...
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    Fiber passthrough questions?

    So, I'm getting AT&T 2 Gig installed tomorrow afternoon and I'm planning to do the IP passthrough method, so I can use my AXE16000 and they say I need the MAC address of my ASUS router. Where would I look to find this?
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    So I'm looking at one of these - Intel X550-AT2 Based Ethernet Network Interface Card, 10GBase-T Dual-Port, PCIe 3.0 x 4, Compare to Intel X550-T2

    So I was on FS.com looking for a replacement for this: https://www.trendnet.com/products/10g-pcie-card/10-gigabit-pcie-network-adapter-TEG-10GECTX-v3 (The Trendnet card mentioned here runs off a Aqauntia chip. I think my computer is allergic to the brand and it most certainly didn't like the...
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    RT-N66U Goodwill or dump?

    So, I currently have a AXE16000 and plan to use this router for the next 4-5 years. (Bought in Feb of this year) But just in case, over the years I've kept a spare router or 2 around for emergencies should something happen. On my current list I have a AX86U that the AXE16000 replaced. (Bought...
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    Cat 6A or better capable?

    So, with Fiber on the rise (And my entire area slated for a fiber switch according to an AT&T install tech from a friend), can Cat 6A.7/8 do 10G+ (25 ,40, 100 Gig?) Or is getting things like SFP+ or other switches, cards and Fiber cables inevitable? If it is possible, when do you think we'd see...
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    ASUS AXE16000 versions?

    So, I just received my AXE16000 from Amazon and upon viewing the sticker, I noticed it lists H/W 1.0 and a made in Vietnam in 2022. Did I get one of the bad batch of early model or have people with the same labeling have no issues? I'm trying to sus this out before I really get to opening it or...
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    Bad router or bad phone?

    So, I have a AX86U running Merlin 388.1 and have recently run into a problem. The wifi on my phone (5 Gig only since I turned off 2.4) has been dropping at random and doesn't reconnect until I go in to wifi settings, choose another SSID, it registers and is fine. Then I switch back to my regular...
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    ASUS GT-AXE16000 status?

    So, I'm a Comcast customer with upcoming upgrades, 1500+ and AT&T Fiber 2-5 Gig coming. I was eyeing the 16000 as a replacement for my AX86U due to multi-gig ports. (2x10 and 1 2.5 port, which I plan to plug in a MG switch, the gateway into the 10 ports and 1 PC into the 2.5 port.) How has the...
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    Trednet 2.5 NIC issues?

    I installed a Trendnet 2.5 Nic into my rig today, replacing a Gig nic I had in there for years. It detects it hardware wise, but it's acting like I have no internet. What do I do to get this going? I installed both the driver from the disk and a downloaded driver from the site. Neither worked...
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    Using 68U and AC86Us with AT&T Fiber Gateway

    Hurricane Ida sent me on an unwelcome vacation and I have a friend that has an AT&T Fiber Gateway. BGW210-700. Previously, she had unreliable cable, but was using 2 AC86Us and a 68U in AIMesh configuration, to do her wifi, which was amazing. Now she has this gateway, with less amazing wifi...
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    AX86U Asus phone app not working?

    Today, I upgraded from an AC86U to the AX version and woo, does it move. I'm running 384.9318 since Merlin isn't released yet and the 386 beta isn't done cooking yet. While the router itself works great, the Asus phone app on Android, not so much. It recognizes the new router and the beating I'm...
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    Wireless and powerline adapters?

    I have a 68U at a friend's house and the wireless is weak, so I'm planning to use powerline adapters seen here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTNKNPZ/?tag=snbforums-20 While I'm sure the powerline adapters will work fine, I'm looking to extend wireless signal. I have an N66U I'm planning...
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    I.M Program flaking?

    For the past few days I've been getting disconnected from Trillian at 7:56 PM, only to reconnect a moment later. Computer is wired in and nothing else seems affected. This seems to affect my phone too, which is connected wirelessly on 5GHZ Any suggestions on what on the router is causing this...
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    Upgrading old 68U to latest?

    I have an old 68U that a friend of the family uses and I'm looking to set it up with the latest Merlin FW. When I set it up 2-3 years ago, it was done with pre-378.55 FW. What are the steps I need to upgrade to the latest. I presume I can't just go from something that old to the latest.
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    Unable to access router page

    I don't check my router every day, but a few days ago, I used the router app on my phone just for giggles, it found my 86U, but when signing in to it, it said authentication failed. I didn't think much of it since I was using the web interface fine. Until yesterday, I was checking the router...
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    AC5300 Dead after FW upgrade?

    I have a friend who has a dead 5300. He told me he was updating the firmware and did a reset to factory. Afterward, it never came back up, no lights. Not even power. How likely is it a FW update killed the router in this manner? And can an update kill a PSU in the way described?
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    New 86U

    Got an 86U today and getting ready to put Merlin on it. 384.4_2. What file do I use? I don't see a TRX file in the folder, only a W file? Is this it?
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    N66U port forwarding weirdness

    For the past years, I've used port forwarding in my gaming life Xbox Live and GTA Online in particular. It's worked flawlessly, open Nat, nothing going wrong. Then about two days ago, I got a FW update on my modem, along with a updated speed tier. However unlikely, could that have affected my...
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    Router Upgrade Info?

    I'm looking to upgrade from a N66U to a AC3100 in anticipation of a Gig connection upgrade and I'd like to know what's the best version of the 3100 to get and how do I know what version of the model I'm getting. Where do I look? Is there a sticker somewhere on the box? I'm planning on buying it...
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    Updating AC68U

    I'm helping a friend switch ISPs in the next few days. She has a AC68U I got her 2 years ago. It has Merlin on it and I think v52-54. What is the method to use to update from that old a version to the newest stable version?
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