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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    I understand that some people have higher requirements for NAS (like running a Plex server). But for me, my 2016-era router does an adequate job serving FLAC audio & HD-video from the attached 4TB USB-powered HDD. It also works great for file-sharing & nightly PC backups for my 4-member...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    In looking at the text of the minidlna.log file, it seems that the database file only get modified (maybe rewritten?) on average about once per month-- probably when I've rebooted the router. It is not getting modified whenever I add new songs. (I just performed that experiment. I added a...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    I don't download movies to my "server" in 4K, but my Firestick 4Ks can easily stream 4K movies via 2.4GHz WiFi. I don't know what the compression/bitrate is for Netflix' "4K" movies. But typical 4K bitrates should be within the capability of 2.4GHz WiFi. FYI: I watch downloaded movies on TVs...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    This is at the fringe of my technical grasp. Back in 2019, I just followed Latenitetech's How-To guide, in which he recommended installing and using Entware to create a swap file. But now that I re-read the guide, Entware does seem optional. Not sure why Latenitetech didn't use the "amtm"...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    I'm not sure what you mean. 2.4GHz WiFi is easily fast enough to stream HD video I have a 4TB USB-powered HDD attached to my RT-N66U router, with the router's media-server and SMB server turned on. My WiFi clients (like Firestick 4Ks) can easily stream 1080P video from the router's HDD with...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    Good info on both posts. Thanks! I might have to grab a (1GB RAM) RT-AX86U from Best Buy and see if it can reliably serve my media library (without any modifications other than a Merlin install).
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    Yep. I suspected that. (They probably also don't want to do the tech-support.) It's unfortunate because I've been VERY happy with the bare-bones media/SMB server functionality on my ancient RT-N66U (ever since I added storage space for MiniDLNA 4 years ago). I just want to stream my music...
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    As I wrote above... "The MiniDLNA media server has worked flawlessly ever since. LOVE IT! And I love not having to waste money or electricity by running a separate NAS box for media-serving (and SMB-serving)."
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    WiFi-router with robust media server for large media libraries?

    Are there any modern (preferably ASUS) consumer-grade WiFi routers with media servers that can reliably, nicely serve large (21k-music-file, 1k-video-file) libraries? Several years ago, ASUS didn't used to be able to serve large media libraries, so I'm wondering if they fixed that problem at...
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    Is it possible for RTSP cameras to record video directly to router's USB HDD?

    Thanks Crimliar! I really appreciate the help! My goal is to implement ~3 relatively-inexpensive, consumer-grade outdoor WiFi security cameras (with motion-detection) that would alert me (via smartphone app and/or email/text) if motion is detected (e.g. from a burglar) and record video of any...
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    Is it possible for RTSP cameras to record video directly to router's USB HDD?

    I have an ASUS RT-N66U running Merlin version 380.70 (the latest available) with Entware installed on an attached 32GB USB flash drive, and a 4TB USB HDD attached (for MiniDLNA & SMB/NAS functionality). I'm thinking about buying an RTSP capable, 2k WiFi security camera (like the Eufy S210 or...
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    DLNA server doesn't serve M3U playlists well on RT-N66U

    In answer to my own question, just in case it helps anybody else... Bottom Line: The media server does properly serve playlists that are put into any of the 4 folders mentioned above (and perhaps other locations as well) but it can take several hours (perhaps even 1-2 days) for the playlists to...
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    DLNA server doesn't serve M3U playlists well on RT-N66U

    I'm running Merlin v380.69_2 on an ASUS RT-N66U with a USB HDD attached and the UPnP Media Server enabled. Music files are in a "Music" folder. I normally keep my M3U playlists in a "Playlists" folder at the top level of the storage device, but since that wasn't working, in order to help debug...
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    HDD connected via USB is "Unmounted"

    I just solved a similar problem as follows, so I thought I'd necro this old thread (which had the top search result) just in case it helps someone else... My NTFS-formatted, 1TB Western Digital HDD would no longer mount to my ASUS RT-N66U (Merlin firmware 380.69_2) after I temporarily attached...
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    Win10 PCs can't see NTFS USB as file shares (but Android devices can)

    ... or wasn't seeing! :) THANK YOU!!! That was it! Problem solved! I'm a very happy camper! Just to further clarify the solution for anyone else who might have this problem and find this thread... Apparently Microsoft now turns-off SMB v1.0 client functionality by default in Windows 10 Home...
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    Win10 PCs can't see NTFS USB as file shares (but Android devices can)

    Asus RT-N66U 64GB Lexar USB flash drive attached. NTFS formatted. Firmware RT-N66U_380.69_2 I've enabled the media server and I can access the USB media files from PC media players, TVs, & Android devices. I've enabled Samba file share so that my Win10 PCs & Android devices can access the USB...
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    Can I run repeater mode (not WDS) with repeater's LAN isolated from host's LAN?

    Thanks martinr! I can change my neighbor's router's settings as I see fit. (It's a stock ASUS RT-N66U). And I could add another router on my side for isolation. But I'd rather continue using my current DD-WRT repeater solution (with its buggy NAS & slower throughput).
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    Can I run repeater mode (not WDS) with repeater's LAN isolated from host's LAN?

    Thank you jegesq!!! I'm disappointed by your answer but I REALLY appreciate you saving me multiple hours of trial and failure frustration!
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    Can I run repeater mode (not WDS) with repeater's LAN isolated from host's LAN?

    Can I run repeater mode (not WDS) such that the repeater's LAN is isolated from host WiFi router's LAN? Background if it helps... I'm currently using DD-WRT on my RT-N66U to repeat my neighbor's WPA2-protected Internet service into my house. (We split the cost.) It works, but DD-WRT has NAS...
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    Isolate LAN in repeater mode, RT-N66U? Assign WAN port to LAN?

    jegesq: Thanks for the info. On DD-WRT, I can set up VLANs (with different SSIDs) and isolate the repeater's LAN from the host LAN, but DD-WRT's throughput is worse than ASUS-WRT. Unfortunately, it sounds like ASUS-WRT still can't do what I want in repeater mode. (Probably not a priority for...
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