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    Anyone have a rote basic setup guide for a AX86U?

    Finally putting in the new AX86-U this week. Still a bit foggy on best practice for setting this up - new - and then pulling the plug on the old router (AC86U) Most guides I have found indicate it's best to do the major configuration for the new router (including flashing to latest Merlin) -...
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    Brand New RT-AX86U going in this week - best practices for optimal success?

    All After many a great year with my (Merlinized) RT-AC86U - it's time for an upgrade. Finally nabbed a new RT-AX86U and will be starting the home LAN afresh this weekend. The existing AC86U will be moving upstairs to provide "mesh' coverage for the upper level of the house and I will of course...
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    Can anyone help me to check if my RT-AC86U is part of this latest ASUS debacle

    All Backgrounder: I am in Canada (Calgary) and my local internal LAN runs to a very solid RT-AC86U (now with Merlin 386.11. From there I go to a (Shaw Cable) supplied Technicolor XB7 modem (Bridged) and out to the Internet. This specific setup has been so rock solid for so long that I...
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    Plex Port Forwarding via ASUS RT-AC86U with Shaw XB7(Bridged)

    Up here in the Great White North - we are with Shaw (Calgary) - using the Technicolor CGM4331COM (XB7) gateway in bridged mode. The RT-AC86U is using Merlin 386.7 All internet traffic flows from the LAN out to my ASUS RT-AC86U and then out to the world via the XB7. General networking has been...
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    What is going on with my RT-AC66U in Access Point Mode

    All Been noticing a bizarre issue with an RT-AC66U that I have here. First a bit of context - my main router is the RT-AC86U which is running the latest Merlin firmware. It lives downstairs in our network cabinet and has been rock solid for several years now. Now - when I promoted the 86U to...
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    Why am I unable to set up my RT-AC66U as an access point?

    I have a new RT-AC86U as the main router now and would like to use my trusty old RT-AC66U as an access point. The 66U is running the last known good Merlin before it was deemed unsupported. I found a couple of basic guides on net and was able to get into the 66U (Just plugged my desktop into...
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    Help me integrate the new kid on the block (RT-AC86U)

    All, Been rocking an RT-AC66U for the better part of 5.5 years now and it's time to upgrade. I just took delivery of a RT-AC86U and need to understand the best order of activities to accomplish the following: 1. Transition the home network (LAN + the 2 wi-fi bands) to the RT-AC86U as the...
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    Going insane - "The specified network name is no longer available"

    All, A few weeks back I updated my ASUS RT-66U to Merlin Fork 374.43 33e7j9527 and all seemed to be fine. There are 8 physical machines on my network and a few VMs that I use for testing OS builds. This is a workgroup setting and ALL machines are part of a workgroup - simply called WORKGROUP...
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    Help me understand what I need for Port Teaming on Home Network

    I am in the process of building a new home server that will serve as file server, media stash central, housing workstation backups etc etc. It's built on a nice Supermicro board that features dual NIC capability. I would like to be able to use both NICS in a "port teaming" scenario which I...
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    ASUS RT-AC66U - what "current" Merlin should I be looking at?

    Hello, I got our ASUS RT-AC66U in fall 2014 and we are currently sitting on Merlin FW 3.0.0.4.374.43_2-01j9527. Whilst this specific FW has been solid - I am certain I probably need to be a bit more current. What's the current temperture on the latest "Merlin"? Appreciate any comments...
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    ASUS RT-AC66U - what "current" Merlin should I be looking at

    Hello, I got our ASUS RT-AC66U in fall 2014 and we are currently sitting on Merlin FW 3.0.0.4.374.43_2-01j9527. This specific FW has been solid - but I am wondering if I need to be a bit more current. Is 378.55 something that I should consider? Or is there any issues or reasons to either...
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    Post-install Questions: DIR-655 as a Access point

    I believe I finally have this sorted. the old DIR-655 is now co-existing fine with our new RT-AC66U. However some questions on how I have this connected continues to baffle me. 1. In ALL the guides I read on the subject - seems one of the key requirements to get any router to work as a AP...
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    Cannot get to admin page DIR-655 after IP Change

    Figured it out :) Sonic
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    Why does Windows Network Map - like - never work?

    Howdy, Been doing some home LAN uipgrades and updates (Added new RT-AC66U router last week) and have been having some strange issues with Windows Network Map (As seen from the Network and Sharing Center) on any typical Windows 7 workstation. We have 5 workstations and a Windows 2008 R2 server...
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    Why is OpenVPN Server 1 - Running - VPN is disabled

    I am running Merlin 374.43 and have been struggling with very slow LAN transfer speeds. While nothing is jumping out at me yet - I noticed that my OpenVPN Server 1 is "Running"...while I have VPN shut off. What gives? Sonic.
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    Can I use a DIR655 as a switch to a new RT-AC66U setup?

    Just testing a new RT-AC66U in the home environment - intended to replace an aging - but still very good DIR-655. Q: Can I use this oldtimer as an access point for my upstairs level by simply plugging in a LAN cable from the wall - whose other end plugs directly into the RT-AC66U downstairs...
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    New User Comments: RT-AC66U

    Hello, Just purchased this unit on Saturday as my intended replacement for a tried and true DIR-655 that we have used constantly since 2007. I set it up in such a way as to not impact our existing hardware install - just in case this unit decides not to bear fruit - and so far - I have to...
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