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    Errors in system log RT-AX86U

    I'm seeing the following errors in the system log of my RT-AX86u. Latest firmware: 3.0.0.4.388_20566. I don't remember seeing them before, but I haven't been actively looking at the logs. Everything seems to be working ok. I have Aimesh setup with main RT-AX86u and node RT-AX86u using 2.5gb...
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    Asus RT-AX86U with Centurylink Fiber

    Got Quantum Fiber (aka Centurylink) fiber installed today. Came with a C4000XG Geenwave Wireless Router. Seemed ok, but I have 2 RT-AZ86Us. Disconnected the Centurylink router and initially Couldn't get my Asus router working with the service. I read about getting a PPOE password and...
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    Asus Ookla speed test : Picking the speed test site manually

    Anyone know if there is a way to trick/manually change the location of an Asus router, so that you can pick a speed test that it outside of your local area? I'm in a very rural area. The sites available in the Asus Speed test/Ookla test in my local area, are not good sites for testing higher...
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    RT-AX86u 2.5gb Port to Cable modem Max Speed Xfinity

    I have an RT-AX86u connected to a an Arris S33 Cable modem using the 2.5GB ports on both devices. I'm on Xfinity/Comcast 1.2GB service. I was wondering if anyone was able to get speeds in the built-in router download speed test better than 950MB or so? I know individual clients won't be...
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    Two RT-AX86u with Aimesh, Where to use 2.5gb ports?

    So I have two AX86u devices using wired aimesh. I also just updated my cable modem to a Motorola mb8611 with a 2.5gb port, Xfinity 1200Mbps service. Is it better for me to use the 2.5gb ports to connect using Aimesh? It is it better for me to use the primary routers 2.5gb port with the cable...
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    Remove email address from Aiprotection Alert

    Ok. I know this is a stupid question, but I tried Aiprotection and configured my Gmail account in alert settings. I have my Gmail account setup too securely and decided I didn't want to use it anymore. When I go into alert settings it won't let me change back to blank setting. How do I...
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    AIMesh Remove replace node

    I currently have an RT-AX86u as my main router and an RT-AC86u as a node. I'm getting another RT-AX86u. Can I just remove the old node and add the new AX86 as a node? or do a I need to reset the main router first?
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    RT-AX86u Best 5ghz Control Channel

    Just got an RT-AX86u (latest firmware). No Aimesh. 1GB down/35 GB up Xfinity service. Also moved to a new location about 5 miles from an airport. For 5ghz, what is the theory on best channel to use. I understand that DFS channels should probably be avoided due to radar issues. Seems...
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    Aimesh 2.0 vs Router and AP

    I have an RT-AC86u router and an RT-AC1900p as an AP. Wired Ethernet between the two. Latest GA Firmware (no merlin currently). Mostly I have PCs, tablets, phones and a lot of smart devices. Using a single SSID right now for both 2.4 and 5.0. I tried Aimesh 1.0 when it came out in beta...
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    USB Application Accounts messed up RT-AC86U

    I have a USB disk that I use for backups. I noticed that the account I was using no longer works for accessing the Samba (SMB) share. I can create another test account and it works fine. This isn't an SMB 1.0/Windows issue. Firmware 3.0.0.4.384.81992 RT-AC86U The way it was originally...
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    RT-AC86U Dying? or just random stuff?

    I have an RT-AC86U. Firmware 3.0.0.4.384.45717. Been running great since I got it about a year ago. I signed into the web interface today and notice the RAM used was about 480mb out of 512mb. Seems a little high. So I rebooted using the reboot button in the UI. When the router rebooted, it...
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    RT-AC86U Link up and down

    I noticed the following in my log for my RT-AC86U (Latest FW 384_45717). Seems to be happening intermittently. I have a Trendnet TEG-S50g switch hooked up to Port 1. I'm guessing it is either the Asus device, the Trendnet device or the cable. Jun 11 08:13:14 kernel: eth2 (Ext switch...
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    AiMesh problem switching back and forth between nodes

    RT-AC86u main router 10007 firmware RT-AC1900p 20287 firmware as AiMesh node Playing a game on my Android 7 tablet in my den, about halfway between main and node. Sitting in one place. Tablet keeps switching back and forth between main and node. Getting kicked out of game or losing...
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    RT-AC86U .20287?

    Is this firmware available somewhere for the 86? Or coming soon? I updated my node but my main is still in the older version.
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    RT-AC86U Wan/Lan Speed problem

    I bought an RT-AC86U this week. I was going to setup an AIMesh network with my older RT-AC1900P. I set everything up and noticed my internet download speeds using a few different speedtest sites was slower. I am using Comcast/Xfinity Cable Internet with Gig speed. I tested my internet with...
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    2 routers with wired network between, aimesh or regular?

    I have a AC-1900p and a Netgear AC 1200 router setup at my house currently. Have the AC1900p connected to the internet. The Netgear router is acting as an AP with gigabit wired connection back to the 1900p. I have 2 SSIDs, 2.4 and 5g. Same SSIDs across both router and AP. Is there...
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    Cheapest AP

    I have an Asus RT-1900p. It covers my whole house pretty well. It doesn't cover my deck that well. I have wired internet in my basement that I could hook up an AP to. What is the cheapest AP or router that can be used as an AP, that is any good? I found a Tenda 301 at Microcenter for $10...
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    USB 3.0 drive connected to RT-AC1900p speed

    Hooked up a Seagate 4TB portable USB 3.0 drive (I think 5900 rpm) to my RT-AC1900p. Mapped a drive from my laptop and ran Crystal Diskmark. Are these speeds what I should expect? I know it is slower than a NAS, but just wondering if anyone else has run any speed tests. Both laptop is...
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    $200 Asus Router ac1900+. which one? AC3100, AC3200, AC1900

    Coming from an RT-AC66. Wanting something from ASUS that has adaptive qos and ac1900 or higher. Found the RT-ac3200 and the best buy AC1900p for both around $199. Any idea which is better? I don't have a ton of wireless clients. Really just looking for range and wired wan and lan performance
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    Bufferbloat and QOS Asus AC66 Merlin

    I'm running .58 Merlin firmware on an AC66. ISP Comcast, 180/24 are my measured speeds. Never noticed issues with bandwidth, VoIP, etc. Mostly use my network for VoIP, Home office vpn, video streaming, gaming pc and ps4, web, email. not really using torrents. Also other than me, the rest...
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