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  1. Smokindog

    Might be ready to give AiMesh another look

    I've tried AiMesh a few times over the years and it's never been worth it to ME for the problems it brought versus me manually managing my nodes. I'm looking at a possible "redo" of much of my network to support more IOT and am open to giving it another trial. It's a lot of work to go back and...
  2. Smokindog

    Using Linksys MR7500 Hydra Pro 6E as AP

    ISams is clearing out their Linksys Hydra Pro 6E. I thought for fun I'd add it as an AP out in my workshop to upgrade an old AC68 workhorse. It's connected as an AP on a dedicated wireless backhaul. I saw nothing in the manual about AP mode on this router and nothing about disabling DHCP and...
  3. Smokindog

    Out of left field, LINKSYS MR9610 question

    I THINK this is the right place but if not, delete or move!!! One of my trusty AC68 APs finally gave up the ghost in a recent storm. It's out in my shop as a wired AP covering a wide open 2K ish feet. My entire network is ASUS running Merlin, consisting of AX88 (main and AP), AX86 (AP), AC68...
  4. Smokindog

    AX86S LED came on "magically"

    Went to bed last night only to see the LEDs illuminated on the AX86S in the bedroom. Turned it off via the switch, waited about 30 seconds and turned it back on. When I came out from the bathroom to get into bed the LEDs were no longer lit. NO, I did NOT hit the LED button on the side...
  5. Smokindog

    Link aggregation between 2 AX88U routers (Main and AP)

    I've got multiple AX88U, AX86S and AC3100 routers set up in a star config with an AX88u as the main and all other routers in AP mode hardwired to the main (AP WAN port to a LAN port on the main AX88U). All routers run Merlin. I have multiple media servers and other devices in my office where...
  6. Smokindog

    RT-AX58U as replacement for RT-AC68U AP

    I'm helping out some very good friends who are having coverage issues out on their patio for their TV (ROKU streaming HULU and other services). I found a wired ethernet port in the room leading out to the patio and fortunately it goes back to the main router (Frontier Quantum). The ONLY AX...
  7. Smokindog

    RT-AX82U as a wired AP

    Any thoughts on using the RT-AX82U as an AP to replace an aging AC3100? My main upstairs and office AP downstairs right now are both AX88. Slowly upgrading all the APs. I do NOT really need AX at this time but as equipment ages and reasonable deals come available I have been replacing things...
  8. Smokindog

    Good deal on AX88U; $60 off - IMO ;)

    If this is the wrong place, please move. If this is not allowed, please remove. If you're looking for this router, newegg has it on shellshocker today for $60 off. I've been very happy with mine for the past few months...
  9. Smokindog

    Wireless question from our recent weather incident in Texas

    Y'all may have heard about the recent arctic event here in North Texas. It reminded me of my days growing up just off the shores of Lake Erie :) Many lost internet, power, ... for days as we plummeted to 0 and below bursting pipes and causing other mayhem. We were fortunate to only lose cell...
  10. Smokindog

    Mixed mode WPA3/2 on Netgear RXA45 from Costco

    Sorry if I caused any confusion. After posting a reply in another RXA45 thread I thought this best as it's own topic. Does the Netgear RXA45 router sold by Costco support mixed mode WPA3/WPA2? I've got a couple WPA3 AX capable clients and was going to use this as a replacement for 2 aging Asus...
  11. Smokindog

    RT-AX88U insights

    Thought I'd try to get a "poll" from this group on the RT-AX88U at $299 (especially in lieu of the RT-AX86U at $249). I typically stay "behind the curve" on my home network because it's usually less expensive and now that I'm retired, my devices "advance" far less rapidly on that curve :)...
  12. Smokindog

    Best in coverage

    Hi, I took one of my AC3100's and an AC68U to a friends house to see how well we could cover without having to pull new wires. I'm not interested in AIMesh. We got decent coverage and he's ready to buy. I'll hook him up with an AC68U but I need to find him something suitable for the main...
  13. Smokindog

    Migrating an AC3100 to Merlin

    I'm helping a friend fix up his wireless. He's got an AC3100 and I picked up a solid deal for him on an AC68 for an AP. We've already run wire for backhaul and performance/coverage looks good for his use. Before I finish up with him this weekend (didn't have the right wall plates and jacks so...
  14. Smokindog

    RT-AX86U Pricing

    I'm considering a RT-AX86U purchase. I don't "need to" but I want to add another AP to my network. Rather than buy something like another AC68U for an AP I'm thinking I'll repurpose the RT-AC3100 which is currently my main router and replace it with the RT-AX86U. It appears the RT-AX86U is...
  15. Smokindog

    Is there an "official" ASUS refurb outlet?

    I know many electronics producers have "official outlets" for their refurb and old stock products. In the past newegg would carry a number of refurb ASUS routers and I've had some good luck over the years with that product. However, with the last couple purchases the experience wasn't quite as...
  16. Smokindog

    Custom login screen

    I've got a number of APs in the house and would like to easily know which one I'm logged in to. Is there a way to place a unique name on the initial login screen, like maybe an NVRAM variable? I'd also like it to show up in the upper left of the sub.menu screens. I'm guessing these are static...
  17. Smokindog

    RT-AC3100 CFE mini web

    In the wee hours of the morning I was confronted by the dreaded "NO INTERNET CONNECTION" on my browser. Hmm, do I go to bed or do I investigate :) I connected to my router (RT-AC3100) and was confronted by the CFE miniWeb page. I selected reboot and a few minutes later all was well. Things...
  18. Smokindog

    SFP modules for Zyxel GS1100-24 switch

    I've got a Zyxel GS1100-24 unmanaged 24 port Gb switch. It has the option for 2 extra ports that can use 1G copper SFP modules. I could use the two ports to delay bringing another 24 port Gb switch online (can't believe how inexpensive they've become). Yes the switch is "rated" for 26 active...
  19. Smokindog

    Establishing a standard broadband performance test

    Wasn't sure where to post this so please move if appropriate. I recently received an email from my ISP asking if I wanted to participate in a performance measurement/test program. I thought, what the heck, so I signed up. Anyone have any further details? Any warnings or other pearls of...
  20. Smokindog

    RT-AC66R firmware update

    I just updated my AC-66R to the newest firmware Version 3.0.0.4.382.51634 2019/05/16 I have NOT yet tried reset to factory as the AP is in a detached building in AP mode and it's raining :) After the update the "warning icon" in the upper right of the GUI continues to flash and indicate an...
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