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    NextDNS Windows installler

    This question I have is regarding the NextDNS installer itself. This sub forum: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/nextdns-installer.61002/ seems to be inactive for over 2 years. and I can't post anything there. Hopefully, someone can help me out as to what NextDNS installer actually do...
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    DNS Director

    Hi, I am not a network guru here; I am just trying to use the functions of my Asus router to the fullest, in any possible way. I have downloaded the AsusWRT manual from the Asus website. and found that there is no reference or documentation about DNS Director. Reference...
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    [Solved] Port Forwarding enabled?

    Hi guys, Currently my RT-AC86U router is not using Port Forwarding. However, when I go to System Log- Port Forwarding, I can see Port 80 is opened. See below. Am I right? Anyone can tell me why port forwarding is turned on, while I confirmed it is off. thank you.
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    I bought a Chinese RT-AC86U should I be worried about security & privacy?

    Hi guys, I bought a Chinese version RT-AC86U. It is chinese version because of this: How to remove it totally? It bothers me because I don't really trust the Chinese firmware with preinstalled plug-in. To remove it, do I need to reflash a complete new image? Thank you.
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    How to test Alerts are working?

    Hi, Just wondering how to test Alert Notification on my old ASUS RT-AC86U router. I found 2 malicious site was flagged. But I did not get notification, since Google had stopped less-secure app back in March 2022. However, I configured my gmail to have 2FA and then generate an APP password for...
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    [Solved] My Asus RT-AC86U http Web interface is not accessible

    Hi guys, How to restore my Asus RT-AC86U http web interface? I need to do a reset of the router? Thank you.
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    Possible DNS-rebind attack detected: api64.com

    Hi, Should I be worried about this DNS-rebind attack? I could not find any information about api64.com Except it is a legit website: whois lookup api64.com Here are my WAN settings on DNS: Thank you.
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    Looking for the technical name of RF Pigtail

    Hi all, Referring to the picture below. Just wondering what is the difference between the grey pigtail (2.4GHz) and the black pigtail (5GHz)? Are any differences in the RF properties?
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    If a user change the DNS setting in windows (say 8.8.8.8), can AsusWRT-Merlin OS block the DNS traffic ?

    Hi all, Can I create firewall rules in my router to stop users from bypassing my customized DNS setting? If a user alters the Windows DNS setting to 8.8.8.8, I would like my router to block internet access entirely. That is all DNS requests must go through my router first, if not, no internet...
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    How force all DNS traffic must go through my RT-AC86U router

    Hi all, My aim is to block any user on my network manipulating its DNS server on Windows PC, by changing its DHCP leased IP address to a static IP, and also changing its Preferred DNS server = 192.168.88.1 (router's IP), to 8.8.8.8. If this happens, my router should block the PC from surfing...
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    My Foscam R2 constantly request for DHCP lease from my RT-AC86U router

    Hi all to Tech gurus, I would like someone to assist me in this area of expertise. My Foscam R2 IP camera is kind of behaving very strangely after I upgraded its firmware to the latest. I regretted of doing the upgrade since there is no way I could downgrade back the firmware now. :confused...
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    AiProtection is working but it cannot scan & block bad HTTPS traffic?

    Previously, I was testing on my stock firmware about AiProtection. Nothing unusual happened when I played around with the settings. Yesterday, I installed the latest Merlin FW on my RT-AC86U router, Played around with the settings and things do not feel like running smoothly. Today, I tested...
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    [Solved] Blocking network cameras accessing the internet

    Hi guys, I have successfully blocked 3 of my network cameras from accessing the internet. I know there is an easy way to block network devices by following this method: Network Map > Clients >Under Client Status > Click the network devices for its on the Ethernet icons > Block Internet...
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    [Solved]Asus RT-AC86U web interface cannot be accessible after changing its LAN IP

    Previously my router was sitting in the cabinet for some time, gathering dust, so I took it out and started using it on my office network. It had Asuswrt Merlin v386.4 installed. All my devices in my LAN are in the subnet: 192.168.88.0 /24 So naturally, I changed the RT-AC86U's LAN IP to...
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    Asus RT-AX88U 5Ghz antenna- internal or external.

    Hi there, Just want to ask the forum people, RT-AX88U 5Ghz band has 4 antennae, are they internal one or external? I looked up at the internal photo from FCC site, but I cannot really work it out whether is internal/external Or....whether it external but sharing the antenna with 2.4Ghz band...
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    AUS RT-AX55U /AX56U which model one has got 4 antennae?

    Hi there, Just wondering if anyone has seen this strange retail box of the RT-AX56 /AX55? Did Asus from China did a blunder in the package labelling? So which one is true? RT-AX56 supposed to have 4 antennae? or 2? RT-AX56U from China -4 external antennae...
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    How can you tell my AX router supports Beamforming?

    Source: https://www.networkworld.com/article/3445039/beamforming-explained-how-it-makes-wireless-communication-faster.html Hello guys, Can someone who has the technical know-how of answering my question about MU-MIMO & Beamforming. With the current 802.11ax wifi6 router available in the...
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    WDS 802.11n bridge- what kind of speed you can expect?

    Hi all, Currently, I have my wireless WDS ptp 802.11n bridge set up like this: Local network -----WDS router(A)~~~802.11n~~~WDS router(B)--PC(2) | PC(1) I would like to know does anyone in the forum have set up a dedicated point to point indoor WDS 802.11n wirless bridge (not used...
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