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    Is it a good idea to keep up with Firmware updates?

    I have had issues in the past when updating firmware and Internet speed, But it may have just been a fluke, Should I keep up with the updates? If so On all routers or the nodes as well? What about ones acting as access points? Thanks
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    AC-5300 Router and Wifi Button, connection issues after being used. Did I do this right?

    Hi, So I have a AC 5300 and also a second one as a node, Yesterday we lost WiFi, I hooked up to router and saw that 2.4 5-1 and 5-2 the radios were off so I re-enabled them. The few Items I tried connected to Wifi. When I woke up the next day the items that I connected before bed were fine but...
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    AC 3100 set up as a AP starts of fast but needs to be rebooted daily?

    Hi, I have a RT 5300 in the house hooked up to Nano stations,One is hooked to my primary router and one is hooked up in my shop to a AC 3100 . I get very good speeds out there if I reboot the AC3100 AP Router before I use it. It will slow down to almost nothing after a little bit of use. Any ideas?
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    ASUS RT 5300 Firmware issues and I can't downgrade, Could use help thanks

    Hi, My router speeds went from 500 Download to around 100, I checked and my router has the newest firmware which I did not download. I have had this spped issue in the past when i updated the firmware but this time I did not. I am trying to go back to this one which I know worked well, It...
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    I am looking to spread WiFi though out my property, Would these units I linked to work?

    Hi, I have a large country property, I would Like to have WiFi on a few of the acres around my home and shop. I have 2 2.4 G Nano stations that are hooked to house router and then to a Router set up as a AP in the shop I usually mostly 5 G around here. Would either of these options work? Are...
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    Anyone able to help setting up IP Cameras in my shop, I can't reach network.

    Hi, My set up is a Asus router in my home, I have a set of Nano stations that beam from house to shop, I have another Asus router in the shop that handles the internet/Wifi. I have a NVR attached to the router, I have gotten the cameras on line and I can use the NVR, My Laptop and my phone with...
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    Looking for a Gaming/ Digital DJ/All around Lap top

    Hi, I do a little gaming, Little Djing and an all around use lap top. I would like to stay around $1,000 if possible and 15-17 Inch screen Built in CD/DVD drive would be nice. I was looking at a few Alienware options But honestly I am not sure what I am looking at. I have a few Asus Laptops...
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    Puma 6 Chipped Modems, What issues would I see using one?

    Hi, I have done a lot of research but the posts seem to all go off course and are not clear. My ISP issued modem is a Arris with a Puma 6 chip. Using the Internet for Streaming some gaming and with 6 People in the home we may have a lot of connected devices, Tv's,PS4,Computers, I Pads and so on...
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    Modem Help, Unsure which to get.

    Hi, I have Arris TM1602 which was supplied by my Internet company. I have heard this one has issues, What kind of issues would I notice? Should I buy my own? I have ASUS RC AC5300 Routers ( I have two in my home ). I pretty much use everything WiFi, Very few hardwired items. I was thinking...
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    Transfering Quicken 2010 from old computer to new help please.

    Hi, I am trying to set up GF new laptop, She had purchased 2010 Quicken program years ago and is currently using it on her Win10 Lap top. We can not remember if we had a disc or a link when we installed it years ago. Is there away to move it over to new computer? It appears quicken now does a...
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    Looking for two Lap tops, Can I get some help choosing which.

    Hi, I am looking to purchase two lap tops, 1. I would like to find one somewhere around the $500 and down range, This would be used for Photo editing, Record keeping and daily activities like that. 2, This one I would like to be $800 and down , this one would be for Some Gaming and Regular...
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    Need Lap Top suggestions for college kid.

    My Step Daughter will be going off to college next year and I would like to get her a Lap Top. We would like to stay around $500. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0762S8PYM/?tag=snbforums-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HT19S53/?tag=snbforums-20...
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    RT5300 is my main router, I have another 5300 and a ac3100 Which should I use as a node?

    I currently have a 5300 as main and the 5300 and 3100 as nodes, one in my home (3100) and one about 100 ft away in my shop ( 5300 ) I am thinking of doing away with the shop node as it does work but isnt always reliable. Should I use two 5300 in my home or 5300/3100? Thanks
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    What is the best free app for smart phone to check WiFI strengh and so on?

    Hi, I am wondering what the best free app is so I can try to set my wifi up , looking to find dead spots and what not with a AIMESH set up. Thanks
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    How strong of a Signal do you need between many and Node for AIMESH to work?

    Hi, I was wondering how far away I could place the node from the main router and still have them work well, Also can I place Node and then have another node hook up wireless to that node or does each node need to connect to the main router?
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    ASUS RT- AC5300Set up help.

    Hi, I am new at this I usually just use what ever my ISP Provides. I just purchased the above router and I would like to know how I should set it up, What should I leave as default what should I turn on or off or change. I live in the country and don't have to worry about a lot of interference...
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    What Modem should I purchase to go with new Wireless router?

    Hi, Like my last post about Wireless router help I am thinking of also upgrading my Current modem. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M981YYL/?tag=snbforums-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZUPOF7Y/?tag=snbforums-20 I found these two but not sure if these are good choices or which I need . I have...
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    Thinking of buying a ASUS AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Gaming Router is this a good choice for me?

    Hi, I am looking for a router that fits my needs, I have the following items all on wireless. 6 Smart Tv's 6 Lap tops PS3 and PS4 4 Ipads 4 I Pods 4 Cellphones and a few other odds and ends. Not all of these devices are running at the same time but There a good chance the kids may be gaming or...
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    Router needed that can handle a lot of Wireless devices/Games/Movies

    Hi, I need a router that has, good range Can handle Streaming Netflix, Online Games and so on. There are 6 people in the home, that use I Pods, Ps3, Wii, Laptops,Kindles,Smart Phones, Smart TVs and so on. I need a router that is easy to set up and can handle this type of use. Thanks for...
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    Can you guys explain Home Plug and how it would work with my set up?

    Hi, I was wondering if you guys can tell me about home plugs, I have a Shop with a man cave upstairs that is about 100 to 130 Ft from my home. I Ran the Elec underground to my shop from my home but had issues when I went to run the other wiring. I will at some point dig it back up but for now I...
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