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    Asus RT-AC88U Upgraded to Merlin

    I have just upgraded my AC88U from Stock firmware (old one) to Merlin 384.8_2. I came across two issues. 1. Since right now I am using my 4G dongle as the only WAN connection so I am using my USB 2.0 port on the back for this purpose. With stock firmware, the internet light goes on whenever...
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    AIMesh Backhaul Through Ethernet and re-enable Tri-Band

    With the latest firmware update to the AC5300, the backhaul method is through the 5.2GHz channel and smart connect is now on dual band. I have an RT-AC5300 as my router for AIMesh and an AC88U as the node. The node is connected through ethernet and so I was wondering if I can move the 5300 back...
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    RT-AC88U problem with printer

    Hello. I am using latest Merlin firmware for my asus ac88u. I am having this strange problem with all my network printers. I have one printer connected with cable and one wireless. Both of them after some time which are idle and goes to sleep when I give a print from computers I get "Unable to...
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    AC88U AC88U Error while configuring Manually Assigned IP around the DHCP list

    Every time I try to insert an IP into the DHCP list, it gives the following error: How to Fix It? Note 1: No equipment in the DHCP list has access to the network or the internet. Note 2: I have already reset the router to the factory settings. Note 3: I tested with Firmware 384.6, 384.7...
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    AC88U : Link Aggregation while in Wireless Access Point mode?

    tldr: is there any way to enable Bonding / Link Aggregation on an RT-AC88U while it is in Access Point mode? Long version: My network includes one GT-AC5300, one RT-AC88U, and a NAS. The 5300 is the main router, connected to the cable modem. The NAS supports Link Aggregation, and I want to...
  6. MarcusVR

    One single IP to two MAC adresses?

    Hi guys! I have a RT-AC88u running Merlin's firmware. As I had some points where the signal wasn't so good, I bought a TP-Link repeater RE650. The combo is ok, and I have set fixed IPs to all my devices on the router. The question is that when a device connects through the repeater, its MAC...
  7. edgezero

    AC88u Failed to upload the firmware file transfer cancelled

    Hello Everyone, new user here and this is my first post. I badly need help. Issue started after I updated the firmware to Merlin 384.6. Then I went to the WebUI and clicked the Initialize option Restore / Save/ Upload Setting. I rebooted the router from WebUI and then router got stuck in...
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    Recommended purchase for additional Access point (or replacement Router)

    Hi everyone I often read the SNB forums for a bit of advice here and there but this is my first post... First a small bit of background to aid with the question. I live in the UK and my internet is provided by BT Fibre (FTTC). I use an openreach DSL modem which is then linked via Ethernet to...
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    AC88U - issues with media bridge

    I recently bought 2 AC88U routers - and I already regret it. Yes, the higher speeds are really nice but the firmware is just one huge mess. What I'm trying to achieve seems easy enough: I have one router serving the internet (192.168.0.1), and one router configured as media bridge...
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    ASUS AC86U QoS on 2 SSIDs

    Hi guys, im new here and also quite new to flashing routers with open source software. I wanted to ask (quite broad on the features page) is it possible to set up QoS throttling bandwidth on a guest account SSID, whilst leaving the main primary SSID... well to be unrestricted. I know this would...
    • AdamGH
    • Thread
    • ac86u ac88u bandwidth limiter multiple ssids qos throttle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Reducing power consumption of the RT-AC88U

    Hi! Apologies in advance from a newcomer who was not successful with the search function. I noted my RT-AC88U is pulling 30 W on normal usage. It is clear to me that it has to pull power, but 30 W strike me as a bit too much, so I started wondering about ways to cut down power consumption...
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    Link Aggregation on more than 2 ports (RT-AC88U)

    Is it possible to setup Link Aggregation on more than the first 2 LAN ports of the Asus RT-AC88U? It appears that its possible to setup Link Aggregation on Port 1/2 on both the stock firmware and the Asus Merlin Firmware but what about the following scenarios (Scenario 1 is preferable)...
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    Dedicated VPN router behind RT-AC88U- Why can't I access Asus webUI while VPN-ing in remotely?

    Hello everybody, this is my first post here, so please be gentle! I'm having issues with accessing my RT-AC88U web interface remotely via a PPTP tunnel. Basically, my setup is as follows: -Asus RT-AC88U as my intenet facing router. (LAN subnet 172.16.0.0) -Linksys LRT214 as a dedicated VPN...
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    Asus AC88U Connection Issues - Help

    Hello All, I apologize, as I am new at this, but I didn't know really where to post this after searching some of the threads. I have the Asus ac88u router with the latest Asus firmware installed, but for some reason at random points in the day, my devices stay connected to the wifi network...
  15. Lord Kamina

    Setting up AiMesh: RT-AC88U not detected as node.

    I recently decided to go full-retard and on a recent trip to the US I bought a GT-5300, an RT-5300 and an RT-AC88U. My idea is to set up an AiMesh network with the GT5300 as primary, the RT5300 as a wireless node and the AC88U as a wired node. I didn't have any issue setting up the GT5300...
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    Aimesh and smart connect work together?

    Can anyone with aimesh setup already help me out? I'm looking for a second router to setup mesh. Does it mesh just 2.4 or 5ghz or does it mesh both? Does a ac1900 works with ac88u smart connect feature?
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    Asus RT-AC88U Latency and errors in System Log.

    Hello, My apologies, I am a long time follower of this forum, but first time poster and I need some (noob) help. I previously had an Asus RT-AC87U and had no issues for a long time. Shortly after redoing my kitchen, my WiFI started to act up as in dropping the connection, range became bad so I...
  18. MrMatthew

    3.0.0.4.384.10007 Worth upgrading?

    use ac88u（380.3941） 3.0.0.4.384.10007 Worth upgrading? 380.3941 The only one will not appear 5g disappear problem. But this error often occurs（ WAN Connection: DNS probe failed (0/2)）
  19. MarcusVR

    RT-AC88U - Strange entry in the log

    Hi guys! I've noticed a strange entry at the log of my RT-AC88U - Merlin's latest stable firmware, 382.1. It is a message related to an app, but I don't imagine what it could be. May someone help me? Thanks in advance! Nov 17 21:51:14 kernel: ERR[set_app_info_qos_meta:3335] Failed to find app...
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    382.1 broke static route

    I recently got an ac88u which replaced my ac68u as my main router. The ac88u is connected to the internet via PPoE while the ac68u is cascaded to it lan to wan. ac88u external IP 192.168.1.1 and internal IPs are set to DHCP starting with 192.168.1.2. ac68u external IP 192.168.1.10 and internal...
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