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  1. BlueOrbit

    Extra ASUS Router for VPN & Adblock

    You don't need two routers. Most modern Asus routers support both VPN (client and server) and Ad Block via DNS service. Just configure your Asus router as your main router and use both of these features.
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    AX88U Pro - Official vs Merlin FW

    I recently got a new AX88U Pro and upgraded to Merlin firmware right away, before setting it up. Everything runs great, but I was wondering if there is a use case for the official Asus firmware. I know VLAN feature is not present in the Merlin firmware yet, but this is not something I need in my...
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    Asus AX88U Pro - stability and performance reviews from the owners?

    The owners of the Asus AX88U Pro please comment on how you like this router: Stability and performance Are you running Merlin FW? Would you expect to see any difference in performance between this router and Asus AX86U (or Pro)? Thanks for any input on this...
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    ASUS urges customers to patch critical router vulnerabilities

    For those of us running the excellent Merlin firmware, should we be concerned? Is a Merlin patch on the way soon to address this? https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-urges-customers-to-patch-critical-router-vulnerabilities/
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    Merlin - automatic firmware update possible?

    That explains it - thank you!
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    Merlin - automatic firmware update possible?

    I am tasked with occasional maintenance of a couple of family AX86U routers with Merlin firmware at remote locations. I know official firmware has this option, but Merlin does not. Any reason this option was removed from Merlin? Is there any way to automate firmware updates?
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    Merlin Firmware - use reboot scheduler or not?

    This confirms my thinking. Thanks!
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    Merlin Firmware - use reboot scheduler or not?

    What is the best practice on using the reboot scheduler? I always have mine OFF and I typically don't reboot my router between firmware updates (AX86U). Is there any reason to start using the reboot scheduler?
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    Upgrade AX86U to AX88U Pro?

    I've been running Asus AX86U (Merlin FW) for a couple of years now. Mostly very happy with this router. I have a 1 Gig cable modem connection with a DOCSIS 3.1 modem, about 32 devices with many IoT devices on 2.4 GHz network, a couple of LAN connected PCs (the rest wireless), two 4K TVs and a...
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    AX86U - Firmware upgrade over a VPN connection?

    I have an Asus AX86U setup at a remote location (latest Merlin firmware) and it runs VPN Server (OpenVPN and Wireguard), allowing me to access the administration page without any issues over VPN. Was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade the firmware over VPN? I realize that I would lose...
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    OpenVPN Server on AX86U - not able to access remote LAN resources

    I setup OpenVPN Server on AX86U at my parents' house with DDNS. When connecting on my laptop from my house (also have AX86U), I see an IP address change and I can access the internet, but when trying to access remote LAN resources, I have access to resources on my local LAN only. For example I...
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    Wireguard Server - not showing connection status?

    I configured a Wireguard server on my Asus AX86U router running Merlin FW and connect to it without an issue from my laptop. At least my laptop is showing good connection status. But on the router, there is no indication of a connection status either on the "VPN Status" tab or on the...
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    Asus AX86U Router - 2.5 Gig port thoughts (2.5 Gig IN but not OUT)

    Motorola MB8611 modem. It is capable of 2.5 Gig download speeds and has a 2.5 Gig LAN port which is connected to my router's 2.5 Gig WAN port. I currently have a 1 Gig down and 35 Mbps up Internet plan, so this is mostly a theoretical discussion.
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    Asus AX86U Router - 2.5 Gig port thoughts (2.5 Gig IN but not OUT)

    Is there a way to use link aggregation on port 1 & 2 as a workaround to this issue? I don't have a single device currently that needs over 1 Gig speed, so this is mostly a theoretical discussion. But I thought a better design would be a 2.5 WAN and 2.5 LAN port if a router has any 2.5 Gig...
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    Asus AX86U Router - 2.5 Gig port thoughts (2.5 Gig IN but not OUT)

    Asus AX86U is a great router, but only has one 2.5 gig port, which could be configured as either a WAN or LAN port. So, if I upgrade to 2.5 Gig Internet and use the 2.5 Gig port as a WAN, I am unable to distribute the high speed internet to other devices given they are 2.5 Gig compatible. WiFi 6...
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