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    SNBForums is a community for everyone, no matter what their level of experience.

    Please be tolerant and patient of others, especially newcomers. We are all here to share and learn!

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    Question about Asus-Merlin from someone possibly going to jump ship...

    There were some issues with the 86u early on but that noise seems to have quieted down. I purchased my 86u used on Ebay in November of 2018 and have not had any issues. Whether you buy new, used, or refurbished make sure you can return it if you have problems.
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    Do you reboot often your router ?

    My AC RT86U has been hanging on the wall since November of 2018 and it just works. No need for a scheduled reboot. I have satellite internet and occasionally I have to reboot the modem. If so I also reboot the router but that's about it. And when there is a firmware update. It seems I'm a little...
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    ASUS RT-AC86U router or another?

    I guess some of us got lucky, I purchased my 86U in November of last year used on Ebay for $140 US and have had no problems. It seems that the early production units had some issues. Units manufactured in 2019 seem to have fewer problems. If you can hold out for a bit, black Friday deals are not...
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    Router Dying - Need Advice (WiFi 6 vs AC, SQM, and more)

    Did you see the above post by Starrbuck selling an Asus RT-AC86U for $115. If I didn't already have one I would definitely buy it. Might be what you are looking for.
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    Which router for NordVPN

    I really enjoyed reading all of the above, most is above my paygrade, but I learend a bit. I do know this, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
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    Wow all these forums really are dead.

    Hot and humid here. Heat index 95f. Happy to trade seasons with you.
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    Upgrading from WRT1900AC. Suggestions to protect from lightning surges.

    I would also recommend that the wire from your service entrance be at least a 10 gauge copper wire and make sure it's securely clamped to the ground rod . Would also check this connection at least once a year and if necessary unclamp it and clean the ground rod and clamp with a wire brush. You...
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    RT-AX88U 5.0GHz light not enabled after Merlin firmware reload?

    If you learned something and/or helped someone else your time was well spent.
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    ASUS tech support experience

    IMHO the best Asus tech is right here unless of course you have a warranty issue. I have never had the pleasure to speak with them personally so really can't comment on that.
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    Best brand of RG6 outdoor coax cable for burial

    You can't beat Belden and yes I would recommend running the cable in PVC pipe. Around here if you don't the moles will manage to dig into it and then you get to dig it up and replace it. It isn't hard to run it in PVC. You can buy it in 10 foot sections and simply push it through one section at...
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    Looking for reliable router (more info inside)

    I second the recommendation by L&LD on the AC86U. My third Asus router and my favorite. No problems with 2.4g radio so far. I purchased mine in Novemder last year. Seems I read a post here that the issue has been resolved. Anyway if you purchase from Amazon no problems getting a replacement...
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    [RT-AC86u] Not Booting - stuck on WLAN / Power Lights

    Even though you have your router connected to a surge protector, not all surge protectors are created equal and it's the surge that occurs when power is restored that usually causes problems. That's why my computer, router, NAS, and all network gear is connected to a Cyberpower 1500. Yes it's an...
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    [RT-AC86u] Not Booting - stuck on WLAN / Power Lights

    Any router can have issues and very few are set it and forget it. The 86U is my 3rd Asus router and if it dies today I'll but another Asus. Some members here feel the same about Netgear routers. I have owned Linksys and D-Link, but no Netgear. Kinda boils down to personal preference.
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    [RT-AC86u] Not Booting - stuck on WLAN / Power Lights

    All I know is what I've read here in the forum. I have not experienced the problem. Don't know if it's related to Asus firmware, Merlins firmware, or both. You can search the forum for more on this issue. Apologies but I don't have any of the post bookmarked. As best as I can remember a hard...
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    [RT-AC86u] Not Booting - stuck on WLAN / Power Lights

    There have been reports of the 86U hanging up on reboot. I have not had this problem myself but if you do I would suggest you unplug it and let it set for 10 minutes or so and then power it up. Should be ok. Would also recommend a good UPS like Cyber Power or APC for your router, computer and...
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