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Yes I'm using a few different items than in the past.. The RPi is a recent "project" that replaced my RT-N16 and yes I need to learn scripting to separate the guest networks from the main LAN. And I did replace the 66U that I had with a 68U I wish to keep a router as an AP just in case the RPi...

Thanks, I'll try as suggested and will post as I'll need to see if the 5 Hz drops as well so could take a few days Router is "cool" BTW If it's on the way out what would you suggest as a replacement ? Thank you..

Hello, I have been using a RT-AC68U as an AP for some time and running Merlin 386.11 This is connected (hardwired) to a RPi 4 running openWRT - my ISP supplied router is in bridge mode. ISP service is 500/30. The RT-AC68U 2.4 radio - main SSID (typically my phone and laptop) plus 2 Guest SSID -...

Captain, Thank you for your response.. I will look into setting up VLANS as well as sourcing a smart switch or 2. I could isolate some of the WiFi traffic by utilizing the "guest" function (?) Suggestions for a update for the RT-N16? Just run a more current router (probably another Asus) or...

Captain, The RT-N16 runs Merlin LTS fork (374.43_52E3j9527) The switch is not managed and most of the ports are used to feed CAT5 connected devices at various locations within the home. The AC66 is set as a AP running Merlin 386.3_2 - it sits within the home away from the ISP interface (ISP...

Some background.. over the years I have run a simple home LAN using Tomato and now Merlin on my router behind the ISP supplied unit that I have put into bridged mode. My current configuration has a RT-N16 (Merlin - WiFi turned off), connected to a switch that supplies hard line connections and...

Recently had a NAS failure and have recovered data to a new NAS (DS218+) while the data is also on a USB drive I had thought I'd add a DS115j and copy the data. The Data on NAS1 is a shared folder (data) containing a number of folders (music, users (with sub directories) backup app install files...

Better late than never.. Thank you What I ended up doing is using my RPi and was able to see the "old" drives and copy the files to a "new" 1T usb drive - I then plugged the USB drive into the DS218+ and copied the files over to the NAS. I have further questions about Synology NAS and will post...

RMerlin, Thank you.. Do you have an opinion regarding recovering data from the existing drives - since I'm on a MacBook (10.13.6) and there is no native support for ext3/4 I can .. a) buy a copy of Paragon b) create a Linux boot USB and boot Linux c) load a VM and run Linux in the VM Regards

Thank you both for the replies.. yes I do have a UPS (APC550) and NAS has always been connected though I did replace the battery late last year (don't know if they failures are related in anyway) I'll pick up a new 2 Bay and go from there. If I plug the "old" drives into a "new" box will the...

Hi, So short story is my long running QNAP 219II+ has quit - looks as if the drive controller has given up as well as the power plug on the 12v input looks like it has over heated. While the system boots the drives are not sensed but if I connect the drives to my Macbook (using Paragon ext3) I...

I see that this topic comes up periodically... Just wondering if recommendations have changed.. As a learning project I'm thinking of a DIY Router - I'm not afraid of tinkering. I currently run an older Asus router with Merlin loaded (no VPN) and since replacing this unit is in the not to...

I'm using a RPi, - I control the RPi and Kodi from a Harmony remote using a MSL Digital remote (on/off) PCB - but I use the iPad Kodi remote app as a keyboard typically

As QNAP discontinues support for older systems the 219P II being one of them. It continues to work with no issues. What does it mean in general terms? security? I mainly use it for LAN backups but I do tunnel in via FTP periodically when travelling using SFTP. I would assume updates on my router...

Thought I'd update.. I poked around SNB forums and others looking for hints suggestions. I ultimately looked at NIC settings and connection speeds. Both the QNAP and Synology showed 1G connection.. - then I realized that while the Synology was plugged in another room - I realized that that room...