Recent content by ElShaddai Edwards

Currently have an AC86U as my main router with AC68U, AC66U and AC56R media bridges. I need to replace the 66. Originally thought about just getting another AC86U and keeping things "as is" since they're working well. But there seems to be a lot of sentiment here toward moving away from AC. If...

Good information - thank you. The 68U bridge has multiple computers attached, so swapping a new 86U in there might make sense from a "bigger pipe" perspective. I'll just have to make sure that moving the 68U to the far end of the house can get and return a reliable signal. Given that it used to...

Thank you - very helpful. Looks like a new 86U is actually cheaper on Amazon right now, so that probably makes it a no-brainer for various reasons. I know that the original one I purchased a couple of years ago had issues - the second one has been quite solid. Hopefully the dice will roll well...

Current setup: AC86U (main router), AC68U (media bridge), AC66U (media bridge), AC56R (media bridge). The 66U is dying and needs to be replaced. Don't feel like I need to jump to AX or mesh yet, so curious if there's a consensus on a high-value/basic features AC router that will primarily work...

Perfect - thank you. Looks like both rates are dancing around 877 Mbps, which is around the max I was getting with the 68U as the main router. That'll do.

Okay - got the new 86U set up as my primary router. With my previous setup of router+3 media bridges, I saw a modest bump up in reported signal strength and link rates to each bridge, including a full 1300 Mbps to the downstairs office bridge (Buffalo). So plenty happy about that. I then...

Sounds good - I'll be starting with that configuration and see how it goes!

Good point. Currently I have three separate back haul signals. Forcing those all through one probably isn't the best idea... The outdoor signal from the 86U would help my neighbor, not so much us. But if I replace one of the upstairs bridges (AC56R) with the 68U as a node, that could give us...

Definitely am seeing the higher prices... guess I'll either have bite the bullet and pay the extra or stay put with what I have until AX/Wifi 6 routers are more affordable.

Yes -- I have three secondary routers set as media bridges - wireless backhaul connection to my main router and computers wired to the bridge units. Most are older computers with just N wireless, so I'm using the AC bridge connection to get a bigger pipe. All wireless clients in the house...

That's great to know -- thank you!

I'm currently using an AC68U as my primary router with several media bridges (AC66U, AC56R, Buffalo H1300) around the house connecting via AC wireless. Unfortunately due to the internet entry point, the AC68U is on one end of my long rectangular house. The farthest media bridge (AC66U) is on the...

I recently purchased an AC86U from Amazon Warehouse, trying to save a few dollars in getting a "very good" unit that hopefully just didn't fit the original purchaser's needs. Unfortunately, the 2.4ghz radio seems to be dead out of the box. The LED light never lit up and the MAC address is empty...

In general, will using a PCIe card with an external antenna placement be equivalent to using a modest router in media bridge mode? I'm looking to upgrade my kids' wireless connections from N-only cards to AC to better support their gaming. I used a media bridge in the past when they were in the...

Thank you for posting that. I am running Merlin 380.70 on the AC66U, which I believe is his last release available for that model. The main AC68U is running Merlin's latest and greatest. I did unplug the 66 for a day or two while I contemplated options, then rebooted and switched operating...