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    Best practices for firmware updates?

    sorry, maybe I wasn't clear in my question. I do not want to do anything to my existing AX58U, other than make sure it has the most recent firmware. It is working great, and I have my ExpressVPN setup with it, and I don't want to in anyway risk that setup. so, resetting and configuring from...
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    Best practices for firmware updates?

    Hi, I have an Asus RT-AX58U, currently with version 386.5 of the Asuswrt-Merlin firmware. I purchased this router a couple of years ago from Flashrouters to use my ExpressVPN to stream US TV programming after we moved to Europe. So far, it has worked great. But, I've been a bit hesitant to mess...
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    Wireless connections dropping - troubleshoot router or simply replace it?

    http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-howto/31656-it-takes-a-neighborhood-to-fix-bad-wireless - I've been following the advice from this article. Many of the things the article recommends avoiding apply to my network. So, I've started there. Its now day 1 after making these changes...
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    Wireless connections dropping - troubleshoot router or simply replace it?

    Thanks for the tips - I can't wait for the next problem ;) I'll definitely keep an eye on the patterns. I seem to recall that things fail all at once, with lots of complaints from the kids, and it even seems to cause problems for our iMac in the same room as the router. That inSSIDer program...
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    Wireless connections dropping - troubleshoot router or simply replace it?

    Thanks Tim - I'll try a few things this week to see if it helps. Would a more capable router help? I've been considering an Airport Extreme. From what I've heard, they lack some features, but seem to have a good reputation for stability and reliability.
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    Wireless connections dropping - troubleshoot router or simply replace it?

    right now, I have it forced to a single channel. A couple of weeks ago, I changed the channel, and that seemed to have helped at first, but now the problem is returning. Should I leave it on auto? Is there a list of some standard troubleshooting steps I could follow? thanks!
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    Wireless connections dropping - troubleshoot router or simply replace it?

    Hi, My wireless network at home has been really stable for about a year, then starting about 2 months ago, we started to see more frequent problems with the wireless networking dropping out. Wired devices still work, but anything in the house connecting by wireless loses access, and the...
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