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    Two ISP's

    Many thanks to everyone. Will return to this thread if any issues arise.
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    Two ISP's

    Merlin is already installed, probably needs an update (currently at 380.57). But are you saying that one of the four output Ethernet plugs (LAN 1-4) can be configured for input? Because there is only one Ethernet input on the left of the antennas per the picture...
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    Two ISP's

    Many thanks to everyone for your replies. It is not clear how the Asus RT-AC66R can be used for dual ISP. See the picture below: https://dlcdnimgs.asus.com/websites/global/products/LzShv8ma7TrQB4eO/backio.jpg Used here: https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RTAC66R/ There is only one Ethernet...
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    Two ISP's

    Absolutely. ISP1 (current) is a rural repeater system that distributes a single pipe of bandwidth over many customers; have had this issue of occasional, very short intermittent outages for ages, and it's gotten worse since more and more people upfeed are doing ever-increasing amounts of media...
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    Two ISP's

    Greetings, Current router: ASUS RT-AC66R Firmware: 380.57 - Asuswrt-Merlin Motherboard (Ethernet): Intel® Xeon® E3-1245v5 Knowledge level of OP: newbie/novice The current ISP has too many outages (sometimes only a few seconds or minutes) which dran productivity. So I am getting a backup ISP...
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    Thank you, Zirescu; and thank you, Merlin, for the annotation. 1. Everything is updated, and with new SSID's. 2. QoS settings: Enable QoS : ON QoS Type: Traditional QoS Bandwidth Setting: Manual [Automatic doesn't work; selecting Automatic and doing Apply takes me back to Manual] [I just...
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    I'll plan to update soon. I found these instructions: http://blog.usro.net/how-to-install-asus-wrt-merlin-router-firmware/ Is this sufficient, or is there anything else I should know before updating? Thank you, Zirescu.
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    Are there parameter settings in the firmware for this algorithm? Where are they? Does the QoS page handle this?
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    Sure, that's why I added the caveat, "all else being equal"; rarely so in the real world, but an ideal for purposes of the scenario. Firmware: 3.0.0.4.374.40_0 (Merlin Build) Thank you, Nullity. I'll study this more. OTOH, this is a recent problem. For most of the time I've owned the router...
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    The ISP-modem and router combo is already directly connected to the main machine via hardwire. Your suggestion inspired me to disconnect the router and plug the modem into the machine directly (perhaps that's what you meant?). Running two downloads at once appears to gradually balance out. That...
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    Bandwidth distribution challenge

    Greetings, Router: RT-AC66R Firmware: 3.0.0.4.374.40_0 (Merlin Build) OS: Vista (directly connected to the router via ethernet) Challenge: Over the past few months my bandwidth distribution has been uneven; all bandwidth goes to one task at a time. Scenario: Total bandwidth speed is 2mbps...
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    RT-AC66R, External storage, and Vista

    Connecting the drive to the PC, opening explorer, I have full permissions and control as far as I can tell... Is there no hope? :-)
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    RT-AC66R, External storage, and Vista

    Restarted, and verified that the registry change is still there. Nothing in the original post seems to have changed... I can't be the only person with an Asus router and Vista, surely there must be a solution..
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    RT-AC66R, External storage, and Vista

    Was not aware of this issue. Alas, it all depends on secpol.msc, which does not exist on my Vista Home Premium. Researching workarounds leads to mucking around the registry. I followed the advice in the link you sent, but it did not change anything. ===========...
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    RT-AC66R, External storage, and Vista

    Greetings, This is my first post on this forum! Consider me a networking newbie. Router: RT-AC66R Firmware: 3.0.0.4.374.40_0 (Merlin Build) OS: Vista (directly connected to the router via ethernet) Mission: Connect an external hard drive to the router with restricted (=password) access from...
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