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I've found on some occasions that I've needed to leave the Virgin Hub powered off for a few minutes. I read some time ago on the Virgin Community forum that it can take up to 20 minutes to release the previous mac address. So now I power off the router and hub, swap the cabling over, have a...

What are the issues with the BE86 on Virgin Media? I've not noticed any specific posts about it. I'm interested as I'm thinking about upgrading from my RT-AX86U router to either the BE86 or BE88. I've used Asus routers on my Virgin Media connection for many years and not had an issue with the...

Also available via the router web interface if you get the router to do a firmware update check. Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24323 - Release Note - Bug Fixes and Enhancements： 1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security. 2. Enhanced...

I have the same configuration. The RT-AX86U as a router connected to the Virgin Hub 5 in modem mode with their Gig1 service, which gives a download speed of just over 1.2Gb. As expected with the WAN port connected to the Virgin Hub I get 940mb/s download speed with a wired PC. If I change the...

Here's a link to the cashback offer details as it covers quite a few Asus products: ASUS UK Cashback Link When you scroll to the bottom of the above page, there's another offer for an additional £25 off for "rating your gear". Here's the link for the details: ASUS UK Rate Your Gear Promo Link...

The GT-AX6000 also has it. In the UK recently Amazon had that on sale for £70 cheaper than the RT-AX88U Pro. So worth looking at prices for both.

If you are looking to purchase a new Asus router, I noticed that Asus in the UK have started a cashback promotion, which runs until 23rd September. See link below for details: Link to ASUS UK Website The cashback varies according to device, but most seem to be around £30. Amazon UK is listed as...

ASUS followed up to suggest that if it was a feature users wanted, we should raise a feature request... as follows: submit new ticket -> https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/questionform/?lang=en-gb select "general question" and write the suggestion. I've put mine in today...

ASUS responded quickly to officially confirm that 2.5gb ports could not be used as a wireless backhaul for AiMesh. They went onto say that it could be something they offer in the future via a firmware update. I suspect the 2.5gb backhaul could work if you abandoned AiMesh, and set-up the node...

I'm surprised this isn't a supported set-up by Asus. I would've thought a 2.5Gbps ethernet backhaul for a pair of RT-AX86U's would be a good use case for AiMesh. I was considering purchasing a 2nd RT-AX86U for exactly this purpose. I think I'll send Asus an e-mail and see what they say...

Would be interested to hear how you get on with this. I'm considering doing the same, as having a 2.5G wired backhaul would be very useful.

I submitted a case to Asus a couple of weeks ago asking 2 questions. Firstly would they be providing a firmware update based on the 384 code, and secondly would they be supporting AiMesh. Apart from the automated e-mail response saying they would aim to get back to me in 48 hours I've heard...

Hi All, I've got an issue with my RT-AC68U randomly turning off both wireless radios and I can't figure out what's going on. My setup consists of an RT-AC87U running as my main router and the RT-AC68U connected to it via ethernet and configured as an access point. Both are running Merlin...

Yes I'd seen that earlier, unfortunately when you click-through the price goes up. I'm assuming because they're out of their own stock and are resorting to a third party seller, even though they are still fulfilling the item.

Hi All, For purely aesthetic reasons I need to get hold of the RT-AC68W, although the RT-AC66W would also be fine for my needs. However, according to Asus they have not ever launched the product in the UK, and do not intend to do so. I' not even sure if it was launched in Europe either. Several...