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  1. Johno

    What sort of network tester do I need?

    My switch is a Cisco SG300 which supports testing. I guess I could get a known good cable to plug into my laptop's LAN adaptor, plug that into the suspect RJ45 wall-socket, then connect a port on the Cisco to the corresponding port on the patch panel and run tests.
  2. Johno

    What sort of network tester do I need?

    Yeah, makes sense, but hopefully I won't have to re-terminate at the patch panel.
  3. Johno

    What sort of network tester do I need?

    I used a pin-to-pin tester like the one you've linked to. I plan to re-terminate the RJ45 socket first but might use a tool-less module to avoid errors punching down the wires. I was wondering why the connection failed though, that perhaps there was a tester I could get that'd tell me where in...
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    What sort of network tester do I need?

    My home is cat5e networked and I have the VDSL signal from the master socket fed via Ethernet to the fibre modem sitting on my patch panel, with the modem output fed to my WiFi router's WAN port via Ethernet (let's call it cable 22) from the patch panel to the room where the router's located and...
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    Wireguard on RT-AX86U

    Thanks
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    Wireguard on RT-AX86U

    I see other Asus AX routers have Wireguard as a VPN option but not the AX-86U. Is support expected and if so when?
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    Wireguard Wireguard GUI on my asus merlin router

    It's already available on the ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) so I guess it's just a matter of time before it arrives on the AX-86 and others.
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    Mesh networks that use ethernet backhaul

    I'm successfully running an Asus AIMesh network using ethernet backhaul (I have a cat5e ethernet LAN at home) and it works very well, with (touch wood) no issues so far. My neighbour asked me to recommend a router so I mentioned the Asus RT-68U but as he doesn't have a VDSL modem (his ISP...
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    AiMesh node selection

    I have an RT-AX86U router connected to two RT-AC68Us each as AiMesh nodes connected via ethernet backhaul. One of the mesh nodes is right beside me and when I switch off/on the WiFi on my iPhone, it doesn't connect to the physically nearest node, that is, the one next to me but it does connect...
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    How to secure my router/modem vertically to the wall

    That's a very simple and effective solution - thank you. I did think of that myself but your suggestion makes me think that that's the best solution. I could put a few small rubber feet on the base of the board to prevent it slipping.
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    How to secure my router/modem vertically to the wall

    No base plate, just the screw slots underneath to allow hanging/mounting using suitably-sized dome-headed screws. Unfortunately, there's not enough room to mount any size of shelf, it's a coat cupboard hence the need to wall-hang the modem vertically.
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    How to secure my router/modem vertically to the wall

    I need to place my FTTC modem on the wall next to the broadband service faceplate in a cupboard but want to avoid drilling holes or sticking anything permanent to the wall as there are cables and pipes behind the plaster. The 3M command hooks seem ideal as they're easy to remove, but has anyone...
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    Help setup Aimesh RT-AX86U and two nodes RT-AC68U

    What if the mesh nodes are connected via ethernet? Does the same apply to the WiFi settings (other than disabling smart connect)?
  14. Johno

    Ubiquiti Dream Machine

    Now that's interesting. Most of the reviews I've seen or read seem to think that the UDM provides better coverage than your Asus and TP-Link etc home routers, but I guess the power output figures speak for themselves. Thanks for the suggestions on other devices, they're expensive though and...
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    Ubiquiti Dream Machine

    @Trip I've been reading through the UI forums and there does seem to a few issues with the UDM, particularly spikes in memory and CPU usage which cause the fan to spin up for extended periods. I'll be holding off on the UDM for now I think...
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