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    BACKUPMON BACKUPMON v1.8.22 -Nov 28, 2024- Backup/Restore your Router: JFFS + NVRAM + External USB Drive! CIFS/SMB/NFS! (Now available in AMTM!)

    Thanks, I will probably stick with the current "explicitly exclude everything" approach. More manual work, but at least I won't need to modify the script on every update.
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    Looking for a replacment for the RT AX86U

    Hi. The most direct replacement for your router is the RT-BE86U (a good Wi-Fi 7 model without the 6 GHz band). It has a powerful CPU, so it should be able to handle high-speed VPN without any issues. I use the RT-BE88U, a device with similar hardware but with more LAN ports and a bit better 2.4...
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    RT-BE88U DNS-over TLS

    You can also consider using DoH with NextDNS CLI, which is officially supported by Asuswrt-Merlin: https://nextdns.io/ https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki/AsusWRT-Merlin https://github.com/nextdns/nextdns/wiki#basic-usage It's really easy to configure, and it's even better than the common...
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    Advise on the benefit of a firewalled router

    A few recommendations for your privacy: 1. If you don't trust your ISP, you can use any commercial VPN provider you find more trustworthy. But there's probably no need for that unless you live in a country with political censorship or mass surveillance (which is more common in developing or...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    Still a better argument than post #3 - a childish scream "No, not ASUS!" with zero arguments, and all the following posts from the same person that expressed hatred and nothing more. That was what I was referring to, not your posts, which are usually pragmatic and well-argued. Agree. Most...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    At least it's still more related to the original topic (comparing different routers) than 80% of the messages in the thread that exist only because some person can't stand ASUS 🤷‍♂️ I'm not looking for the exact match but rather for an option that includes everything I need in ASUS and maybe...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    I’m also potentially interested in UniFi - not because ASUS is “reboot and reset” or any of that nonsense, but because of UniFi’s Apple-like philosophy, which I find interesting. Right now, I see a few potential issues compared to my current ASUS setup, and I’m curious whether I can get the same...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    They do this for a reason. With other consumer brands, you usually get either less stability or fewer features (often both). And consumer-grade equipment is what 90% of people actually need. You don’t need to be a fanboy to understand that. I have nothing against professional gear like Ubiquiti...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    Yeah, the stats are messed up on the BE, but I rarely used them anyway. QoS itself is not needed on multigig connections. Funny, but yes, it's really working well for me. Useful thing when working from home - no downtime. I also configured email notifications in Merlin, so I know when there are...
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    If we talk about the consumer market, there's really no better brand. That's the context. If we talk about the SMB market, that's another story, and of course, there are better options. But it's usually overkill for simple setups and small apartments, so it's like comparing apples and oranges.
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    Maybe a firmware-related issue specific to that model. I was following the upgrade path: RT-AX88U -> RT-AX88U Pro -> RT-BE88U, and I never had any issues. No need to reboot or reset. Can't say the same thing about TP-Link, Xiaomi, or other mainland Chinese crap.
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    Dual-Wan issue on Merlin 3006.102.4 - do I need to waith for newt update or do I need to try the alternative Failover script (amtm)

    Is there a command for the stock dual-WAN implementation? I have always been curious about how to do this.
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    Help replacing ISP provided modem/router

    It actually seems like you're highly biased against ASUS. Their flagship routers won't have issues handling less than 100 devices. And these routers are definitely among the best in the consumer segment. No TP-Link or Netgear can even compare to them. Regarding UniFi - yes, it's cool, but it's...
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    Slow wifi speeds on BE86u., What settings should I change

    Same speed as before 😁 Huge speeds on mobile devices are generally pointless, agree 🤷‍♂️
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    Slow wifi speeds on BE86u., What settings should I change

    Why? I don't have any issue with it on my devices. I tried both Apple and Samsung. It works with AX as well, BTW (Apple recently unlocked 160 MHz for the iPhone 15 Pro Max). Speed is a bit lower, around ~1400 Mbps, but it works fine.
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