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    5GHz channel bandwidth - "20/40/80" vs "80"

    My 2.4Ghz devices are locked on channel 11 and have been for several years without issue. I have 2.4Ghz locked on channel 11 on my new AX router as well.
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    5GHz channel bandwidth - "20/40/80" vs "80"

    Thanks for the suggestion and I will give auto a try. Is it true that the higher channels (like 149-161 at 80MHz) are more powerful than channel 36 which I currently using now and have been for many years on my AC router.
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    5GHz channel bandwidth - "20/40/80" vs "80"

    This past week I upgraded from a Netgear Nighthawk AC router to an Asus AX88U Pro router. I live in a subdivision where the homes are pretty close together in the US. I came across this thread about what settings to use for 5Ghz and which channels and that got me thinking. My new Asus router has...
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    Router is still running great (knock on wood) but I do have a question about built in security. It says the AX88U Pro has the following: ASUS AiProtection leverages powerful cybersecurity solutions and cloud data centers from Trend Micro ™ to shield your smart home and all connected devices from...
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    I was able to get the updated firmware installed via Method 2 and I also restored the router to the factory settings afterwards. Everything seems to be working well but it's only been a few minutes. I really appreciate you and everyone else's help with everything. If I have any more questions...
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    Asus rt-ax86u pro 160Mhz

    So is running a fixed channel on 5GHz set at 80MHz better than using 20/40/80 MHz setting? Just setting up my first ASUS router today (AX88U Pro) and wasn't sure what exactly I should set this at.
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    I am going to try Method 2 in the morning. In the link you posted it mentions that it's recommended to restore the router to factory default settings by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the router for 5 seconds. Is this something most around here do after an upgrade? Is this something...
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    So are you saying to download the firmware from the ASUS website onto a USB stick and then update from that or just download it via the internet from the ASUS website?
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    OP here - got my new ASUS AX88U Pro installed today but for some reason it doesn't seem like it updated the firmware. It came with version 3.0.0.4.388_23110 installed. It searched for new firmware and found version 3.0.06.102_33340 and I hit the upgrade button and it took a few minutes to do...
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    Thanks for posting your settings. Curious whey you are using WPA2 unless it has to do with certain devices not connecting when using WPA3?
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    Thanks for the reply. It looks like my current router is using WPA2 so I will use that to begin with like you suggested. At what point do I change that over to WPA3? Also you mention to use SmartConnect to begin with so I can stop using that at some point? Also whats the best way to take a...
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    ASUS RT-AXU88 Pro Install and Setup Questions

    I have recently ordered an ASUS RT-AXU88 PRO and it should be here in a week or so. This is my first ASUS router so I'm looking for advice on the most dummy proof way to setup this router. Is this all done via app these and is that the recommended way for install and setup? Also I believe it's...
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    Upgrading from wifi 5 to wifi 6 and looking for suggestions

    Well I ordered up a AX88U Pro tonight. Had to go into the store to get price match done and then they ordered it. Showing about 7 days before it gets here but that's fine. Also was able to stack a 15% coupon I got for recycling an ancient D-Link router that's a few decades old, lol. All in all...
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    Upgrading from wifi 5 to wifi 6 and looking for suggestions

    Thanks again for the info. The RT-AX86U Pro doesn't seem bad but I worry about this issue with it that seems to be ongoing: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/2-4ghz-and-5ghz-clients-cant-communicate-with-each-other.87004/
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    Upgrading from wifi 5 to wifi 6 and looking for suggestions

    Thank you for the great info as usual. Looks like the GT AX6000 is cheaper but only by $5.00, lol. Also I did get my last certificate I was waiting for so going to pull the trigger soon. I could snag the AX86U Pro for around $50 cheaper but I'm not sure if it's worth the savings or not? I would...
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