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    ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_51967 not installing

    I tried again after reboot and it worked this time.
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    ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_51967 not installing

    Hello I have fw 3.0.0.4.386_51955 and I see there is a 3.0.0.4.386_51967 available (https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ac86u/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-AC86U) but I'm unable to install through the UI: I have a page "firwmare is downloading" and...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Thanks for your feedback, I have disabled the setting for both bands. We will see if my daughters continue to complain about disconnections in the coming weeks. However, I do not remember having set this setting, is it set this way by default ? Bonus question: Should I expect any limitations...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Here is my reasoning: if for the moment I have one bar (at certain times two) * out of 4 in 2.4Ghz in the room that need to be better covered, it will perhaps be better with the new router but it will never be as good as placing a wired AiMesh node in this room in which case I will be connected...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Hi all, any feedback yet on my last post ?
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    First, thanks OzarkEdge for the feedback. I also explored the "Mesh" path like replacing my router with 2 x ZenWifi because it's not necessarily more expensive than some individual units. Actually, the problem is that too much choice kills choice. That's where we see that it's really...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Sorry if the tone of my answer may have seemed negative, English is not my native language.I don't care what Copilot can propose me, I'm just trying to have a constructive discussion but I realize that this is the average lifespan of this kind of device. Still have a lot of questions to decide...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Ok... but it won't be better to use the box provided by the ISP. My choice to use my own router rather than the ISP's is precisely to have more control and security (without spending my life changing or studying all the parameters). Does using it as access point in Aismesh solve such security...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Ah ok, I didn't know you could set the same SSID on multiple nearby devices. (but what I meant is that this will require creating a new network/SSID as opposed to a repeater) Well...in fact I was planning on keeping the ASUS router and plugging the Mesh system to it... What's the problem with...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    So if I understood correctly, adding an access point or a new mesh system will result creating a new SSID in both cases, right ? For now I always used band steering (never tried if it works better without) and I have also one guest network for guests and IOT devices. Since I have built-in...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Thanks Tech9 for the quick summary on repeaters/extenders...I still had to reread it several times to be sure I understood everything 😅...it's all become so complicated now! I admit that I have not yet taken the time to learn as much as I would like on the subject... Is wireless the only...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Thanks for the feedback. Great to know that I will still be able to use my RT-AC86U as an AiMesh node with the new model RT-AX86U Pro. However, I have no experience of how an extender works. Does it only need a power plug, is it easy to setup and secure ? I will do some research...
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    Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

    Hello Is it still worth it nowadays to buy a second RT-AC86U (vs buy a new and more recent router) to extend the Wi-Fi coverage on the second floor of my house ? (my daughters's phones often switch to 4G because WIFI signal is too weak) Can I place it somewhere without a wired connection (at 5...
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    ADVICE: Extend my RT-AC86U to create a mesh

    Hi, Great post that interests me a lot :) Is it still worth it nowadays to buy a second RT-AC86U to extend the coverage on the second floor of my house ? (my daughters's phones often switch to 4G because WIFI signal is too weak) Can I place it somewhere without a wired connection (5 meters...
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    RT-AX89X suddenly started using a lot more CPU and memory leak leads to lockup every ~10mins

    Upgrading FW from 3.0.0.4.386_48260 to 3.0.0.4.386_51529 solves the issue for my RT-AC86U (done two hours ago).
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