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    Complete SNB noob question - RT-AX86U implementation

    Scratch that query. I’ve put settings in several times over and must have had something wrong because I’m now connected to internet. just can’t get a secure access to sites. Will keep going through settings and seeing if I have some odd security.
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    Complete SNB noob question - RT-AX86U implementation

    Hi, I’ve put ISP router in bridge, turned its wireless off and power cycled everything. Router (ie ASUS) has settings as suggested above. I get wireless but am not connecting to internet. ISP routed now lights up with internet and Ethernet connections but AX86 is showing as no network cable...
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    Complete SNB noob question - RT-AX86U implementation

    Hi OE, I'm in Australia, so you may not know the ISP: Internode They support PPPoE and I've got those settings per Joe's guidance above There router is a Technicolor TG789vacv2. We have these hybrid fibre cables to a wall outlet and then that runs through a box and then the ethernet wire...
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    Complete SNB noob question - RT-AX86U implementation

    Hi, We have a connection box to HFC, which I've connected direct to the RT-AX86U's WAN port. I thought I could get rid of the ISP router - I didn't realise it had to keep it in the chain. I'll get that into bridge mode.
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    Complete SNB noob question - RT-AX86U implementation

    Hi, I'm stuggling with what I'm sure is a very basic problem. Trying to setup an RT-AX86U to replace basic ISP router. I've transferred across LAN and can access the router but although I've picked up basic ISP details from logging into old router setup I can't get the ASUS unit to register a...
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    Best router option for strong parental controls

    Thanks techcafe. The interface looks good on the screenshot. I'll do some research. I appreciate the advice.
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    Best router option for strong parental controls

    Hi L&LD, Thank you for the welcome and your reply. The more immediate need is filtering. But sounds like controls can develop as their sophistication does. I'm sold on the RT-AX86U - currently have an ISP issued unit which is not working well, so I need to do something. I've seen your notes...
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    Best router option for strong parental controls

    Hi, I'm not especially tech savvy and am trying to upgrade my home router with something that will give me access to parental controls (currently have nothing). Kids aren't a problem at the moment but are starting to hit the internet more as schooling progresses and I want to start filtering...
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