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    ASUS GT-AX11000 - issues after firmware update to 3.0.0.4.386.43129

    I just wanted to personally thank you for your contribution to helping Asus become aware of some of the bugs in their firmware, which in turn helps the rest of us.
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    Bought 86U on sale, did I waste money when I already have 1900P

    Basically what I thought. Thank you Merlin for confirming this. I assume AI-Mesh is the only option I have if I plan to use my 1900p as an extension to alleviate some of the stress, enhance signal strength in the other side of the house and increase the available wifi bandwidth for the 2 other...
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    Bought 86U on sale, did I waste money when I already have 1900P

    In Canada Across bestbuy there are on sale till Jan 3.
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    RT-AC86U 2.4Ghz Can't Connect

    Oh Dear I just bought this router today on sale. Is this a quality control issue or design flaw?
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    Bought 86U on sale, did I waste money when I already have 1900P

    Guys I still have this Asus RT-86U in the box. I own the Asus 1900P with Merlin. Both routers claim to have a dual core 1.8 Ghz processor. Are those the exact same cpu? Edit: 1900P CPU = Broadcom BCM4708A dual-core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1.4 GHz ........AC86U CPU = Broadcom BCM4906 dual core ARM v8...
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    Just bought RT-AC5300 - Need most Stable Firmware - ASUS or Merlin

    I did but I somehow ended up in a thread about Smart connect profiles. Thank you for the link, I am coming from a AC1900P PS: Are you kidding me, you own all those routers? 2x 5300's and a 86U.
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    Slow LAN speed on Gig speed.

    Did you buy that from staples for $149.99
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    Just bought RT-AC5300 - Need most Stable Firmware - ASUS or Merlin

    Are there any Guides for the AC5300. It see,s there is a bunch of things that need to be set up correct for this router to function correctly like don't use tri band on all 3 channels, don't use certain freq etc... ANyone that owns this router could you please list a few of the do's and do...
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    [Asus RT-AX88U] Delivery times & prices

    Man Routers have become considerably more expensive. It seems when new Wifi Standards are created the price of routers go up.
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    [Asus RT-AX88U] Delivery times & prices

    Why are things so expensive? $350 USD for one is that normal due to it being failry new. Will these go down to a more reasonable price like $299?
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    RT-AC5300 High Ping Response Under Load

    You are making me very uneasy. I just bought this router and have not yet set it up. Have you tried using the Merlin Firmware?
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    Asus RT-AC5300 Wifi Channel, Firmware and AIMesh Question

    I just purchased this router 2 days ago. I have not even turned it on yet. I made a post 2 days ago asking if there were any serious issues with this router since many owners online has similar complaints such as yours. Are you running Merlin's firmware or the ASUS one?
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    Just bought RT-AC5300 - Need most Stable Firmware - ASUS or Merlin

    Glad to hear boys. I was a bit worried cause when I did some further research alot of people were saying it's a junk router and ASUS gave up on promised features. Or maybe many people were referring to the GT/ROG version of the router which was an epic failure.
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    Just bought RT-AC5300 - Need most Stable Firmware - ASUS or Merlin

    Guys I am a long time user of the AC1900P with Merlin firmware. I was able to get a hold of a brand new in the box RT-AC5300 for $199 on BF. I Plan to give this to my brother for his Wifi setup and he is a pretty simple guy that games, watches TV and uses his cellphone. The problem is I have...
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