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    Request for help: Open WRT on R7800

    I installed openwrt-22.03.3-ipq806x-generic-netgear_r7800-squashfs-factory What is Hntman's build / how is it different? What is Tftpd64..? How do i put the R7800 into Bridge in the correct way on Openwrt? Complete beginner here The TalkTalk ISP router doesn't have a 'bridge mode' anywhere...
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    Request for help: Open WRT on R7800

    I just went to OpenWRT GUI -> Network -> Firewall and ticked 'Software flow offloading' I don't notice any differences though. Issues are: 1) Tx rate is very low versus before 2) when i try to connect to http://mynasname.quickconnect.to/ on browsers it doesn't work. This means i can't log...
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    Request for help: Open WRT on R7800

    While connected to the R7800, I can now access the GUI for the TalkTalk router at 192.168.1.1 and R7800 at 192.168.1.2 Are there settings I should change on one or both devices? In terms of desired outcome, I'm connected to the 5Ghz network of R7800 but Tx rate is low / not getting performance...
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    Request for help: Open WRT on R7800

    Update: Plugged Mac into R7800 LAN again. It reset the Open WRT interface to 192.168.1.1 I changed IPv4 address under LAN interface to 192.168.1.1 Plugged TalkTalk router into R7800 LAN port. Internet works (n.b. it did not work when TalkTalk router plugged into R7800 WAN) So.. I have working...
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    Request for help: Open WRT on R7800

    Hi All, I'm a complete beginner with no technical knowledge. Been struggling for the past 6 hours with this / been unsuccessful with what I can find. I have a Netgear X4S (R7800) and a TalkTalk Router/Modem combo. I was using the X4S (Wan Port) connected to TalkTalk Router (Lan Port). I was...
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    AirPlay Issues

    Hi All, For the longest time i've been having issues with my AirPlay 2 devices (2x Sonos One and 1x AirPort Express connected to a Hi-Fi system via Toslink) Often when trying to AirPlay audio from my iPhone or iPad, it doesn't work at all. Other times the audio cuts out or is unreliable...
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    Netgear R7800 upgrade (to WiFi 6?)

    Right now, just have 80mbps internet connection on the OpenReach network. I have phone lines in 3 different rooms, so the router, modem & LAN devices are in the most convenient place. Internet speed is pretty great for my purposes and can use 4k streaming services on the TVs without issue FTTP...
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    Netgear R7800 upgrade (to WiFi 6?)

    Thanks for the responses, especially to @L&LD for the recommended links I do have a few other AX clients, but regardless of this if I were to gain a material performance improvement just for the M1 Max MacBook Pro that may be of value. I don't know if anyone has experience with these latest...
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    Netgear R7800 upgrade (to WiFi 6?)

    Hi All, I'm based in the UK and have a modern flat circa 1,100 square feet. Currently using a Netgear R7800 running Voxel firmware, which i've had for a little over 4 years and has served me well. I have a new Mac which is WiFi 6 (ax) compatible and considering whether worth upgrading from...
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